Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party

The inaugural Black Lit Fest is a celebration of Black literature, creativity and culture. The theme “From Past to Prophecy,” explores the legacy of Black literature while imagining the futures that we can create with Black stories and art. This event will take place in the building and parking lot of Wordplay Cincinnati, a local nonprofit empowering youth through creative writing, storytelling and the arts.

Throughout the day and night you can shop thousands of Black authored books and special vendors AND enjoy refreshments as well as experience live programming including line dancing with Love Jackson, and music by DJ Apryl Reign.

The evening features a literary-inspired fashion runway presentation produced by Me by Lee and exploring three moments in time: 1926, 2026, and 2126 and reflecting Black creative expression across past, present and our imagined future.

Adult Night closes with Jazz Night curated by Eight Twenty Media, a special edition of their Eternal Light series; blending poetry, live music, and soulful performance. Throughout the evening, guests will also have the oppurtunity to experience a live silent auction featuring original artwork and rare Black literature.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

WordPlay Cincy, 1556 Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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