Family Movie Matinee: ‘Hidden Figures’

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Beauchamp Library will screen "Hidden Figures" (Runtime 2 hours, 7 minutes). In the film, three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. Intended for all ages; free popcorn provided.

Free

Film Screening: “7 a.m.”

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

The documentary "7 a.m." will be screened at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Beauchamp Branch Library. The documentary explores why it's a lack of businesses, not a lack of jobs, that makes Black people the poorest people in America. The film makers speak with the foremost minds on the subject like Dr. Claud Anderson and Don Peebles about why racism is an economics issue, not a social issue. Food will be provided.

Free

Literacy Through Music: Read, Write and Perform

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Dr. Joan Hillsman will present and perform with the Syracuse Chapter Gospel Music Workshop of America. Event to feature vocal music performance, poetry and dance, including African-American traditional music -- gospel, spiritual and others.

Free

Black History Month Cabaret with Eric Darius & Tracy Hamlin

Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Doors open at 4 p.m. with show 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 East Onondaga St., featuring Eric Darius, of L.A., performing contemporary jazz with his band plus Philadelphia’s Tracy Hamlin. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. For tickets, call (315) 479-5299.

$35 – $40

Holisticsupernatural Pop-Up Vegan Cafe: Dinner and Learn Series

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

In honor of Black History and Heart Health Month, Holisticsupernatural will offer Wellness Wednesdays. This four-week dinner and learn series will explore the African diet, influencers and heart disease and will examine the differences and similarities of vegetarian and Veganism, how to create a balanced plant-based meal, fight inflammation and maintain proper gut health. Cost is $15 per session or $40 for all four.

$15 – $40

Public Forum on I-81 Community Grid

Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church 3800 E Genesee St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

The May Memorial and First Unitarian Universalist society of Syracuse will be co-hosting a second forum on the community grid, focused on social reparation, social justice and environmental sustainability. Speakers will be Yusuf Abdul-Qadir of the CNY of the ACLU, Twiggy Billiue of National Action Network Syracuse chapter and and Diana Ryan.

Holisticsupernatural Pop-Up Vegan Cafe: Dinner and Learn Series

In honor of Black History and Heart Health Month, Holisticsupernatural will offer Wellness Wednesdays. This four-week dinner and learn series will explore the African diet, influencers and heart disease and will examine the differences and similarities of vegetarian and Veganism, how to create a balanced plant-based meal, fight inflammation and maintain proper gut health. Cost is $15 per session or $40 for all four.

$15 – $40

Visioning Voices Community Speaker Series and Workshop

Believers Chapel City Church 1640 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Visioning Voices Community Speaker Series and Workshop will discuss how play is not just for children, but how play is a lifelong activity that can bring multiple benefits to individuals and entire communities. Keynote speaker is Joy Kuebler, a landscape architect from the Buffalo area who has worked with numerous communities to expand the role of play in daily life. For more information, contact Maren King, director of the Center for Community Design Research, at mfking@esf.edu or call (315) 470-4721

Meet the Artist

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

All month, an art exhibit, "Simple Things by Buddy Belonsoff," will be on display at Beauchamp Branch Library. The public can meet the artist during an event starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the library. Light refreshments will be served. 

Butler Sheehan Irish Dancers

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Butler Sheehan Academy of Irish Dance makes its 20th appearance at Betts Branch Library. Performing in traditional costume, this accomplished school-age troupe was established more than 46 years ago, making it the first in the Syracuse area.