Central Stage
Goodish Presents:
MATI Underground Sound
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

High Low
Write On - The Power of the Pen
Panel + Writer's Workshop
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Getting Your Voice to the Page, Tips on Getting Published & Presenting Your Work to the Public

1. Featured Panelists:

   Hope Price Lindsay, Erin Quick, Dr. Jason Vasser-Elon, Eileen G’Sel, Dr. Ben Looker, Julius B. Anthony, Gabrielle David

   Moderated by: Lyah B. LeFlore-Ituen

   Presented by: The Shirley Bradley LeFlore Foundation
   
   

2. Frizz Fest’s Frizzy Lounge at the Intersection: inspired by Frizz Fest’s natural beauty festival celebrating Black joy, culture and creativity, the lounge is filled with color, murals, flower crown-making, photo ops, hair care demos and networking with women entrepreneurs
   4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
   
   

• Jazz St. Louis
  Anita Jackson
  7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  
  

• UCBC
  Laz Jazz presents: STL Guitar Workshop; Noel Spiva Happy Hour
  2:00 PM - 4:45 PM
  
  

• The Dark Room
  TIDAL presents:
  
  A-Game
  7:00 PM - 7:20 PM
  
  

  Niko Brim & Kai Ca$h
  7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
  
  

• The Grandel
  Marquise Knox with Funky Butt Brass Band
  10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
  
  

• .ZACK
  MATI Conference panels:
  

  • Arnold Donald Unscripted: Entrepreneur Spotlight - a business leader’s bold path from idea to impact
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    
    

  • Arch Grants presents The Founders Lunch (RSVP required) - lunch series with St. Louis’ top founders
    12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    
    

  • How to Make Money as a Creative Entrepreneur - money-making mindsets
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    
    

  • Crash. Learn. Rise. - real talk on entrepreneurship, mistakes and bouncing back even bigger
    2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
    
    

  • Content Creators Roundtable - how to leverage podcasts, TikTok and Instagram
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    
    

• CAM**
  Quilting Connections: a community quilting experience led by Black elders and textile artists. Learn quilting techniques, engage in storytelling, enjoy brunch and a live DJ. Take home a personal quilt square.
  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  
  

• Golden and Hidden Gem**
  Tulips, Tattoos + Tunes: a laid-back pop-up feat. local women tattoo artists, a DIY floral bar, and a playlist full of femme power.
  7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  
  

• Metro Theater**
  Recess Rewind: an open space for adults to recharge, laugh, and relive recess while building community and cross-generational connection.
  4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  
  

• The Pulitzer**
  Regular museum hours; open to the public
  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  
  

• Sally’s Rooftop Garden**
  Urban Harvest STL Flow and Bloom: Rooftop Yoga and Garden Tours: a serene rooftop escape offering half-hour yoga sessions and garden tours every hour on the hour.
  12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  
  

  • Hands-On Garden Workshops: from flower arranging to DIY jewelry, get creative while connecting with nature
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    
    

  • 21+ Sunset Happy Hour: unwind on the rooftop as the sun sets with a cocktail crafted from garden-fresh ingredients.
    7:30 PM - sunset
    
    

• Strauss Park**
  Grand Center Arts Academy
  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  
  Central Visual and Performing Arts
  1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  
  Scooter Brown
  2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
  
  Fox Teen Talent
  3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
  
  MATI Playlist
  3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
  
  Branden Michael Lewis
  4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
  
  Frankie DoWop & The Thundacats
  5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Central Stage
Goodish presents: MATI Underground Sound, with dance music, projection mapped stage visuals and club vibes
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM

High Low
Unapologetic Voices Take the Mic feat. K’La Dee, Hope Price Lindsay, Joss Barton, Diya Abbas, Phree and Maurice Minor
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Poetry in Motion presents: Word Warriors Take the Mic feat. Shine Goodie, Jason Vasser-Elong, Cheryl D. S. Walker, Kamau O. L. Walker, Jacqui Germain, Jane Ellen Ibur and Pacia Elaine
3:45 PM - 5:30 PM

Frizz Fest’s Frizzy Lounge at the Intersection: inspired by Frizz Fest’s natural beauty festival celebrating Black joy, culture and creativity, the lounge is filled with color, murals, flower crown-making, photo ops, hair care demos and networking with women entrepreneurs
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jazz St. Louis
Adam Maness, Bob Deboo,
& Kaleb Kirby
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Laz Jazz Artist Lounge
Percussion Clinic with instructors Pedrito Martinez, Brenda Navarrete and Matthew Henry
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Antonio Foster Trio Happy Hour
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Joe2Morrow
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Mesonjixx
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

• The Grandel
  APR Entertainment presents: Salsa Class by Carmen Guynn from Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company; The Boogaloo Crew of St. Louis; DJ Erik Sensation
  8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  
  Work & Leisure x Kre8 Space
  Pregame Olympics: play retro video games, yard games, and card tournaments while enjoying live DJs, pop-ups, prizes and sponsor giveaways
  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  

• .ZACK
  MATI Conference panels:
  

  • Watch Me Now! - the future of video content creation
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    
    

  • CAM Presents: The Brown Bag Art Lunch (RSVP required)
    12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

  • What is Style? From the stage to the boardroom- dressing with purpose.
    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    

  • Fight the Power - the art and voice of hip-hop protest culture.
    2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
    
    

  • The Recording Academy Presents: Beyond the Break - sustaining success in the music business
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Fight The Power - In this documentary viewing, Chuck D of Public Enemy explores hip-hop’s political awakening over the last 50 years.
    5:00 - 6:00 PM
    

• CAM**
  Break and Flow Rest Lab: a midday space for mindfulness and release, including breathwork, writing, shredding personal reflections, cozy resting zones and quiet moments of pause
  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  

• Break and Flow Evening Shed: an evening of healing expression through music, poetry, and performance. Experience live instrumental sets, dance and an open mic hosted by local creatives
  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  
  Counterpublic**
  Porch Party: a day of yard games and light refreshments with a DJ playing on the lawn. Limited tours of the Judson House available
  12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  

• Golden and Hidden Gem**
  Golden Gems Open House: a curated retail experience celebrating bold, vintage-inspired style and local flair.
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  
  Late Night at Hidden Gem: sip, dance and turn up the volume with a DJ set in one of STL's most stylish bar spaces
  9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  
  

• Metro Theater**
  Family Rave: a family-friendly daytime rave featuring live DJs, immersive theatrical performances, and interactive music-making stations. Includes excerpts from Carmela Full of Wishes, dance-offs, glow-toy crafting and baby rave zones for little ones and their caregivers.
  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  
  

• The Pulitzer**
  Regular museum hours; open to the public
  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  

• Strauss Park**
  HEAL Youth Band
  12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  
  Central VPA Alumni Tap Troupe
  1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  
  PACK Dance
  2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  
  St. Louis Shakespeare Festival “A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  
  Cassette with Charlie Chan Soprano & Rhashad La Rocka
  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

High Low
Poetry in Motion presents: Drum Voices Take the Mic (Tribute to Dr. Eugene B. Redmond and EBR Writers Group) feat. David AN Jackson, Cheryl D. S. Walker, Pacia Elaine, Carlos Lumpkin, Jaye Williams with mic drops-ins from Ratu Johnson and Felice McClendon
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Poetry in Motion presents: Tongue + Fire Take the Mic feat. Ajaa La’Starr, Treasure Shields Redmond, T Spirit, Poet Lightening, Olajuwon Ali and Cheeraz Gorman
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Jazz St. Louis
Matthew Henry’s Agbara
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Laz Jazz Artist Lounge
Laz Jazz presents: Brothers Lazaroff Super Friends
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Blvck Spade & The Cosmos
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• The Key
  S.L.U.M.fest presents: Bo Dean, Davie Napalm, Dormir, FreshMan, Greze Gutta, Poet-X, Remember Buddha, ROTN, Sir Eddie C, Soopaman DJ Speed, Track Vandals, Thr3e Caliph and Treevilla - a culture event showcasing all four elements of hip-hop with live performances by DJs, emcees, breakdancers and live graffiti art
  9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  
  Work & Leisure x Kre8 Space
  Pregame Olympics Creative Collab Day: large-scale mural painting, DIY bracelet-making, flash tattoos and a video confessional booth, with live performances and spontaneous art moments
  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  

• CAM**
  Thread and Tune Doc Day: inspired by Doc Day from the Black Quilters Association, this session focuses on artistic preservation. Visitors can document their quilt squares, connect with textile artists, and learn archival practices that honor community memory and creative legacy.
  12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  

• Break and Flow Echo Assemble: using shredded writings from Saturday, visitors co-create collages with artists using paper, natural materials, and personal elements. This community reflection transforms emotional release into art. DJ sets, drinks, and nature-themed ambiance included
  5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  

• Golden and Hidden Gem**
  Golden Gems Open House: a curated retail experience celebrating bold, vintage-inspired style and local flair.
  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  

• Metro Theater**
  Recess Rewind: The Playground for Grown Folks: this nostalgic, playful activation blends old-school dance tutorials, beat-making, a "Then & Now" photo booth, and glow toy making
  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  

• The Pulitzer**
  Regular museum hours; open to the public
  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  

• Strauss Park**
  Steward Stiles
  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  
  DJ Phonzeito
  1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
  
  Sunday Morning Gospel Park Jam with Harris-Stowe State University Choir
  2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
  
  The Lady J Huston Show
  3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
  
  Old School Party with G.Wiz and the Time Travelers
  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM