It’s Saturday. It’s Black History Month. There are several events marking the occasion as well as several free events of interest.
Let me suggest you check out the broadcast and then scroll down this page for more information I did not have time to tell you.
Take a look! Enjoy! Please stay safe!
Gayle
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Pan African Film Festival
“Dream Beyond”
The Culver Theater
9500 Culver Boulevard
Culver City
(424) 434-1770
paff.org
The 33rd annual Pan African Film Festival is underway at its’ new Culver City location. The schedule of film screenings for more than 150 movies, is happening now thru February 17th at the Culver Theater is available on the paff.org website.
Black History Month
Kenrick “Ice” McDonald
11 African American Magicians from Across the Country & Canada
Monday, February 3rd – Sunday, February 9th
The Magic Castle
7001 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles
323 851 3313
magiccastle.com
Hall of Fame Master Magician Kenrick “Ice” McDonald is one of eleven spectacular magicians performing in every room at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, in celebration of Black History Month. Visitor details are on the magiccastle.com website.
Art Deco Day: Exploring Timeless Elegance
Pasadena
eventbrite.com
We’re invited to explore Art Deco buildings in Pasadena’s historic district (both old and new), learning about the prominent architects behind the designs, and hear about Pasadena Heritage’s involvement in the preservation and development of these buildings. Ticket information is on the website: eventbrite.com
Free Veterinary Services for Families & Pets Impacted by Wildfires
Community Animal Medicine Project / CAMP Wellness Waggin’
Ccmpla.org/wellness-waggin
While funds last, CAMP, the Community Animal Medicine Project, is providing FREE veterinary services to cats and dogs of evacuated families. Southern California’s largest non-profit veterinary organization that provides low-cost, high-quality veterinary services to historically excluded communities at 6 clinics in Los Angeles, received more than $130,000 in grants to provide FREE medical care to dogs and cats impacted by the local wildfires.
All information regarding services available, clinic schedules, and mobile facility locations, can be found on their Camp Wellness Waggin Instagram account or their website: ccmpla.org/wellness-waggin.
One Time Grant to Replace Instruments
Guitar Center Music Foundation
Gibson Gives
guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires
Thousands have been displaced by the recent rash of Southern California wildfires. A variety of organizations are doing what they can to help the displaced, among them the Guitar Center Foundation and Gibson Guitar’s Gibson Cares. The organization is offering one-time grants to replace destroyed instruments.
One-time grant applications can be made on the website: guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires.
Applications are being accepted now through Friday, February 28th.
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund
Emergency Relief Fund for Artists & Arts Workers
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 18th @ 5p.m. PST
cciarts.org/relief.html
The Getty-led coalition of major arts organizations and philanthropists are providing emergency relief for artists and arts workers impacted by the devastating Los Angele wildfires. The website: cciarts.org/relief.html is accepting applications for one-time grants of up to ten-thousand-dollars. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 18th at 5p.m. PST. Eligibility deadlines are on the website.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley
800 410 8354
The only West Coast display of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a set of ancient Jewish manuscripts from the Second Temple period, is happening the Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
Ticket information and the visitor schedule are on the reaganlibrary.gov website.
Narcissus Quagliata: Archetypes and Visions in Light and Glass
Forest Lawn Museum
1712 South Glendale Avenue
Glendale
Admission & parking are free
“Narcissus Quagliata: Archetypes and Visions in Light and Glass” is on display at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale. Quagliata is among the
Visitor details are on the website: forestlawn.com/museum. Admission and parking are free!
The Six Triple Eight Documentary
American Veterans Center
americanveteranscenter.org
The Six Triple Eight
Netflix
netflix.com
This Black History Month is the perfect time to learn about the historic women of the Six-Triple Eight, also known as the U.S. Army’s 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the largest group of Black servicewomen to serve overseas during World War II. These remarkable women shattered barriers and played a pivotal role in ensuring that mail reached our American troops.
We can learn about their historic achievement by watching “The Six Triple Eight Documentary”, courtesy the American Veterans Center. The website is americanveteranscenter.org.
Then, we watch the movie produced by filmmaker Tyler Perry “The Six Triple Eight” on Netflix. Viewing details are on the netflix.com website.
Free Admission February for Seniors
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido
sdzsafaripark.org/seniors-free
For the entire month of February, guests 65 and older can enjoy free admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido.
To participate, guests 65 and older simply need to present a valid photo ID upon arrival. Visitors can immerse themselves in the Safari Park’s vast 1,800-acre landscape, home to over 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species, alongside a botanical collection featuring over 1.3 million plants. This unique experience provides educational opportunities and unforgettable moments for all ages.
By visiting, guests contribute to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission to protect wildlife and foster a world where all life thrives. Please note: The Seniors Free offer applies exclusively to the Safari Park during February and does not include parking.
Virtual Dance Academy
African Soul International Center
Baldwin Hills / Crenshaw Mall
Suite 103
3650 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90008
africansoulinternational.org/home
This Black History Month, African Soul International proudly announces the launch of its Virtual African Dance Academy and the Grand Opening of the African Soul International Center at the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall in Los Angeles. Gospel artist Tina Campbell is scheduled to perform “Pray for Me,” dedicated to those impacted by recent wildfires. Details to join the celebration are on the africansoulinternational.org/home.
