Black Arts and Cultural Festival 2025
Don't miss the two day celebration at the Empire State Plaza in Albany as the Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns August 1st & 2nd.
Friday August 1st is Gospel night with Grammy and Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard on the main stage.
Saturday August 2nd will feature a free health and wellness fair running from 10am-2pm along with vendors and family activities throughout the day. At 7pm, legendary R&B group Dru Hill close out the festival with a free performance.
For more, visit empirestateplaza.ny.gov.
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