Makola Performing Arts with Okaidja Afroso Wednesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. Fountain Plaza In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Black Cultural Initiative, and Eugene-Springfield NAACP with promotional support from Dayinthelife Entertainment LLC Makola Performing Arts builds community through the shared language of music, dance, and storytelling, fostering cultural exchange, belonging, and joy across Oregon and beyond. Featuring internationally acclaimed singer, percussionist, guitarist, and dancer Okaidja Afroso and other special guests who create modern African music that effortlessly flows between tradition and innovation. Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read Every Wednesday June 17 – August 12 Outdoors on Fountain Plaza Free Fun for All Ages All are welcome for our annual outdoor multicultural Summer Reading Celebration series on Fountain Plaza at the Springfield Public Library. Enjoy world-class artists and culture keepers every week starting June 17th! In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Native Youth Wellness, Chifin Native Youth Center, UO Home Flight Scholars Program, Many Nations Longhouse, UO Sapsik’?alá Teacher Education Program, 4J NATIVES, Bethel Native Youth Empowerment, LCC Longhouse & NASA, NAACP, Black Cultural Initiative, Lane County Government, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Eugene Arte Latino, Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center, The Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Springfield. miércoles, 8 julio, 10:30 a.m. la Plaza de la Fuente En colaboración con las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield, H.O.N.E.Y., la iniciativa Black Cultural Initiative y el NAACP de Eugene-Springfield Artes del espectáculo Makola con Okaidja Afroso El grupo Makola Performing Arts crea comunidad a través del lenguaje común de la música, el baile, cuentos y por fomentar el intercambio cultural, el sentido de pertenecía y la alegría, tanto aquí en Oregon como más allá. Con el reconocido cantante, percusionista, guitarrista y bailín Okaidja Afroso y otros invitados especiales, ofrecen música africana moderna que fluye con naturalidad entre la tradición y la innovación. Lectura de verano 2026: Planta una semilla, lee Cada miércoles 17 junio a 12 Agosto Al aire libre en la Plaza de la Fuente Actividades gratuitas para todas las edades Food for Lane County ofrece almuerzo gratis en la plaza inmediatamente después del evento, a las 11:30 a.m. para los niños de 1 a 18 años. Hasta agotar existencias. Todos están invitados a nuestra serie multicultural anual de Celebraciones de Lectura de Verano al aire libre en la Plaza de la Fuente, frente a la Biblioteca Pública de Springfield. Cada semana a partir del 17 de junio, disfrute de artistas de talla mundial y guardianes culturales. En colaboración con Springfield Public Schools, H.O.N.E.Y., Native Youth Wellness, Chifin Native Youth Center, UO Home Flight Scholars Program, Many Nations Longhouse, UO Sapsik’?alá Teacher Education Program, 4J NATIVES, Bethel Native Youth Empowerment, LCC Longhouse & NASA, NAACP, Black Cultural Initiative, Lane County Government, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Eugene Arte Latino, Asian Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Multigenerational Community Center, The Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Parish of Springfield.
Wednesday Jul 8, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
Fountain Plaza at Springfield Public Library 225 5th Street in downtown Springfield
FREE
541-726-3376
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