Join us for a powerful night of reflection, artistry, and dialogue as M.A.Nifest (Music, Art, Networking) presents "Freedom to What?", an original play exploring the unfinished journey from 1865 to 2025. Through vivid performances and storytelling, this play confronts the critical question: what does freedom truly mean today?

Set against the backdrop of Juneteenth, this production weaves history with modern narratives, asking the audience to consider how far we have really come—and how far we still must go. From emancipation to modern struggles for justice and equality, "Freedom to What?" challenges us to envision a future beyond mere survival toward true liberation.

Highlights:

• Original theatrical performance

• Networking opportunities with artists, activists, and change makers

• Music, food, and cultural celebration

Manifest Presents our Culminating Event:

Dasan Ahanu's Saints & Aints

Join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, creativity, and community at Dasan Ahanu’s Saints & Aints — a powerful stageplay inspired by the acclaimed poetry collection A Month of Sundays: A Journey Through Black Southern Christianity.

This dynamic performance blends spoken word, music, movement, puppetry, and joy to explore the sacred and the secular in the Black Southern church experience. With stirring artistry and cultural depth, Saints & Aints invites audiences to reflect, celebrate, and connect through a rich tapestry of storytelling.

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

🕢 Time: Show begins at 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Fuquay-Varina Arts Center

123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Presented by Dasan Ahanu, award-winning poet, educator, and performer, this is more than a play — it’s a celebration of spirit, struggle, and soul.

Come early for the best seats and prepare to be moved by a performance that captures the heart of Black Southern spirituality with honesty, humor, and joy!