Chandler celebrates Black History Month with events, movies
(Metro Creative Connection)
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.
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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.
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