WBTT’s Juneteenth Arts Festival: Opening Night Experience

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

1012 N Orange Ave | Sarasota, FL

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Come celebrate the Juneteenth Holiday at WBTT! Starting at 5:30 PM, enjoy immersive art, live performance, music and FREE lite bites.
About this Event

Be part of the Juneteenth weekend kickoff that everyone will be talking about.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe launches its 4th Annual Juneteenth Arts Festival with an unforgettable evening celebrating Black artistry, culture, history and community.

The evening begins at 5:30 PM, and with immersive art, live performance, music and culinary treats, this is a night out your entire family will enjoy.

As WBTT expands its Juneteenth celebration into a two-day experience for the first time, opening night offers a unique chance to experience the festival in an intimate, high-energy setting before Saturday’s larger community celebration.

Admission is free and open to the public. RSVP encouraged.

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About Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Since 1999, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has promoted and celebrated African Americans’ history and experiences through theatrical performances, mentoring, and educational programs.


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1012 N Orange Ave, 1012 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, United States

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