Sunday, June 8, 2025
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Free & Open to the Public!
Join us as we launch the Fade to Black Arts Festival with an unforgettable Community Day & Kickoff Ceremony—a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community!
Sounds by DJ Elevated | Family Activities | Line Dancing
Kick Off Ceremony – 2:00 pm hosted Devan Wade of KTSU
Let’s celebrate the legacy and future of Black excellence in the arts!
Performances by:
V. Michael McKay & The Gospel Legends
Houston Ebony Opera Guild
Traction Control
Se7en
The Rhythm of Life: A Cabaret in Color
Baba Abiono Ogunrinde & His Troops
Texas Southern University Wind Ensemble
A. Taylor’d Experience
Community Partners:
Community Artists Collective, Jack Yates High School Photo Lab, Downtown Houston, Houston Area Lexus Dealers
Kickoff Event Culminates in an Evening Performance! Women to Watch: Houston R&B Storytellers
5:00 PM – Zilkha Hall
Pick Your Price Tickets
Featuring Performances By:
Dria Thornton, Jastin Martin, Skyrah Bliss, Raycheal Winters
Moderated By:
Radio Boss, Kiotti Brown
Sounds By: DJ Cee Watts