The Corner Open Mic
CommUNITY
Friday, Dec. 18 | 7-10 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
FREE and open to the public
The Corner is a free recurring community open-mic space for artists and spectators across the valley.
No pressure, just community.
Celebrate the power of community through art. Share your voice and vibe with others through music, poetry, and more — inspired by the principles of Kwanzaa — and enjoy an evening built for the storyteller and listener. We welcome all forms of creativity that respect the diverse community. Recommended for ages 13 and older, due to possible adult content. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
 "Sankofa" -- A film By Haile Gerima
Saturday, Dec. 19 | 2 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
FREE and open to the public
Join the city of Las Vegas West Las Vegas Arts Center for a film screening that explores identity, heritage and resilience through one woman’s journey into the past.
While on a photo shoot in Ghana, Mona, a Black American model, experiences a profound journey of self-discovery. She's unexpectedly transported back to the 19th century and finds herself living as Shola, a slave on a plantation. Through this experience, she confronts the harsh realities of slavery and finds connection and resilience in the community of enslaved Africans around her. She forges bonds with individuals like the rebellious Shango and the wise Nunu, ultimately rediscovering her heritage and the enduring power of the human spirit.
For more Information, call 702-229-4800.
UMOJA: 2026 Kwanzaa Celebration
& Rites of Passage Ceremony
Saturday, Dec. 26 | 2 p.m.
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
FREE with R.S.V.P.
Umoja, the Swahili word for unity, represents the first day of the celebration of Kwanzaa, stressing the importance of striving to maintain family, community, nation and race.
Witness an inspiring array of performances and the official graduation ceremony for the S.I.S.T.A. Girls’ & Sankofa Boys’ Rites of Passage programs to recognize the achievements of young people who have embraced their purpose and identity, reminding us of the strength in community.
Seating is first-come, first-served, with the lobby opening 30 minutes before the program. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
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