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The People’s Poets 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase

Event Details
Sunday, February 22, 2026
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. PST
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The Armory: Main Lobby

*Arts for All pricing is available through the Box Office at 503-445-3700.

Join us for The People’s Poets 4th Annual Black History Month Showcase at Portland Center Stage. This event is a community centered celebration of local Black creatives. This Showcase will feature 9 spoken word poets, a dancer, a singer, and a live painter. 

This event will be hosted by Brianna Renae and Camille T. McDaniel with tunes by DJ Ashé.

Spotlight Poets:

Alone Featuring Company

Darryl Foto

Mishauri

Myrah Rafi’ah

Afreakano

Janani

Kevin Aipopo

Spotlight Creatives:

Dance performance by Z bu

Song performance by Aria Elizabeth

Live painting by Flow Jama

The first 70 guests will receive a free handmade BHM bracelet upon arrival.

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

There will be a merch table full of art from our features. 

Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).

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