May 6 · 9:30am
Adult Pottery Wheel 1.5
feat. MaryAnne Roethle
Cream City Soccer
Refine your pottery skills with lids and plates in this hands-on class.
$266
Celebrate Black women with music, wellness, and community at BLK Girl Fest.
Part I
About this event
BLK Girl Festival: Unapologetically Her is more than just an event; it's a powerful experience celebrating Black women through culture, music, and wellness. The festival offers a unique opportunity to engage with inspiring speakers, enjoy performances, and participate in wellness activities like yoga and sound healing. It's a space designed for connection, empowerment, and joy.
This festival is a haven for those looking to support Black-owned businesses and engage in meaningful dialogue. With a focus on creativity and community, attendees can expect to leave feeling inspired and connected. Whether you're there for the music, the wellness experiences, or the chance to meet like-minded women, BLK Girl Fest promises a day of celebration and growth.
From the organizer
BLK Girl Fest is an intentional celebration of Black women, our creativity, our healing, our brilliance and our community. Rooted in empowerment and connection, this festival was created as a space where Black women can show up fully, freely and unapologetically. This is more than an event. It’s an experience. BLK Girl Fest exists to amplify Black voices and lived experiences. Support and spotlight Black-owned businesses. Create access to culturally affirming wellness experiences. Foster meaningful dialogue through intentional panel conversations. Build authentic community rooted in joy, healing and collective growth We believe in a space where rest is normalized, creativity is celebrated, and economic empowerment is intentional. You should attend BLK Girl Fest if you’re ready to connect with like-minded women in a powerful, uplifting environment. Support and shop Black-owned businesses. Experience wellness activations like yoga, Reiki and sound healing. Be inspired by performers, speakers and creatives. Move your body, laugh, dance and celebrate yourself. This festival is designed for the woman who wants to be in community without shrinking, who wants joy without apology and who understands that healing and celebration can coexist.
Getting in
Tickets available online
Registration required — must sign up
Pricing details
General Admission $85, VIP Lux $125, Trinity Circle $225, Sister Circle $375, Community Circle $750.
Who'll Be There
Primarily Black women looking for community and empowerment, individuals interested in wellness and self-care practices, supporters of Black-owned businesses and cultural initiatives, likely a mix of ages, but predominantly adults in their 20s to 40s.
Part II · The feel
The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.
Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.
Shines with 6+. Bring the crew.
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