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Purple Park Comedy is proud to partner with the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest (@BWICLaffFest) for a special night celebrating laughter, community, and empowerment.
This show brings together Purple Park’s signature commitment to diverse, standout comedy with BWIC Laff Fest’s powerful mission to uplift, advocate for, and build community among Funny Black Women across the country. BWIC Laff Fest is a groundbreaking five-day festival dedicated to empowerment through education and performance, advocacy through mental health and wellness support, and community through meaningful national networks.
Expect a hilarious lineup of comedians as we create space for joy, connection, and culture — all while supporting an organization that has helped propel comedians to opportunities with TruTV, Just For Laughs, and beyond.
Come laugh with us, support Black women in comedy, and be part of a night that’s about more than just jokes — it’s about building something bigger together.
Hosted by
Meka Mo (Don’t Tell Comedy, HBO)
Jilberto Soto (New York Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival)
Featuring
Tiffanee Lee
Amma Marfo
Kat Holmes
Liv Talley
Nia Anyike
Danna Kiel
Produced by
Purple Park Comedy
Otis & Finn Barbershop
& Naked Comedy
in partnership with
Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest
Thursday, 26, 20.30 -
Thursday, 26, 22.30
Brooklyn,
NY
_$25
Welcome to the 2026 Young, Gifted & Black™ Entrepreneurial Awards Black Tie Fundraiser!
Celebrate with us at Terrace On The Park on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a night of elegance and empowerment.
Join us in honoring exceptional young Black entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their communities. This black-tie event promises to be a night to remember, filled with inspiration, networking, and entertainment.
Come dressed to impress and ready to support a great cause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate success and innovation within the Black entrepreneurial community!
Wednesday, 25, 17.00 -
Wednesday, 25, 23.00
Queens,
NY
_$25
Welcome to the NAMC New York Tri-State Chapter Awards Ceremony and Gala! Join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
The importance of uniting to prepare and position deserving Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged businesses becomes increasingly clear as we continue to celebrate our wins. If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together. Join us as we strengthen our communities via connection and vision.
Keynote Speaker
Alex Lasry, Chief Executive Officer, NYNJ Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Honorees
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Fifth Congressional District of New York
Ralph Esposito, National President, Suffolk Construction
More honoree to be announced!
NAMC Member Discount applies to MWBE members up to date on membership dues. Members can request up to 2 discounted tickets maximum per firm.
PLATINUM SPONSOR | $40,000 The Platinum Sponsorship provides significant visibility and recognition.
One premier 10-person table
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website, excluding VIP invitations
Prominent logo on sponsor signage at the event
Podium recognition during the program
Premium placement for color advertisement in printed and digital journal, inside front cover, full-page
Color advertisement on video screens at the event
GOLD SPONSOR | $25,000
One table for 10
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website, excluding VIP invitations
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Podium recognition during the program
Full-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Color advertisement on video screens at the event
SILVER SPONSOR | $17,500
One prime table for 10
Logo in the printed and digital journal
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Half-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
BRONZE SPONSOR | $15,000
One table for 10
Logo in the printed and digital journal
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Half-page, black-and-white advertisement in the printed and digital journal
COPPER SPONSOR | $12,500
One table for 10
Logo in the printed and digital journal
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
This year, we have a limited number of exclusive packages that can help amplify your brand awareness through customized one-on-one experiences.
GALA TABLE | $10,000
One table for 10
COCKTAIL-HOUR SPONSOR | $40,000
Two preffered tickets
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website, excluding VIP invitations
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Podium recognition during the program
Full-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Color advertisement on video screens at the event
Branded Cocktail experience including table signage, posters, and napkins
PHOTO SPONSOR | $30,000
Two preffered tickets
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website, excluding VIP invitations
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Full-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Color advertisement on video screens at the event
360° Branded Camera Experience includes your company's logo on the backdrop, signage, and digital interface
GIVEAWAY SPONSOR | $20,000
Two preferred tickets
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Half-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Gala Gift Bag with branded inserts (business cards/brochures)
Branded giveaway
DJ SPONSOR | $10,000
Two preferred tickets
Logo on all marketing materials, including social media and hyperlink on website
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Half-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Dance floor & DJ booth signage
Personalized DJ announcement
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR | $10,000
Two individual tickets
Podium recognition during the program
Opportunity to present scholarships during the program
Logo in the printed and digital journal
Logo on sponsor signage at the event
Full-page, color advertisement in the printed and digital journal
Contributions and Journal Ads are deductible as provided by law. Regretfully, payments and contributions are non-refundable.
Tuesday, 24, 18.00 -
Tuesday, 24, 23.00
New York,
NY
_$25
Love & Color is an immersive Paint & Sip experience celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day through art, music, and community. This guided painting event invites guests to explore creativity in a warm, vibrant atmosphere centered on love, culture, and self-expression.
The evening will feature a step-by-step instructed painting session, making it accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels. All painting materials will be provided, and guests will leave with a completed canvas of their own.
To elevate the experience, a live DJ will set the mood with curated music throughout the night. A drink menu will be available, including signature sangrias, and guests are also welcome to BYOB and bring their own food to enjoy during the event.
Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a $5 special raffle giveaway for a chance to win an original painting created by the host—a unique keepsake inspired by the Love & Color theme.
Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event for promotional and social media purposes, capturing the creativity, connection, and joy throughout the evening.
Whether you’re attending with friends, a partner, or solo, Love & Color offers a meaningful night of art, celebration, and connection—where creativity flows and culture shines.
Saturday, 21, 15.00 -
Saturday, 21, 17.30
Brooklyn,
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
Coffee, Culture & Chemistry: Afrodesiac Speed Dating Brooklyn
If dating apps feel exhausting, this is your sign to try something better. Afrodesiac Speed Dating brings Brooklyn singles together for real conversations—over coffee, not screens.
This event is specially curated for Black women and the men who are excited to meet them, creating a space that’s intentional, respectful, and fun. Hosted at Kofee, a cozy Brooklyn café, the atmosphere is relaxed, social, and perfect for first impressions.
You’ll rotate through 15 or more short speed dates, meeting a variety of singles within the 28–42 age range. Each date is quick, engaging, and designed to help you see if there’s a spark—without pressure or awkwardness.
Our hosts guide the flow, keep things light, and make sure everyone feels comfortable. After the dating rounds, enjoy open mingling with coffee and conversation.
Whether you’re searching for romance, new connections, or just a great night out, this event delivers something dating apps can’t—real chemistry in real life.
What Makes This Event Different
In-person dating at a Brooklyn coffee café
Designed specifically for Black women & interested men
Meet 15+ singles in one night
No swiping, no ghosting
Refund Policy
Tickets are credited toward a future event if plans change.
Sunday, 15, 16.30 -
Sunday, 15, 18.30
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
