Editor's Open House
Join us for an afternoon of art, curation, and fellowship as the Editor in Chief opens her home to select readers and supporters where she will show you how she lives as a Black Editor, showcasing her display of lamps, chairs, Black artworks, handmade delicacies. Bring a loved one, and a small project or book to read; or simply come ready to meet beautiful souls who love and appreciate Black Womanhood
Black Magazine Club
BGL is hosting Black Magazine Club at the Dubois Robeson People Center Friday, November 6 to explore Black Media History through magazines, books, film, and documentaries. This meeting will be free to the public with registration, with a maximum capacity of up to 30 people to maintain intimacy and authentic curation.
Join us as we to turn to physical media as research for liberation.
Casting Activation
BGL Magazine is expanding!
Have you been looking for a creative opportunity that aligns with who you are and who you want to be?
This activation is for you
Issue 10 Launch Party
Celebrate the release of the 10th issue of the latest magazine uplifting the homes and lives of Black Women; Black Girl Living Magazine!
Issue 10 highlights the “Blooming Through Time” Black and Brown women should have space to explore as they perfect their path of life.
Through the Narnia doors, experience the ethereal feeling of life made new inside Coco’s Selfie Space
Sounds by DJ Jia Ji <3
Performances by
Curves n Hoops & Sierra Delaine
Black Women’s Business Panel with leaders in beauty, HR, finance, and art.
Food & Drink
Ephemeral eats by Jello Jamboree
Mocktail bar // curated menu
Photobooth & Interview opportunities
BGL Dance Battle
A women only HIP-HOP dance battle inside of a bvlack woman owned vintage resale shop to raise funds and awareness for black girl living magazine.
Dancers free to register
Attendees tix: $5 earlybird, $10 at the door
Freestyle battle begins at 6:45
Choreographed battles begin at 7:15
COED CYPHER BEGINS AT 8:15PM
Dance, or watch some dancing while you shop BGL magazine and merch, enjoy mocktails, and photobooths insideod reclamation vintage’s midcentury paradise
all ages 18+, 30+. & 50+ welcomed and encouraged
Community Give-back day
Handing out food + hygiene bags to THE homeless around downtown cleveland, and having a self-care pampering day with women in the women’s shelter
"Heart & Home" Melanated Mid-Century Mixer
A curated networking experience for black and brown women (and allies!) business owners in the cleveland and overall midwest area. Spots limited!
Mobile bar
Balcony with a telescope
Little bites
Vibes by dj coco z from 3-5
performance by nshaii iman from 5-7p
address provided via email after registration
2 tickets per entrepeneur
Student Street talent Show
Street talent show for students ages 10-17. ages 18+ may apply & perform for exposure + inspiration for the youth.
**open to all genders, races, and cultures**
first place winner recEIves $250 and an internship offer WITH bgl magazine
Second place winner recEIves a CANES GIFT CARD and 1 FREE interview + pHOTOSHOOT
Third place winner receives a certificate of recognition, and a personalized post promoting your skills on the bgl magazine instagram and website
BGL Magazine Summer Cookout
IMAGINE IF ALL OF YOUR HOMIES (WHO WERE VALID) WERE INVITED TO THE COOKOUT? THATS EXACTLY WHAT BGL MAGAZINE HOPES TO DO SUMMER 2024 @ THIS EVENT! BRING YOUR FRIENDS, ALLYS, PARTNERS, AND FAMILY TO THE BLACK GIRL LIVING MAGAZINE SUMMER COOKOUT FOR GAMES, LINE DANCING, CRAFTS, THRIFTING, AND EATIN’!
4c in the Castle; Opera and Hair Show
live out your bridgerton dreams in this live opera show and hair gallery. we will honor artistic representations of black hair with live and still visual art with an afrofuturistic twist
cost $5 - outfit theme is victorian formal or your sunday best -- bartender on site
Poetry and Incense night
Come out to do or see some live poetry while making your own incense! Music on vinyl, Light refreshments, drinks, lego sets, vintage video games + anime, and a small community market with fresh fruits & veggies & pantry items
cost $5 poetry theme: who are you in the face of colonialism?
BGL Magazine Launch
It’s time to officIally share black girl living magazine with the outside world! Join the editor-in-cheif for an afternoon of relaxed fun with free thrifting, tooth jems by @knownasknora , performances by @nenahayes & @Marisachristine, food, drinks, jean decorating, Art installations, and a photo booth!
For this event, RSVPs are by invitation only