A Place of Rage Film Screening and Discussion

ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse , NY, United States

This film by Pratibha Parmar is an exuberant celebration of African-American women and their achievements and features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power and feminist movements, the trio reassess how women such as Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society. Screening is free and open to the public.

Free

Matinee Movie: ‘Loving’

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

The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage led to a legal battle that would end at the U.S. Supreme Court. Free.

Free

The Black History Month Gala – “Unsung Heroes in Medicine”

Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center 801 University Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Upstate Medical University's Student National Medical Association (SNMA) will present The Black History Month Gala - "Unsung Heroes in Medicine" Feb. 17 in honor of Black History Month and as a fundraiser benefiting the South Side's Rahma Clinic. Gala will include cocktails, dinner and dancing. Cost is $25 for students and $40 for the general public. Semi-formal attire requested. To learn more, contact Elana Cook at cookel@upstate.edu.

$25 – $40

Molly Venter and Goodnight Moonshine in Concert

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

Goodnight Moonshine, the husband and wife duo of Eben Pariser (of Roosevelt Dime) and Molly Venter (of Red Molly) will perform a special concert in Syracuse as part of the Folkus Project Fridays concert series. Tickets are $15 ($12 for members). To learn more, call (315) 446-8920.

$12 – $15

TNT Community Task Force Meeting

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

All Task Force members of the South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today are invited to attend the Presentation of Findings for the TNT South Side 5-Year Plan. APD Solutions will reveal information on the survey findings including the neighborhood data profile, land-use and areas of concern.

Telling the Harlem Renaissance

Petit Branch Library 105 Victoria Place, Syracuse, NY, United States

An African-American baby who refuses to be born in the South; Billie Holiday’s first performance; rent parties; and a night at the Apollo Theater. Hear legends, songs, stories and poems from the Harlem Renaissance period in America’s New York City. Suitable for youth starting in sixth grade to adults. For more information, call (315) 435-3636.

Free

South Side Art Mural Project Community Input Meeting

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

South Side Tomorrow's Neighborhoods Today recently received a grant from the University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee (UNSAAC) for an art mural project on the South Side. At this meeting, TNT members will discuss ideas for the murals and gather community feedback, input and enlist volunteers to assist with the project.

Family Movie Matinee: ‘Queen of Katwe’

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

Enjoy the newly released film “Queen of Katwe” based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl who sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. Free popcorn while you watch. Open to all ages.

Free

Black History Month Cabaret

Drumlins Country Club 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY, United States

Smooth jazz master Jackiem Joyner returns for a reprise performance from last year, joined by Selina Albright, the progeny of the great Gerald Albright. Advance tickets are $35; $40 at the door. For more information, contact Larry Luttinger at (315) 479-5299.

$35 – $40

Donna Alford JaSSBand

Al’s Wine & Whiskey Lounge 321 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Local group will perform their vocal driven rhythm and blues with popular rhythmic instrumentals. The group says it performs regularly at Al’s on “the Sunday nights when school teachers, government workers and bankers don’t have to work the next day.” No cost for entry. For more information, call Al’s at (315) 703-4773.