February is Black History Month, and across the Triangle — including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Carrboro, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, and surrounding communities — organizations are hosting programs that celebrate Black culture, history, arts, resilience, and community leadership.

This curated guide highlights major events, educational opportunities, performances, cultural festivals, and family-friendly activities happening throughout the month.

👉 Be sure to follow individual event links or venue pages for full details, registration, and updates.

Early Kickoff Events

January 31, 2026

Musical Storytime: Celebrating Tina Turner

11:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE

Liberation Station Bookstore — Raleigh

Living in Color Exhibit Opening Reception

1:00–3:30 PM | FREE

Chapel at Dix Park — Raleigh

February 1–7 Highlights

February 1

Living in Color Artist Exhibit — Dix Park (FREE) Breach of Peace Performance (Apex Black History Month Series) — FREE Black History Month Concert (Carrboro) — FREE

February 2

A Century of Black History Commemorations

Carrboro | FREE

Educational discussion featuring historians and cultural leaders.

February 4

Senior Black History Bingo

Carrboro | FREE

February 6

Hayti Heritage Center Trip (Carrboro) Black History Walking Tour — Wake Forest (FREE) SoulFULL Celebrations Cooking Demo — Cary (FREE)

February 7

Major celebration day featuring:

Black History Month Celebration — John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Stagville Historic Site Freedom Tours (Multiple Times) Duke Homestead History Tours Liberation Listening Session — Raleigh

Mid-Month Cultural Events

February 9

Black History Commemorations Discussion Series

Carrboro | FREE

February 12

Black History Trivia Night

Apex Senior Center | FREE

February 13

Wake Forest Black History Walking Tour

FREE

Valentine’s Weekend + Cultural Programming

February 14

Duke Homestead Tours (FREE) Living in Color Exhibit — Dix Park Jazz, R&B & Funk Concert — Cary Arts Center

February 15

Highlights include:

A Raisin in the Sun Film Screening — Cary Theater Black History Theater Production — Carrboro Community Concert Programming — Carrboro

Arts, Film & Cultural Conversations (Feb 19–22)

February 19

The Color Purple Screening

Cary Theater

February 20

Wake Forest Walking Tour Black Superhero Gallery — City of Raleigh Museum

February 21

Major highlights:

Bill Traylor Art Programs — Cary Spades Tournament — Apex Black History Trolley Tour — Raleigh Emancipation Day Program — Historic Oak View Book Harvest Celebration — Durham

February 22

Living History Event — Carrboro Performance: Indivisible by Dr. Sonny Kelly Black History Concert Series

Late-Month Events & Cultural Celebrations

February 24

Art Cart Inspired by Black History

Downtown Cary Park | FREE

February 27

Black Expressions Art Exhibit Reception — Holly Springs Black & Nerdy Gamers Community Night — Cary Live Performance Showcase — Holly Springs

Major Finale Events: February 28

Key Highlights Include:

25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

North Carolina Museum of Art — Raleigh

FREE festival with performances, storytelling, vendors, panels, and cultural programming.

For the Culture Food Truck Festival

Durham Central Park

FREE community festival celebrating Black food, culture, and entrepreneurship.

Black History Month Celebration — Southeast Raleigh YMCA

FREE community event highlighting culture and contributions.

Additional programming includes:

Youth Advocacy Summit — Cary Health & Wellness Fair — Carrboro Historic Tours at Duke Homestead Living in Color Exhibit Finale Willie Hinton Collection Performance — Cary Arts Center

Why Black History Month Matters in the Triangle

The Triangle has a deep legacy of:

Civil rights leadership Black entrepreneurship Historically Black neighborhoods and institutions Arts, music, and cultural innovation Educational excellence and advocacy

Events throughout the month provide opportunities to:

✔ Learn local history

✔ Support Black artists and businesses

✔ Engage in cultural dialogue

✔ Celebrate community achievements

✔ Inspire future generations

Stay Connected With DoRaleigh

Bryan — this kind of curated cultural guide is exactly the type of community storytelling that strengthens DoRaleigh’s local authority and civic impact, especially around cultural observances like Black History Month.

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