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Chandler celebrates Black History Month with events, movies

Posted 2/1/24

Several groups will be presenting events this month to commemorate Black History Month in Chandler.

Events include:

Kings and Queens Unbreakable , Friday, Feb. 9: Presented by South …

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FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

Chandler celebrates Black History Month with events, movies

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Several groups will be presenting events this month to commemorate Black History Month in Chandler.

Events include:

  • Kings and Queens Unbreakable, Friday, Feb. 9: Presented by South Chandler Self-Help Foundation, the event features an annual showcase of comedians, steppers, music, spoken word and more. The VIP reception starts at 5:30 p.m., and the main event starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $12, and VIP tickets are $30. Tickets may be purchased at southchandlerselfhelp.org/black-history-2024
  • 12th annual African American Banquet: Friday, Feb. 23: Presented by the Chandler Men of Action, the event honors distinguished men for their contributions within the city. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Agave Room. Tickets: chandler-moa.org
  • NORTH: The Musical: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 S. Arizona Ave. To purchase tickets: chandlercenter.org/north

In addition, the Chandler Public Library has several free educational events lined up at several locations:

  • Stories @ the Market, 9:30–10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3

    Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S. Arizona Ave.
  • Celebrate Black History Month, 2:15–3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5
    Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive
    Teens are invited to collaborate on an art project in the Grizzly Cave to honor Black History Month. Supplies are provided but limited.
  • Family Fun Night: Black History Month, 5–6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12
    Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive
    Celebrate Black History Month with a fun and educational story time. Join CPL at Family Fun Night for stories, songs, interactive play and a craft.
  • Teen Scene's Movie Thursday: “Hairspray,” 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16

    Sunset Library, 4930 W. Ray Road
  • Teen Movie Matinee: “Hidden Figures,” 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20
    Basha Library, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive
  • Self Portraits inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat, 6–7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26
    Downtown Library, 22 S. Delaware St.

For more: chandleraz.gov/BlackHistoryMonth.