The Cookout is a celebration of Black culture, and is a term coined by Black Americans that describes family fellowship in a safe space. This event features food, games, art and crafts, marketplace, paint party, free haircuts & styles, music and DJs.
Kick off Juneteenth celebrations with a presentation titled "Hip Hop: The Voice of Freedom featuring the Legendary Kurtis Blow." The panel discussion is set to feature a special edition of The Breakdown Powered by 88.1. Kurtis Blow, who was born Kurtis Walker in Harlem in 1959, was in on the earliest stages of hip-hop culture […]
This is a screening of Lionsgate’s new film The Blackening, after which the Piecing It Together Podcast will discuss the films that may have helped inspire this ridiculous horror comedy. When a group of Black friends take a Juneteenth weekend getaway, they find themselves trapped with a twisted killer. Joining the discussion are filmmaker and […]
Dr. Richard L. Hodges, a nationally celebrated Black baritone and scholar in lesser known Black musical works and their history, is set to share a concert that will bring to life stories of friendship and rivalry among the Black bourgeoisie and composers of the turn of the century in America.
Award-winning Poets Rodney J Lee, Poetic V, and Petit Monstre will take us on a beautiful journey through the Black experience into the celebration of self and culture. Hosted by Afro-Latina Artist Ms. AyeVee. This event is open to the public and family-friendly. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!
The city of Henderson's Juneteenth commemoration begins with a flag raising ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Henderson City Hall and culminates in three days of music, community and cultural celebration running June 16-19, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Highlights of Water Street Amphitheater events […]
This event is celebrates the Queer Black Experience of Juneteenth. This event is free and features a "dapper brunch" with live entertainment, networking, music, dance, food, drinks, and raffles.
The National Juneteenth Committee plans a day of jazz music and a Miss Juneteenth pageant. The winner of the competition will be the Nevada youth ambassador and have the opportunity to travel to New Orleans in October to compete in the National Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program. The event is free and open to the public, […]
Listen to short stories, essays, journal entries and more composed by African American authors from the Las Vegas literary and arts communities who will share their thoughts and feelings on what Juneteenth means to them, the significance of this important day in history, and what it means to our future generations. A collection of these […]
Join Spotlight Poetry to share stories and celebrate vital community voices in honor of Juneteenth at and poetry reading and open mic. Established on May 12, 2021, Spotlight Poetry has been a leading force in the Las Vegas arts scene, giving both new and returning poets a home to share their works. The group hosts […]
The Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival is a free cultural music festival celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year. It has grown from a simple art event and fundraiser to a city-wide festival of music, food, art, dance, commerce, culture and more. This festival celebrates American traditions and global influences and features live bands, local artists, food […]
The city of Henderson's Juneteenth commemoration begins with a flag raising ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Henderson City Hall and culminates in three days of music, community and cultural celebration running June 16-19, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Highlights of Water Street Amphitheater events […]
This Juneteenth Family Night will feature food, shopping and more by Black-owned businesses, activities, music, and more.
The city of Henderson's Juneteenth commemoration begins with a flag raising ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Henderson City Hall and culminates in three days of music, community and cultural celebration running June 16-19, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Highlights of Water Street Amphitheater events […]
Celebrate Juneteenth at this event, which includes a Kids Zone, where they can participate in arts and crafts and get their faces painted. Entertainment includes Praise Dancing, live music, African drummers, and local talent. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs to relax on the grassy area in front of the stage. A fireworks show […]
Tyler D. Parry, an associate professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at UNLV, examines the history of the Juneteenth holiday and its broader importance within the United States. Using images and historical documentation, he examines its origins within Galveston, Texas, an island city in the Gulf Coast, and how the celebration eventually came […]
This is a screening of the ridiculous new raunchy talking dog comedy Strays, after which the Piecing It Together Podcast will discuss the films that may have inspired this film that features the voices of Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher and Randall Park. Joining David Rosen to discuss the film are journalist/producer Toni Gonzales, […]
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