This year’s artistic program offers a multidisciplinary series of performances and events, including music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, films and more!
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.
March 18
Plan A: Black Women on the Rise Film Festival, is a showcase of short films by Black women to empower Black women. We celebrate the artistry of filmmakers, producers, writers, and actors …
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.
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.
June 17, 18, 19
In partnership with Newark Symphony Hall and Yendor Theatre Company, WACO presents the U.S. premiere of Black Terror, written by Richard Wesley, and directed by Richard Lawson.
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