Community Calendar: February 13-19

Recurring Events

Reggae Sunday Brunch at Hero’s Lounge 3094 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas. 11am-3pm. Every Sunday Caribbean Breakfast & Lunch.

Obama-Ology Play at Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St. Ft Worth Time and Dates Vary. Tickets: www.jubileetheatre.org.
1-25-2-24.

La Llorona: A Love Story at Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 Tyler St. Time varies. Tickets: www.bishopartstheatre.org 2-7-24-19

Black Beauty Glitz and Glamor designers Patrick Wright and Pucci Lisenbee’s never-before-seen fashion at South Dallas Cultural Center 300 Fitzhugh Ave. 6 pm. Info: 214-939-2787 2-2-3-23

February 13

Judicial Investitures for Civil Court Judges at Dallas Bar Association 2101 Ross Ave. 3:30 pm-4:30 pm.

The Poetry Give Back 2: Love Addition at Citysquare Opportunity Center 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd. Dallas. 6 pm-9 pm. Eventbrite Free

Zan Wesley Holmes Lunch and Learn Series Grant Writing Boot Camp at Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas. 11:30 am-1 pm.

Polk-Wisdom Branch Library Presents: Black History for Children Hip-Hop: Female Pioneers 7151 Library Ln. Dallas 4 pm.

Kinsey African American Art & History Collection Presented by American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ln. Dallas. 11 am-2 pm. Info: www.kinseycollection.com

Friendship-West Baptist Church Pastor’s Haynes 31 Day Health Challenge Wednesday Bible Study Keeping it Green 2020 Wheatland Rd. Dallas. 7:30 pm.

February 14-17

Annual Texas Council of Alpha Chapters TCAC District Convention at Sheraton Hotel 1500 Convention Center Dr. Arlington. 7 pm-11 pm

February 14

Black Love Ball Host: YBE at 921 W. Belt Line Rd. DeSoto. 7 pm-11 pm. Food, Music and lots of Prizes. Tickets: Eventbrite.

Couples Only Valentine Dinner Party at Astute Gentlemen 14223 Inwood Rd. Farmers Branch. 7 pm-12 am. Tickets: Eventbrite.

Soul Jazz Valentine at Sandaga 813, 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas. Feat: Natural Change Band. For Reservations: www.sandaga813.com

The Stormproof Way To Build Your Brand Host: Tresa Chambers at Microsoft Store North Park Center 8687 N. 75 Fwy Suite #1612, Dallas.7 pm-9 pm. Register:
www.meetup.com/entrepreneur-brandstorming

Methodist Hospital Dallas & Mammogram Poster Girls Free Mammograms at The Cliff House 610 N. Tyler St. Dallas. Noon-4 pm. Info: 214-947-0026

Methodist Hospital Dallas’ Sweetheart Supper at The Cliff House 610 N. Tyler St. Dallas. 7 pm-10 pm. Tickets: www.mammogrampostergirls.org

February 15-17

Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents: Cultural Awareness “Dance Salute to Nina Simone & Odetta Holmes at Dee & Charles Wylie Studio Theatre 2400 Flora St. 15th 7:30 pm, 16th 7:30 pm, 17th 2:30 pm.

February 15

Discover the Arts after Dark, African Drumming Night at Zula B. Wylie Library 225 Cedar St. Cedar Hill 6:30 pm. After hours spoken word and African drumming performance.

Fraternity Fridays at Blazin Jazz Lounge 14223 Inwood Rd. Farmers Branch. 7 pm-12 am

January Lunch & Learn Series Class “Using Insurance to Create Generational Wealth” at Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. 11:30 am-1 pm.

Stroll off Competition/After Party TCAC Convention 2019 at Sheraton Hotel 1500 Convention Center Dr. Arlington 7 pm.

Cheers to 30 Years Minister Dominique Alexander at African American Museum 3526 Grand Ave. Dallas 7 pm.

February 16-17

Love Remix Couples Retreat & Staycation Dallas at AC Hotels by Marriott Dallas 5460 James Temple Dr. 16th 8am & 17th 11 am. Tickets: Eventbrite

February 16

Sankofa Global Presents Black History Celebration with Ashara Kwesi at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas. 7 pm. Tickets at Sankofa Kitchen.

2cellos: Let There be Cello at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving. 3 pm and 8 pm. www.ticketmaster.com

2019 Valentine’s Comedy Show Cedric the Entertainer at Music Hall Fair Park 909 1st Ave. Dallas. 8 pm

FSD Couples Night Out at Forever Swing Dallas Event Venue 2021 N. Hampton Rd. #175 DeSoto. 8 pm-1 am.

Women’s Empowerment Brunch @ The Egg & I Restaurant 15203 Knoll Trail Dr. Dallas 11 am-1 pm.

Book Signing: Dr. Lynda Mubarak 2211 S. Cooper St. Arlington. 1 pm-3 pm

Love Jazz & Romance Jonathan Butler Feat: Pieces of a Dream at SMU McFarlin Auditorium 6405 Boaz Ln. Ste 101 Dallas 7 pm.

Coffee & Politics 101 Police Review Board at African American Museum at Fair Park. 10 am-11 am.

All Red Everything Jam Session Open Mic at Athletic Zone 423 Singleton Blvd. Dallas. 9 pm. Tickets; www.instaseats.com

The Relief Session Presents: Smokin’ Word Ladies Addition at Blowin Smoke Cigar Lounge 215 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Ste. #5, Duncanville. 8 pm-11:30 pm. Eventbrite.

Ms. Vicki & Friends Love & Laughter: A Red & White Gala Affair at Hilton Garden Inn 1001 W. Pres. George Bush Turnpike, Richardson. 6 pm Tickets: Eventbrite.

“Dallas LIT” Host: In the Spirit Entertainment Foundation at MCM Elegante Hotel 2330 W. Northwest Hwy. 12pm-9pm. Tickets: Eventbrite

Black Police Association Community Town Hall Meeting Police 101 at The Black Police Association of Greater Dallas 211 Center St. 2 pm-5 pm.

Complimentary Military Women Lunch: Boots to Business at Holiday Inn 725 Plaza Dr. 2900 E. Hwy 114, Trophy Club. 10 am-1 pm.

Medicine for Melancholy (2008) Black Filmmakers Series at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. $1

February 17

New Membership Queenish Professional Women’s Club at DeSoto Market Place 324 E. Belt Line Rd. 2 pm.

Red Alert! Celebrating the Stars Among Us at The Manderley DeSoto 2010 N. Hampton Rd. Ste. 700. 7 pm-11 pm.

Gospel Fest 2019 at Faith Bible Church 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto. 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.

Citymen Cook Presents: Mentors Mixer at J. F. Keg & Kitchen 1701 Young St. Dallas 2 pm-5 pm.

Black Business Club Brunch at Dallas Black Dance Theatre 2700 Ann Williams Way. 2 pm-4 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite

Dallas in the Time of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Hall of State 3939 Grand Ave. 1:00 pm.

February 18

Grand Opening South Dallas Training Center in Partnership with Intercity Community Development, Richland College & El Centro College at South Dallas Training Center 4915 Brashear St. 9 am-9:45 am. Info: 214-915-9900.

February 19

Lunch and Learn The Taste Of Success at Redbird Entrepreneur Center 3662 Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas. 11 am-1 pm Contact: Clifton Ellis Johnson 214-636-7516.

Zan Wesley Holmes Lunch and Learn Series Cryptocurrency Tokenization Case Studies at Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas. 11:30 am-1 pm.

Polk-Wisdom Branch Library Presents: Black History for Children Rock & Roll: Male Pioneers 7151 Library Ln. Dallas 4 pm.

Polk-Wisdom Branch Library Presents: Adult events Celebrating Black Culture: New Movie Tuesday 7151 Library Ln. Dallas 5:30 pm.