City of Dallas celebrates International Women’s History Month
March is International Women’s Month – a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements women made throughout history, culture, arts, and society.
To celebrate, the City of Dallas is hosting a wide variety of events throughout the month.
View the list below:
5th Annual Women’s History Month Salute
This event is sold out but will be live streamed on YouTube at YouTube.com/CityOfDallasCityHall.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Lobby 1500 Marilla Street Dallas, TX 75201
Celebration of Women featuring City Council Members and local Dallas notables hosted by radio personality, DeDe McGuire. Food, Speakers, and a musical performance by Jess Garland are some highlights.
Women Who Build Luncheon
Friday, Mar 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1309 Canton St. Dallas, TX 75201
Celebrate Women in Construction Week with the City of Dallas Development Services. The inaugural Women Who Build event will celebrate the women’s success in the construction, architecture, engineering, code enforcement planning and design industry by bringing together women and men to celebrate, explore, connect, share opinions and inspire the next generation. Women Who Build will feature a panel discussion on fostering resilience, being a change maker, women in leadership roles and inclusivity. RSVP here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2yxhq28/lp/f3c90182-69c8-4d71-9678-ca60bfaf9ef3
Dallas Public Library
Women’s History month movie: Barbie (2023)
Sunday, March 10 at 1:30
Pleasant Grove Branch
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Rated PG-13
DIY Zine: with Artist Ofelia Faz-Garza
Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
Hampton-Illinois Branch
Artist Ofelia Faz Garza will lead a workshop to celebrate Woman of Color throughout history by creating your own zine. Register here
Crafterschool Women’s History Month Mary Blair
Tuesday, March 19, at 3:30 p.m.
Park Forest Branch
This week’s Crafterschool will celebrate Women’s History month and “Small World” artist Mary Blair. Artists will explore colors and shapes and create their own castle. All supplies will be provided.
Perler Bead Club
Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
Lakewood Branch
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lakewood Branch Library will explore the Women of America theme, celebrating inspiring female figures from history. Register here
Shattered: Women Breaking Barriers
Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m.
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 6th Floor
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, experience a day of inspiration, empowerment, and celebration as library staff illuminates the remarkable women who have shattered barriers and triumphed in traditionally male-dominated fields. Highlights include keynote speakers, craft workshops, networking opportunities and an inclusive marketplace. Register here
Office of Arts and Culture
Tiara Unique Francois Exhibition “learning to be T.U.F.”
Exhibition through –March 29, 2024
Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
The exhibition title, learning to be T.U.F., directly references her lived experience from childhood to adulthood. T.U.F. is an acronym for Tiara Unique Francois and though it relates to developing that thick skin that life requires, it is also about being wise and knowing oneself. Curator Ciara Elle Bryant shares, “Tiara Unique Francois doesn’t shy away from exploration. Learning to be T.U.F. is a direct musing of this soul journey. From journal entries to soul portraits Francois has offered the viewer a glimpse into her new practice of learning herself.”
Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Tour
The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is one of only three house museums in the nation honoring major female figures in the modern civil rights movement. Craft, a leading civil rights, and social justice reformer, lived in this 1920 Craftsman bungalow for 35 years. She organized 185 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) branches and dozens of youth councils across Texas and helped lead efforts to desegregate the University of Texas School of Law, North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) and the State Fair of Texas. Click here to register.
