Joyful Juneteenth: An Evening of Performances
WEEKLY SERIES PRESENTED BY WASHU
Series: African American History Programs | View all series dates; Thursday Nights at the Museum | View all series dates
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm
Location: Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza | Museum
Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food, and more.
Media Partner: St. Louis Magazine
What do Black joy and Juneteenth mean to you? Come join us on the Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza for a joyful Juneteenth celebration with an evening of performances highlighting the beauty of Black American culture. Enjoy spoken word by InnerGy, live music by saxophonist Kelvin Evans, and an exciting step performance by Gentlemen of Vision. The night will start with a happy hour filled with traditional African American games including spades, dominoes, and Uno. For those looking for some good food and drinks, check out the Black-owned food trucks available!
Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drink available for purchase. Visit resource tables hosted by local community and Black-centered organizations. Enjoy classic card games like spades and UNO, as well as dominos and a Black history-themed Jenga.
Schedule
5–7pm | Food and drinks available for purchase
5:00–6:30pm | Visit resource tables and play card games, dominos, and Jenga
6:30–8:00pm | Head to the Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza to enjoy live performances that highlights the beauty of Black American culture.
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Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, lectures, and more.
ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks' advance notice. Please email access@mohistory.org to request ASL interpretation or with other accessibility questions.