Upcoming Events
“A Century of Black History Commemorations” with Dasan Ahanu and Dr. Freddie Parker
Saints & Ain’ts: A Good Word
Saints & Ain’ts: A Good Word
Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 5:00pm
104 W Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
$7 general admission
https://agoodwordpopup.eventbrite.com
Saints & Ain’ts: A Good Word is an immersive pop-up performance experience inspired by the stage play created by Dasan Ahanu. There will be poetry, music, movement, and joy (always joy). We want you to come participate in this distinct cultural experience. Dasan and special guests will take the audience on an arts journey centered on community and truth.
Saints & Ain’ts (the stage-play) is part Sunday service reinterpretation, part juke joint reimagining and part underground dance club escapism. This work invites the audience into a communal celebration of life, faith, resiliency and Black joy. It is a fellowship that recognizes that we will only achieve the liberation we seek together as a body of believers.
Black Poetry Theatre presents The Adventures of Mystery Green
The Adventures of Mystery Green
A Black Poetry Theatre Production
February 17, 2026
Northstar Church of the Arts
220 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701
$12 admission https://bptmysterygreenfeb2026.eventbrite.com
Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm
In this episode of “The Adventures of Mystery Green,” Green and Malik have found themselves in a very precarious situation in Wilson, NC. What was supposed to be a relaxing visit to Malik’s grandmother’s house turned into a roller coaster of emotion, turmoil, confusion, and treachery. Before you know it, Green and Malik find themselves investigating the chaos with folks imploring them to determine the source.
This staged reading brings the adventures of your favorite soulful sleuth you just found out about, to life. Playwright Dasan Ahanu blends humor, cleverness, poetics, and soul music, all with the intent of creating a whole vibe. Find out how Green solves complex cases with keen observation, deductive reasoning, and a lot of sarcasm. This play is a Black Poetry Theatre production.
Dilla Day Fayetteville, NC: Dilla Sessions
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Dilla Sessions, happening February 21st at Arts XLR (214 Burgess St., Fayetteville, NC 28301). Doors open at 7 PM, and the show kicks off at 8 PM sharp. Get Tickets Here!
The night will be powered by DJ Prodigee on the 1’s and 2’s, setting the tone with signature vibes in honor of J Dilla. Experience an electrifying Beat Battle as talented music producers go head-to-head, showcasing creativity, rhythm, and raw skill. The energy continues with a special performance by Dasan Ahanu and The Eloquent Band, bringing dynamic live music that blends poetry, soul, and hip-hop.
A Tradition of Black Artistry with Dasan Ahanu
Wake Technical Community College Black History Month program.
Presented by Student Government Association.
The theme is “Strength and Conviction: The Courage to Keep Creating”
Featuring Dasan Ahanu, NDC Poetry, Lani, and Tryoya
Dance performance by Jordan Farrell
Music by DJ Professor X
Writin’ Dirty: Southern Slang
Writin’ Dirty: Southern Slang
A Hip Hop South Poetry Workshop
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
104 W Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
$7 general admission
https://southernslangpoetryworkshopfeb2026.eventbrite.com
“Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and Double Cups: The art of storytelling” is a workshop that examines the art of storytelling from three distinct perspectives. See how “sipping tea,” Beyonce’s Lemonade, and double cups of lean can inform how you craft a narrative poem. Join this generative workshop as we look to these Pop Culture artifacts for inspiration in developing content. This is a generative poetry workshop where you will leave with new work.
At the 1995 Source Awards, André 3000 proclaimed, “The South got something to say.” To understand the depth of that profound truth, you must spend some time with the brilliance brewed below the Mason-Dixon line. With Writin’ Dirty, Dasan Ahanu explores the South’s deep and enduring poetics. A rich and distinctive tapestry of oration and storytelling, there is something special bout how the pen moves to craft poetry round here. Let’s dig into what makes what comes out of the Dirty South so compelling and dynamic.