February is Black History Month. Here are some Long Island venues where you can celebrate all month long.
JAMES T. JOHNATHAN @ SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org Reproductions of original photographs by the artist, a pioneering African-American entrepreneur who documented the diverse hamlet of Bay Shore for more than half a century. Opening Reception: Friday, 2.3, 6-8 p.m. Through 2.29.
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TUSKEGEE AIRMAN LEE HAYES @ SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. www.suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org A celebration honoring the achievements of one of the country’s first African-American airmen, WWII pilot Lee Hayes of East Hampton, who will receive an honorary plaque and give a first-hand account of his experiences. Wednesday, 2.15, 10:30 a.m.
SALUTE TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ HECKSCHER MUSEUM, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington. www.heckscher.org
A jazz performance in memory of Hale Smith, distinguished African-American composer. Friday, 2.10, 7-9 p.m.
25TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ HUNTINGTON TOWN HALL, 100 Main St., Huntington. 631-351-3042. An address by Rev. Dr. Kevin D. Jordan and performance by local jazz group, the Michael Jazz Trio. Thursday, 2.2. 7 p.m.
HOWARDENA PINDELL: PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER @ ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, www.adelphi.edu Guest artist Howardena Pindell hosts a gallery talk and reception. Thursday, 2.9, 2-5 p.m.
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY @ NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Garden City. www.ncc.edu Play by Pearl Cleage set during the summer of 1930, in which the creative euphoria of the Harlem Renaissance has given way to the harsher realities of the Great Depression. Through 2.5.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ BELMONT LAKE STATE PARK, North Babylon. Paintings from some of America’s great black artists, as well as posters saluting black abolitionists and pioneers. Through 2.29.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH @ CINEMA ARTS CENTRE, 423 Park Ave., Huntington. www.cinemaartscentre.org Screenings of Josephine Baker: Black Diva in a White Man’s World; The Black Power Mix Tape: 1967-1975; Parradox + One People; From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale and Pariah with special guest appearances. Friday, 2.17-Monday, 2.27.
DIE FREE: A HEROIC FAMILY TALE @ FREEPORT LIBRARY Author Cheryl wills joins a Black History Month Celebration at 6 p.m. on Friday, 2.3.
STEP AFRIKA AND BLACK VIOLIN @ TILLES CENTER, www.tillescenter.org Celebrate stepping, an art form based in African tradition, in a rare double-bill with the classically trained, three-time Apollo-winning duo. Thursday, 2.9. 7 p.m.
ROOTS @ EASTVILLE COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 139 Hampton Rd., Sag Harbor A three-part showing of the award-winning TV mini-series based on the book by author Alex Haley. 4-7 p.m. Sunday, 2.5. Also 2.12 & 2.19.
A RIDE ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD @ HOFSTRA, www.hofstra.edu A performance of the original opera, Songs of Harriet Tubman, by Hofstra Music Professor Nkeiru Okoye, as well as world premieres and familiar works also centered around themes of freedom and courage. Sunday, 2.5.
AFRICAN AMERICAN DOLL EXHIBIT @ ELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY, Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont Featuring a collection from the 18th century until today. Lecture and Reception on Sunday, 2.26 at 2 p.m. Through 2.29.
ALL THAT JAZZ! @ Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City. www.licm.org Explore the life of jazz great Louis Armstrong, learn how to scat and make a craft trumpet for your very own jazz solo! Ages 5 and up. 3-4 p.m. Saturdays 2.4 & 2.18.
LI BLACK ARTISTS ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT @ FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY Members show their work in celebration of Black History Month. Reception: Sunday, 2.5, 2-4 p.m. Through 2.28.
HIGHLIGHTING SUCCESS BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ ELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY, Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont The 9th annual event includes a roundtable discussion and celebration. Sunday, 2.12. 1-5 p.m.
