# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A book fair featuring a fashion show, live jazz and poetry, art and immersive cultural experiences centered around Black literature.About this EventThe inaugural Black Lit Fest is a celebration of Black literature, creativity and culture. The theme “From Past to Prophecy,” explores the legacy of Black literature while imagining the futures that we can create with Black stories and art. This event will take place in the building and parking lot of Wordplay Cincinnati, a local nonprofit empowering youth through creative writing, storytelling and the arts. Throughout the day and night you can shop thousands of Black authored books and special vendors AND enjoy refreshments as well as experience live programming including line dancing with Love Jackson, and music by DJ Apryl Reign.The evening features a literary-inspired fashion runway presentation produced by Me by Lee and exploring three moments in time: 1926, 2026, and 2126 and reflecting Black creative expression across past, present and our imagined future.Adult Night closes with Jazz Night curated by Eight Twenty Media, a special edition of their Eternal Light series; blending poetry, live music, and soulful performance. Throughout the evening, guests will also have the oppurtunity to experience a live silent auction featuring original artwork and rare Black literature.Agenda🕑: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PMDJ Apryl Reign 🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMLine Dancing with Love Jackson 🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMBlack Lit Fashion Show produced by Me by Lee🕑: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM“Eternal light” Jazz & Poetry curated by Eight Twenty Media🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PMSilent Auction and Art Showcase - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cincinnati/black-lit-fest-books-and-jook-block-party/100001986867215326 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment, Fashion, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.88, max: 276.67, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cincinnati - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: WordPlay Cincy - **lat**: 39.1632657 - **long**: -84.53915239999999 - **full address**: WordPlay Cincy, 1556 Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cfaaa1d62d97abb8f923a816bb057c84c2c149b0f74aaf82fb8b056c4ea6b16c-rimg-w1200-h1223-dc090909-gmir.jpg?v=1775636147 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party being held? - **A:** Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 pm at WordPlay Cincy, 1556 Chase Avenue, Cincinnati, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party? - **A:** Ticket prices for Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party range from USD 24 to USD 277 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAll Access General AdmissionUSD 24 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableFASHION SHOW VIPUSD 46 + USD 1 taxAvailableVIP TABLE FOR 2 (Jazz Night)USD 103 + USD 3 taxAvailableVIP TABLE FOR 4 (Jazz Night)USD 185 + USD 5 taxAvailable(ALL ACCESS) VIP TABLE FOR 2USD 165 + USD 5 taxAvailable(ALL ACCESS) VIP TABLE FOR 4USD 277 + USD 19 fee + USD 8 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party? - **A:** Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party is organized by Marci Robinson. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black Lit Fest: Books & Jook Block Party is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cincinnati, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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