S2 EP71, Solar Saturday: Black History Month Kick-Off Block Party

Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm for the Solar Saturday: Black History Month Kick-Off Block Party! We’re starting strong this Black History Month in partnership with PNC, and inviting Austin residents and beyond to a free afternoon of programming for all generations. As a full-site activation, we will have fun events in the conference room, the classroom, the dance studio, the theatre, and the drum - not to mention the gallery will be open! Vinyl records on long play will fill the halls, a vendor market will be poppin'! Light snacks and refreshments will be served, along with interactive arts and crafts programming to engage the brain. Celebrate 2025 Black History Month with the Carver! Full Schedule: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2-6 PM at the Carver 2-5pm - Vinyl DJ Marc Fort of KOOP and KUTX spins the classics 2-5:30pm - Vendor Market 2:30 - 5:30pm - Financial Literacy Workshop: Money Intelligence with Wealthy Roots (3 1-hour sessions) 2-6pm - Presence Exhibit on view 2-6pm - Hands-on art for all ages 2:30-3:30pm - Showcase featuring local poets from the TORCH Literary community 3:30 - 5pm - Film Screening - "Everybody's Work: Healing What Hurts Us All 2:30-3:15pm - African American Social Dance with Imani and Sylvia of Re-Claim! Get ready for line-dancing, a Soul Train line, and some fun freestyle dancing. 3:30 - 4:15pm - Hip Hop Step with Dereke! Get fit while you groove to a hip hop mix. 4:30 - 5:15pm - Hip Hop Step with Dereke! Get fit while you groove to a hip hop mix. 5:15 - 5:45 - Musical Performance by Sketch!