Black Futures Month at CMOA
Feb. 1 – Feb. 26, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Black Futures Month is an uplifting experience celebrating Black trailblazers in Atlanta and across the world. Tickets: $17.95.
Nearest MARTA Station: Peachtree Center Station
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Alvin Ailey in Atlanta
Feb. 11-15
Location: Fox Theatre
See the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater live in an extraordinary show at the historic Fox Theatre. Tickets: $51.25+.
Nearest MARTA stops: North Avenue Station
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Clark Atlanta University Spring ’26 Exhibition: Uncommon Nature: The Abstractions of Freddie Styles
Feb. 12, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Location: Clark Atlanta University Art Museum
An exhibition presenting the abstract work of Georgia native Freddie Styles. FREE EVENT.
Nearest MARTA stop: Ashby Station
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Groove and Soul: Grant Green Jr. Live
Feb. 12, 7:00 PM
Location: The Roswell River Landing
Enjoy Grant Green Jr. live, delivering smooth groove and soul with jazz roots and a vibrant energy. Tickets: $33.06.
Nearest MARTA stops: North Springs Station + Bus Route 85
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R&B Live Tour
Feb. 15, 7:00 PM
Location: State Farm Arena
Description: Artist Tyrese, Jagged Edge, Tank, Silk, & Next bring smooth vocals, timeless hits, and soulful energy to Atlanta. Tickets: $84.05+.
Nearest MARTA stop: SEC District Station
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Atlanta Black Expo
Feb. 20-22
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
Support Black-owned businesses with this expo experience featuring more than 100 Black-owned exhibitors. Feb. 20, 6 - 10 PM, Feb. 21, 10 AM - 5PM, Feb. 22, 6 – 10 PM. Tickets: $15-$65.
Nearest MARTA stop: SEC District Station
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HBCU Culture Battles of the Bands
Feb. 21
Location: State Farm Arena
The HBCU Culture Legacy Foundation 501c3 presents the electric HBCU Battle of the Bands. Featuring bands, drumlines, and dance teams from around the Southeast it will be a night you won’t forget! Tickets: TBD.
Nearest MARTA stop: SEC District Station
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Black History Month: Atlanta Stories of Strength
Feb. 21-28
Location: Auburn Avenue Historic District
Download the Story City App and start your interactive journey learning about Black cultural legacy in Atlanta. FREE EVENT.
Nearest MARTA stop: King Memorial Station or Streetcar Station – King Historic District
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Black Family Empowerment Summit
Feb. 28, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: The Westin Atlanta Airport
The Black Family Empowerment Summit promotes discussion of important issues that impact Black children and includes an award ceremony honoring local African American heroes. Tickets: $25
Nearest MARTA Station: Airport Station + Bus Route 89
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APEX Museum
Tues – Sat, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The APEX Museum preserves and shares African American history and culture through powerful exhibits that highlight black love, legacy, and achievement. Tickets: $12.
Nearest MARTA Station: Five Points Station
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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Mon – Sat, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; SUN, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Step into history following the stories of those who fought for freedom and shaped the world we know today. Tickets: $26.
Nearest MARTA Station: Civic Center Station
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Need something to listen to on your train ride? Tune into this curated Spotify playlist featuring inspirational music by Black artists.
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MARTA encourages you to support Black-owned businesses and restaurants in celebration of Black History Month and all year long! There are many amazing options across the metro region. But don’t take our word for it - here are some recommendations from others:
Discover Atlanta: Black-Owned Business in Atlanta You Should Know
Atlanta Parent: 25+ Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta
Secret Atlanta: 20 Incredible Black-Owned Businesses To Support In Atlanta
AtlantaFi: 20 Black Women-Owned Businesses In Atlanta
Discover Atlanta: Black-Owned Business in Atlanta You Should Know
MARTA not only connects Atlanta to school and work, but also fantastic food destinations! We encourage you to support delicious Black-owned restaurants in celebration of Black History Month and beyond. This list will make you re-think that New Year’s diet!
Atlanta Eats: 50 Outstanding Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta
21 Black-Owned Restaurants In Atlanta You Should Know About
Discover Atlanta: Atlanta’s Favorite Black-Owned Restaurants
Thrillest: 20 Essential Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta
Experience Black history through film. MARTA has compiled a list of our favorite Atlanta-based movies that highlight important moments, stories, and voices in Black history:
Selma (2014) – Filmed in and around Atlanta, this powerful film centers around Martin Luther King Jr. and the history Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Paramount+, YouTube, Pluto TV
ATL (2006) – A coming-of-age classic set in Atlanta that captures Black youth culture, friendship, and life on the city’s south side.
Where to Watch: Hulu, Starz, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, Apple TV
Drumline (2002) – Set at a fictional Atlanta HBCU, this film celebrates Black collegiate culture, marching band tradition, and school pride.
Where to Watch: Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube Movies
Hidden Figures (2016) – Filmed primarily in Atlanta, this inspiring story highlights the Black women mathematicians at NASA whose work helped create history.
Where to Watch: HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube TV
Remember the Titans (2000) – Filmed in and around Atlanta, this film follows a high school football team as they overcome racial tensions to succeed on and off the field.
Where to Watch: Disney+, AMC+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV
Till (2022) – This Atlanta-based film observes the life of Emmett Louis Till’s mother, Mamie, who relentlessly pursued justice after the murder of her 14-year-old son.
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies
Black Panther (2018) & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Mainly filmed in Atlanta, these two powerful, emotionally and visually vibrant films capture the vision of a present-day Afrofuturistic nation.
Where to Watch: Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies
Coming to America (1988) – Filmed in Atlanta, Prince Akeem, the heir to the African kingdom Zamunda, goes undercover to New York City to find true love.
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies