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June 2021
Juneteenth Adult Virtual Paint Party
We are partnering with the Kalamazoo Public Library to Celebrate Juneteenth and Black culture. Join this FREE, fun filled culture and history focused Virtual Paint Party! Each participant will receive a fully inclusive canvas and acrylic paint kit and the link to the Zoom meeting after registration is completed. You can register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-virtual-paint-party-tickets-156694019029?fbclid=IwAR0kFUuJRLqiEMPynCu4q1gD6nOnkPTkXEt8Ewc5h1XG_BwWAVa_8xr1wtw
Find out more »Virtual Community Event | Juneteenth – Minor Element
Minor Element is an all-instrumental jazz fusion band from Battle Creek, Michigan. Originally a jazz trio, the group evolved over time to the diverse group of musicians it is today. As the band grew, so did their sound, pulling in elements of Jazz, Rock, Gospel, Fusion - basically anything that inspires them - to create their distinctive sound. Minor Element pride themselves on being music for the musician and the audience; not only can you hear the complexity in the…
Find out more »July 2021
Youth Day
The Black Arts & Cultural Center's Black Arts Festival Youth Day in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Youth Development Network and the National Day of Summer Learning. Youth performances, Artistic workshops, Food, Games and more!
Find out more »Black Arts Festival
Black Arts Festival (BAF) is a public arts and cultural festival founded and run by the Black Arts & Cultural Center of Kalamazoo. Since 1986, the festival has hosted artists from across the globe and brought hundreds of businesses to the downtown area — creating a cultural destination in our community.
Find out more »August 2021
Cookout For the Homeless
The Black Arts And Cultural Center is pleased to be partnering with Pi Lambda Sigma, the alumni chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, in hosting a " Cookout For The Homeless". This event is geared towards providing Kalamazoo's homeless community with a sense of community by providing free food, care packages, and school supplies to kids in need, with the opportunity to customize their backpacks.
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