Events held in Philadelphia unless indicated otherwise.

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration 
Celebration of the life of the civil rights leader; Philadelphia; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

 
Black History Month
Highlights include an African-American Doll Display by Stephanie Farris and the Pennsylvania Doll Museum, Storytelling with Oni Asana, Dance Workshop by Dunya Performing Arts Company, Gospel Music, Kid's Activities, and more; Longwood Gardens; http://www.phillyfunguide.com

Viva Latino
Virtuoso jazz flutist and Latin Grammy Award-winner Nestor Torres has been captivating audiences with his distinctive mix of Latin, jazz, classical, and pop sounds for more than two decades; Kimmel Center- Verizon Center;  http://www.phillyfunguide.com

Karamu and Company
Conwell Dance Theater; Temple University;  http://www.phillyfunguide.com

African Cultures Day
Music and dance of Africa and the African diaspora, storytelling, arts and crafts, culture and cuisine; University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; http://www.phillyfunguide.com

Center for African American Research and Public Policy,
Annual ConferenceTemple University, Philadelphia, PA, http://claweb.temple.edu/caarp

APRIL

Penn Relays
A must attend track event featuring the best track stars and lots of additional activities; Franklin Field; http://www.thepennrelays.com

MAY

Annual Celebration of Black Writing: The Black Arts Movement
Annual black writers festival featuring local and national writers, Art Sanctuary; http://www.artsanctuary.org

Jam on the River
Memorial Day Weekend; Annual outdoor festival featuring food, music and more; past performers included Al Green, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Neville Brothers, George Clinton, Bo Diddley; Penn's Landing; http://www.jamontheriver.com

JUNE

ODUNDE African Street Festival
Street festival featuring live entertainment and processions to Delaware River; South Street (between 21st and 23rd streets), Philadelphia; http://www.odundeinc.org

Juneteenth
Annual celebration of African American culture; Philadelphia; http://www.juneteenth.com

Real Men Cook
Family celebration and fundraising event; Philadelphia; http://www.realmencook.com

Philadelphia International Film Festival and Market
One of the oldest regional film festivals; Philadelphia; http://www.philafilm.org

AUGUST

Annual Peoples Festival
Featuring educational exhibits, arts & crafts, poetry reading, food and more; Vernon Park; http://www.phillyfunguide.com

African Heritage Festival
Annual festival honoring African Americans; Philadelphia; http://www.philadelphiamac.org

Annual Philadelphia DooWop Festival
Penn's Landing - Great Plaza; http://www.PhillyDooWopFestival.org

Smooth Jazz Summer Nights
Penn's Landing - Great Plaza; website

Sunset Jazz Series:
Wiggins Waterfront Park and Marina; website

Art After 5: Jazz through the Roof:
Philadelphia Museum of Art; http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5

NOVEMBER

International Art Expo 
One of the largest African American art shows in the country; Liacouras Center, Temple University; http://www.octobergallery.com

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African American culture in various venues around Philadelphia; http://www.soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml