HOUSTON – Are you ready to celebrate Black History Month?
If you’re looking for things to do, Houston First Corporation (HFC) is sharing its 2023 Black History Month lineup at Avenida Houston.
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This year’s programming is set to feature art, music, vendors and activities for all to enjoy for three Saturdays in February, from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on the Plaza at Avenida.
List of events:
Saturday, Feb. 11 – Creole Soul, Blues, R&B and Neo-Soul
Mainstage hosted by Donna Franklin/KTSU 90.9 FM
Live music featuring:
- Marium Echo
- Shonnie Murrell
- Spud Howard
The Vibe Lounge featuring DJ Michele McKnight
Saturday, Feb. 18 – R&B, Soul and Gospel
Mainstage hosted by Chilly Bill Smith/KTSU 90.9 FM
Live music featuring:
- NaKitta Clegg Foxx
- Zacardi Cortez
- Polo The Vibe
- Patrice Dominique
The Vibe Lounge featuring DJ Madd Hatta
Saturday, Feb. 25 – Neo-Soul, R&B, Zydeco
Mainstage hosted by Donna Franklin and Chilly Bill Smith/KTSU 90.9 FM
Live music featuring:
- Cupid
- Madicin
- Clynese
The Vibe Lounge featuring DJ Rob
BLCK Market
For the fourth year, HFC is partnering with J.O. Malone, founder of BLCK Market, to present an outdoor market featuring locally black-owned entrepreneurs each Saturday including artists, designers, and business entrepreneurs offering a wide variety of unique and one-of-a-kind products.
Live Entertainment
KTSU 90.9 FM will be hosting the main stage at Avenida Houston which will feature live musical entertainment provided by various local bands with different genres highlighted each Saturday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Also, new this year will be the Vibe Lounge, which will feature some of Houston’s most popular DJs.
Art
A special collection of images by Houston-based artist Sebastien Boncy is on display along Avenida Houston in Partnership Tower, Level 2, South Garage Elevator Lobby.