About this Event
Kreativity & Coffee: Better in Person Showcase
Join us for an evening of Black art, creativity, coffee, poetry, and community at Soulful Sips in Portland, Oregon.
Hosted by Soulful Sips, this free community art experience features the Better in Person collection by PNW local artist Jalena Carlisle, celebrating Black portraiture, storytelling, self-expression, and connection.
Guests are invited to explore the artwork, hear directly from Jalena about the stories and inspiration behind the pieces, enjoy a live slam poetry performance, connect with local creatives, and experience an evening centered around community.
While entry is completely free, guests are encouraged to make the most of the experience by supporting the people and organizations making the evening possible:
Purchase coffee from Soulful Sips, a Black-owned Portland café
Donate to support the BPI Initiative
Purchase $7 wine tickets
Enjoy a charcuterie board and snacks
Support local food vendors
Shop prints featuring Jalena's artwork
Purchase Better in Person merchandise
Enter the Better in Person Print raffle, with raffle proceeds benefiting BPI
This is more than an art showcase. It's an opportunity to experience Black art, support Black-owned business, invest in local creatives, and contribute to community impact—all while enjoying good coffee and good company.
Come for the art. Stay for the coffee. Support the community.
Some things are simply Better in Person.
Event venue & nearby stays
Soulful Sips, 5261 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, United States
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