Festivals of black arts & ideas 2024 Schedule

Saturday, June 1, 2024

RBG Ball (Red, Black & Green) and 3rd Annual Black Arts Awards

Join us for our annual Juneteenth festival kick-off event-- the RBG Ball and 3rd annual Black Arts Awards and Dance! This year’s theme is ALL RED, so dress to the nines in your best red outfits.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Elizabeth Catlett Visual Art Exhibit Opening Reception & Artist Talk-- Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photography

Come meet and greet local Black artists and talk to them about their work. This year’s featured artist is Creative Soul.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

SOBI: Art CHATT

Art CHATT feat. Juba Dance Ensemble will be exploring "Black Joy" through the works of dance pioneer Katherine Dunham via movement and visual art.

Friday, June 14, 2024

Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Ensemble Performance

Experience a captivating showcase of Black dance, spanning from traditional African rhythms to contemporary hip-hop, performed by talented local artists.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Run & Walk

Join us for our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Run & Walk! All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Sunday, June 16, 2024

5th Annual Black Dads Matter Father’s Day Brunch & Concert

Celebrate the dads in your life with delicious food, fun, music, and joy.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Juneteenth Commemoration Ceremony

Join us for the 159th Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Commemoration Ceremony!

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival - Day 1

Celebrate Black voices and narratives through compelling films at the Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival.