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Joyful Juneteenth: An Evening of Performances

Celebrate Juneteenth on the Edward and Imo Family Plaza with an evening performances highlighting the beauty of Black American culture, hosted by DJ Quinn of 96.3 R&B. Enjoy spoken-word performances by Tracy “T-Spirit” Stanton; the award-winning, soul-stirring Shalom Church (City of Peace) Mass Choir led by Dello Thedford; and an exciting step performance by Gentleman of Vision. The evening starts with a lively happy hour filled with traditional African American games including spades, dominoes, and Uno. For those looking for some good food and drinks, check out the Black-owned food trucks available!

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Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from local Black-owned food and beverage trucks. Visit resource tables hosted by Black-led community organizations and vendors. Check out our Historian’s Corner to learn more about St. Louis’s Black history. Enjoy card games, dominoes, activities, and more!

Schedule

  • 5–7pm | Food and drink available for purchase from Tropical Pot, Chillax, Duchess Rose, Flavorluscious, and BootHeel Boy
  • 5:00–6:30pm | Visit resource tables, check out the Historian’s Corner, and enjoy card games and activities.
  • 6:30–8:00pm | Head to the Imo Family Plaza to enjoy a night of performances honoring and celebrating Juneteenth.

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Come back for more! Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, lectures, and more.

ASL interpretation is available for programs with two weeks' advance notice. Please email access@mohistory.org to request ASL interpretation or with other accessibility questions.

Location: 
Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Lindsay Newton
Email address: 
Dates: 
06/18/2026
Time: 
5-8 pm