Juneteenth with Jon Boogz Brings Soulful Street Dance, Film, and Conversation to MCASB
The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) presents Juneteenth with Jon Boogz, an electrifying evening of live street dance, short films, and creative conversation honoring Black artistry and innovation in movement. The one-night-only event will take place Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at Center Stage Theater, followed by a reception on the Paseo Nuevo Arts Terrace and after-hours access to MCASB’s current exhibition, Arte del Pueblo.
The program features visionary choreographer, filmmaker, and street dance artist Jon Boogz, whose work fuses social justice themes with deeply cinematic storytelling and movement. Boogz will be joined by three fellow dancers and longtime collaborators for a live performance and a screening of select award-winning short films. The evening culminates in a Q&A moderated by internationally acclaimed street dancer and Memphis jookin’ ambassador Lil Buck.
“Boogz and Buck are artists whose work stays with you long after you’ve seen it,” said MCASB board member Ingrid Bostrom, who helped organize the event. “This Juneteenth, we’re honored to welcome them and their collaborators to Santa Barbara for a program that celebrates liberation, expression, and the transformative power of performance.”
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is limited. A post-show reception and deejay set will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the Paseo Nuevo Arts Terrace. Guests are also invited to explore MCASB’s exhibitions throughout the evening.
EVENT DETAILS
Juneteenth with Jon Boogz
Center Stage Theater & MCASB | 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Show at 6 p.m. | Reception to follow
Space is limited. For tickets and info: bit.ly/44rRWQv
This program is made possible with the support of MCASB and community partners dedicated to showcasing inclusive, socially conscious contemporary art.
