To celebrate the return of the Black Love classics series, presented by TECO, this year the Theatre will host a Franklin Street Block Party from 1:00 to 3:00pm followed by the opening screening of Soul Food.

The Block Party is FREE and open to the public, and will feature local, Black-owned food trucks and vendors, plus music, giveaways, activities and information from neighbors and community partners including:

• Afribera Fashion
• Black Girl Hula Fitness
• Chef Shakespeare Caribbean Food
• City of Tampa Soulwalk
• Elijah Lee Fashion
• POParazzi Twinz Popcorn
• Posh Wicks
• Smudged Life Energy & Wellness
• Sula Too Publishing
• Tampa Snow Shave Ice
• Xplore Possibilities
• YUPPI

For its third season, the series will begin a week early in order to feature five films – chosen in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department – that explore stories centered around the theme of “Faith, Food & Family” as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts. Visit our website for the full film schedule.

The Black Love Classic Movie Series is presented by TECO in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department. Additional support is provided by Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey and University of Tampa First-Year Studies. Promotional support is provided by WEDU-PBS.