Friday August 31, 2018
Movie Viewing, Panel Discussion
WSU Campus, CAC Theater, 7 p.m.
Movie Viewing, Panel Discussion
The weeekend kicks off with a culturally invigorating movie screening followed by a panel discussion with community and business leaders.
Saturday September 1, 2018
5K Walk Run on Redbud Trail, 7a.m.
Come out and represent your neighborhood association, or any group of 5 as a team! Individual walkers are welcome too! Beginning at Wichita State Campus will travel Redbud trail ending at the Dunbar Arts District
Registration: Individual – $20, Team of 5 $90
Watoto Village (Kidsfest)
10 a.m. to 2p.m., Dunbar Arts District
Bring the kids out for a day of fun! This event will feature face painting, live entertainment, interactive vendors, Bounce houses, and so much more to ensure a good time is had by all.
Love and Florence Family Concert
4 – 7 p.m., Dunbar Arts District
The Florence Family will host a Gospel Concert featuring local groups, band and choirs. The headliner of this show is international gospel recording artist Candice Love and Rudy Love
Business Appreciation Expo
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., WSU Rhatigan Center, 2nd floor
New and established businesses network to build relationships with each other and the community by sharing strategies for cooperative economic & community development.
Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop
8 a.m. – 2 p.m., WSU Rhatigan Center, 2nd floor
Local Youth are invited to take part in an innovative workshop, learning the essentials of being an entrepreneur. This hands on session matches brilliant young minds with experienced and established entrepreneurs in the city, building bridges for success.
African Royal Gala (AKA The Wakanda Ball)
8 p.m. to 1 a.m., WSU Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom
This is African Attire red Carpet Affair featuring live musical performances including traditional African dancers and drummers to transport your senses to the Motherland! This celebration will host a collection of African Arts while you enjoy authentic African Food and connect with our intercontinental family.
Sunday September 2, 2018
Community Cook Out & Concert — Noon – 4 p.m.**
Better Block Event – Noon – 8 p.m.
Dunbar Arts District
Come out and enjoy free food **(while it last). Experience what the future of this Urban Arts District with entertainment representing the best of the past, combined with 2018 technology to set the stage for the future. Shop, browse, view and learn from pop up vendors and artists.
Monday September 3, 2018
Move-it Monday Day Party
Noon – 6:00 pm, Dunbar Arts District
featuring an array local urban performing artists, including bands, cultural dance groups, and local poets. There will also be a “Black to the Future” panel discussion featuring community and business leaders from 5 generations!!