The 42nd annual MOJA Arts Festival has begun in Charleston, S.C., celebrating 50 years of iconic music. This year’s festival, running from September 24 to October 1, features a diverse lineup that includes music from Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Sierra Leone, and Jamaica.
Key Events:
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MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition
- Date: September 25 – October 25
- Location: City Gallery, 34 Prioleau Street
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Food Truck Cook Off
- Date: September 25, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Hampton Park
- Details: Celebrity judges, $1,000 prize for 1st place.
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Afro-talks with Morowa Mosai
- Date: September 25, 6 p.m.
- Location: Drummond Studio Gallery, 12 Line St
- Tickets: $39.19
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Reggae Block Dance
- Date: September 25, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Location: Hampton Park
- Featuring: Kenyatta “Culture” Hill
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ASASE YAA African Dance Troupe
- Date: September 25, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St
- Tickets: $11 – $20
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MOJA Fitness
- Date: September 26, 9 a.m.
- Location: Hampton Park
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Making & Remembering: A Symposium
- Date: September 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St
- Registration: Recommended
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MOJA Gospel: A Salute to Men of Gospel
- Date: September 27, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Greater St. Luke AME Church
- Tickets: $25
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Wonder at 50: A Celebration Of Stevie Wonder’s Songs
- Date: September 28, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Location: Dock Street Theatre
- Tickets: $30
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Golden Anniversary Celebration
- Date: October 1, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Location: Hampton Park
- Details: Local food trucks, artisan village, wellness activities.
For a full schedule and details on additional events, including ticket information, please refer to the festival’s website.
