10 Ways to Make Sure You Kick Off Black History Month Right

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Tis the era to be black & beautiful.


Horror Noire: A Documentary Film Screening

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Fri. Feb. 1 | 7:30PM - 9:30PM | $12
Egyptian Theater | 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

What other way to bring in black history month than with some woke melanin magic? Beginning with the silent film era, HORROR NOIRE explores the often overlooked and downplayed history of black Americans in Hollywood. From Night of the Living Dead to Get Out, they’re reminding us of just how much our kinfolk have contributed to cinema, specifically genre horror.

For more info, click here.


BAY vs LA: A California Hip Hop Party

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Fri. Feb. 1 | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM| FREE w/ RSVP
The Lash | 117 Winston Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

It’s going up on a Friday…as per usual! But this time it’s at The Lash.

Oh wait…that’s as per usual too.

Pop in for the BAY vs LA: A California Hip Hop Party and enjoy music from all your favorite west coast artists. With music by Kryp2nite, Hayl, Six66ela..it’s bound to be lit. And if that isn’t enough to bring you out, remember it’s free with a RSVP!

For more info, click here.


Black College Expo LA

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Sat. Feb. 2 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM| $7 -$8
Los Angeles Convention Center | 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

The perfect place to go to be reminded that black women are the most educated group in America with black men increasingly growing in numbers! And the most resourceful expo to go to when you’re trying to become apart of those statistics.

For more info, click here.


Black History Month Meet-Up

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Sat. Feb. 2 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM| FREE
Bayou Grill | 1400 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90302

For Us: Black History Month meet-up is back and this time they’re meeting at Bayou Grill. With Martin Luther King often being brought up as the prototype of Black Civil Leaders, it’s befitting that they will be exploring Martin Luther King and how his ideologies has impacted and influenced the black community in present day. They’ll also be celebrating black accomplishments overall, and patronizing a black owned business. Issa win if you ask me.

For more info, click here.


Black Healing Remixed feat. Jenifer Lewis

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Sat. Feb. 2 | 7PM - 9PM | $25 - $125
C.A.A.M | 600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

The only place to be on this Saturday night if you’re going for some #selfcaresaturday vibes. Join C.A.A.M for a evening exploring mental health, emotional wellness, and black healing.

PLOT TWIST: Mama Jenifer Lewis is bringing all the wisdom, tips, and the chance to cop a autographed copy of her book, The Mother of Black Hollywood.

See ya’ll there!

For more info, click here.


Melanin Elite: Mix & Match

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Sat. Feb. 2 | 7PM - 10PM | $20
Rush Street | 9546 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232

There’s a new mixer in town and it is bringing out all of Los Angeles’ finest melanin.
Hold up…do I see…BAE in my inbox?
Oh no…it’s just my RSVP confirmation.

For more info, click here.


An Evening of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues

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Sat. Feb. 2 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM| FREE
Forest Lawn | 6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068-1018

An evening of gospel, jazz, and blues in celebration of black music historically. With free entry. And free parking.

Free parking?

Sounds like the move…

For more info, click here.


Superbowl Watch Party

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Sun. Feb. 3 | 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM| FREE
District 7 | 555 West 7th St., Los Angeles CA 90014

Clubs are Overrated is throwing a Super Bowl party ya’ll. Honestly, if ya’ll plan on watching, this should be the move. The way we see it, it’s better to stream it at one place than in all our individual homes. Don’t let the NFL get all of our streams ya’ll.

…… And let us know who ya’ll rooting for.

For more info, click here.


Stretch Class

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Tues. Feb. 5 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $10
Sports Training LA | 4365 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90019

Curated by Health & Wellness yogi, Brittani B. Wells, this class takes us through a smooth and slow stretch that helps lengthen muscle, relieve stress, and ease the nervous system.

Ya’ll know this is perfect cause our tired limbs is tired, tired, tired.

Just pull up.


Kinky Game Night

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Tues. Feb. 5 | 7:30PM - 12AM | $10-12
Fais Do Do | 5257 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90016

Truth or Dare Jenga, Naughty Charades, Lick the Whip Cream, Roll the Dice, free tacos, Hard as a Cocktale happy hour, sounds by DJ Kita….and more?

Well sheesh, we reckon it's the sexiest Taco Tuesday you'll ever come across!

P.S. It’s buy one ticket, get a friend in free.

For more info, click here.


SAVE THE DATE: Love, Locs & Liberation

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Sun. Feb. 10 | 7:30PM | $20
SoloFest 2019 Whitefire Theatre | 13500 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Ella Turenne is bringing the black excellence with her critically acclaimed solo show : Love, Locs, & Liberation. Through the eyes of 21 different characters, a 5th grade bully to Madam CJ Walker, she exposes the hair connection to politics, identity and culture, illustrating why hair is an intimate and essential part of Black life.
I don’t know about you all…but we’re excited for this one.

For more info, click here.


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