The 30th Annual MOJA Festival kicks-off in Charleston on September 26th and continues on until October 6th. The festival celebrates African-American and Caribbean Arts and many of the events are FREE.
MOJA’s official site says the festival will “include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food, and much, much more.”
Below is a small sampling of what the MOJA Festival offers. There are MANY events, so be sure to see the detailed schedule on the official site.
9/26
5:30 pm - Carribean Street Parade - Brittlebank Park
6 pm - Opening Reception - Dock Street Theatre
9/27
6:30 pm - Reggae Block Dance - Brittlebank Park
9/28
9 am - Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament - St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground, 195 Playground Road
10 am - 3 pm: Heritage Day at the Charleston Farmer’s Market - Marion Square
10 am - One Day Junior Tennis Tournament - Charleston Tennis Center
9/29
9 am - Harold Smith Adult Tennis Tournament - St. Andrew’s Parks and Playground, 195 Playground Road
10/2
3 pm - Block Party - Charleston Housing Authority, 562-A Meeting Street
10/3
10 am - Historic Site Designation - John L. Dart Library
10/5
11:30 am - Community Tribute Luncheon - Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
8:30 pm - R&B Concert featuring Anthony Hamilton and Special Guest - Joe Riley Stadium
10/6
4 pm - MOJA Finale - Hampton Park
