January 2011
49 posts
Fun Facts
Andrew Jackson Beard invented the “Jenny Coupler” in 1897, a device which allowed train cars to hook themselves together when they are bumped into one another. The device saved the lives of many railroad workers, who originally had the dangerous job of hooking the moving cars together by hand.
Jan 29th
Feb 24th-28th
6:30p.m. Macy’s and EBONY and celebrate Black History 170 O’Farrell Street  http://www1.macys.com/store/event/index.ognc?action=detail&storeId=212&eventId=9743 Free Admission
Jan 29th
Feb 24th-28th: (mon- fri) 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
The Civil Rights Struggle, African-American GIs and Germany 762 Fulton Street http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011 (415) 922-2049 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 1rst
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 2nd
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 3rd
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kickoff Celebration City Hall Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 3rd
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. West African Dance Class 762 Fulton Street http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011 (415)378-4413 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 3rd
6:00pm - 8:00 pm Celebrate Black History Month at KQED 2601 Mariposa Street bhmrsvp@kqed.org 415.553.3330
Jan 29th
February 3rd
6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.pm. Black Histoy Month Celebration 855 Battery Street http://cbsblackhistorymonthcelebration2011.eventbrite.com/ Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 3rd
6:00p.m–9:00p.m. Caring for Your Family Workshop 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 3rd
6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. African Drumming Class 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 4th
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 4th
5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m Friday Nights at the De Young de Young Museum-50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive http://www.aaacc.org/complex-special-events.php (415) 750-3642 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 4th
6:00p.m. - 7:00 p.pm. Friday Night Jive 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415)824-0386  Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 5th
9:00a.m. Rafiki Wellness Presents for the Mind, Body and Soul, Health Party 1099 Sunnydale Street http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 8th
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 29th
February 10th
6:00pm-7:00pm 1st Annual Black History Month Dinner & Silent Auction fundraiser City Hall North Light Court
Jan 29th
February 10th
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. West African Dance Class 762 Fulton Street http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011 (415)378-4413 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 10th
6:00p.m–9:00p.m. Caring for Your Family Workshop 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 10th
6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. African Drumming Class 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 10th
7:00pm The Black History of the White House 261 Columbus Ave http://www.citylights.com/ (415) 362-8193 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 12th
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 12th
2:00pm-3:00pm Storyteller Tureeda Mikell 345 Randolph Street sfpl.org (415) 557-4400 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 13th
1:30pm Osiris Coalition presents STATE OF BLACK SF 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415)824-0386 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 13th
3:00pm The Saga of Captain William Shorey 495 Jefferson Street www.nps.gov/safr (415) 561-7006 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 16th
6:00p.m–9:00p.m. Caring for Your Family Workshop 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
11:00am MLK 2011 March and Parade 701 Mission Street http://www.norcalmlk.org/2011/ (415) 295-4450 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
11:00am-5pm Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black Jewish Relations 736 Mission Street http://www.thecjm.org/ 415.655.7800 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
1:00pm-3:00pm Families can make a “Poem from the Mountain Top 736 Mission Street http://www.thecjm.org/ 415.655.7800 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
6:00pm Black History Celebration 685 Mission St. http://www.moadsf.org/ (415) 358-7200 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. West African Dance Class 762 Fulton Street http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011 (415)378-4413 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. African Drumming Class 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
6:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Rafiki Wellness Presents:Nutrition Thursday 2800 Third Street http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 17th
8:00pm Color Struck 1600 Holloway Ave http://creativearts.sfsu.edu/events/2741/donald-lacy-colorstruck# (415) 338-2467 $5.00 
Jan 28th
February 18th
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 19th
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. RayKo Photo Center Present 4xAfrica 428 Third Street http://www.sanfrancisco.com/4xafrica-e1103871 (415)495-3773 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 19th
1:00pm-3:30pm Black Disabled Artists, Authors, Activists and Friends 100 Larkin Street http://sfpl.org/ (415) 557-4400 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 19th
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Black History Celebration: Blues, Jazz, Spoken Word and Guest Speaker 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415) 824-0386 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 20th
3:00pm – 5:30pm Gospel Choir, Spoken Word and Guest Speaker 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415) 824-0386 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 20th
8:00pm Push at Black Choreographers Festival 3153 17th St www.bcfhereandnow.com $15-$20
Jan 28th
February 24th
6:00p.m–9:00p.m. Caring for Your Family Workshop 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 24th
6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. African Drumming Class 2800 Third Street @24th http://www.bcoa.org/news.html#events (415) 615-9945 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 24th
6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. West African Dance Class 762 Fulton Street http://www.aaacc.org/calendar.php?mo=2&yr=2011 (415)378-4413 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 25th
Harmony & Melody: A Celebration of Black History 762 Fulton Street, Suite 307   www.afrosolo.org 415/771-2376 $30.00 
Jan 28th
February 25th
6:30pm Movie Night: The Black Rock & The Civil Rights Movement 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415) 824-0386 Free Admission
Jan 28th
February 26th
Harmony & Melody: A Celebration of Black History 762 Fulton Street, Suite 307   www.afrosolo.org 415/771-2376 $30.00 
Jan 28th
February 26th
7:00pm – 9:00pm Unidentified Flying Quartet Celebrates Black History Month 4705 Third Street http://bvoh.org/events/index.shtml (415) 824-0386 Free Admission
Jan 28th
Febuary 27th
1:00pm The Saga of Captain William Shorey 495 Jefferson Street www.nps.gov/safr (415) 561-7006 Free Admission
Jan 28th
Fun Facts
Nathaniel Alexander was the first to patent the folding chair. His invention was designed to be used in schools, churches and at large social gatherings.
Jan 28th