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Black Arts & Cultural Festival 2022

Name: Black Arts & Cultural Festival 2022
Start: 2022-08-06T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-08-06T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Empire State Plaza

August 6, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

The Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance! With a special performance by Grammy-nominated trio SWV! Plus, a teen scene, gospel stage, kids activities, crafts, and food vendors.

Main Stage Schedule

Black Arts &#038; Cultural Festival 2022

2:15 p.m.	Children’s Showcase
3:00 p.m.	DJ T.G.I.F.
3:15 p.m.	2022 MLK Ensemble Showcase
4:00 p.m.	DJ T.G.I.F.
4:15 p.m.	Tara Merrit
4:45 p.m.	DJ T.G.I.F.
4:50 p.m.	Freedom Stratton
5:15 p.m.	DJ T.G.I.F.
5:30 p.m.	SWV

SWV

Formed in 1992, SWV is a trio of talented women who have produced a number of top ten R&B hits including “I’m So Into You,” “You’re Always On My Mind,” “Right Here,” “You’re the One” and more! With over 30 million records sold, this Grammy-nominated trio is one of the best female groups of all time according to Billboard!

Black Arts & Cultural Festival ACTIVITIES:

Destination Heritage Area

NAACP

NYS Canals Underground Railroad Consortium

369^th Veteran’s Association

RAPP Road Historical Association

Underground Railroad

Kids Zone

Pony Rides

Face Painting

Bounce Rides

Tulip Queen & Court Crafts