The Obsidian Room: A Modern Juke Joint Experience

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

Ujamaa Community Bookstore | Indianapolis

Bryan Ball
Publisher/HostBryan Ball
The Obsidian Room: A Modern Juke Joint Experience
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Step into The Obsidian Room for a night of vibes, beats, and modern juke joint magic live and in person!
About this Event

The Obsidian Room

A Modern Juke Joint Experience

Step into The Obsidian Room — an immersive evening of music, storytelling, art, and collective giving inspired by the spirit of the classic juke joint and reimagined through a modern Black artistic lens.

Hosted inside Ujamaa Community Bookstore, this intimate fundraising experience brings together live performances, soulful conversation, theatrical storytelling, and community connection in support of Black Obsidian: The Stage Play.

Guests can expect an elevated atmosphere featuring:

• Live music

• Featured performances

• Cast scene reading from Black Obsidian

• Small bites & drinks

• Community conversation

• A warm, speakeasy-inspired environment celebrating Black artistry and culture

Hosted by Bryan Ball, creator of the award winning play, "Black Obsidian", this evening serves as both a cultural experience and a fundraising effort supporting the continued production and growth of the stage play ahead of its upcoming productions and future IndyFringe Festival appearance.

Whether you come for the music, the storytelling, the atmosphere, or simply to support independent Black art, The Obsidian Room invites you into a space rooted in culture, community, and connection.


Event Details

Friday, June 13
7PM – 11PM

📍 Ujamaa Community Bookstore


Ticket Information

$10 Online
$15 At The Door


Proceeds support "Black Obsidian: The Stage Play" Part 1

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ujamaa Community Bookstore, 2424 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Street, Indianapolis, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51

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