Participate in Black Cultural Celebrations in Bay Shore, NY supporting important causes and bringing your community together. These events celebrate cultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for organizations serving the Black community.
An elegant evening curated to celebrate black women.
Love Letter to Black Women: A Gala Event!
Join us at Kismet Caterers on March 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM for an evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring Black women, designed by 3 black women.
Come dressed to the nines for an evening filled with inspiring speeches, letter writing, delicious food, as we come together to recognize the essence and beauty of Black women.
We cordially invite everyone to celebrate, love, uplift, and support women- all while looking good! Don't miss out on this special evening!
What to Expect
Letter Writing
Panel of Guest Speakers
Buffet Style Dinner
Open Bar
P.S (We all need a reason to slip on black tie attire!) Mark your calendars and join us for a gala to remember!
Sunday, 22, 17.30 -
Sunday, 22, 22.00
Bronx,
NY
_$25
Celebrate Black History Month at Sweet Catch Brooklyn with Black History Trivia — a fun, engaging night honoring the people, movements, and milestones that made history.
Across five rounds of trivia, we’ll spotlight culture, civil rights, music, sports, art, innovation, and the stories that deserve to be remembered and celebrated.
Bring your crew, come curious, and be part of a night that blends knowledge, community, and celebration.
It’s trivia with purpose — and a whole lot of heart.
Tuesday, 17, 19.00 -
Tuesday, 17, 20.30
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
The Blackyard Collective “Black Love” Gala — Celebrating 10 Years of Black Queer & Trans Recovery**
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, joy, and liberation as The Blackyard Collective commemorates a decade of Black queer and trans recovery, resilience, and community care. For ten years, BYC has created Black space, cultivated Black connections, and conjured Black joy—trailblazing a community where our stories matter, our brilliance is centered, and our healing is sacred.
This year’s Mardi Gras–themed Gala invites you into a world of color, celebration, and Black queer magic. Think feathers, beads, bold glam, and all the vibrancy that Mardi Gras traditions offer—from pageantry to second-line spirit. Expect a night overflowing with culture, rhythm, and unapologetic abundance.
Hosted at The Center, this formal celebration welcomes guests to embody Mardi Gras elegance in Black & Gold attire, honoring both New Orleans pageantry and BYC’s tenth-anniversary glow-up.
The Gala also serves as a fundraiser for the 2026 BYC National Conference, the first-ever international gathering dedicated to Black queer and trans recovery. Your presence, your contribution, and your spirit help ensure that this historic convening becomes a transformative space for hundreds across the diaspora.
Event Highlights
Mardi Gras–themed celebration of Black queer & trans brilliance
Performances, tributes, and reflections honoring 10 years of BYC
Black & Gold masquerade moments, photo ops, and festive elegance
Community social hour, dancing, and decadent celebration
Opportunities to support the 2026 National Conference
Tickets
In-Person Tickets:
$50 • $75 • $100
(Sliding scale – all proceeds benefit the 2026 BYC National Conference)
Virtual Attendee Ticket:
$25
(Join the celebration online and support BYC from wherever you are!)
Come dressed in your finest Mardi Gras glam.
Come ready to celebrate Black love in all its abundance.
Come ready to continue creating Black space, building Black connections, and spreading Black joy.
The Blackyard Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (Federal Tax ID # 88-3641425) and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Sunday, 15, 17.00 -
Sunday, 15, 19.00
New York,
NY
_$25
Truth Be Told: Black History Is…is a rich, celebratory journey through dance, music, and generational memory—honoring the wisdom of our elders while nourishing the dreams of those who come after them.
At a time when dominant narratives attempt to flatten the Black experience into a single story, our elders step forward as storytellers and guides. Their stories become roadmaps. Their victories become lessons. And their presence offers direction for the generations rising behind them.
Truth Be Told: Black History Is… invites audiences to remember, reflect, and leave renewed—carrying forward a legacy that refuses to be boxed in and continues to rise.
Evening Public Performance (Main Event)
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 90 minutes
Audience: Open to all ages
Tickets for the 7:00 PM public performance are available for purchase through Eventbrite.
Daytime Performances for Schools and Senior Centers
Are you affiliated with a school or senior center? Arts In Blue is offering two daytime performances designed specifically for school groups and senior communities.
Tickets for these daytime performances are not sold on eventbrite. To request tickets or inquire about college student tickets, please email
Student Performance
Time: 10:30 AM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Grades 3–High School
Price: $10 per student
Chaperones: Free
*Standard DOE ratio applies
Senior Performance
Time: 2:00 PM
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: Elders and senior community members
Price: $20 per ticket
Friday, 13, 19.00 -
Friday, 13, 20.30
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
♟️ Community Chess Challenge: Face the Grandmaster ♟️
Join us for an exciting community chess event featuring Grandmaster Brewington Hardaway; a high-energy day of strategy, focus, and fun in Pelham Parkway. Brewington will be challenging anyone and everyone to step up and try to beat him in live matches.
Presented by: The Consortium Youth Development Program
In Conjunction with: Full Element Martial Arts
Monitored by: Project Pawn
📍Location: Full Element Martial Arts
707 Brady Avenue, Bronx, NY
All are welcome; players, spectators, and supporters. Come be part of something powerful!
Saturday, 07, 17.00 -
Saturday, 07, 20.00
Bronx,
NY
_$25
Welcome back to King Manor! We kick off 2026 with a collaboration to celebrate Black History Month. Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles, access to our learning library, and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Admission is free for all ages! Tickets are not required but lets our staff prepare for your arrival!
Part of King Manor's Hands On History series
This program is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Saturday, 07, 19.56 -
Saturday, 07, 19.56
Jamaica,
NY
_$25
Welcome back to King Manor! We kick off 2026 with a collaboration to celebrate Black History Month. Stop by to learn more about Black figures in American history and revolutions around the world. This event will have reading circles, access to our learning library, and create art inspired by the work of Alma Thomas.
Admission is free for all ages! Tickets are not required but lets our staff prepare for your arrival!
Part of King Manor's Hands On History series
This program is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Saturday, 07, 19.56 -
Saturday, 07, 19.56
Jamaica,
NY
_$25
Presented in partnership with The Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at City College and in association with the Harlem School of the Arts, this year’s Black History Month Celebration features music by living composers in celebration of their contributions to American classical music.
PROGRAM
Adolphus Hailstork Sonata da Chiesa
Chen Yi Shuo
Eddie Venegas A World Premiere for String Nonet (Double Quartet + Bass)
Trevor Weston The People Could Fly
PERFORMERS
Tania León, music director and conductor
Josh Henderson, violin soloist
Terrance McKnight, narrator and host
Leyland Simmons, choreographer
Eddie Venegas, violin and trombone
With a string orchestra comprising members of The Harlem Chamber Players and dancers from the Harlem School of the Arts
Thursday, 05, 19.00 -
Thursday, 05, 20.30
New York,
NY
_$25
An elegant evening curated to celebrate black women.
Love Letter to Black Women: A Gala Event!
Join us at Kismet Caterers on March 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM for an evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring Black women, designed by 3 black women.
Come dressed to the nines for an evening filled with inspiring speeches, letter writing, delicious food, as we come together to recognize the essence and beauty of Black women.
We cordially invite everyone to celebrate, love, uplift, and support women- all while looking good! Don't miss out on this special evening!
What to Expect
Letter Writing
Panel of Guest Speakers
Buffet Style Dinner
Open Bar
P.S (We all need a reason to slip on black tie attire!) Mark your calendars and join us for a gala to remember!
Sunday, 01, 20.30 - Sunday, 01, 21.45
Bronx, NY
120.29
Celebrate Black History Month at Sweet Catch Brooklyn with Black History Trivia — a fun, engaging night honoring the people, movements, and milestones that made history.
Across five rounds of trivia, we’ll spotlight culture, civil rights, music, sports, art, innovation, and the stories that deserve to be remembered and celebrated.
Bring your crew, come curious, and be part of a night that blends knowledge, community, and celebration.
It’s trivia with purpose — and a whole lot of heart.
Sunday, 01, 20.30 - Sunday, 01, 21.45
Brooklyn, NY
0.00
The Blackyard Collective “Black Love” Gala — Celebrating 10 Years of Black Queer & Trans Recovery**
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, joy, and liberation as The Blackyard Collective commemorates a decade of Black queer and trans recovery, resilience, and community care. For ten years, BYC has created Black space, cultivated Black connections, and conjured Black joy—trailblazing a community where our stories matter, our brilliance is centered, and our healing is sacred.
This year’s Mardi Gras–themed Gala invites you into a world of color, celebration, and Black queer magic. Think feathers, beads, bold glam, and all the vibrancy that Mardi Gras traditions offer—from pageantry to second-line spirit. Expect a night overflowing with culture, rhythm, and unapologetic abundance.
Hosted at The Center, this formal celebration welcomes guests to embody Mardi Gras elegance in Black & Gold attire, honoring both New Orleans pageantry and BYC’s tenth-anniversary glow-up.
The Gala also serves as a fundraiser for the 2026 BYC National Conference, the first-ever international gathering dedicated to Black queer and trans recovery. Your presence, your contribution, and your spirit help ensure that this historic convening becomes a transformative space for hundreds across the diaspora.
Event Highlights
Mardi Gras–themed celebration of Black queer & trans brilliance
Performances, tributes, and reflections honoring 10 years of BYC
Black & Gold masquerade moments, photo ops, and festive elegance
Community social hour, dancing, and decadent celebration
Opportunities to support the 2026 National Conference
Tickets
In-Person Tickets:
$50 • $75 • $100
(Sliding scale – all proceeds benefit the 2026 BYC National Conference)
Virtual Attendee Ticket:
$25
(Join the celebration online and support BYC from wherever you are!)
Come dressed in your finest Mardi Gras glam.
Come ready to celebrate Black love in all its abundance.
Come ready to continue creating Black space, building Black connections, and spreading Black joy.
The Blackyard Collective is a registered 501(c)(3) organization (Federal Tax ID # 88-3641425) and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Sunday, 01, 20.30 - Sunday, 01, 21.45
New York, NY
28.52
