Culture & Entertainment

Seize the day with these invigorating low-cost or free entertainment offerings, which focus on a mighty mix of women’s history, art, politics, baseball, and beer festivals.

This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it marks a decade of honoring and showcasing the crème de la crème of talent across Africa.

As May is buzzing in like a busy bee, let’s explore some events to keep you busy, too.

Black musicians have long used the symbol of the blackbird to describe their careers – the isolation they’ve felt and the discrimination they’ve faced along the way.

As April, which yielded so many engaging events, gives way to the promise of May, consider walking, dancing, and singing to the tune of these low-cost or free activities ranging from athletic races to strolls in the garden.