As Black History Month comes to a close, Pompano Beach Arts is inviting the community to spend a full Saturday immersed in local storytelling, live music and powerful reflection.
On Saturday, February 28, residents can experience a free, multi-part celebration rooted in memory, culture and shared history — beginning with jazz in the morning and culminating in an intimate theatrical performance and documentary screening that honor Black life in Pompano Beach and Broward County.
Groovin’ on a Saturday Morning Kicks Off the Day
The celebration begins from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during Green Market at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center with “Groovin’ on a Saturday Morning.”
Jazz icon Nicole Yarling will spotlight the next generation of talent, featuring the Jazz Education Community Coalition Band alongside students from North Broward Prep. Attendees can enjoy a lively set of jazz standards before the event transitions into a student-led community jazz jam, inviting musicians of all ages to participate.
Registration for the Green Market on February 28 is available online.
‘The Porch Talk’ Brings Generations Together
The afternoon continues from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ali Cultural Arts Center with The Porch Talk: A One Act Play.
Written by Sharonda “Eccentrich” Richardson and directed by Curtis Smith — both Pompano Beach natives — the intimate production centers on a familiar Southern gathering place: the porch.
Through humor, tenderness and honesty, the play explores generational divides, shifting social values and the delicate art of listening across time. Three generations collide in conversation, highlighting how wisdom is often passed down not through lectures, but through stories shared close to home.
Presented in collaboration with the Tiger Trail Festival, the performance is free to attend, though registration is required.
‘RUBIN’ Examines Broward’s History
The storytelling continues at 4 p.m. at The Hive Black Box Theater with a screening of RUBIN, an original documentary by filmmaker Tenille Brown.
The film examines the life and legacy of Rubin Stacy, whose 1935 lynching remains a painful chapter in Broward County’s history. Told through the voice of his niece, Anne Naves, the documentary weaves personal remembrance with collective memory, confronting the responsibility of honest storytelling.
Following the screening, guests are invited to participate in a talkback with Brown to discuss the filmmaking process and the importance of preserving local narratives.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 28
Times:
• The Porch Talk — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• RUBIN Documentary Screening — 4 p.m.
Locations:
• Ali Cultural Arts Center
• The Hive Black Box Theater
Tickets:
• The Porch Talk — Free (registration required)
• RUBIN — Free tickets available online
For more information on these events and other Black History Month programming, visit Pompano Beach Arts’ website.
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