Events listed for Saturday, Feb. 28
Black Heritage Month Tutoring — 10 a.m. to noon, Second Baptist Church, 1325 10th St., Columbus. This free tutoring session for kids grades pre-kindergarten through 12 will focus on Black history music. Hosted by Columbus Enrichment Program and BCPL Express. For more information and to register, contact Paulette Roberts at 812-371-2257 or pcrpaulette@sbcglobal.net.
Revolution Roots: Discovering Our Area’s Patriot Soldiers — 10 a.m. to noon, Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Explore the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers from our area as Rebecca Speaker from the Bartholomew County Genealogical Society brings their stories and family connections to life.
Black History Month STEM Camp — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Columbus Propeller, 4760 Ray Boll Blvd., Columbus. Celebrate Black History Month with a safe, creative STEM camp designed for youth ages 8 to 14. Participants will explore woodworking, electronics, and more, experience career exploration through VR, and enjoy a live welding demonstration. Information and registration: members.columbuspropeller.com/events/28-feb-2026-black-history-month-stem-camp-coming-soon.
Indian Association of Columbus International Women’s Day — 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus. This event is open to everyone 13 years and above and will include games, a panel discussion, an interactive workshop, and food. Cost is $25. Tickets and information: iac-columbus.com/shop.
Pop-Up Indiana Chitlin Circuit Poetry Reading — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. A poetry reading with Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler and Indiana Beat Poet Laureate Chris Dean.
Taste of Soul — 2 to 5 p.m., Stunna’s, 1604 Central Ave., Columbus. Join Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and Black History Month Columbus for a mouth-watering experience at Stunna’s for the third annual Taste of Soul. Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes that celebrate soul food and culture. Cost is $17.85. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Singing our Story – Community Sing with Musician and Historian Bruce Henry — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Calvary Community Church, 101 Chestnut St., Columbus. Dive into 400 years of African American music with singing, dancing, and storytelling that will move your soul and spark connection. Hosted by the Bartholomew County Public Library. Free admission.
“Shakespeare’s Power Play” — 7:30 p.m., Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus. Join the Mill Race Theatre Company for an evening of curated scenes and monologues exploring the theme of power from Shakespeare’s kings, soldiers, wives, and parents. Cost is $15 for general admission, $10 for students. Tickets and information: www.millracetheatre.org/power-play.
