Flow: An African American Arts Experience
Your all-inclusive subscription to the best of Black-centered arts in Cincy.
Come Flow with us!
The Flow Pass isn’t just a ticket — it’s an invitation to experience the rhythm, vibe and flow of Black arts in Cincy. We take care of the planning, reserving your seats, curating the themes, providing the food and drinks.
All you do is show up.
With your Pass, you’re not only getting four unforgettable shows each with a subscriber-only Flow Social gathering, you’re joining a culturally curious, diverse community as passionate as you are about sustaining Black artistry.
One purchase gives you a full year of events and community, with every detail handled for you.
Flow: An African American Arts Experience is a curated series from ArtsWave that showcases the richness of Black artistry, culture, and creativity through performances, exhibitions, and conversations. Launched in 2020, Flow highlights acclaimed Black artists from across the country and right here at home, working in a variety of disciplines.
Marcus Leslie Singleton: New Steps
Friday, October 17, 2025
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
Celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Flow!
“New Steps” marks Marcus Leslie Singleton’s first solo museum exhibition in the U.S., dedicated to Singleton’s nuanced, deeply intimate paintings of Black American communities. Singleton captures everyday moments with vibrant colors, rich textures, and a focus on human connection.
American Voices
Saturday, January 17, 2026
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
@ MUSIC HALL
Performance + Pre-Show Social in the Wilks Studio
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a program honoring influential African American artists and composers, featuring works by Margaret Bonds, Rita Dove, and Wynton Marsalis, alongside Barber’s solemn Adagio for Strings.
The Piano Lesson
Friday, April 24, 2026
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
Performance + Pre-Show Social
August Wilson’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning The Piano Lesson tells the powerful story of siblings in the Great Depression torn between preserving their family’s heirloom piano and pursuing a new future, exploring themes of legacy, identity, and belonging.
Lalovavi
Thursday, July 9, 2026
CINCINNATI OPERA @ MUSIC HALL
Premiere of the Black Opera Project
Performance + Pre-Show Social
Set 400 years in the future, Lalovavi follows Persephone, a young royal betrayed over her rare immortality gene, as she embarks on an epic journey to uncover her past, find love, and claim her destiny.
Flow Socials
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With every Flow Pass event, your night begins at a Flow Social. These exclusive pre-show gatherings give you a chance to meet with your fellow Flow Pass holders, artists, arts leaders, community changemakers and sponsors.
Each themed event includes drinks, light bites and the vibes of connection and shared appreciation for Black artistry. More than mere mingling, you’ll be part of a culturally curious community that’s shaping the future of Cincy’s arts.
