Living Black Worlds
Celebrate Black History Month in downtown Phoenix
Living Black Worlds is a two-day Black History Month event that celebrates the many diverse Black cultures that thrive here in the Valley, and the artistic expression that represent their deep heritage.
We’re inviting all of Phoenix to celebrate, learn and enjoy!
Fri. Feb. 27 • 12 PM–10 PM
Sat. Feb. 28 • 10 AM–10 PM
Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
We’ve curated a special line-up of film, literature, dance, music and food. All that’s missing is YOU.
This event is free and open to the community.
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Detailed Agenda
DAY 1
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 9 am–9 pm
Art Exhibition featuring
BLK RVR Artist Collective
Larry Wilson Gallery
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 12 pm
African-American Quilting and Memory featuring Kena Tangi Dorsey
Room 202
—> Registration Required
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 1–4 pm
Lunch and Music in the Courtyard
Kings Plate Food Truck
Soul Food Cuisine
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 2–3:30 pm
Hip-Hop Dance Workshop with Lotus
Room 302
—> Registration Required
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 5:30–7:30 pm
Author Talk and Book Discussion: “We Now Belong to Ourselves”
Featuring Arianne Edmonds
Black Box Theater
—> Registration Required
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 8–10 pm
Living Black Worlds Opening Party
Featuring DJ MyGodComplex
Black Box Theater
—> Registration Required
Friday, Feb. 27 @ 8–10 pm
Evening Bites in the Courtyard
Lasgidi Cafe Food Truck
Nigerian Cuisine
DAY 2
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 9 am–5 pm
Art Exhibition featuring
BLK RVR Artist Collective
Larry Wilson Gallery
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 10 am
”Mapping My Black River Life”
A ReVision Board Party
Featuring Brian Watson
Room 301
—> Registration Required
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 12–2 pm
”Black Emergence: Traveling Mercies to the Desert Sun”
Short Film & Discussion on South Phoenix Matriarchy and Memory
Third Street Theater
—> Registration Required
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 2–6 pm
Lunch and Music in the Courtyard
Kings Plate Food Truck
Soul Food Cuisine
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 3–4:30 pm
Amapiano Dance Class
(South African House Music)
Featuring Thiditsana “Didi” Moloi
Room 302
—> Registration Required
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 7–10 pm
Closing Party
Featuring DJ MyGodComplex
Black Box Theater
—> Registration Required
Saturday, Feb. 28 @ 7–10 pm
Evening Bites in the Courtyard
Lasgidi Cafe Food Truck
Nigerian Cuisine
Your Questions, Answered
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Admission to ‘Living Black Worlds’ is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of our funding partners.
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Yes! This event is open to ages 5 and up. Childcare is available during workshops, please email us at info@blackriver.life to arrange. Nighttime receptions are adults-only.
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No. People of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to experience ‘Living Black Worlds.’
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Yes. Please email us at info@blackriver.life to arrange interviews and receive the official ‘Living Black Worlds’ press kit.