Live music in Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art and celebrate Juneteenth and African-American Music Appreciation Month.
We also have our Frist After Five Film Series with free screenings in our auditorium: https://fristartmuseum.org/event/frist-after-five-film-series/
Our festival is a "bring your lawn chair affair". It features jazz music, both Smooth & Contemporary and Straight Ahead from nationally known artists, and is free and open to the public. Our family-friendly atmosphere includes Arts & Crafts Vendors, a Kid Zone, community resources, and of course a variety of food trucks and vendors. This year we'll also celebrate the 50th anniversary of WFSK, Nashville's Jazz Station.
Live music in Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art and celebrate Juneteenth and African-American Music Appreciation Month.
We also have our Frist After Five Film Series with free screenings in our auditorium: https://fristartmuseum.org/event/frist-after-five-film-series/
Hot on the heels of his spectacular Carnegie Hall debut, the incredibly talented tenor Limmie Pulliam and pianist Mark Markham will bring an evening of spirituals on Juneteenth at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. A dramatic tenor, Pulliam thrills audiences with his captivating stage presence and his powerful yet intimate sound. He recently made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera, where he became the first African American in the Met’s history to perform the role of Radamès in Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida. Pulliam’s program will be drawn from arrangements of Great Day!, Wade in de water, Ride on, King Jesus!, Another Man done gone, and other spirituals. Tickets starting at $25
We are so excited to bring this to you!!! This year to celebrate Juneteenth, @justplayentertainment and @donzaleighinc are back at it again with one of the coolest Juneteenth events! ADULT Juneteenth Skate Party Monday, June 19th 7-9pm at Rivergate Skate Center!!! ALL BLACK ATTIRE Requested! RSVP your intent to attend, cost will be $15 at the door including skates. There are a very limited number of vendor booths available.
Nashville African American Wind Symphony | Bruce Ayers, conductor. The Nashville African American Wind Symphony strives to create a vital cultural experience within the African American community by establishing a world-class wind band ensemble while also providing exceptional music education, training resources, and performing arts entertainment exposure for youth musicians. Join us for the Nashville African American Wind Symphony's annual Juneteenth performance. Tickets from $34.
Come join us for our Juneteenth and Community Day Celebration! Guests will have free admission to the museum. In addition to touring the museum, guests can attend different workshops such as: “Freedom through Innovation” (Making Diddley Bows), “Kenya Rayme’s Freedom through Spiritual Healing Class”(Mediation and yoga practices), and much more.
The First Annual Juneteenth Run in Nashville TN Hosted by USATF, The Tennessee Track Club, and Edward Jones
Join us for our 3rd annual block party. Our block party celebrates our culture, music, and heritage. Enjoy live performances, drinks, food, and much more. We're partying all day long from 12pm-8pm.
HOST ORGANIZATION: National Museum of African American Music
EVENT EMAIL: events@nmaam.org
EVENT PHONE #: (615) 301-8724
EVENT WEBSITE: http://www.nmaam.org
This Juneteenth weekend NAACP award-nominated comedian and entertainer, Amanda Seales, is bringing her comedy variety game show Smart Funny & Black Live to the National Museum of African American Music. Amanda is offering TWO FREE SHOWS to show support for the folks of Tennessee who are fighting to be on the right side of history! A celebration of Black culture and the Black experience, these shows are an opportunity for our community to reset from the daily traumas we face as Black folks in this country.
Join R.H. Boyd on Saturday, June 17, at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville for the second annual Legacy Ball. The concept of Dr. LaDonna Y. Boyd, fifth-generation President/CEO of the R.H. Boyd family of companies, this annual black-tie affair benefits the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund through R.H. Boyd Company (a 501 (c)(3) organization) which provides scholarships and grants to university students and community organizations.
Join recording artist Willie Jones as he dissects his major label debut album Something To Dance To (releasing June 16). Jones will share his personal journey that inspired the upcoming project, plus the ins and outs of his artistic process from songwriting to production and every aspect in between. Jones will hit the stage with his signature swagger to deliver high-energy performances of select album tracks.
Black Lemonade, Founded in June of 2020 in response to the indifference in the world, sets out to turn lemons into lemonade for our minority and underserved communities.
Juneteenth is a federally recognized holiday that commemorates the day that Black men and women were freed from slavery. It’s a day where many will reflect, remember, learn, share, and even mourn.
Nevertheless it is a time of celebration!
This event is for the culture and presented by the culture! Featuring live music, luxury picnic seating, ethnic food options, libations, and fellowship, we are sure to create an experience and set a tone that will be anticipated for years to come.
The Vibes:
Our Luxury Picnic concept encompasses a mandated semi-derby attire, branded souvenirs, and premium amenities
We’re back with another Juneteenth block party like you’ve never seen
before! Get ready to turn up at this year’s Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12pm-7pm centered along the historic Buchanan Street in North Nashville. Programming will take place from 2-6pm.
Nashville!!! Come out and join us on June 17th - 18th, 2023 from 12 pm to 8 pm as we celebrate the annual music city freedom festival!
We are celebrating our culture, our community, our music, our food, and our community’s businesses. We call this event, the music city freedom festival, a Juneteenth celebration. The music city freedom fest will be held at the historic Hadley park, at 1037 28th Ave. North. It will be full of family-friendly fun for all.
We will have local food trucks, local vendors to shop from, and even inflatables for the children. We will have local live bands performing, and a local live DJ mixing it up. So, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show, food, and shopping.
Middle Tennessee please join us Juneteenth Weekend at the Range! Let's celebrate black liberation together! Bring your rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows & arrows! Let's get it in!!!!
Franklin 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration
Welcome to Ruby's Happy Farm Juneteenth celebration! Join us for a day of excitement with free admission, delicious food, diverse vendors, and captivating entertainment.
Get ready to be blown away by the headliner of the event - Sankofa, the premier African drum and dance company of Tennessee. Through their mesmerizing performance, they aim to unify, heal, and inspire communities, fulfilling their mission to rally people around the beat of the drum.
Let's honor the significance of Juneteenth together and create unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this special occasion!
Come ride with us for the Juneteenth Freedom Day bike ride on Saturday June 17th. Riders will meet at Frankie Pierce Park at 6:45 am and the rides start at 7:30 am! The organizations involved in this year's event are Bike For Equality, Black Girls Do Bike, Oasis Bike Works, Walk Bike Nashville, Music City Dope Peddlers and Nashville Black Wellness Collective. There will be a 25 mile self guided marked route and a 10 mile group/family ride led by the Music City Dope Peddlers. Each registration comes with a ride pin and number and an event T-shirt. There will be raffles and giveaways at the event and snacks and water along the ride. Register for this amazing event, you don't want to miss out!
Caviar and Collard Greens is a dress to impress party celebrating Black Excellence and Talent. We’re talking ALL Black liquor and beverage brands, ALL Black businesses, Black young professionals: doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, teachers, accountants, civil servants; catered to and curated for the empowerment of Black people.
Live music in Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art and celebrate Juneteenth and African-American Music Appreciation Month.
We also have our Frist After Five Film Series with free screenings in our auditorium: https://fristartmuseum.org/event/frist-after-five-film-series/
StreetSolid Industries is hosting their first Bowling FUN-raiser! Will you be crowned the Strike Champ? Come join us on Friday, June 16th, 2023 from 6-8 pm at Hermitage Strike and Spare to bowl, hang out, and help us kick of the Nashville Juneteenth Weekend by supporting our programming geared at Black and Brown males.
We are excited to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month with free films during Frist After Five! Complimentary snacks provided in our auditorium. Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Summer of Soul examines the Harlem Cultural Festival, which took place on six Sundays during the summer of 1969 and featured performers such as Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and Gladys Knight & the Pips. This documentary celebrates Black history, music, culture, and fashion.
Join us for our 3rd annual block party. Our block party celebrates our culture, music, and heritage. Enjoy live performances, drinks, food, and much more. We're partying all day long from 12pm-8pm.
Joins us for our JUNE edition, at The Nashville Farmers Market on June 2nd from 6:00pm-10:00pm!
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