The Hula Hoopin Queen - The Musical

Get ready to hula-hoop your heart out in this vibrant new musical adapted from the beloved book!

Performances will be held at  410 West 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036 (Broadway). from February 28 to March 15

10-year-old Kameeka is determined to become the Hula Hoopin’ Queen of 139th Street and finally beat her rival, Jamara Johnson. But when her mom reminds her it’s Miz Adeline’s birthday, Kameeka has to help get the party ready instead. As the day unfolds with cleaning, cooking, and a few hilarious mishaps, Kameeka discovers that while it’s great to chase your dreams, sometimes the most important thing is showing love and care for those around you.

Filled with catchy music, Harlem pride, and a joyful hula-hooping finale, this delightful show celebrates family, community, and finding creative ways to shine.

What Grownups Need to Know Before Purchasing Tickets

• The Hula Hoopin Queen is a 50-minute musical best for ages 5 and up, and enjoyable for the whole family. 

• Tickets are required for all guests.

• The Hula Hoopin Queen is performed in Theatre 5 at Theatre Row. Theatre 5 is on the lower level of the Theatre Row complex and is accessible by stairs and an elevator. 

Show Credits

Book and Lyrics by Tia DeShazor

Music by Derrick Byars

Directed by Jasmin Richardson

Adaptation based on the book The Hula Hoopin’ Queen of 139th Street by Thelma Lynne Godin

Ticket Prices

• Standard: $29.50 (plus $5 service fee)

• Plus: $49.50 (plus $5 service fee)

• Premium: $69.50 (plus $5 service fee)

Premium ticket holders will receive a complimentary copy of Hula Hoopin’ Queen. 

For information and book tickets

https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/show/hula-hoopin-queen/

https://bfany.org/theatre-row/shows/the-hula-hoopin-queen/

Phone: (212) 714-2442

Celebrate Black Children's Book Week

Black Children’s Book Week is a global celebration of Black children and the people who ensure Black children are represented in books and other children’s media.

Everyone is invited to join the celebration: parents, guardians, authors, illustrators, publishers, educators, librarians, business people, community advocates, and other advocates for Black children.

Black Children’s Book Week starts on the last Sunday in February every year. This year from 2/26/23 to 4/3/2023. 

Here is their calendar https://blackbabybooks.com/bcbw-events-calendar/

 https://blackbabybooks.com/bcbw/

 

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Matinee Series

Celebrate Black History Month with the Dance Theater of Harlem on February 8, 2026

From its inception, their Sunday Matinee Series has been a treasured tradition at Dance Theatre of Harlem where DTH opens their doors to  bring  community-centered performances to the heart of Harlem.  Residents near (and far) are invited to connect with artists through dynamic showcases that highlight the DTH Company, the DTH School, and a diverse array of guest artists from across the performing arts. Tickets: Adults $20 | Children & Seniors $15, plus processing fees

Address: Dance Theatre of Harlem, Everett Center for the Performing Arts -466 West 152nd Street,New York, NY 10031-1814, Tel: 212.690.2800 

The Snowy Day- Black History Month Literacy Event

 

The Snowy Day: Literacy Village is a family-centered community celebration hosted by Brown Babies n’ Books in honor of Black History Month. The event is intentionally designed to bring Black families together to celebrate voices, stories, and cultural legacy through children’s literacy. Inspired by Ezra Jack Keats’ classic book The Snowy Day, the experience centers Black storytelling, representation, and joy while creating an interactive literacy space for children and caregivers. Families will enjoy live storytimes, sensory play stations, music, and community engagement, all aimed at uplifting Black authors, culture, and early childhood literacy in a warm, welcoming environment.

Location:  City Point BKLYN, 445 Albee Square W., Brooklyn, New York

THE 34th ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR

                                                              Reading Can Change Lives!

On February 7, the literary creators of some of the best children’s books of our generation will be participating in the 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair in Philadelphia. Bring the family to a festive day meeting favorite authors and celebrating reading.

https://theafricanamericanchildrensbookproject.org/

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday: Celebrate A Day of Service

 "Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The King Center in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy  invites everyone, to join them in a day of meaningful action and collective service. on January 19, 2026. This year their theme is  Building Community, Uniting A Nation, The Nonviolent Way.

Since 1994 his birthday, a federal holiday has also been celebrated as a day of service. How can our country come together to build a better world, Dr. King's philosophy of community building and nonviolence inspired millions of people in his lifetime and continues to inspire us to this day. Across the globe, activists look to King for inspiration and courage. MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”

For Martin Luther King, Jr's. Day of Service, the following websites encourages people to think of the holiday as “a day on, not a day off” by volunteering for local causes. Days of Service help to raise awareness, mobilize volunteers, and provide individuals with an opportunity to engage and build new connections, and help nonprofits find support for their programs. 

How do you plan to build community and empower your neighborhood?

https://thekingcenter.org/

https://thekingcenter.org/2026-mlk-day-service-project/

https://ysa.org/campaigns/mlkday/

 

Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams Premieres on Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday

 

On January 19, 2026  Hulu will premiere Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams.  This is the untold story how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a team of civil rights activists took to basketball courts to connect with young voters, and how their strategy echoed in politics through President Obama's historic campaign.