ICONS: Black Women Illuminated

ICONS: Black Women Illuminated

Discover the electrifying legacy of 20th-century Black women artists in ICONS: Black Women Illuminated. This mesmerizing cabaret-style performance celebrates the visionaries whose groundbreaking work reshaped culture and opened new paths for generations to come.

Through a dynamic fusion of song, dance, aerial artistry, burlesque, and spoken word, this all-Black women and gender-expansive cast from across California brings to life a vibrant, embodied exploration of lineage, liberation, and unapologetic creative power. Your support directly ensures that these artists are compensated fairly for their invaluable contributions

✨ One Night Only ✨

The velvet-lit speakeasy opens its doors, with live jazz ushering us back in time, through a kaleidoscope of eras and inspirations. Dress to the nines and come experience deep-rooted ritual and the power of performance to connect us: to ourselves, to each other, and to the foremothers who came before.

🤝 Accessible for All

We believe in the power of these Black women to inspire and that their legacy belongs to all of us. To ensure this show is accessible, we're offering tiered ticket options and a complimentary ticket to anyone for whom cost may be a barrier. Select the Accessible ticket and use the code ICONS at checkout.

💖 Want to Deepen Your Impact?

Choose the highest ticket tier you can or step in as a sponsor and you will put more money directly into the hands of the artists on stage. Every extra dollar helps honor their labor, sustain their artistry, and keep the lights of Black creativity burning bright.

🎷 Doors & Live Band: 7:30 PM 🎭 Curtain: 8 PM

📩 For questions, press, or volunteer inquiries: [email protected]

💻 Can’t make it to Santa Cruz? Livestream tickets will be available soon. Stay tuned.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The 418 Project, 155 S River Street, Santa Cruz, United States