BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 RDATE:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 RDATE:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 RDATE:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:America/New_York EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250618T120000 RDATE:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RDATE:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 RDATE:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:America/New_York EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:beeed307e0ff948bfe0a4e49f630be3c CATEGORIES:Holiday Events SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture LOCATION:Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at Juneteenth at the Gantt 2026! Join us for a day of reflection, creativity, education, and joy as we honor the enduring legacy of Juneteenth through art, music, storytelling, and shared experiences.

Enjoy delicious Southern cuisine from So ul Bistro food truck, browse local vendors, and connect with fellow communi ty members during a special book club and vendor pop-up hosted by Archive C LT. Families can participate in hands-on arts and crafts activities inspire d by the symbols and history of Juneteenth, while art lovers can witness a live painting activation by Charlotte based artist Curtis King.

Throughout the day, explore the Harvey B. Gantt Center through guided tours , attend a screening of the PBS documentary Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, an d deepen your understanding of the holiday during an engaging panel discuss ion featuring local historians and scholars. The celebration culminates wit h a special musical performance by A Sign of the Times, honoring the rich l egacy and global influence of the African diaspora through music.

Whether you're learning about Juneteenth for the first time or continuing a long-held tradition of celebration, Juneteenth 2026 at the Gantt offers meaningful opportunities to gather, reflect, and celebrate freedom together .

Program Schedule

This program schedule is subject t o change.

Soul Bistro Food Truck
12 noon - 4 pm (Main Entra nce)

Soul Bistro will be stationed outside of the Gantt's main e ntrance for the day. Stop by their food truck to purchase southern staples including barbecue, seafood, & soul food.

Community Book Club & Vendor Pop-Up with Archive CLT
12 noon - 4 pm (Museum Store, 1st Floor )

Join Archive CLT in our Museum Store as they highlight a speci al Juneteenth related book discussion. They will also be set up to sell dri nks including chai and iced coffee throughout the afternoon.

Dig ital Textiles: Patterns of the Diaspora
12 noon - 4 pm (MODA Studio, 2 nd Floor)

Participants will explore the rich visual traditions o f African diasporic textiles by creating their own digital illustrations in Procreate inspired by patterns, color, symbolism, and storytelling found a cross African and African American textile traditions. Through this drop-in activity, participants will reflect on themes of identity, resilience, cul tural memory, and creative expression in celebration of Juneteenth.
Vendor Marketplace
12 noon - 4 pm (Mezzanine, 3rd Floor)

Support our vendors including Sweet Imalda's, Sufyan Organics, & Kkunda!< br />
Face Painting - Partnership with WFAE 90.7 FM
12 noon - 4 p m (Mezzanine, 3rd Floor)

Guests of all ages can stop on the 3rd floor mezzanine for culturally inspired face painting designs by local arti st & illustrator, Catherine Courtlandt McElvane.

Kids Arts & Cra ft
12 noon - 4 pm (Rooftop, 4th Floor)

Our Juneteenth arts & crafts selection includes a variety of coloring pages and a craft stick p an-african flag activity for guests to engage with the different symbols of the holiday.

Guided Tours
12 noon & 2 pm (Tours start at v isitor information desk, 2nd Floor)

Learn more about the history of the Harvey B. Gantt Center and take a deeper look at our newest exhibit ion, Beyond Boundaries, during one of our guided tours.

Live Pai nting Activation with Curtis King - Partnership with WFAE 90.7 FM
12 n oon - 2 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)

Charlotte based artist, Curt is King, will be doing a live painting activation in the Grand Lobby. This activation is perfect for guests of all ages to watch a painting come to li fe and ask questions throughout the process.

Film Screening: Jun eteenth Faith & Freedom
12 noon - 1 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)< br />
This PBS documentary follows the journey of a Black man as he tr avels throughout Texas to learn more about the legacy of American slavery a nd the Juneteenth holiday.

The Juneteenth Mix with DJ Micki Blen dz
1 pm - 2 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)

DJ Micki Blendz is bringing the soundtrack to your summer with classic cookout hits, feel-good throwbacks, and crowd favorites. Come dance, sing along, or simply enjoy t he vibes.

Panel Discussion: The History of Juneteenth
2 pm - 3 pm (Performance Suite, 2nd Floor)

Learn more about the histo ry of Juneteenth in this educational panel discussion with local professors & historians. Moderated by Dr. Sonya Ramsey, the panelists include Dr. Wil lie Griffin, Dr. Janaka Lewis, and Earl L. Ijames.

Final Perform ance: A Sign of the Times
3 pm - 4 pm (Grand Lobby, 2nd Floor)
A Sign of the Times will close the Juneteenth celebration with a specia l music performance to honor the legacy of the African Diaspora through mus ic. DTSTAMP:20260623T005730Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR