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2025 MOJA Arts Festival
Advance tickets may be purchased online. In person sales (card only, please) will be available at each ticketed event starting one hour before curtain time. * dates and times subject to change Thursday, September 25 6–7pm: MOJA Opening Day Street Parade – Marion Square to East Bay/South Market 7pm: MOJA Arts Festival Opening Reception, featuring […]
One Step Forward
International African American Museum 14 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC, United StatesJoin the International African American Museum, MOJA Arts Festival, and the Charleston Gaillard Center for One Step Forward—a spirited celebration of rhythm, heritage, and community power. This lively program features a high-impact step exhibition showcasing the skill and precision of local high school and collegiate teams, followed by an interactive, all-ages community class led by […]
MOJA Downtown Block Party featuring Tommy Brown
King & Ann Streets King & Ann Streets, Charleston, SC, United StatesThe MOJA Arts Festival invites the community to gather downtown for one of its most popular traditions, the MOJA Downtown Block Party, taking place on Ann Street & the Charleston Bus Shed. WHAT: This free community celebration will feature live performances, food, vendors, and festivities for all ages. Headlining the evening: Tommy Brown presents A […]
MOJA Children’s Program at the Library – McCloud & Friends, Once Upon a Time
CCPL Main - Auditorium 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United StatesOnce Upon A TIME.... three friends who loved to sing AND read children's books AND tell stories decided to share these magics with audiences young and old. On that day McCLOUD & FRIENDS was born. Now they travel the world bringing big fun and even bigger smiles.
the ripple, the wave that carried me home
chappel theatre 172 Calhoun St, Charleston, United StatesWhen Janice is pressed to return to her hometown and speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she has to reconcile with the childhood she’s tried to distance herself from and forget — one defined by her parents’ political activism and fight for the integration of their local swimming pools. the ripple, the wave that […]
PURE Theatre presents Covenant by York Walker
Cannon Street Arts Center 134 Cannon St, Charleston, SC, United StatesIn the heat of the Deep South, a missing guitarist reappears a blues legend, and the town’s whispered fears of a devil’s deal ignite a reckoning far more dangerous than anyone imagined. Two years after his sudden disappearance, struggling guitarist Johnny “Honeycomb” James returns to his small Georgia town a blues star, sparking rumors that […]
Step Afrika! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Charleston Gaillard Center 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United StatesCharleston Gaillard Center, International African American Museum, and MOJA Arts Festival Present STEP AFRIKA! The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence Following their extraordinary presentation of Drumfolk in 2023, Step Afrika! returns with their signature work The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence which charts the story of African Americans moving from the rural South to the […]
Storytelling with Veronica Gaillard
Cannon Street Arts Center 134 Cannon St, Charleston, SC, United StatesJoin us for a very special evening of storytelling with Veronica Gaillard. Veronica Gaillard introduces the Gullah culture by becoming the dramatic characters and engaging the audience with participation. Learn more about Veronica Gaillard.
the ripple, the wave that carried me home
chappel theatre 172 Calhoun St, Charleston, United StatesWhen Janice is pressed to return to her hometown and speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she has to reconcile with the childhood she’s tried to distance herself from and forget — one defined by her parents’ political activism and fight for the integration of their local swimming pools. the ripple, the wave that […]
Gullah Collective
Dock Street Theatre 135 Church St, Charleston, SC, United StatesGullah Collective ignites the stage with the soul of Gullah Geechee heritage, blending powerful vocals, driving percussion, and electrifying call-and-responses with the spirit of jazz. With high-energy rhythms and fresh takes on traditional spirituals, their performance is an unforgettable celebration of Lowcountry culture that will have audiences clapping, moving, and uplifted. Since their sold-out debut […]
Storytelling with Jackie Odom-Mickel
Carr Richardson Park 1071 Bender St, Charleston, SC, United StatesJackie Mickel, a retired school teacher, is a true Gullah descendant. She is currently the lead Gullah presenter at “da Gullah Theater” at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, SC. Jackie explores the Gullah culture through stories, song, and the presentation of many interesting facts concerning the Gullah people. She has shared her presentation with […]
Joey Morant All That Jazz Foundation fundraiser concert
burke high school 244 President St, Charleston, SC, United StatesFrom the Facebook event page: The 2025 JMATJI Concert-Fundraiser, In association with the MOJA Arts Festival will take place Saturday, October 4th at the Burke High School Auditorium (244 President Street, Downtown Charleston, SC 29403) This year we're featuring the Infamous, Iconic Drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie.... with special guests: Charlton Singleton, Alva Anderson , Oscar […]