5000 BLACK: Afro Futurist Art Exhibition Series (Jan. 17th-Feb.2nd) ft. headliner OJ da Juiceman!
5000 BLACK is a continuation of the X000 BLACK series. A series of Afro-Fututurist exhibitions co-hosted by Zania Cummings & Marcus McDonald that have taken place throughout Charleston since 2023.
The theme for 5000 BLACK is Afro-Optimism, paying homage to the legendary Octavia Butler's speculative fiction novel 'Parable of the Sower'.
5000 BLACK is a fundraiser for Fresh Future Farm, a local Black owned urban farm advocating for food justice and providing mutual aid to communities throughout the Charleston Tri-County area.
5000 BLACK: Parable of the Sower exhibition - An exhibition of Black 15+ Black visual artists, poetry, fashion, vendors, GOOD FOOD, and more!
Jan. 19th 3-8pm: Silver Hills Studios, 2140 Amaker St
Sponsored by: Graft Wine & T-Mobile
5000 BLACK: Keep ya Head Up - Special poetry & storytelling ft. A$iah Mae & Latria Graham followed by a stargazing powered by Lowcountry Stargazers with support from NASA!
Jan. 25th 6-9pm: Fort Moultrie Vistors Center, 1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island
Planetary Parade Will be Visibible!
5000 BLACK: Octavia Was Right - Conversation w A$iah Mae & Zania Cummings about Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and what it means for us today in 2025.
Feb 2nd 1-3pm, Buxton Books: 160 King St, Charleston
5000 BLACK: Finale Concert - Headline performance by ATL Hip Hop Royalty OJ Da Juiceman ft. Lil Boss, Tyrie, Litty Vuitton, Crucial BGR, FREE GURU, Lo Getoff, & Party Like a Rockstar '09 ATL Hop Live Band Medly ft. Rodfly & YFUA
Feb. 2nd 7-11pm, Music Farm: 32 Ann St, Charleston
Sponsored By: Don Julio
*Anyone caught smiling or verbalizing Aye-Okay while reading this must buy tickets ;)
General Admission and Meet & Greet Tickets for the 5000 BLACK Finale Concert at the Music Farm are on sale NOW:
https://www.musicfarm.com/event/5000-black-afro-futurist-art-exhibition-series-concert-finale/
5000 BLACK series will feature several FREE recreational activites, community-led conversations, guided meditation, yoga, collective art making, & more at Ripple!
Jan. 18th 9am-6pm & Feb. 1st 9am-6pm
Ripple (Cigar Factory) 701 E Bay St #121, Charleston
All items are non-refundable, all sales are final.
All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.
