Celebrate Black History Month with  special guest readers during an African American Read-In. Event for children up to 12 years old, who must attend with an adult 18 years old or older. Will feature crafts, snacks and free book give away. RSVP by Feb. 13 to Connie Gregory at (315) 559-4795 or litforlifefamilies@gmail.com.

The NYCLU, Greater Syracuse HOPE and Urban Jobs Task Force will host a dinner event at the Dunbar Center Thursday, Feb. 20, as an homage to the 15th Ward in honor of Black History Month.  It will include a discussion with a number of community leaders with different perspectives. To learn more, contact David at DRufus@nyclu.org or (315) 471-2821.

A Black History Month Cultural Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bethany Baptist Church, 149 Beattie St. The expo will include vendors, storytelling, literature, historical artifacts, living museum, salute to seasoned saints, activities for children, refreshments and more. For more information, contact Patrona Jones-Rowser at (315) 876-1887 or Cynthia Knighton at (315) 427-5160.

This year’s Black History presentation is multi-generational.Gerald Veasley, a world-renowned bassist will be joined by Jazmin Ghent, a saxophonist/vocalist/educator from Florida. The performance is sponsored by Brackens Financial Solutions Network and will include a free buffet provided by Bill and Nancy Byrne. Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door and $10 for students. To purchase tickets in advance, visit cnyjazz.org or call (315) 479-5299.

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring larger than life entertainers, will bring a new show, “Pushing the Limits” to Syracuse Feb. 23. The line-up will include Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton and female stars TNT Lister, Swish Sutton and Torch George. Shows are a blend of hilarious hijinks and incredible basketball skills including ball handling, high flying dunks and a new record-breaking attempt. Tickets are available to purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or in person at the Solvay Bank Box Office at The Oncenter, 760 S. State St. Tickets range from $20 - $105; additional fees may apply.

Curatorial Concerns in Jazz Panel Discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m.   Monday, Feb. 24, in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Room 114, Bird Library on the Syracuse University campus, 222 Waverly Ave. Gerald Veasley, renowned bassist, founder of the “Bass Boot Camp,” host of the Berks Jazz Fest and curator of the jazz series “Unscripted,” with Jazmin Ghent, a Veasley protégé and 2019 NAACP award winner, will reflect on their paths to success in the music industry. Session is free and open to the public.

Curatorial Concerns in Jazz Community Master Class will be offered by musicians Gerald Veasley, musical polymath, and Jazmin Ghent, a fast-rising female saxophonist/vocalist/educator, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at the Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St. Veasley played in West Philly RnB bands in his teens and entered the international marketplace as bassist for the legendary Joe Zawinul, playing in The Zawinul Syndicate from 1988 to 1995. A successful recording and touring career followed. Ghent was voted “2017’s Best New Smooth Jazz Artist” and awarded the prestigious “2019 NAACP IMAGE AWARD” for Outstanding Jazz Album. She has three Billboard #1 singles to her credit: “Work Wit It,” “Heat” and “Compared to What.” The class is free open to the public, but those interested must RSVP to Spencer Stultz at (315) 442-2230 or slstultz@syr.edu by Friday, Feb. 21.

All are invited to view a free screening of "Beautifully Broken."

Join the CNY Young Naturalists on the first Wednesday of the month to learn about local wildlife and their habitats. Session open to children ages 5 to 12. Meets in the KidSpace, Level 2.

The 2019-20 season will continue at 8 a.m. March 5 in a new location, Room 016 in the Nancy Cantor Warehouse. The room is directly off of the Fayette Street entrance or a short walk down the stairs or elevator ride from the Washington Street entrance. March 5 will welcome Matt Vincent, partnership specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, to speak about the upcoming census count and its importance.