Our 2023/24 artistic program offered a multidisciplinary series of performances and events, including music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, films and more—unapologetically Black with a capital B.
Performing Arts
January 16, 20, 21, 22
Known for their impressively expansive range of genres including neo-soul, r&b, gospel, rap and anime music, South Side Symphony Orchestra wants you to know the future is Black. Learn More
March 18
Plan A: Black Women on the Rise Film Festival, is a showcase of short films by Black women to empower Black women. Learn More
April 28 – May 21
WACO Theater presents the world premiere of Marty and the Hands that Could by award-winning playwright Josh Wilder in collaboration with Watts Village Theatre Company. Learn More
February 17, 18
June 9
We present artists Darrel ‘Friidom’ Dunn and Jade Solomon Curtis, as they develop new works for the 21st century Black cannon. Learn More
June 17, 18, 19
In partnership with Newark Symphony Hall and Yendor Theatre Company WACO presents the film adaptation of Black Terror written by Richard Wesley and directed by Richard Lawson. Learn More
Visual Arts
WITNESS
April 1 – May 27
WITNESS, will exhibit works from Black femme-identifying artists who project their vision of the world, society, community, and themselves through their art… Learn More
Wearable Art Gala
October 22
This year, we celebrated fashions of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, reliving the history and cultural vibrancy of Harlem, New York. From fashion, music, and dancing… Learn More
Artist Spotlight
WACO showcases and represents the work of visual artists across artistic mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture and more…Learn More
Education
Angels & Warriors Mentorship
WACO’s signature mentorship program for young people, was created to foster artistic creation, self-expression, and confidence in middle and… Learn More
3rd Annual
Films for Teens By Teens Festival
June 24
WACO Theater Center in association with Richard Lawson Studios, presents the Films For Teens By Teens 3rd annual program and film festival. Utilizing film as a tool for self-expression, communication, and mental health awareness… Learn More