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East Portland Summer Arts Festival returns for 2nd year with ‘Celebrating Black Excellence’ theme

The two-day event is part of Portland Parks & Recreation’s Summer Free For All program.

June 29, 2023 • 
Cambrie Juarez
A group of people dressed in white clothing dance and sing on a stage in front of a crowd on a sunny day.

Take a look at photos from the inaugural event in 2022.

Photo by Portland Parks & Recreation

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Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 9

Ventura Park will once again be the location of the East Portland Summer Arts Festival.

The two-day event in early July is organized by Portland Parks & Recreation as part of the city’s inclusive, low-barrier Summer Free For All program. This year’s theme — “Celebrating Black Excellence” — will be woven throughout the festival’s lineup of events taking place 4-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9.

All community members are welcome to stop by and enjoy multicultural music and dance performances, as well as live karaoke.

Saturday, July 8

  • A screening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at 6 p.m.
  • “Be Your Own Superhero” art activities involving building capes, shields, and helmets

Sunday, July 9

  • Scavenger hunt with opportunities to learn about Black historical figures and win prizes
  • Headline performance by PJ Morton — the multiple Grammy Award-winning keyboardist for Maroon 5 — at 6 p.m.
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