Join us on Sun Jul 27 2025 at 12:00 PM for a day filled with music, dance, food, and celebration of African, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-Carribbean cultures.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the African diaspora while enjoying the beautiful ocean views at Rockaway Beach. Don't miss out on this unique cultural experience!

This year we are featuring: Quilombo do Acupe Capoeira Group, a local Afro-Brazilian capoeira group.

Quilombo do Acupe symbolizes a profound history of resistance and autonomy in Brazil, where communities of escaped enslaved peoples found sanctuary and self-governance, free from colonial rule.

This historical reference highlights the importance of Capoeira as a tool for empowerment, resilience, and community building, embodying art's transformative power in fostering hope, discipline, and purpose.

There will be a panel discussion Hosted by afrolatin@ forum!

The afrolatin@ forum centers Blackness within Latinidad and focuses on Latin@s of African descent in the United States to provide a bridge that expands our understanding of the African Diaspora.They support the struggle for racial and social justice through dialogue and action by engaging communities, forging coalitions, creating accessible educational materials, and organizing public events.

And other special performers TBA!

This event is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.

LiberArte’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

LiberArte’s programs are supported by funds from Flushing Town Hall.

LiberArte's programs are supported by in-kind donations from Materials for the Arts.

Photo credit: Ricardo Botero (@ricardo_botero28)