February Riverside Events
February is here and Riverside is hosting some great events! From parades to masquerade balls, book festivals to comedy nights, Riverside is alive this month!
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Spooky Masquerade Ball/Art Show
This event is for the whole family to enjoy! Come dressed in your spooky best for a night of shopping, music, food and fun! There will be photo ops and light refreshments. There will also be giveaways throughout the night. Get there early for a chance to receive a limited edition event button. Don’t miss this event! Date or no date, be there!
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 8, 2020
41st Annual Black History Parade & Expo
The Black History Parade & Expo is an annual community event that celebrates Black History Month. The parade showcases various local organizations, bands, step teams, churches, community leaders, etc. The expo showcases craft vendors, food vendors, children’s activities and an entertainment stage.
2020 is a prominent year. Not just because it is a new decade and that it’s election year, but it’s the 150th anniversary of the right to vote for Blacks. The 41st Annual Black History Parade and Expo will be paying homage to this anniversary, the theme for this year’s event, “It Takes A Village: Let’s Vote”.
For the past 41 years the Riverside Black History Parade has played an instrumental role in bringing the community, schools and local businesses together.
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 9, 2020
A Red Carpet Evening at the Fox
This Hollywood Awards Party includes a walk on the red carpet at the Fox Theater, screaming fans, celebrity impersonators, gourmet cuisine, craft cocktails, whiskey & cigar bar, live entertainment, and games. This event is to promote the education programs of the Fox Foundation.
Cost: Varies
Friday, February 14, 2020
Everybody’s Comedy Event – Valentine’s Edition
Everybody’s Comedy Event is just that…For Everybody! Join Lester Barrie and friends for a night of clean, gut-busting comedy. This event is for people of all ages, REGARDLESS OF RELATIONSHIP STATUS!
BONUS: An uncensored Q&A with Marriage and Family Licensed Therapist (12 yrs.), Marcus Ruffin and Relationship Coach (10 yrs.), LaTerra Ruffin. Seats are limited so don’t wait to sign up for a night of comedy, food, music, giveaways and therapy all under one roof!
Cost: $35
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Jumbo Animals
Swing, sway and dance to songs all about the great big animals like elephants, rhinos and bears. Cuddle Concerts are playful, interactive live concerts crafted for babies ages 6 months to 3 years and their families. Sing, dance, play, clap, and count along to live classical and jazz music.
Cost: Varies
Saturday, February 22, 2020
African American Book Festival Inland Empire
The African American Book Festival Inland Empire (AABFIE) invites you to its second year. First held in Perris, now the authors, books, DJ, and more are headed to Moreno Valley. Meet the authors and get their books! This one-day community event is fun for the whole family and not to be missed. Be sure to add this event to your Black History Month festivities!
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 22, 2020
2020 Environmental Education Symposium
The Environmental Education Collaborative serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties is thrilled to host its 6th Annual Environmental Education Symposium: Bringing Environmental Literacy to Life. Attend for a day of networking and skill building as you interact with Environmental Educators from the area.
Cost: $30 individual tickets, $25/each for a team of 3
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Heart Healthy Seminar
Take a chance and attend an evening of wins, bets and draws. This event will provide valuable information on risk factors, prevention and management methods of coronary artery disease, presented by local community physicians. Everyone is a winner with FREE dinner, prizes, and more!
Cost: Free
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Ballet Folklorico Dance Show
Transport yourself to Mexico and live the fantasy created for your enjoyment. After 10 international dance tours, Leyenda Ballet Folklorico is celebrating its XV anniversary Theater Show with the best of the dances performed in Oman, France, Italy, Dubai, China, Thailand, and more.
Representing the beauty of traditional Mexican dance, this one of a kind show features 65 dancers, 3 amazing singers, and is the best show yet. Discover how hard work and countless hours of sweat and devotion become a show filled with joy, laugh, drama, romance, thrill, and other stage surprises. Bring your entire family to enjoy 2 hours of exhilarating entertainment.
Cost: $15
