juneteenth

Join the City of Santa Monica for a vibrant Juneteenth weekend celebrating  freedom, culture, and community.

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friday, june 19th 4pm-8pm at christine emerson reed park

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saturday, june 20th 1pm-7pm at virginia avenue park

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HOSTED BY Tolliver, a funk singer, journalist, and 2025 DCA Cultural Trailblazer

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH 4PM-8PM

A Juneteenth gathering AT CHRISTINE EMERSON REED PARK that centers wellness and community, through music, film, and the healing arts.

All are welcome. suggested ages 12 & up.

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CAMERA OBSCURA ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE, LONDON JAMES presents A FREE ART WORKSHOP

LIVE MUSICAL PEFORMANCE FROM QUR’AN SHAHEED

a special performance of music and sounds with linafornia

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EXPERIENCE CARD READINGS BY SANTA MONICA-NATIVE, SANYU ESTELLE

This curated space is designed to center rest and communal spaces, as a form of resistance, liberation, and medicine, honoring the past, while nurturing our own well-being.

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of sound WITH ONYI LOVE.

BLACK GIRLS LOVE VINYL

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Enjoy a screening of BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions, a 2025 feature-length cinematic art installation and film directed by Kahlil Joseph.

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FIND ALL THE DETAILS AND RSVP: FRIDAY, JUNE 19th AT CHRISTINE EMERSON REED PARK

SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 1PM-7PM

the 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park, for a day of FUN, FOOD, AND unity.

free & familY-friendly.

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SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS. SHOP WITH VENDORS LIKE SOUL FOOD CANDLE CO.

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LIVE MUSIC FROM KOBIE DOZIER QUINTET

A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring Our Resistance and Resilience

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Nichelle Monroe’s ties to Santa Monica run deep. COME LISTEN TO HER BAND ELEGANTHIPPY & BUTTERFLY. LEARN MORE ABOUT HER FAMILY HISTORY HERE.

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THE GUMBO BROTHERS

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ADAAWE, presented with support from BroadStage

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FIND ALL THE DETAILS AND RSVP: SATURDAY, JUNE 20th AT VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK

A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring Our Resistance and Resilience

A Legacy of Liberation: Honoring Our Resistance and Resilience