Infinity Hour: A Black Utopian Burlesque and Variety Show | The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
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Experience an AfroFuturistic extravaganza at the Infinity Hour: A Black Utopian Burlesque and Variety Show, taking place on September 16, 2023, at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in New Orleans. This unique event showcases the artistic brilliance of local and traveling Black and Brown Artists, immersing audiences in a world of imagination and alternate realities.
AfroFuturism, a concept coined by Mark Dery, is the driving force behind this mesmerizing show. It encompasses speculative fiction that addresses African American themes and concerns within a technologically advanced future. However, Ytasha Womack's definition of AfroFuturism goes beyond the boundaries set by Dery, encompassing a broader scope. It examines the future and alternate realities through a Black cultural lens, incorporating the African continent, the Diaspora, the Americas, Europe, and more.
This artistic aesthetic not only bridges various art forms like literature, music, visual arts, film, and dance but also serves as a method of self-liberation and self-healing. By empowering individuals to imagine themselves in the future, AfroFuturism creates agency and transforms circumstances. It paves the way for Black voices and stories to be integrated into narratives that were historically exclusionary.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the wonders of AfroFuturism at the Infinity Hour: A Black Utopian Burlesque and Variety Show. Join local Black and Brown creatives, including La Reina, a renowned Burlesque performer, and Von Phoenix, the visionary founder of Punk Black. Together, they will transport you to a world yet to be imagined, where new stories are told through a different lens. Secure your tickets now, priced between $25.25 and $222, and embark on a journey that transcends time and space.