SAN ANTONIO – The entire month of February is dedicated to the awareness of African-American history.

There are several events going on in the Alamo City in celebration of Black History Month, ranging from book festivals to musical performances.

Check below:

1st Annual San Antonio African-American Book Festival

WHERE: Carver Library

WHEN: Saturday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday, February 9 at noon

5th Annual Black History for Children Book Exhibit

WHERE: Carver Library

WHEN: Saturday, February 8 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Step Afrika! Performance in Honor of Black History Month

WHERE: Texas A&M University-San Antonio

WHEN: Wednesday, February 12 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Walk on the River 2.0 – Black History Movie Premiere

WHERE: UTSA Downtown Campus

WHEN:  Saturday, February 29 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Freedom Black History Bus Tour VII

WHERE: Carver Library

WHEN: Saturday, February 8 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Black History Month Tribute to Kobe Bryant & Honoring Local Black Trailblazers

WHERE: BLVD Bar & Lounge

WHEN: Sunday, February 16 at 5 p.m.

Meet The Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers

WHERE: Texas A&M-San Antonio Military Affairs

WHEN: Monday, February 24 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Millennial Praise Black History Ceremony

WHERE: Ernest T Dixon United Methodist Church

WHEN: Saturday, February 29 at 3 p.m.

Palo Alto College - Black History Month

The college will be holding various events throughout the month

Check out our community calendar for more events.