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Mystery & Thriller Book Group: \u201cWhile Justice Sleeps\u201d\u202fby Stacey Abrams<\/h4>\n

Tuesday, February 17 from 7pm – 8 pm via Zoom\u202f\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets virtually to discuss domestic and international titles in the mystery and thriller genres. During the month of February, book group participants will read and discuss Stacey Abrams\u2019 political thriller novel, \u201cWhile Justice Sleeps.\u201d To register, email library@santamonica.gov.<\/p>\n

SMPL Presents: The Iconic House of Ninja<\/h4>\n

Wednesday, February 18 from 7pm – 8 pm at the Main Library, MLK Jr. Auditorium\u202f<\/em><\/p>\n

Get ready to werk! The Iconic House of Ninja brings the heat in a vogue dance performance that’s guaranteed to electrify. Founded in 1982 by the late Willi Ninja, the \u2018Godfather of Vogue\u2019, The House of Ninja has made a major impact on both ballroom and mainstream culture, appearing in the award-winning documentary\u202fParis Is Burning, and the HBO Max ballroom competition series\u202fLegendary. House of Ninja has worked alongside some of the biggest names in fashion and music, including Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonc\u00e9, and Doechii, and their performance is sure to earn 10s across the board!<\/p>\n

Locals’ Night: Jazz Night<\/h4>\n

Thursday, February 19 from 3:30pm – 10pm at the Santa Monica Pier<\/em><\/p>\n

Locals\u2019 Night is bringing the rhythm with BroadStage’s Jazz Night featuring phenomenal alumni from Stanley Clarke’s Artist Residency program. Enjoy serious grooves to celebrate Black History Month, while Offhand Wine Bar keeps the vibe smooth with perfectly paired selections.<\/p>\n

Notable Fiction Book Group: \u201cThe Birdwatcher\u201d\u202fby Gayl Jones<\/h4>\n

Saturday, February 21 from 11 am \u2013 12:30pm via Zoom\u202f\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

This community-led, monthly book discussion group meets virtually to discuss prize-winning fiction titles. During the month of February, book group participants will read and discuss \u201cThe Birdwatcher,\u201d a National Book Award finalist that explores Black women\u2019s creative expression. To register, email library@santamonica.gov.<\/p>\n

Sissies: Something Perfect between Ourselves<\/h4>\n

Saturday, February 21 from 3pm – 5pm at the Annenberg Community Beach House\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Bernard Brown, Director and Choreographer of bbmoves, will preview Sissies: Something Perfect between Ourselves, a performance and installation by, for, and about Black, Brown, and Indigenous Queer artists who have created spaces that feed the music, dance, fashion, and creative heartbeat of underground queer LA.<\/p>\n

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Black History Month Reading Challenge<\/h4>\n

Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 28 \/ Visit smpl.beanstack.org<\/a> to register\u202f\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Explore and honor the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black men and women through books, featuring titles receiving a Coretta Scott King Book Award. These awards are given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that\u202fdemonstrate\u202fan appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. Log your reading and activities to earn badges and entry into a book pack drawing. For ages 12 \u2013 17.<\/p>\n

Honoring Eddie Davis, Santa Monica\u2019s Fire Department, 1960<\/h4>\n

Tuesday, February 24 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Santa Monica City Hall\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Join the City in honoring the legacy of Eddie Davis, Santa Monica\u2019s first black firefighter, as we commemorate his service, determination, and lasting impact on our community.<\/p>\n

11th\u202fAnnual\u202fGreens Festival<\/h4>\n

Saturday, February 28 from 11am – 4 pm\u202fat Virginia Avenue Park\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day of culture, connection, and celebration at the 11th Annual Greens Festival, a joyful celebration of Black History Month, presented by the Black Santa Monica Community Group in collaboration with Virginia Avenue Park.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cBoots on the Ground,\u201d honors community and culture. Enjoy greens cooking demonstrations, music and dance, local vendors, and community booths offering resources and information for the community. Arron \u201cBobo\u201d Arnell returns as the MC and DJ Dense from KJLH will be spinning throughout the event.<\/p>\n

Black History Month Movie Screening:\u202f\u201cRuby Bridges\u201d<\/h4>\n

Saturday, February 28 from 3pm \u2013 5 pm at the Main Library\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Learn about Ruby Bridges, a young Black girl, and her experience integrating William Frantz Elementary School, which was previously a whites-only school in New Orleans. Runtime: 96 min. For families.<\/p>\n

Home Under One\u2019s Skin<\/h4>\n

Saturday, February 28, 3pm, 4pm and 5 p.m.\u202fat Historic Belmar Park\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Marcella Lewis\u2019 \u201cHome Under One\u2019s Skin\u201d is created in conversation with April Banks\u2019 \u201cA Resurrection in Four Stanzas\u201d at Historic Belmar Park, a public sculpture that engages histories of displacement and remembrance. Rooted in movement, voice, and direct audience engagement, Lewis\u2019 work reflects on memory, revival, and longing \u2013 centering the intergenerational loss of \u201cporch life,\u201d a cultural space of gathering, storytelling, and care once central to Black communal life.<\/p>\n

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BroadStage<\/h4>\n

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Rejoindre BroadStage<\/a> in celebrating Black History Month this February, with a SPECIAL OFFER on A Night of Comedy with Dominique: Oh My! Mama There Goes That Woman!<\/em> et New Orleans Groove Masters<\/em>. Enjoy 25% off these shows using code “BHM25” at checkout. Tickets at broadstage.org<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Sp\u00e9cial entreprises<\/h2>\n

More business specials coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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For more Black-owned businesses, check out the full list on City of Santa Monica’s website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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