⏰Dates (6)
- Friday, Nov 27, 20267:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday, Nov 28, 20263:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, Nov 29, 20263:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Friday, Dec 4, 20267:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday, Dec 5, 20263:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍Location
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Alberta Abbey
Alberta Arts (NE)126 Northeast Alberta StreetPortland, OR, 97211
Black Nativity
- When
- Friday, Nov 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM+5 more dates
- Where
- Alberta AbbeyAlberta Arts (NE)126 Northeast Alberta StreetTransit
About this event
Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.
Written by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMichael Riley PhD, choreography by Kemba Shannon.
A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season. Bring the whole family. Make it a block party.
📊Event Scores
Scale of productionProduced: a dedicated venue, ticketed show or multi-part program
Social loadLow: shared space with strangers, no obligation to talk