Columbia City Theater

History of Funk – Live Performace

February 7th | 8p Featuring KG and the Star 5, with special appearance by Tel

Location:
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

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“Call To Conscience” A Black History Month Museum

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Black History Month Museum & Events


Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
(Dr. Carter G. Woodson began Negro History Week in February 1926)


Presented by Rainier Avenue Radio

Beginning February 2026, Rainier Avenue Radio proudly presents Call To Conscience, a month-long celebration of Black history through immersive installations, performances, and community programs. The historic Columbia City Theater will transform into a curated Black History Month museum honoring the legacy, resilience, and contributions of Black communities in Seattle, Tacoma, and beyond.

The month-long experience will also include special events such as:

  • February 7th, Saturday, 7p -9:30p: A LIVE History of Funk performance/musical honoring Parliament/Funkadelic, featuring KG and the Star 5, with a special appearance by Teleclere, February 7th, Saturday
  • Preserving Your Legacy
    February 9, 2026 | 6–8 PM (Doors 5:30 PM) FREE

     “Call To Conscience Black History Month Museum/Columbia City Theater

    4916 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA

    Presented by Rainier Avenue Radio in partnership with the Seattle Griot Project

    Why does preserving family and community history matter—and how do we do it ourselves?

    This Black History Month program explores the importance of documenting and protecting our stories before they are lost or erased. Featuring Phil Armstrong, former Executive Director of Tulsa’s Greenwood Rising Museum, and Akuyea Karen Vargas, founder of the Kitsap Equity Race and Community Engagement (ERACE) Coalition, the event offers insight into building preservation efforts from the ground up – from family archives to community institutions.

    Preservation is not just for museums – it starts at home

    Why This Matters Now

    At a time when history is being challenged, censored, or rewritten, preserving our legacy is not optional—it is urgent. This event invites families, elders, youth, organizers, and creatives to reflect, learn, and take action to ensure our stories endure, in our own words, on our own terms.

    An essential conversation about memory, power, and generational legacy.
  • Call To Conscience: Honoring Dr. Quintard Taylor & BlackPast.org
    Feb 10, 2026 | 6–8 PM (Doors 5:30 PM) FREE
    Columbia City Theater

    Rainier Avenue Radio presents a tribute to Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org, featuring a film on his life and legacy followed by a talk from LaNesha DeBardelaben, Executive Director of BlackPast.org. The program explores how digital preservation protects Black history and ensures access across generations.
  • Call To Conscience: The Hartsfield Enslaved Quilt Collection
    Feb 11, 2026 | 6–8 PM
    Columbia City Theater

    Rainier Avenue Radio presents a special Black History Month program featuring The Hartsfield Enslaved Quilt Collection. Jim Tharpe, owner and steward of the collection, discusses the history of the quilts, the Hartsfield family, and the role of quilting as a form of memory, resistance, and cultural preservation among enslaved African Americans
  • February 12th, Thursday – An original play/storytelling performance “Songs Of The Car Forgotten” honoring African traditions. Produced and performed by local playwright and actor Arsalan Ibriham February 1, Thursday 7:00p – 9:00p
  • February WEEK OF THE 24th (DATE WILL BE FINALIZED) A tribute to Seattle icon Lenny Wilkens hosted and featuring former NBA and Sonic legends Spencer Haywood and James Donaldson. February 24th, Monday 5:30p – 7:30p

Call To Conscience Black History Month Museum

Museum Grand Opening Ceremony: Saturday February 14, 10am – 11am

February 14th -28th
Thu & Fri 3p – 7p
Sun & Sat 11a – 5p

This year’s “Call To Conscience” Black History Month museum features curated cultural installations and exhibits highlighting:

  • The Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party
  • The Hartsfield Enslaved Quilt Collection
  • The history of religion in Seattle’s Black communities
  • The legacy of Jackson Street Jazz, including Quincy Jones memorabilia
  • A History of Black Tacoma, presented by T. Heard
  • An exhibit showcasing Blackpast.org and Dr. Quintard Taylor, founder of BlackPast.org
  • The Rainier Cinema Vintage Black Movie Poster and Magazine Collection
  • A History of Black Athletes and Administrators in the Metro League
  • A History of Black Kitsap County
  • A Tribute to Seattle and NBA icon Lenny Wilkens

Ticket Prices for the Museum:

  • $15 advance (students, seniors, active military) $20 at the door
  • $25 advance general admission / $30 at the door (general admission)

Advance tickets will be available CcolumbiaCityTheater.org.

MUSEUM TICKETS
● $15 Advance | Students, Seniors, Active Military
● $20 At the Door | Discount Admission
● $25 Advance | General Admission
● $30 At the Door | General Admission

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