There are so many local events marking this year's Black History Month that February can't hold them all. Already under way are several art exhibits, as well as an exhibit of artifacts relating to blacks in the military. The three-day "Black Heritage Art Show 2003" kicks off tomorrow morning at the Baltimore Convention Center, and St. Mary's College presents a comedy performance in the evening called "The End of Racism." And the events just keep on coming. You can take your pick of lectures, plays, poetry readings, films, concerts, dance workshops, family programs and book-signings. And for something a little different, there's even a "journey" through an African rainforest.

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Military exhibit. Blacks in the Military: Civil War to Desert Storm features artifacts from the Nanny Jack collection and photographs by William E. Griggs, now through Feb. 2 at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Poe Room, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

Art exhibit. Spirit in the Cloth features quilts, dolls and other fiber works by various African-American artists, including Deborah Shedrick, now through Feb. 15 at Sassafras, 3200 Barclay St. Shedrick's works will also be shown at a one-day exhibit, Out of the Ordinary, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Sassafras. Free. Call 410-366-6467.

African dance and drum classes. Sankofa Dance Theater offers traditional African dance and drum classes for children and teens in the spring. Registration begins Feb. 1. Call 410-669-DRUM.

Family programs. Throughout February, family tours, preschool activities, drop-in art projects and more will take place on Saturdays at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Free admission 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Regular admission is $5-$8; free for ages 17 and under. Call 410-547-9000.

"Ain't Misbehavin'." "Fats" Waller musical revue, featuring many of his hits, through Feb. 23 at Center Stage, Pearlstone Theater, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-$55. Call 410-332-0033.

Motherhood exhibit. The Majesty of African Motherhood features carved wooden sculpture from western and central Africa, from a private collection, through Feb. 28 at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Main Hall, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

Art exhibit. Works by self- taught, stained-glass artist Henry A. Jackson will be on display throughout February at MAJA, 1744 Aliceanna St. Exhibit opening and reception 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 1. Free. Call 410-327-9499.

The Amazing Josini. The ventriloquist, magician and actor performs throughout February at various branches of the Harford County Public Library. Free. Call 410-638-3151.

Jan. 31

"Black Heritage Art Show 2003." Poetry readings, jazz and gospel music, lectures, seminars and displays by artists, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Free. Call 410-521-0660.

"The End of Racism." Performance by comedian Preacher Moss, 7 p.m. at Cole Cinema One, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City. Free. Call 240-895-4209.

Feb. 1

"The World of Jerry Pinkney." Exhibit of works by the African-American children's book illustrator, featuring original watercolors and pieces from his books. Feb. 1-July 27 at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. the first Thursday of the month. $5-$8; free for ages 17 and under and members. On Feb. 1, visitors can meet Pinkney, hear him lecture and give him books to sign, 3 p.m. at the museum. Lecture is $10; $5 seniors, students and members. Call 410-547-9000.

Storytelling. Baba Jamal Koram will share African-American tales, 11 a.m. at the Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd. Free. Call 410-887-0295. He will also tell stories at 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Branch Library, 1811 Woodlawn Drive. Free. Call 410-887-1336.

Author talk. Meet Ralph Clayton, author of Cash for Blood: The Baltimore to New Orleans Domestic Slave Trade, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

"Thanks, Africa, Thanks!" Program with Ugandan storyteller, musician and dancer Ssuuna, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Meyerhoff Children's Garden, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

"Theatre on the Harbor: Jazz Legends and Journeys." First act is a musical tribute to jazz legends; second act is a one- woman presentation by Deborah Wright on Harriet Tubman's road to freedom, 2 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway. $8-$14. Call 410-727-4808, Ext. 112.

"Suppression of the Slave Trade in the U.S. Navy." Program runs 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

Feb. 2

"African-American Film Pioneer" series. See a documentary about Clarence Muse's career and two films starring him: An Interview With Clarence Muse, Broken Earth and Broken Strings, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

"African-American Celebration Concert." The Maryland State Boychoir performs spirituals, gospel songs, jazz and original African-American compositions, 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew, 3400 Norman Ave. $5; $3 students. Call 410-668-2003.

Film screening. Watch the 1993 groundbreaking film Sankofa at 7 p.m. at the McKeldin Center, Parham Ballroom, Morgan State University, Hillen Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Free. Call 443-885-3120.

Feb. 3

"Soaring Above Setbacks - African Americans in Space." Photos, posters and biographical sketches of black astronauts, Feb. 3-28, at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts Gallery, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Fridays. Free. Call 410-777-2218.

Singer Chinua Hawk. Hear pop-soul music at noon in the dining hall at Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold. Free. Call 410-777-2218.

Feb. 4

"The Souls of Black Folk." Discussion of the W.E.B. DuBois book with moderator Nahum Chandler, noon-2 p.m. at the Great Hall, Levering Student Union, the Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St. Light refreshments provided. Free. Call 410-516-6050.

The Charm City Dancers. Demonstration of hand-dancing and swing-dancing techniques, 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Free. Call 410-313-7860.

African drummer. Demonstration by African percussionist Moziah Saleem, 7 p.m. at the Severna Park Branch Library, 45 McKinsey Road. Free. Call 410-222-6290.

Dancing and drumming. African dancing and drumming by the Soul in Motion Players Inc., 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City. Free. Call 240-895-4209.

Lecture. Dorothy Spruill Redford, executive director of North Carolina's Somerset Place Plantation, speaks on "The Diminishing Power of Myth," 7:30 p.m. at the Hynson Lounge, Washington College, 300 Washington Ave., Chestertown. Free. Call 410-810-7156.

Feb. 5

BWI Airport program.

NASA's deputy administrator, Frederick Gregory (the highest-ranking African-American in NASA history), will speak on "Exploration and Inspiration" as well as the early history of blacks at NASA and how he attained his position, 10 a.m. at BWI Airport, Upper Level of the Observation Gallery, 7062 Friendship Road, Linthicum. Free. Call 410-859-7229.

"African-American History Bowl." Interactive, educational game about black history and culture, 12:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-8385.

Author talk. Louis Diggs, author of In Our Voices, will speak, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Pikesville Branch Library, 1301 Reisterstown Road. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be served. Free. Call 410-887-1234.

Feb. 6

Mitchell-Quarles convocation. 11 a.m. at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Turpin- Lamb Theatre, Morgan State University, 2100 Argonne Drive. Free. Call 443-885-4440.

"Free First Thursday." Tours to see works by African-American artists, dancing, drumming, hands-on workshops, more, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Free. Call 410-396-7100.

Brown-bag lecture. Discussion by Walters Art Museum director of education Jacqueline Copeland on two recently acquired works by African-Americans artists, 12:15 p.m. in the museum's Graham Auditorium, 600 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-547-9000.

"Journey Through an African Rainforest." Learn about the rainforest of central Africa (the Congo) through hands-on artifacts and a video, 4 p.m. at Catholic Charities, St. Veronica's Head Start, 2920 Joseph Ave. Presented by the African Rainforest Nature Center. Free. Call 410-354-0220.

Soul-food night. Dinner and music, 6 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free for students. Small fee for public. Call 410-462-8385.

Martin Luther King convocation. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., will speak, 7 p.m. at the Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-516-2224.

Feb. 7

The Jubilee Singers. The ensemble presents a history of spirituals at noon at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Fine Arts Recital Hall, 1000 Hilltop Circle. Free. Call 410-455-MUSC.

Book signing and music. Presented by Dr. Arthur C. Jones, author of Wade in the Water: The Wisdom of the Spirituals, 7:30 p.m. at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St. $5. Call 410-576-3800.

Feb. 8

"A Symbol of Our Strength."

Workshop with ceramic artist Sam Wallace, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light St. Participants will create a work of pottery that reflects unity. For all ages, but children must be 8 or older and accompanied by an adult. Free; pre- registration required. Call 410-396-4641.

"African-American Family Festival." Music and dancing by Anansegromma, Goombay and Kayaga!; hands-on art activities with Joyce J. Scott; storytelling by Alice McGill, puppetry and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-547-9000.

"An Afternoon With Harriet Tubman." One-woman presentation by Deborah Wright on Harriet Tubman's road to freedom, noon, Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis. Free. Call 410-216-6180.

"Serving With Pride and Distinction." Program on blacks in the Navy runs 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

Author talk. Meet Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of Douglass' Women, 2 p.m. at the Edmondson Avenue Branch Library, 4330 Edmondson Ave. Free. Call 410-396-0946.

"A Black History Tribute to Bob Marley." Poetry, drumming and music (including a guest appearance by Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin) in honor of reggae artist Bob Marley, 6 p.m.- midnight at the American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway. $20 includes reception, food and admission to AVAM. Call 410-356-7689.

African drumming concert. Presented by students in the University of Maryland's School of Music's graduate program in Ethnomusicology, 8 p.m. at the Gildenhorn Recital Hall, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park, University Boulevard. Free. Call 301-405-ARTS.

Feb. 9

"Black History Month Oratory Celebration." Listen as high-school students present three-minute, original orations, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. WJZ-TV sponsors the event. $5-$7; free for ages 18 and under and museum members. Call 410-578-7570 or 410-396-7100.

"African-American Film Pioneer" series. Watch Spike Lee's first film, Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads, and the documentary Making Do the Right Thing, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

Author talk. A discussion with Dr. Dolan Hubbard, author of The Souls of Black Folks: A Book for All Seasons, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Poe Room, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

"Challenging Slavery in the Chesapeake." Dr. Stephen Whitman, author of The Price of Freedom, discusses slavery in Maryland and Hampton Mansion's runaway slaves, 2 p.m. at 35 Hampton Lane, Towson. Free. Call 410-823-1309.

Recital. Soprano Sequina DuBose, baritone Kevin McAllister and pianist Cedric Lyles perform music by African-American composers, as well as selections from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at 5 p.m. at the Church of St. Katherine of Alexandria, Division and Presstman streets. Free. Call 410-523-2207.

Jazz. The Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble and the Norman Clark Project perform at 5 p.m. at the McKeldin Center, Parham Ballroom, Morgan State University, Hillen Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Free. Call 443-885-3120.

Feb. 10

Art exhibit. Excerpts: Prints by African-American Artists From the Jean and Robert Steele Collection will be on display Feb. 10-March 31 at Towson University, African-American Cultural Center, 8000 York Road. Reception 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 26. Free. Call 410-704-2641 for hours.

"The Souls of Black Folk: Centennial Reflections." Program with historian/author Louis Diggs and others will feature a discussion of some of the historical African-American communities in Baltimore County and 19th-century education in Baltimore, and reflections on the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans, 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. at the Randallstown Branch Library, 8604 Liberty Road. Presented by the Julian Branch of the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History Inc. Free. Call 410-922-1142.

Feb. 12

"The Sacrifice." Drama by Benedict A. Dorsey on a mother's decision to remove life support from her 17-year-old son, noon at Shriver Hall, the Johns Hopkins University, 3400 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-516-7157.

Musical presentation. The group Voices of Freedom performs at 12:30 p.m. at Liberty Senior Center, 3525 Resource Drive, Randallstown. Free. Call 410-887-0780.

"Sylvia Tabb-Lee and the African-American Legacy." Tabb- Lee, accompanied by a drummer, demonstrates how African- Americans have used storytelling, music and dance to preserve their culture and instill morals and values in their children, 1 p.m. at Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin St., Annapolis. Free. Call 410-216-6180.

Lecture. Dorothy Scott Boulware, a minister and editor of the Afro-American newspaper, will speak, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Pikesville Branch Library, 1301 Reisterstown Road. Coffee and cookies will be served. Free. Call 410-887-1234.

Griot Maria Broom. The storyteller shares African-American tales, 7 p.m. at the College of Notre Dame, Doyle Formal Lounge, 4701 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-532-5307.

Abu the Flutemaker. Musical program for families at 7 p.m. at the Pikesville Branch Library, 1301 Reisterstown Road. Free. Call 410-887-1234.

Feb. 13

Martin Luther King convocation. 11 a.m. at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Turpin- Lamb Theatre, Morgan State University, 2100 Argonne Drive. Free. Call 443-885-4440.

"Black Stars in Orbit." Video on African-American astronauts, noon at the Pascal Center for Performing Arts, Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold. Free. Call 410-777-2529.

"The Introduction of Dorothy Dandridge." Presented as part of a black film series, 12:20 p.m.- 2:20 p.m. at the Essex campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Free. Call 410-780-6572.

Lecture. Author Michael Eric Dyson will discuss race in America, 12:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-8385.

"Meet Maria Lewis." Anita Henderson, a local physician and Civil War hobbyist, portrays Lewis, an African-American woman who disguised herself as a cavalryman and served in the Union Army, 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Free. Call 410-313-7860.

Feb. 14

Dance workshops. Presented by the Return to Goree African Dance Company. At 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at Furman L. Templeton Elementary School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. $10 per class. Call 410-542-6710.

Feb. 15

"Baltimore's Negro Leagues."

Meet former Baltimore Elite Giant Ernest Burke and learn about playing in the Negro Leagues, 11 a.m. at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, 216 Emory St. Free with admission: $3-$6; free for ages 4 and under and members. Call 410-727-1539.

"Navigating Through History." Lt. Rick Gay of the Coast Guard presents a program on navigation, noon-4 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

"Black Sailors in Navy Blue."

Program runs 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

"Love Letters to Black Women." Play by the Kuumba Ensemble on the joys and sorrows in relationships, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Woodlawn High School, 1801 Woodlawn Drive. $6-$15. Call 410-788-4365.

"The New Barbarians." Performance by Joyce J. Scott and Lorraine L. Whittlesey that explores the experience of Africans living in Russia and the United States. Event is part of the Vivat! St. Petersburg festival. 8 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. $8-$10. Call 410-547-9000.

Dance concert. The Return to Goree African Dance Company performs, 8 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. $10-$18. Call 410-396-6300.

Feb. 16

Black History Month sermon. Worship service with guest minister Tim Tooten (of WBAL- TV) at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Rock Baptist Church, 1099 Scott St. Free. Call 410-385-1784.

Church program. Guest speaker will talk at 11 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2604 Banister Road. Free. Call 410-466-4000.

"Black History Month Family Day." Tours, music, dance and hands-on art activities, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. $5-$7; free for ages 18 and under and members. Call 410-396-6314.

Legacy celebration. Performances and hands-on activities to honor the legacy of African- Americans in Maryland, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St. $7. Call 410-685-3750.

"The Underground Railroad, Not a Subway." Puppet show with Schroeder Cherry, 2 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Meyerhoff Children's Garden, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

Concert. The Municipal Opera Company of Baltimore performs spirituals, operatic songs and art songs by African- American composers, 4 p.m. at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church, 6200 N. Charles St. $10; free for ages 6 and under. Call 410-329-6874.

Feb. 17

Lecture. Author/historian Louis Diggs will discuss his books, noon-1:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-7672.

"Speakers' Series - Kevin Powell." The journalist and former cast member of MTV's The Real World will present a lecture, 12:20 p.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Essex campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Free. Call 410-780-6572.

Carter G. Woodson Lecture.

Molefi Asante speaks on "The Soul of Black Folks: Connecting the Continents - Africa and America," 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City. Free. Call 240-895-4209.

Feb. 18

African drummer. Demonstration by African percussionist Moziah Saleem, 7 p.m. at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Branch Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive. Free. Call 410-222-1770.

Feb. 19

"Gussie." One-woman show by Letitia Guillory on the life and survival of Augusta Maybelline Genessey, a woman who wants to rise above her dire circumstances, 12:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Essex campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Free. Call 410-780-6572.

Jazz, poetry and soul food. A cappella group Naturally Seven sings as part of the event, 12:30 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-8385.

"African-American Photography" minicourse. Three-part course on how photography has portrayed African-American life and affected conceptions of race in America, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 19, 26 and March 5 at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. $30. Call 410-396-6314.

Evening of poetry. Robert "Sonny" Wood and Keith Banks perform original poetry, discuss their works and sign copies of their book, 6:30 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral St. Free. Call 410-396-5494.

African drummer. Demonstration by African percussionist Moziah Saleem, 7 p.m. at the North County Branch Library, 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie. Free. Call 410-222-6270.

"The Legacy of Malcolm X."

Book signing and discussion with Wanda T. Williams, contributor to The Malcolm X Encyclopedia, a book containing more than 500 essays, 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Free. Call 410-313-7860.

"La Club Morgan." Gospel music with the Gideon Band at 7 p.m. at the McKeldin Center, Parham Ballroom, Morgan State University, Hillen Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Free. Call 443-885-3120.

Coretta Scott King lecture. Martin Luther King Jr.'s widow speaks as part of the "Smart Talk Women's Lecture Series," 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. $34-$59. Call 410-783-8000.

Feb. 20

"Great Blacks in Business" power breakfast. Calvin Darden, head of U.S. operations for United Parcel Service, will speak on the topic "Honoring the Legacy, Closing the Gap" at the breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at the Forum, 4210 Primrose Ave. Sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Urban League. $35. Call 410-523-8150, Ext. 248.

Lecture and book signing. Laura Wexler, the writer-in-residence at the College of Notre Dame, presents a lecture titled "Unearthing History: A Writer's Quest to Document a Lynching," based on her book Fire in a Canebrake: The Last Mass Lynching in America, 7 p.m. at the college's LeClerc Auditorium, 4701 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-532-5307.

Open-mike poetry slam.

Share an original piece that celebrates a black historical figure or event. 7 p.m. at the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, 1601 E. North Ave. $3. Call 410-539-7163.

Feb. 21

"Taste of Soul Food Extravaganza." 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Conference Center, Kernan Hospital, 2200 Kernan Drive, Woodlawn. $7. Call 410-448-2500.

Art exhibit. Lightroom/ Darkroom, an exhibit of traditional and contemporary photography, features works by six African-American photographers, Feb. 21-March 22 at Sassafras, 3200 Barclay St. Reception 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 21. Free. Call 410-366-6467.

"Sea Myths and Legends." Griot Janice Curtis Greene presents African folk tales at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St. $5. Call 410-576-3800.

Dr. Cornel West lecture.

West, an educator, author and philosopher, will present a lecture on "Restoring Hope," 7 p.m. at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Gilliam Concert Hall, Morgan State University, 2100 Argonne Drive. $10. Call 443-885-4440.

Feb. 22

"Integration: Life on a Union Ship." Program runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

"The Life of Frederick Douglass." Program runs 2 p.m.-3 p.m. on the USS Constellation, Pier 1, Inner Harbor. $3.50-$6.50; free for ages 5 and under. Call 410-539-1797.

African-American art and culture celebration. Art exhibits, music, dance, poetry, refreshments, more, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Ivy Family Support Center, 3515 Dolfield Ave. With City Council President Sheila Dixon as host. Free. Call 410-542-9166.

The legacy of black nurses. The program "The Growth and Metamorphosis of Black Nurses in Maryland: From Harriet Tubman Into the New Millennium - Imbuing a New Generation of Nurses With Harriet Tubman's Values" takes place 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the James Weldon Johnson Auditorium, Coppin State College, 2500 W. North Ave. Program will include a presentation of Harriet Tubman Legacy Awards to outstanding nurses, a display of student essay contest entries and various artifacts and historical photographs. Free. Call 410-466-1982.

"The Avenue." Musical on the history of Pennsylvania Avenue, written by Rosalyn M. Gaines and presented by the Kuumba Ensemble, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Woodlawn High School, 1801 Woodlawn Drive. $6-$15. Call 410-788-4365.

Cabaret. The Dunbar Baldwin Hughes Theatre Company presents "Black Love, Black Strength, the Black Family," featuring dancing and singing, and a performance of the one-act play Zooman and the Sign, with catered dinner, 7 p.m. at the Johns Hopkins University, Arellano Theater, 3400 N. Charles St. $10. Call 410-235-0631.

Feb. 23

"The Inheritance." A gospel- music drama about one family's heritage, 4 p.m. at Ray of Hope Baptist Church, 3000 Parkside Drive. $5. Call 410-254-3797.

Gospel Fest. Performance by the St. Mary's College of Maryland Gospel Choir, 4 p.m. at Somerset Hall, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Road, St. Mary's City. Free. Call 240-895-4209.

Feb. 24

"1,001 Black Inventions." Interactive exhibit highlighting the inventions of African-Americans, 10 a.m. at the McKeldin Center, Parham Ballroom, Morgan State University, Hillen Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Free. Call 443-885-3120.

Lecture. Ruby Glover will discuss the roots and role of slave songs, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-7672.

"Amen Corner." Dramatic readings and discussion of James Baldwin's play, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. Free. Call 410-337-6231.

Feb. 25

"Hip-Hop and Politics Panel." The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. presents the Emerging Leaders Series panel discussion, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Towson University, Towson Center, 8000 York Road. Call 410-704-2641.

African drummer. Demonstration by African percussionist Moziah Saleem, 7 p.m. at the Annapolis Branch Library, 1410 West St. Free. Call 410-222-1750.

Feb. 26

Black-history class. Learn about "The Heritage of African- Americans" and enjoy an old- fashioned Mardi Gras celebration at 10 a.m. at Liberty Senior Center, 3525 Resource Drive, Randallstown. Call 410-887-0780.

"Soul Sounds." Musical journey through the evolution of African-American music, 12:20 p.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Essex campus, Community College of Baltimore County, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Free. Call 410-780-6572.

Lecture. Quentin Wyatt presents a storytelling lecture with songs about Highland Beach, the oldest African- American summer resort in the United States, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at Baltimore City Community College, Liberty campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-462-7672.

Buffalo Soldiers talk. Members of the Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers will discuss the history of the black cavalry and infantry units, display memorabilia and show a short film, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at the Pikesville Branch Library, 1301 Reisterstown Road. Coffee and cookies will be served. Free. Call 410-887-1234.

Civil War lecture. Talk on "Freedom's Soldiers: The Black Military Experience in the Civil War Era," 7 p.m. at the Baltimore Civil War Museum, 601 President St. Free. Call 410-685-3750.

"Seeking Freedom." Discussion of the book Seeking Freedom: A History of the Underground Railroad in Howard County, Maryland, which is based on a draft by Paulina Moss and was finalized for publication by Wylene Burch after Moss' death. Book signing and discussion at 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Free. Call 410-313-7860.

Feb. 27

Frederick Douglass convocation. 11 a.m. at the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, Turpin- Lamb Theatre, Morgan State University, 2100 Argonne Drive. Free. Call 443-885-4440.

Book signing and reading. Afaa Michael Weaver, editor of These Hands I Know, will read from and sign copies of the book, 7 p.m. at Borders Books and Music, 415 York Road, Towson. Free. Call 410-704-2641.

"James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket." Screening and discussion of the documentary film, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 27 and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. March 1 at Kelley Lecture Hall, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. Free. Call 410-337-6231.

Inspirational music. Monique R. Marshall, Will Lynch and the Voices of Heaven Choir perform, 7 p.m. at the College of Notre Dame, Marikle Chapel of the Annunciation, 4701 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-532-5307.

Sweet Honey in the Rock.

The all-female a cappella ensemble performs gospel, blues and jazz, 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. $22-$44. Call 410-783-8000.

Feb. 28

Abu the Flutemaker. Learn to turn recyclable materials into traditional African drums and flutes, and then make music with Abu, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt St. $5. Call 410-576-3800.

"James, Go Tell It on the Mountain." Screening and discussion of the film based on James Baldwin's novel, 7 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at Kelley Lecture Hall, Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. Free. Call 410-337-6231.

This calendar was compiled by Lori Sears.