CREATIVE SATURDAY — (Saturday, April 24th | 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm) A free socially distanced in-person “Black Market” in Creative Suitland’s parking lot, will showcase black business owners and provide a space for them to promote and sell their products (fashion, cosmetics, jewelry, music, etc.) Two performing artists will be featured during this event. Masks will be required. A limited number of tickets will be sold via EventBrite and will be required for attendance. “Creative Saturday” will also be live-streamed on Joe’s YouTube channel for those individuals unable to attend the in-person event to have an opportunity to experience it online.

BLACK ON THE BLOCK — Joe’s Movement Emporium and Creative Suitland have collaborated to produce Black on the Block. This hybrid expo will take place April 23rd to April 25th, virtually on Friday and Sunday streamed through Joe’s and Creative Suitland’s Youtube channels and in person on Saturday at Creative Suitland. Black on the Block features a variety of conversations with Black business owners and mental health counselors, a “Black Market” featuring vendors in the DMV area, compelling performances, and wellness classes.