Black Arts Fest MKE returns to Henry Maier Festival Park Saturday, Aug. 5. With the theme “Doing it for the Culture,” the festival will bring folks together to celebrate African heritage and Black cultural arts through music, cuisine, art, education and more.
“The entire Milwaukee community is invited to share in the Black Arts Fest MKE experience as we gather to enjoy the rich array of diverse talent and cultural traditions,” said Derek Tyus, Black Arts Fest MKE board chair in a press release.
There will be entertainment all day across three stages on the grounds. Expect to find jazz and gospel classics played at the Miller Stage and blues and R&B croon away at the Cultural Stage. The Cultural Stage will feature an Afro Vibes Village as well as ballroom dancing with the Milwaukee Steppers and Ballroomers United (MSBU).
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At the Family Village and Kids Area, Mighty Small Moments and ArtWorks will have entertainment for people of all ages, including heritage education, a family fashion show, TikTok dance challenges, read-alouds and artistic activities.
And visitors can take a break from all the action at the multiple lounging areas. Her Stixx will host a cigar lounge, and Vibez Creative Art Space will have multiple Sip & Paint sessions at the Arts Pavilion.
Attendees can find inspiration at the Arts & Fashion Expo curated by EGO the Artist and make new connections at the Business Class Sky Lounge hosted by the African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee (AALAM).
The 2023 Black Arts Fest will run from noon-10pm. For more information go to blackartsfestmke.com.
