Black Gold Stepper: Born in Darkness. Crowned in Gold.

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 09:00 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-08:00

Beaumont Studios | Vancouver

Sam Chimes Productions
Publisher/HostSam Chimes Productions
Black Gold Stepper: Born in Darkness. Crowned in Gold.
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Celebrate African diaspora excellence. Explore 10 sacred Adinkra symbols through fashion, music, & community. Feb. 28th at Beaumont Studios.
About this Event

You were born in darkness. Now it's time to be crowned in gold.

Black Gold Stepper is a celebration of African diaspora excellence, creative power, and cultural heritage. This is a movement. A moment. A homecoming. Welcome back.

Step into Vancouver’s most electrifying creative experience where art, fashion, and music collide to ignite positive community change.
Join the movement on February 28th, where a powerful celebration of African diaspora excellence, urban formal style, and the sacred energy and knowledge of ten legendary symbols await. Black Gold Stepper unites performers, artists, and visionaries for a night of live music, runway moments, and immersive storytelling.


What to Expect:

  • PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
  • Live performances, fashion runway, and DJ sets
  • Urban formal dress code—bring your boldest, most creative fit
  • Food & drink for sale (in partnership with Riddim and Spice, pending)
  • Exclusive Black Gold Stepper merch drop


Why We Gather:
To reignite the creative flame, inspire positive community action, and celebrate the power of showing up. Every ticket, every dance, every laugh is an act of support for art as activism. 10% of proceeds will be donated to a local charity (to be announced).
The Symbols:
Experience the meaning and energy of humility, strength, love, protection, creativity, and more, woven into every moment.
Ready to step up?
Secure your spot, bring your crew, and let’s make history together.
Live your dream. Don’t back down.


THE 10 SACRED ADINKRA SYMBOLS

Each symbol carries centuries of wisdom, strength, and cultural heritage:

  • Adinkra Dwennimmen (Ram's Horns) – Humility and Strength
  • Adinkra Gye Nyame (The Spiral) – Supremacy of God
  • Adinkra Nkyinkyim (Winding Path) – Life's Journey and Twists
  • Adinkra Sankofa (Bird Looking Back) – Return and Get It
  • Adinkrahene – King of the Adinkra, Authority and Leadership
  • Esono Anantam (The Elephant) – Leadership, Protection, Power, Security
  • Nsibidi Chioma – Luck
  • Odo Nnyew Fie Kwan – Love Does Not Lose Its Way
  • Zulu Shield Diamonds – Warrior Spirit and Protection
  • Universal Seed of Life – Creation and Sacred Geometry


WHO THIS IS FOR

Creatives. Musicians. Dancers. Models. Actors. Photographers. Influencers. Community builders. Culture-makers. Anyone ready to reconnect with their heritage, reclaim their story, and move forward with wisdom. This is for you if you believe art is a weapon to spread love and make the world better.


EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM PST
Location: Beaumont Studios, 316 West 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
*Enter at 326 W. 5th Ave - B2 Studios


Dress Code: Urban, comfy, mixed with business casual.
Black and gold/yellow encouraged.


ACCESSIBILITY

Beaumont Studios is wheelchair accessible. Street parking available. Transit: Take the Canada Line from Vancouver City Centre Station (Granville & Georgia), ride 2 stops past Yaletown to Olympic Village Station, walk to Yukon & 5th Ave, turn left — venue on your right.


REFUND POLICY

Full refunds available up to 7 days before the event (February 21, 2026).


PRESENTED BY

Shop Chimes x World Stepper Collective

Live your dream. Don't back down. 🖤✨


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 09:30 PM
Welcome Speech
🕑: 09:45 PM
Opening Live Looping Set: SAM CHIMES
🕑: 10:00 PM
Artist 1 Performance: STEEL AFRO
🕑: 10:30 PM
Artist 2 performance: MEE$CH
🕑: 11:00 PM
Charity speech
🕑: 11:30 PM
Runway Competition instructions
🕑: 11:35 PM
Dancer set 1: JASON & TONY
🕑: 11:45 PM
Runway Competition
🕑: 12:15 AM
Dancer set 2: JASON & TONY
🕑: 12:25 AM
Runway Competition voting
🕑: 12:30 AM
Winner announcement | Dancefloor opener
🕑: 12:30 AM
Mingle & Celebration
🕑: 01:45 AM
Conclusion & Final Remarks
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beaumont Studios, 316 W. 5th Ave, Vancouver, Canada

Tickets

CAD 20.96 to CAD 51.72

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