FAB Grantee Program: BLINC: Sankofa Book Club
2026-06-27 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, FL, 33311
Celebrate Pride Month with special edition of the SANKOFA Book Club inspired by the memoir, The Rsk It Takes to Bloom: on Life and Liberation, a powerful story of courage, transformation, and authenticity.
Presented in partnership with BLINC (Black LGBTQ+ Liberation. Inc.), this session will be facilitated by G. Wight, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BLINC, who will guide the discussion and moderate a panel exploring the book’s central themes
The afternoon begins with a live performance and continues with an engaging conversation on identity, resilience and liberation. Join us as we uplift black LGBTQ+ voices in literature and share stories that inspire empowerment, reflection and community connection.
Panelists:
Camille Danyell Lewis, Executive Director ColorNRaw, advocate for HIV prevention and LGBTQ+ communities, and founder of Miami’s Transllumanti program.
Brayland M. Brown, MBA Founder Visibility 365 and Brown Bag Group, Co-Founder anCPIO of The Smile Trust, and Board President of Transinclusive Group
Where:
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
When:
Saturday. June 27th at 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free Event
Tickets:
CLICK HERE to reserve a spot.

FAB Grantee Program: Hued Songs Presents: The Juneteenth Experience
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:00 UTC
We, too, sing America—and we will not be silenced. Hued Songs returns with The Juneteenth Experience, closing our season with a bold declaration of Black joy, liberation, and belonging. Kicking off with Florida Emancipation Day events in May at Green Space Miami and Pompano Beach Cultural Arts Center, followed by powerful June performances at the Miami Beach Bandshell and the African American Research Library & Cultural Center. Through song, dance, and spoken word, we reclaim our narratives and celebrate our nation’s holiday of freedom—on our terms. All events free and accessible. The experience continues.
Where:
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
When:
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
Cost:
Free
Tickets:
RSVP is required. CLICK HERE to Register

FAB Grantee Program: Art Prevails Project Presents: The Bard in Bars
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 2026-05-09 21:00 UTC
The Bard in Bars blends the brilliance of Shakespeare with the rhythm and energy of hip hop and a live orchestra.

The Bard in Bars is a rhythmic, energetic journey that will transport you back to 11th grade English class while nodding your head to violins and cellos. Art Prevails Project’s talented ensemble of actors bring new and exciting energy to the classic words of one of history’s most prolific writers. From literary scholar to Hip Hop enthusiast, The Bard in Bars has something for every audience member to enjoy.
Where:
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
When:
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Cost:
$17.85 – $55
Tickets:
Prices vary. CLICK HERE to purchase through Art Prevails Project.

FAB Grantee Program: Chopin Foundation of the United States Presents: CHOPIN for ALL: Charles Richard-Hamelin
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Each spring, the Chopin Foundation presents a showcase of outstanding piano students under the age of 18 from across South Florida. Students are nominated by their teachers and selected through audition by a panel of professionals to participate in this unique all-Chopin program—part of the Foundation’s mission to support and encourage the development of young American pianists.
The 2025–2026 season of CHOPIN for ALL continues with one of the series’ most cherished traditions: a special all-Chopin recital showcasing the best young pianists from South Florida. Selected through a competitive audition process, these exceptional students—recommended by their private piano teachers—take the stage to share their interpretations of Frédéric Chopin’s timeless music. Saturday’s program features performers from Broward and Palm Beach Counties at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, while Sunday’s concert highlights Miami-Dade students at Granada Church.
Join us for this inspiring program featuring the next generation of pianists.

The Chopin Foundation’s 2025–2026 season of CHOPIN for ALL concludes with an extraordinary guest: Canadian pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin, Silver Medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition. Praised for his expressive depth, elegant phrasing, and brilliant command of Chopin’s works, Richard-Hamelin is one of today’s most sought-after interpreters of Romantic piano repertoire. Join us as we close the season with a performance by one of the leading pianists of his generation.

Pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin is the Silver Medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition. He is one of Canada’s most acclaimed pianists, honored with the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Prix Denise-Pelletier, and the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto’s Career Development Award.

Richard-Hamelin has performed as soloist with major Canadian orchestras as well as the Warsaw Philharmonic, Sinfonia Varsovia, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony, and Singapore Symphony. He has appeared at leading international festivals including La Roque d’Anthéron, the Prague Spring Festival, and Chopin and His Europe in Warsaw. A passionate chamber musician, he has collaborated with artists such as James Ehnes, Marc-André Hamelin, and the Dover Quartet.
His discography includes twelve acclaimed albums on the Analekta label, featuring solo works by Chopin and concertos by Chopin and Mozart. His most recent release, ECHOS (2025), blends Chopin with Spanish works by Albéniz and Granados.
Program:
CHOPIN
Nocturne in a A-flat Major, Op. 32, No. 2
3 Nouvelles Études, B.130
I. Andantino in F minor
II. Allegretto in A-flat major
III. Allegretto in D-flat Major
SCHUMANN
Carnaval, Op. 9
CHOPIN
Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39
Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
Where:
African American Research Library​​ & Cultural Center
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
When:
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3pm
Tickets:
CLICK HERE to register.
Seating is General Admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required. Registration is recommended.

FAB Grantee Program: Art Prevails Project Presents: Our Voices: Festival Of Words
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Celebrate the wonder of words and a love for literacy and literature.

Through celebrating literature and uplifting literacy, Our Voices: Festival Of Words’ aim is to provide the local community with an annual space to engage with books and writers with a hope to impact, not only quality of life, but directly combat the cycle of illiteracy by creating a content-rich environment for all community members.

2026 Lineup of Events
4 events over 3 days – Our Voices: Festival of Words celebrates the power of words with something that everyone can enjoy.

Day 1- 4/23: LIT LOUNGE

Opening Reception and Artist Showcase featuring local and regional writers, poets and musicians.
Where:
The African American Research Library and Cultural Center
The Lit Lounge
2560 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
When:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Cost:
$30-$40
Tickets:
Ticket prices vary. CLICK HERE to purchase through Art Prevails Project.
Additional Events:
Day 2- 4/24: BOOK FAIR
Day 3 -4/25: AN EVENING WITH aja monet
Day 3- 4/25: FESTIVAL OF WORDS
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Soulful Christmas: A Sistrunk Community Celebration
2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by Hued Songs at African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Fort Lauderdale FL
Soulful Christmas is a vibrant, family-friendly journey through the sounds that shaped Black holiday celebrations across the decades.
The African-American Research Library & Cultural Center & Hued Songs invite you to experience the magic and soul of the holiday season— inside the heart of historic Sistrunk— with an evening that brings Black Christmas traditions to life through music.
Get ready for a vibrant journey fit for the whole family through decades of holiday music that shaped Black Christmas celebrations. Soulful Christmas is a musical homecoming for the whole family, serving up everything from smooth R&B renditions to gospel glory, and the joy of togetherness fill the air. Come ready to sing, sway, and be part of a celebration that feels like coming home.
When: Friday, December 12, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 12:00 p.m.
Where: African-American Research Library & Cultural Center
RSVP Tickets
Made Possible By
This celebration comes to you thanks to:

Funding Arts Broward
The Broward Cultural Division
Broward County Library
