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Afrofuturism: Curated

Afrofuturism: Curated

Welcome to "Afrofuturism: Curated", an avant-garde exploration into the universe of Black speculative fiction, science, technology, art, and music. This one-day event at the iconic Little Rock Cultural Center of Charlotte seeks to converge the lines between past, present, and future through an Afrocentric lens. Join us for a day of celebration, reflection, and projection. Your future awaits.

~Key Highlights of “Afrofuturism: Curated”

Pop Up Art Gallery: Featuring paintings, cartoon drawings, and visual artists that reimagine the specter of time and space

The Art Of Easing: Vinyl record DJ set by Cairo Black

Spoken Word performance by poet Jah Smalls

Hip Hop performance by Mason Parker

Excerpts from “Unpacking: Being A Black Woman In America, An Afro Futuristic Memoir Play” by Breana Venable

Food truck featuring traditional and futuristic cuisine, showcasing our rich culinary heritage

Film Screenings: Curated selections that transport audiences to imaginative worlds, challenge conventional narratives, and highlight the impact ofAfroFuturism on cinema and storytelling.

Little Rock Cultural Center
$6-$16
11:00 AM - 07:00 PM on Sat, 23 Sep 2023

Event Supported By

CineOdyssey Film Festival
(704) 877-3447
info@cineodysseyfest.org