LAS VEGAS EVENTS

2010

Events held in Las Vegas unless indicated otherwise.

APRIL

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz Festival
4/25/09; Full afternoon and evening of entertainment by some of the finest international jazz artists; past performers include Dazz Band,  Jonathan Butler, Barkays, and George Duke; Hills Park, Summerlin; http://www.yourjazz.com

JUNE

Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival
Cannery Casino and Hotel, North Las Vegas;  http://www.vegasfreedom.com

Juneteenth Community Celebration
Annual African American cultural celebration; West Las Vegas Arts Center; http://www.juneteenth.com

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration African American culture at West Las Vegas Arts Center in Las Vegas; http://www.soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml

America's Birthday - Las Vegas New Year
New Year's Eve, Las Vegas Strip, http://www.vegasfreedom.com

2011

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 
Celebration of the life of the Civil Rights leader; Las Vegas; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

African American Heritage Month
Las Vegas Public Library; http://www.lvccld.org

 
Inspirational Showcase and Luncheon
Celebrate African American history and heritage through African American contributions in the annual showcase featuring singers, dancers, poets and speakers; West Las Vegas Library and Doolittle Center; http://www.lvccld.org

Annual African American Youth Leadership Summit
West Las Vegas Library; http://www.lvccld.org