Events

Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, a Visual MemoirMarch 26, 2026—January 9, 2027 Organized by Columbus Museum of Art Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940 – 2015) was an exceptionally prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional, non-traditional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her drawings, paintings, sculptures and mixed media textiles chronicle her family’s African ancestry, […]

Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940 – 2015) was an exceptionally prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional, non-traditional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her drawings, paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media textiles chronicle her family’s African ancestry, her worldwide travels, and her witness to African American life. A MacArthur Fellow, Robinson was also a […]

Handle with Care is a new interactive exhibition exploring all the potential of what we take for granted.In a partnership exhibition originated by Alabama Contemporary Art Center for Mobile Museum of Art, artists Calder Kamin (Austin, TX) and Jacob Reptile (New Orleans, LA) transform trash into soft and complex sculptures to create a new kind of environment. Through purposeful reuse of […]

January 29 – August 15, 2026 Curated by Dr. Irma McClaurin, PhD and Bobby C. Williams, Jr.  Hats or ‘crowns’ as they are known in African American communities are an essential part of African American culture. They have played a key role in African American life from enslavement to modern day as symbols of reverence in […]

The Dr. James Franklin Historic House & Gallery, in partnership with the Mobile Medical Museum, proudly presents the “Healing the Community: Mobile’s Black Medical History Tour”—a powerful and immersive experience that brings to life the untold stories of African American medical professionals who served with resilience and excellence during one of the most challenging periods […]

Join us for Inflatable Night: Grown-Up Edition on Saturday, August 1, 2026! At this FREE 21+ event, grown-ups get to play too! Oversized inflatables will be set up at Medal of Honor Park for an evening of fun with music by DJ Herb Love, food trucks, games, and good vibes from 7 p.m. to 10 […]

To celebrate the return of school, Ruby Slipper is hosting a pancake brunch for kids! During the event, kids will be able to decorate pancakes with a variety of edible toppings and also color bookmarks to take back to school with them.Additionally, kids will receive a free kid’s pancake entrée with the purchase of an […]

Networking @ Noon offers members the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business to other professionals. Reservations are limited to 25 people -- one representative per company -- and attendees have 45 seconds to stand and address the group during lunch. The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Payment is required at the time of […]