PALM SPRINGS BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE

Kick off Black History Month with an inspiring evening of music, culture, and community at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Join us for the Black History Month Opening Celebration featuring a special live performance by Poetic Moor. This free event invites the community to gather, reflect, and celebrate Black history, creativity, and artistic expression.

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📅 Thursday, February 5

⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.

📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

🎟 Free – Registration required

Join the Palm Springs Black History Committee for an elegant and inspiring evening at the Sixteenth Annual Awards Gala. This signature event honors outstanding community leaders, exceptional students, and organizations whose work continues to uplift and strengthen the community and support black excellence. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of recognition, celebration, and connection.

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The Event Details:

Friday, February 7 | Cocktail Hour 6PM | Ceremony  7PM

📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | 67967 

Explore the visionary legacy of Virgil Abloh through the lens of architecture, fashion, and cultural impact. This Black History Month program highlights Abloh’s groundbreaking contributions as a designer and creative innovator who reshaped the boundaries between art, design, and identity. Join us for an engaging evening of reflection, discussion, and inspiration at the Palm Springs Art Museum.

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📅 Thursday, February 12

⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.

📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

🎟 Free – Registration required

Get ready for a high-energy day of basketball! Join the Palm Springs Black History Committee for its Annual Adult Basketball Tournament—a single-elimination competition bringing together adult players, families, and spectators for a full day of fun, community, and friendly competition.

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𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Friday, February 14th
⏰ Doors open at 8:00 a.m. | Games begin at 9:00 a.m.
📍 James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center
Registration Fee: $30 per player (at the door)

Experience Palm Springs through a powerful historical lens on the Palm Springs Black History Tour, presented in collaboration with UrbanPalmSprings. This guided bus tour highlights historic buildings, landmarks, and untold stories that honor the contributions of Black residents in shaping the Coachella Valley—an engaging experience for locals and visitors alike.

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Tour Details:
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡: Monday, February 16
⏰ Bus departs at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Tour begins at 480 W Tramview Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Celebrate Black History Month with an electrifying live music performance by Dare House at the Palm Springs Art Museum. This free evening event invites the community to gather through sound, rhythm, and shared cultural expression while honoring Black creativity and artistry.

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🗓️ Thursday, February 19

⏰ 5:00–8:00 p.m.

📍 Palm Springs Art Museum

🎟 Free – Registration required