A guide to Black History Month events in (and around) Cincinnati

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer

February is Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate African American culture than by attending one of these events around town? From inspirational and thought-provoking to educational and fun, you're sure to find plenty to do in Greater Cincinnati.

Just Heal, Bro is a national Black male mental health tour coming to Duke Energy Convention Center on Thursday, Feb. 1.
Just Heal, Bro is a national Black male mental health tour coming to Duke Energy Convention Center on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Story Quilts Community Conversation: Celebrate Black History Month, 5-7 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Join Learning Through Art Inc., Wave Pool and community members in sharing stories in a safe, supportive space. This facilitated discussion encourages open community conversation about systemic racism and social justice. Free.

Just Heal, Bro, 6:30 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. This national Black male mental health tour features a curated cast of credible wellness speakers specializing in clinical and experiential mental health expertise. In a safe, male-only space, men of all walks of life experience an emotional and mental healing journey together. Speakers include Dr. Jay Barnett, Dr. Joel Tudman, Lamman Rucker, Lawrence Adjah and Dr. Oshan Gadsden. Free, registration required: justheal.co.

Not Your Grandmother's Black History Lecture Series: "Who Needs Black History Month?" 7 p.m. via Zoom. Online webinar presented by Dr. Holly Y. McGee, associate professor, Department of Africana Studies at the University of Cincinnati, offers a fresh perspective on Black History Month. Zoom registration: https://bit.ly/45RXv85.

Black History Month at the Cincinnati Fire Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 W. Court St., West End. Fire service contributions by Black Americans are recognized and honored all month long. Museum closed Sunday-Monday. $10, $9 seniors, $8 ages 7-17, $5 ages 2-7, free ages under 2. cincyfiremuseum.com.

Celebrating Black History Month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Museum attendees can take a self-guided tour to explore artifacts and exhibit elements significant to African American history and will receive a keepsake card, "The Tigers' Tale," highlighting the exploits of the Cincinnati Tigers Negro League team. $12, $10 ages 60-up and ages 13-18, free ages 12-under. reds.com.

"The Amen Corner," 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. In a small, God-fearing church on a Harlem street corner, pastor Margaret Anderson is confronted with her complicated past. James Baldwin’s scalding and exultant masterpiece of modern American theater proves it is faith and the love we have for our community that sees us through. Torie Wiggins stars as Pastor Margaret. There will be a Q&A with cast following the Sunday, Feb. 4, performance. Runs Jan. 26-Feb. 11. $14-up. Cincyshakes.com.

Torie Wiggins stars as Margaret in "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin, directed by Candice Handy Jan. 19-Feb. 11 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.
Torie Wiggins stars as Margaret in "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin, directed by Candice Handy Jan. 19-Feb. 11 at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

Friday, Feb. 2

“Is That Black Enough for You?!?,” 6:30 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Join Emilio Estevez and acclaimed filmmaker Elvis Mitchell for a screening and discussion of Mitchell’s latest documentary. Presented in partnership with the OTR International Film Festival. $10. Freedomcenter.org.

"The Spirit of Harriet Tubman," 7 p.m., Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Leslie McCurdy portrays the life of the famous underground railroad conductor, recreating stories familiar and some rarely told, using Tubman's words. $25, $12 students. fairfield-city.org.

Saturday, Feb. 3

BE Camp: A Holistic Wellness Retreat for Black Women, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Caalma Coworking, 2366 Kemper Lane, East Walnut Hills. Transformative retreat where Black women come together to prioritize their holistic wellness and empower each other. $50. eventbrite.com.

Synergies of People & Place: A Reading & Workshop with Yalie Saweda Kamara, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Women Writing for (a) Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Silverton. Ages 18-up of all genders can listen to and engage with current Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate Yalie Saweda Kamara. Free reading; $25 workshop. womenwriting.org.

Silent Heroes Black History Luncheon & Scholarship Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Miami University Regional Campus, Community Room, 4200 N. University Blvd., Middletown. Luncheon, recognition of honorees, keynote speaker Dr. Michael Dantley, live music, vendors and more. $40. eventbrite.com.

Bi-Okoto: Movement and Music, 11 a.m., Boone County Public Library, Meeting Room ABC, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Families with kids can move to the beat of the drums as you learn various styles of West African dance. Free, registration required. bcpl.org.

Families with kids can move to the beat of the drums while learning various styles of West African dance with Bi-Okoto at the Boone County Public Library.
Families with kids can move to the beat of the drums while learning various styles of West African dance with Bi-Okoto at the Boone County Public Library.

A Celebration of Fatherhood in Black History, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., blaCk Coffee Lounge, 824 Elm St., Downtown. Enjoy a table talk with fathers, in partnership with the Black Child Development Institute, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and DJ Dough. Food and coffee provided. Free; registration required: facebook.com.

The BLK Gala, 6:30-10 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Gala honoring the region's history makers, heroes, and creatives who have shaped Black culture. Black tie attire. $75. eventbrite.com.

Monday, Feb. 5

African Cuisine Cooking Class, 6 p.m., Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St., Covington. Ages 16-up can learn to make a delicious dinner of Piri Piri Chicken, Moroccan Cous Cous, Nigerian Jollof Rice and Egushi Soup under the guidance of Chef Andrew Alcid. Vegan substitutions available. $59. bakerhunt.org. SOLD OUT.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Charles White: A Little Higher, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Exhibition of nearly 50 works by Chicago-born artist and educator widely recognized as one of the most important and influential figures in 20th-century art. Runs Nov. 10-Feb. 25. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Empowering You: Navigating Cancer Risk in the African American Community, 2 p.m., Avondale Branch Library, 3566 Reading Road, Avondale. Learn to take proactive steps toward a healthier future. Discussion of the risks, warning signs, and essential screenings for prevalent cancers in the African American community. Hosted by Pink Ribbon Good and Cancer Support Community, and presented by Sonya Wells. Free. eventbrite.com.

A Heart Like Mine, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Place, 3211 Lina Place, Colerain Township. The Black Collaborative hosts this family-centered, community-based health campaign focused on promoting heart health among the Black community. $30. eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Voices for Truth Discussion Series: Early Black Abolitionists, 7 p.m., Walnut Hills Branch Library, 2533 Kemper Lane, Walnut Hills. Listen to the voices of Olaudah Equiano and David Walker, two early Black abolitionists. In-person and virtual event. Free. stowehousecincy.org.

Black History Month Film Series: "Harriet," 7 p.m., Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale, 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale. In partnership with the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, Showcase Cinema is screening films that amplify voices and stories that shape Black history. showcasecinemas.com/black-history-month-screenings.

Thursday, Feb. 8

2024 BHM Read-In/Poetry Slam, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. This year's theme is "African Americans in the Arts." Read or listen to original works and those of other great African American poets and authors. Brian Greer hosts. Free. ucblueash.edu.

A Toast to the Black Mixologist, 5:30-8 p.m., Richter & Phillips Jewelers, 140 E. Sixth St., Downtown. This Black History Month luxury sip and shop pays homage to Tom Bullock, the first African American to publish a cocktail book, "The Ideal Bartender," in 1917. Enjoy premium open bar featuring cocktails made with Bullock's recipes, live music and fine jewelry collection. Ticketed event. $50. Register: nostalgiaotr.com.

"Cincinnati's Underground Railroad," 7 p.m., Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming. Dr. Eric R. Jackson, professor at Northern Kentucky University and co-author of "Cincinnati's Underground Railroad," discusses the people and places that formed Cincinnati's involvement in the underground railroad. Sponsored by the Wyoming Historical Society. Free. facebook.com.

Dr. Eric R. Jackson, co-author of "Cincinnati's Underground Railroad," discusses the people and places that formed Cincinnati's involvement in the underground railroad. The event takes place Feb. 8 at the Wyoming Civic Center.
Dr. Eric R. Jackson, co-author of "Cincinnati's Underground Railroad," discusses the people and places that formed Cincinnati's involvement in the underground railroad. The event takes place Feb. 8 at the Wyoming Civic Center.

Freedom by the Sword: The United States Colored Troops and Camp Nelson During the Civil War, 7 p.m. online via Kenton County Public Library. Park ranger Steve Phan details the complex evolution of African American military service to the Civil War. Free; registration required. kentonlibrary.org.

Friday, Feb. 9

2024 BHM Movie Nights, 5-8 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Enjoy film and concession snacks and drinks. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 10

West End Stories Day with Melvin Grier, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. Engage with genealogy and local history resources, scan your family's photos and hear Melvin Grier's West End story. Free. Register: Keloni Parks, 513-369-6026, opt. 2; keloni.parks@cincinnatilibrary.org.

African Modernism in America, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Exhibition features more than 60 dynamic and vivid works of art created in Africa in the 1950s and 1960s and explores the relationships formed between African artists and American patrons, artists and cultural organizations amid the interlocking histories of civil rights, decolonization, and the Cold War. Runs Feb. 10-May 19. $15, $12 seniors. Free admission every Sunday-Monday. Taftmuseum.org.

African Modernism in America opens Feb. 10 at the Taft Museum of Art. Pictured: Ibrahim El-Salahi (b. 1930) "Vision of the Tomb" (1965) oil on canvas.
African Modernism in America opens Feb. 10 at the Taft Museum of Art. Pictured: Ibrahim El-Salahi (b. 1930) "Vision of the Tomb" (1965) oil on canvas.

Warriors of Bronze and Fire, 11 a.m., Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger. Presentation addresses the history and contributions of the Black community to the martial arts of the United States, along with demonstrations and techniques. Free; registration required. kentonlibrary.org.

Courageous Conversations: Unveiling and Healing from Workplace Trauma, 1 p.m., United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Join Black Career Women's Network and Black Women Cultivating Change for a discussion on workplace trauma and ways to heal. Free. eventbrite.com.

A Musical Journey: From Jazz to Motown, 2 p.m., Scheben Branch Library, Room AB, 8899 State Route 42, Union. Enjoy an interactive performance from P. Ann Everson-Price that celebrates the music from swinging jazz to gospel to Motown, and learn how events, like the underground railroad and prohibition, shaped the music of the time. Free. boone.libnet.info/event/9734014.

Sunday, Feb. 11

Black History Month Film Series: "Malcolm X," 4 p.m., Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale, 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale. In partnership with the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, Showcase Cinema is screening films that amplify voices and stories that shape Black history. showcasecinemas.com/black-history-month-screenings.

Monday, Feb. 12

BHM 2024: Music Through the Ages: 50 Years of Hip Hop, noon-2 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Local DJ Apryl Reign takes you on a musical journey through the history of hip-hop and how it has impacted, and been impacted, on social and societal movements. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

BHM 2024: Dr. Bettina Love, 12:30-2:30 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Acclaimed author and speaker visits. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Black History Month Film Series: "Loving," 7 p.m., Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale, 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale. In partnership with the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, Showcase Cinema is screening films that amplify voices and stories that shape Black history. showcasecinemas.com/black-history-month-screenings.

Thursday, Feb. 15

CAM Youth Art Lab: Black History Month, 4 p.m., Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Road, Forest Park. Join the Cincinnati Art Museum to explore works by Black artists and create some art of your own. Free. Register: 513-369-4478; for@chpl.org.

A Madman's Will: John Randolph, Four Hundred Slaves, and the Mirage of Freedom, online webinar presented by author and historian Gregory May tells the riveting story of the controversy surrounding the will of Virginia congressman John Randolph (1773-1833), and the story of the 383 newly emancipated people in one of the single largest emancipations in American history. Free. Register: ohiohistory.org.

Why Kids Need Truthful History Classes, 7 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. This roundtable discussion examines the importance of teaching children about inclusion, diversity, and social justice in schools. Free; registration required: freedomcenter.org.

Friday, Feb. 16

BHM 2024: A Conversation with Tuskegee Airmen, noon-2 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Veteran pilots at Tuskegee University share their stories and experiences as part of the Tuskegee Air Corps. Free. ucblueash.edu.

MoPoetry Phillips presents: Hit the Mic Cincy's Open Mic, 8-11 p.m., Oasis at Grace, Downstairs, 5501 Hamilton Ave., College Hill. All forms of artistry welcome. Wheelchair accessible, Africa-inspired vibe with authentic Kente cloth backdrop. hitthemiccincy.com.

Saturday, Feb. 17

African American Read-in and Black-Owned Business Expo, Covington Branch Library, 502 Scott St., Covington. Storytime at 10:30 a.m., Black-owned business arts and crafts fair in the Truist Meeting Room from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., African American-created books available for reading in the library and to check out.

Underground Railroad: Ravine to Freedom Hike, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center, 5400 Lanius Lane, College Hill. Enjoy a short historical exhibit of local ties to the Underground Railroad, then take a winter hike containing part of the only "undeveloped local escape route" associated with the Underground Railroad. $6. Register: cincinnati-oh-gov.

Black Wine Fest, 1-4 and 6:30-9:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Experience more than 35 exceptional wine brands from around the country, celebrating the rich diversity and artistry of Black winemakers. Enjoy over 100 wine samples, wine cocktails, appetizers and light bites, music by DJ Arie and DJ Beatbanguz. Ages 21-up. $85. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Black History Month Soul Food Cooking Class, 6-8 p.m., Findlay Kitchen, 1719 Elm St.. Over-the-Rhine. Journey to the southern part of the US with dishes influenced by both West African and Native American cuisines. $85 per person. afromeals.com.

gOD-Talk, 7 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. This feature-length documentary looks at how millennials reimagined faith in the 21st century. Post-film discussion with creator/producer Teddy Reeves and writer/director Kim Moir. Free; registration required: freedomcenter.org.

"How I Learned What I Learned," Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. This autobiographical tour-de-force chronicles August Wilson’s days as a struggling young writer. This intimate one-person play charts one man’s journey of self-discovery and what it means to be a Black artist in America. Runs Feb. 17-March 10. $38-up. Ensemblecincinnati.org.

Sunday, Feb. 18

Fifth Third Community Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Enjoy free access to the galleries throughout the Freedom Center. Free. freecomcenter.org.

Black History Month Film Series: "Selma," 4 p.m., Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale, 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale. In partnership with the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, Showcase Cinema is screening films that amplify voices and stories that shape Black history. showcasecinemas.com/black-history-month-screenings.

Monday, Feb. 19

Black Playwright Meet & Greet, 6 p.m., Reading Branch Library, 8740 Reading Road, Reading. Black playwrights can gather with like-minded creatives to connect. Free.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Jason Mott: Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing, 4 p.m., online via Campbell County Public Library. New York Times bestselling author discusses his recent novel "Hell of a Book," a deeply honest, and at times humorous, book that goes to the heart of racism, police violence and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole. Free. Register: libraryc.org/ccpl/38947.

Award-winning author Jason Mott, whose 2013 debut novel, "The Returned," was adapted into the ABC television series "Resurrection." will discuss "Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing" online via the Campbell County Public Library on Feb. 20.
Award-winning author Jason Mott, whose 2013 debut novel, "The Returned," was adapted into the ABC television series "Resurrection." will discuss "Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing" online via the Campbell County Public Library on Feb. 20.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

Black History Month Film Series: "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am," 7 p.m., Showcase Cinema de Lux Springdale, 12064 Springfield Pike, Springdale. In partnership with the Museum of African American History/Boston & Nantucket, Showcase Cinema is screening films that amplify voices and stories that shape Black history. showcasecinemas.com/black-history-month-screenings.

Thursday, Feb. 22

BHM 2024: Black Market Place, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall corridor, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Shop Black-owned vendors and entrepreneurs. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Standing in the Gap: Doing Black History in Public, 4:30-6 p.m., Hilton Netherland Plaza, 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Panel discussion with public historians of African American history. Panelists include Stephanie Lampkin, Modupe Lobode, Amber Mitchell and Tiffany Tolbert. Moderated by Dan Hurley. Presented by the Association of Practical and Professional Ethics. It is open to the general public. Reception follows. $15. eventbrite.com.

Black Law Student Association Wine & Cheese Event, 5 p.m., Westin Hotel, 2nd floor Taft Center, Fifth St., Downtown. Enjoy an evening of networking and socializing. Free. Reservations: eventbrite.com.

Celebrating Black History Month Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Bond Hill. Cincinnati NAACP general meeting featuring guest speaker Holly McGee. cincinnatinaacp.com.

Friday, Feb. 23

2024 BHM Movie Nights, 5-8 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 119/119L, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Enjoy film and concession snacks and drinks. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Trapxart Cincinnati: The Blacker the Berry, 10 p.m., The Mockbee, 2260 Central Parkway, West End. Art, fashion, music, vibes. Drink and mingle with the creative, fashion-forward crowd. DJ, 100% black & brown owned art and merchandise. $22. eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Feb. 24

Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground, noon, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s one-woman interactive storytelling experience tells of America’s 200-year struggle with slavery. Free, tickets required. Memorialhallotr.com.

Black History Month Celebration of the Arts, 6-9 p.m., Empowerment Event Center, 1171 E. Kemper Road, Springdale. Enjoy dinner, entertainment and enlightening information while celebrating the contributions of African Americans in the arts. $25-$50. Eventbrite.com.

"Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask," 2 p.m., Walnut Hills Branch Library, 2533 Kemper Lane, Walnut Hills. Presented by Harriet Beecher Stowe House, enjoy a screening of the documentary on the life and legacy of the first African American poet/writer to gain international fame. Discussion follows. Free. eventbrite.com.

Experiencing O'Dell Again, 7-11 p.m., The Metropolitan Club, 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd., suite 1900, Covington. Dine and dance to honor Dr. O'Dell Owens' legacy. Benefits the Dr. O'Dell Moreno Owens Scholarship Fund at the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation, which provides educational scholarships for African American and Hispanic students. $150. eventbrite.com.

Monday, Feb. 26

CAM Youth Art Lab: Black History Month, 4 p.m., Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Road, Forest Park. Join the Cincinnati Art Museum to explore works by Black artists and create some art of your own. Free. Register: 513-369-4478; for@chpl.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

Chet'la Sebree Poetry Reading, 5:30 p.m., University of Cincinnati, Langsam Library, Elliston Poetry Room, 2911 Woodside Drive. Award-winning poet visits. Free.

Patchwork Workshop, 6 p.m., Westwood Branch Library, 3345 Epworth Ave., Westwood. Sarah Rodriguez, ArtsWave's 2024 Black & Brown: Truth and Innovation Grant recipient, leads art event where participants use pre-painted paper to cut and glue collages that represent their neighborhoods. Free; registration required. Register: chpl.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

BHM 2024: Family Feud, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Muntz Hall, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. Test your knowledge of fun facts about Black history, facts and pop culture. Prizes. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Royal Reverie: A Black History Month Open Mic Extravaganza, 8-11 p.m., The Greenwich, 2442 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Spoken word and live music. $10 advance. eventbrite.com.

Thursday, Feb. 29

BHM 2024 Lunch and Learn, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Cincinnati Blue Ash, Walters Hall 100, 9555 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash. City of Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney visits. Free. ucblueash.edu.

Legacy and Promise: A Celebration of Leadership, 5-8:30 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Dinner and induction of the newest class of Great Living Cincinnatians, a celebration of Making Black History honorees, and more. Hosted by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. $250. eventbrite.com.

Whitfield Lovell: Passages opens at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Pictured: "Deep River" (2013), comprised of 56 wooden discs, found objects, soil, video projections and sound. Courtesy of American Federation of Arts, the artist, and DC Moore Gallery, New York.
Whitfield Lovell: Passages opens at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Pictured: "Deep River" (2013), comprised of 56 wooden discs, found objects, soil, video projections and sound. Courtesy of American Federation of Arts, the artist, and DC Moore Gallery, New York.

Opening Presentation: Whitfield Lovell: Passages, 7 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Celebrate the opening of the new exhibition. Lovell's work contemplates the ordinary lives and extraordinary journeys of the African American experience while raising universal questions about identity, memory and America's collective heritage. Precedes official public opening. Exhibition runs March 1-May 26. $10, $5 students. Reservations required. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

The People's Referendum: George Chidi on Protecting Democracy, 7 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Journalist George Chidi leads a discussion on the unprecedented voter referendums holding legislators accountable and the power of citizens to enact change. $10. Reservations: freedomcenter.org.

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