Past Event
Friday, March 12, 2010, 6 p.m.
"Black to Greatness"
79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, 92101
Cost: $5 - $20
The 18th annual Kuumba Fest promises "positive cultural images, healthy challenges, and spiritual rejuvenation." Events begin on Friday with traditional ceremonial pre-fest opening in the courtyard with vendors, fashion, cultural art, music, food, drumming, dance, libations. "Royal Court" begins at 7:30 with parade of history, warrior kings, queens and ancient pharaohs. Also on tap: the play Black at the Gate.
Saturday promises opening of marketplace (11am), educational workshops (noon), youth play (1pm), dance and step showcase (3pm),
"Late Nite Live" (9 pm), more.
Marketplace opens at 1pm on Sunday, with "The Living Truth" biographical monologues (3:30pm), cooking demonstrations (4pm), gospel event (7pm), more. Tickets: 619-544-1000.