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Events to celebrate Black History Month are planned in the days and weeks ahead. Tell us about your Black History Month events. Include a description of the event, its time, date and location, the sponsor, admission charge if any, and contact information.

Email the information to roc-info@DemocratandChronicle.com.

Unless stated otherwise, all activities listed are free.

Ongoing

Living the Dream, Paying It Forward Black History Month Exhibit: A display recognizing local leaders, visionaries and community activists. Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Through March 2. Lower Link Gallery, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave. Free. (585) 428-8350 or www3.libraryweb.org. Allegorical Visual Relationships: Paintings by Luvon Sheppard. Through Feb. 24. Sheppard is known for his watercolor street scenes and portraits of local African-American heroes. Monroe Community College, Mercer Gallery, Fine Arts Complex, Building 12, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Brighton. (585) 292-3121 or monroecc.edu/go/mercer.

Today

Penfield Jazz Fundraiser Concerts: Featuring Tia Fuller, saxophone and flute. Performing with Penfield School’s jazz groups. Tickets available at the Penfield High School main office, the Penfield branch of Canandaigua National Bank and at Music and Arts in Pittsford Plaza. 7:30 p.m. Penfield High School, 25 High School Drive, Penfield. $10; $6 students. (585) 249-6700 or www.penfield.edu. Black History Presentation: Early Black Stars of College Football: Noon. Christian Friendship Baptist Church, 165 Beckwith Road, Henrietta. Free. (585) 359-0899.

Bob Marley 67th Earthday Celebration: View and discuss the documentary Caribbean Nights: The Bob Marley Story, a film on his life, music and lyrics, and sample some of Marley’s favorite foods. 6 p.m. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. $5 donation. (585) 563-2145 or thebaobab.org.