To celebrate the return of the Black Love classics series, presented by TECO, this year the Theatre will host a Franklin Street Block Party from 1:00 to 3:00pm followed by the opening screening of Soul Food. The Block Party is FREE and open to the public, and will feature local, Black-owned food trucks and vendors, plus music, giveaways, activities and information from neighbors and community partners including: 101.5 The Vibe Afribera Fashion Baton Roux Authentic Cajun Cuisine Black Girl Hula Fitness Black Orchid Nursery Chef Shakespeare Caribbean Food City of Tampa Soulwalk Cultur’ Chic Boutique Elijah Lee Fashion Photographed By Roshni POParazzi Twinz Popcorn Posh Wicks Smudged Life Energy & Wellness Sula Too Publishing Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival Tampa Snow Shave Ice Trap Dawg Grilled Hot Dogs YUPPI Wings & Sides For its third season, the series will begin a week early in order to feature five films – chosen in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department – that explore stories centered around the theme of “Faith, Food & Family” as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts. Share this event Event Details Start Date Jan 29, 2024 Expired! End Date Aug 31 - 29, 2024 Expired! Time 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Category Arts + Culture Film Free Events Special Event + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export