AFROFUTURIST WEEKEND X

Join us as we celebrate a DECADE of Black creativity, community, and culture! AFW10 is FREE and open to all!
✨Day 1: The Diaspora and Community Building
In collaboration w/ The.BlkRoom w/ performances by Dark Matter Residents + community conversation Curated by Lola Ogbara & Andres L. Hernandez of Two Halves
✨Day 2: Improvised Music Series
Dark matter Series and Residency takes over Thursday’s Improvised Music Series with performances by Heliacal Rising of Sothis, Avin Hannah Smith, Norman W. Long, and 9MAGICFOREVER1
✨Day 3: A Celebration of Afro-Boricua and Afro-Puertorican Culture
Curated by Dark Matter Resident Mayda Del Valle w/ performances by La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón
✨Day 4: Afrofuturism Now
Hosting a series of local Chicago artists advancing Afrofuturism in Chicago featuring Beats & Vibes, FINDING IJEOMA, Eva supreme, Shawnee Dez , and Manasseh
✨Day 5: AfriClassical Futures
Featuring a Youth Workshop led by Mike Munford and performance from Mike Munford & The Afrofuturistic Vibe—A 10-piece ensemble along with Dark Matter Resident Anthony-Micheal Stokes opening the show.

Host or Publisher Elastic Arts