To celebrate the return of the Black Love classics series, presented by TECO, this year the Theatre will host a Franklin Street Block Party from 1:00 to 3:00pm followed by the opening screening of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥.
The Block Party is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and open to the public, and will feature local, Black-owned food trucks and vendors, plus music, giveaways, activities and information from neighbors and community partners including:
Afribera Fashion
Black Girl Hula Fitness
Chef Shakespeare Caribbean Food
City of Tampa Soulwalk
Elijah Lee Fashion
POParazzi Twinz Popcorn
Posh Wicks
Smudged Life Energy & Wellness
Sula Too Publishing
Tampa Snow Shave Ice
Xplore Possibilities
YUPPI
For its third season, the series will begin a week early in order to feature five films – chosen in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department – that explore stories centered around the theme of “Faith, Food & Family” as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts. For the full schedule of films, visit TampaTheatre.org.