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2023 Black Arts and Cultural Festival

The Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance. This year, the festival is expanded into a three-day celebration!

When and where

Date and time

Today until Saturday, Aug 5, 2023
See Below for Dates & Times

Address

Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

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About this event

The Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance. This year, the festival is expanded into a three-day celebration with a teen night, gospel night, health & wellness fair, and concert finale! This family-friendly event has something for everyone with crafts, food vendors, of course, great music!

2023 Events Schedule

Teen Night | Thursday, August 3, 5pm - 8pm
Hosted by Her Temple Monologues. Featuring young, aspiring singers, steppers, dancers, rappers, and lyricists

Gospel Night | Friday, August 4, 5pm - 8pm
Featuring the Best of the Capital Region's Choirs

Grand Rising Health & Wellness Fair | Saturday, August 5, 10am - 12pm
Fitness classes, nutrition information, health & wellness marketplace

Concert Finale | Saturday, August 5, 5pm - 8pm
Old School Meets New School R&B Night. Featuring Keri Hilson and Sonny Bivins Manhattans


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