{"id":4607,"date":"2026-01-29T19:59:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T19:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicagodev.wpenginepowered.com\/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-the-loop-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:41:43","slug":"how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-the-loop-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/chicago-loop-blog\/how-to-honor-black-history-month-in-the-loop-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to honor Black History Month in the Loop"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 MIN READ \u2013 <\/strong>The beautiful thing about Black history is that it\u2019s still being made every day. Check out what these Loop businesses and organizations have to offer and find a way to honor Black History Month this February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drumline Live <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A high-energy celebration of the HBCU marching band tradition, this performance delivers a tightly synchronized musical spectacle featuring soulful Top 40 hits and original compositions paired with dynamic, choreographed dance at the Auditorium Theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jose’ James with Lizz Wright: Marvin Gaye’s, I Want You<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 6, 2026
<\/strong>Mark the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye\u2019s, I Want You<\/em> with an elevated tribute by celebrated vocalists Jos\u00e9 James and Lizz Wright. Together, they reimagine the visionary album that seamlessly blended jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and disco. The evening at Symphony Center concludes with a post-concert reception presented by the CSO African American Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black History concert series: Voices of A’se (Day One)<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 24, 2026
<\/strong>This free concert series from Uniting Voices honors the influence of Africana music on Chicago and around the world, featuring performances by student singers from across the city. The concert serves as the culmination of their Black History 360 curriculum and takes place at the iconic Auditorium Theatre.
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Celebrate the Black Experience at the Gene Siskel Film Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join the Gene Siskel Film Center as they continue to celebrate Black creativity, imagination, and global perspectives, with a lineup of film programs, lectures, and screenings centering Black voices across time and space.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February kicks off with two screenings of the Siskel Film Center\u2019s Lo-Fi Sci-Fi series celebrating Black speculative imagination: NEPTUNE FROST<\/strong>, the electrifying Afrofuturist musical by Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman; and Sun Ra\u2019s iconic, genre-defying SPACE IS THE PLACE<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February also features several encore presentations from the Siskel Film Center\u2019s Black Harvest Film Festival, Chicago\u2019s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora, which celebrated its 31st year in November. <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 7, see FROM THE BLOCK<\/strong>, a vibrant showcase for Chicago-based short filmmakers, with select filmmakers in person; and on Sunday, February 8 and 15, we\u2019re thrilled to reprise BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS<\/strong>, Kahlil Joseph\u2019s immersive feature debut, following its Chicago premiere at the 2025 Black Harvest Film Festival and Visionary Award presentation.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support Black-owned Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kilwins – <\/strong>310 S. Michigan <\/p>\n\n\n\n