It's the First Weekend of February! Enjoy Yourself!
Things to Do in NJ, NY, DE, PA, & DMV: Battle By the Bay is Back in Atlantic City. Kwame is at the Wilmington Public Library. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is Still in the DMV. Atlantic City Focus brings you the Best on the Boardwalk and Beyond Every Week!
Thursday, February 5, 2026
(Editor's Note: With inclement weather predicted this weekend, please call the venue to confirm the event is still happening. We would hate to see you trek out into the elements and be disappointed!)
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
The Annual Marley Birthday Bash ft: Mighty Mystic
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DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
Love & Sax ft. Isaac Parham, Craig Alston & More
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Check Out R&B Thursdays in Baltimore
Learn Some New Moves at Heels, Strut and Sexy Dance Thursdays
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Comes to DC
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FRIDAY, February 6, 2026
NEW JERSEY
Battle By the Bay is Back! Enjoy a Great Basketball Weekend!
Book Talk & Signing for Kadir Nelson's "Basket*Ball"
Musiq Soulchild Plays Tropicana in AC
Bob Marley's Birthday Celebration in AC
Enjoy the 1st Friday's Oldies Party at Wilson's
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Check Out Open Skate Night at Young's Skating Center in Mays Landing
NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
Wine, Roses and Chocolate: How Romance and Science Sweeten February
Check Out Risky Business at World Cafe Live
Enjoy Likeminded in the Sky in Philly
First Friday: Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
New Freedom Theatre Presents - Forgotten Founding Fathers
Funkytown - A First Friday Happy Hour Disco Dance Party
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Get Some Culture at Friday Night Lounge at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
SATURDAY, February 7, 2026
NEW JERSEY
Battle By the Bay is Back! Enjoy a Great Basketball Weekend!
Enjoy Dancing with the Stars Live in AC
R & B Promotions Presents Fight Night
DJ Konflikt at The Pool After Dark
Watch the Birdie: Birding at Cape May Point
It's Vera's 10 Year Anniversary in Cherry Hill
Check Out Season of Soul with Lamont Sanders at Wilson's
Come to Wilson's for Season of Soul, Stay for R&B Chill
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NEW YORK
PENNSYLVANIA
From Our Hands to History: Celebrating 100 Years of Black Artistry and History
Don't Miss Reggae Bash World in Philly
Enjoy Designer Bag and Wine Bingo in Conshohocken
Try the Valentine's Dinner Gala in Jenkintown
Light City Arts Presents "Bright Eyed Joy" - A Vocal Recital of Black Expression
Galentine's Day Cake Decorating Experience
31st Annual Dorian Corey Awards Ball in Philly
Herbs & Words Open Mic Show The Love & Relationships Edition
Creative Photography Trek at Simeone Auto Museum
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Check Out Sensational Saturdays Brunch in Philly
DELAWARE
Denim & Pearls TEA in Wilmington
Delaware Children's Theater Presents Charlotte's Web
Try the F** Them Kids Adult Game Show Night in Newark
Stone Square Lodge #22 Black History Month Program
Check Out the Amigurumi Artistry at G&R Campground
Experience the Fire & Ice Festival in Ocean View
Light the Way Gala Benefitting Redemption City in Bridgeville
Enjoy the Black History Celebration in Dover
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Comes to DC
Arlington VA After Dark @ Punch Bowl Social
Break Out the Pencil Set for Sketch Together @ National Portrait Gallery
Check Out the Pi Lambda Lambda Omega Psi Phi Annual Black Affair in Alexandria
Take the Georgetown Chocolate Tour
Capitol Hill Art League Presents Life in the City
Pop the Balloon & Find Love DC
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Try Afroculture Saturdays in Silver Spring
Enjoy Afrobeat in the City Saturdays in DC
SUNDAY, February 8, 2026
NEW JERSEY
Battle By the Bay is Back! Enjoy a Great Basketball Weekend!
Check Out Garage-Con (Super Bowl Sunday Edition) Comics, Comics, Comics!
Super Bowl Viewing Party at Showboat in AC
Check Out The Super Bowl Watch Party at Jonesys
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NEW YORK
DELAWARE
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON, DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA (DMV)
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