Go Columbia: Black History Month, plus our event picks, Feb. 2 and beyond

A sampling of upcoming Black History Month events; check back with Go Columbia throughout the month for others:

“NO GREATER FAITH: THE LEGACY OF THE MEMBERS OF MOTHER EMANUEL AME CHURCH:” 11 a.m. Tuesday at Benedict College. Some of the family members and survivors of those killed at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church last summer will be at Benedict to tell their stories of unwavering faith and love in the aftermath of unconscionable pain and suffering. Free and open to the public. Antisdel Chapel, 1600 Harden St. (803) 705-4409.

HISTORY FROM THE MOTHERLAND TO MANN-SIMONS: METHODS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Mann-Simons. Interested in exploring your family history? Curious about accessing information beyond the traditional genealogical methods? Join local and regional experts for a daylong workshop that addresses various techniques and resources for discovering your past. Space is limited to 40 participants and will be honored on a first come basis. Co-sponsored by Columbia SC 63. Free. 1403 Richland St. www.historiccolumbia.org.

AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION’S 13th ANNUAL LEGENDS OF...CONCERT SERIES: 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Koger Center for the Arts. Event will feature five-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau, performing with his acclaimed band and then the S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra. Each year during Black History Month, the series profiles a jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel or blues artist who has made a lasting contribution to the history of music. The foundation is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower, enlighten, educate through the arts. Tickets, $55-$125, with special pricing for students with ID and AARP members. 1051 Greene St. www.CapitolTickets.com, (803) 251-2222.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH STEP SHOW: 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Township. Hosted by Fizz of “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” ands Neek & H-Dub from Hot 103.9. Tickets, $20-$25. Doors open 6 p.m. 1703 Taylor St. www.thetownship.org

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Koger Center for the Arts. The world-renowned company comes to Columbia for one night, hosted by the USC Department of Theatre and Dance. $20-$40. 1051 Greene St. www.kogercenterforthearts.com, (803) 251-2222.

“THE OPPOSITE OF SPOILED:” 7 p.m. Tuesday at Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center. Central Carolina Community Foundation is hosting “The New York Times” columnist and bestselling author Ron Lieber, who will speak about his book, “The Opposite of Spoiled,” which is about how to raise kids who are grounded and smart about finances. 306 Flora Drive. Free, but registration is required: www.yourfoundation.org/calendar/events/ron-lieber

SHAPING SOUND: DANCE REIMAGINED: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Koger Center for the Arts. Columbia native Kate Harpootlian, who appeared on season 12 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” will take the stage with this contemporary dance company. $44-$69. 1051 Greene St. www.kogercenterforthearts.com, (803) 251-2222.

“REMIX: THEMES AND VARIATIONS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART:” 11 a.m. Friday at Columbia Museum of Art. See the museum’s newest exhbit, featuring 40 artists and highlighting the practice among many African-American artists of retelling or refashioning themes, ideas, and objects in new ways and from their own unique perspectives. Free admission Friday through Sunday. 1515 Main St. www.columbiamuseum.org, (803) 799-2810. 803-799-2810

MONSTER JAM: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Colonial Life Arena. Monster Jam’s car-crushing action returns! Roughly 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate up to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly as far as 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air. 801 Lincoln St. Tickets start at $23 for adults, $13 for kids in select areas, available at box office or (800) 745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com

This story was originally published January 31, 2016 at 12:01 PM.