2018 Events
DEC. 29, 2018 - JAN. 10, 2019 - NYE PILGRIMAGE TO THE MOTHERLAND (SENEGAL & THE GAMBIA)
EVENT TITLE: New Year's Eve Pilgrimage to the Motherland
WHEN: December 29, 2018 - January 10, 2019
WHERE: Senegal & The Gambia
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST:
$4,199 person (if paying by cash or check)
$4,399 per person (if paying by credit card)
$500 deposit
DETAILS: Experience West Africa (Senegal & The Gambia) by touring the Motherland with Da'African Village, Africa Love and GoUrbanVegas.com! In this 12-day spectacular tour of Africa, we will visit places such as Dakar, the capital and largest city in Senegal, Gorée Island, the once departure point for millions of African slaves bound for the Americas, the unusual Pink Lake, that has a salt content comparable to the Dead Sea, the Roots village of Kunta Kinte and so much more!
Download the travel eflyer and application HERE.
DECEMBER 26 - KWANZAA CELEBRATION
EVENT TITLE: Kwanzaa Celebration
WHEN: Wednesday, December 26 | NOON – 4 PM
WHERE:Africa Love Store
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, X-114, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE!
DETAILS: Africa Love, Da'African Village, KCEP 88.1 FM and Digital Vegas Television Networks welcome the Las Vegas community to our first annual Kwanzaa Celebration! As we celebrate the spirit of UMOJA, let us strive to maintain UNITY within our families, community and nation. We are ONE!
Enjoy a....
• Live Remote with KCEP 88.1 FM
• African Drumming and Dancing
• Spoken word featuring GRIOT NATION
• 15% OFF Discount at Africa Love Store
• African Face Painting
• An opportunity to enter a Raffle Drawing and more ...
OCTOBER 13 - DRUM CIRCLE AT TOWN SQUARE PARK
EVENT TITLE: Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park
WHEN: Saturday, October 13 | 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Town Square Las Vegas Park
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE! Bring your own drum or rent one at $8 for adults and $5 for kids
DETAILS: Join Africa Love and Town Square Las Vegas for our monthly Drum Circle in Town Square Las Vegas Park. Hoopers, drummers, dancers, acoustic musicians, music lovers, beginners, experts are all invited!
SEPTEMBER 01 - DRUM CIRCLE AT TOWN SQUARE PARK
EVENT TITLE: Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park
WHEN: Saturday, September 01 | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Town Square Las Vegas Park
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE! Bring your own drum or rent one at $8 for adults and $5 for kids
DETAILS: Join Africa Love and Town Square Las Vegas for our monthly Drum Circle in Town Square Las Vegas Park. Hoopers, drummers, dancers, acoustic musicians, music lovers, beginners, experts are all invited!
AUGUST 11 - A TOUCH OF AFRICA LAS VEGAS
EVENT TITLE:A Touch of Africa Las Vegas
WHEN: Saturday, August 11 | 2 PM – 10 PM
WHERE: Town Square Las Vegas Park
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
DETAILS: Da’African Village, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in partnership with Africa Love present A Touch of Africa Las Vegas (ATOALV), a one-day celebration that will feature world-class artists from Africa and the diaspora including African Soul International, an African dance, drum and music ensemble residing in Los Angeles, CA, master drummer from Ivory Coast, Papa Diarra Zumana and many others.The event will highlight African culture through dance, drumming, musical performances, a fashion show and an African dance workshop.
A TOUCH OF AFRICA IN LAS VEGAS AGENDA
2 PM - 3:30 PM | African Dance Workshop
Join us for an African Dance Workshop with African Soul International and local African drum and dance master artists currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be held at Rhythms Dance Studio & Events Center (4545 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102).
COST: $15 adults/teens and $5 children
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6 PM - 7:30 PM | Reception with local vendors/small businesses
Join us for a welcome reception at the Clark County Library Theater (1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119) that will feature local vendors and small businesses. Take your picture on our red carpet at our step-and-repeat and mix and mingle with other guests.
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7:30 PM - 8 PM | Africa Love Fashion Show
Featuring the latest in African fashion, our Africa Love fashion show will highlight the diversity of West African culture. Discover colorful African trends and one-of-a-kind signature pieces.
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8 PM - 9:30 PM | A Touch of Africa in Las Vegas Showcase
A 90-minute drum and dance showcase and awards ceremony with African Soul International, Papa Diarra Zumana and other artists from Africa and the diaspora.
JULY 07 - DRUM CIRCLE AT TOWN SQUARE PARK
EVENT TITLE: Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park
WHEN: Saturday, July 07 | 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Town Square Las Vegas Park
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE! Bring your own drum or rent one at $8 for adults and $5 for kids
DETAILS: Usher in the summer with Africa Love and Town Square Las Vegas at our second Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park. Papa Diarra Zumana, master drummer from Ivory Coast will be teaching/leading the drumming. Hoopers, drummers, dancers, acoustic musicians, music lovers, beginners, experts are all invited!
JUNE 02 - DRUM CIRCLE AT TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS PARK

EVENT TITLE: Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park
WHEN: Saturday, June 02 | 5:30 PM – 7 PM
WHERE: Town Square Las Vegas Park
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE! Drums are available for rent at $8 for adults and $5 for kids
DETAILS: Usher in the summer with Africa Love and Town Square Las Vegas at our first ever Drum Circle at Town Square Las Vegas Park. Papa Diarra Zumana, master drummer from Ivory Coast will be teaching/leading the drumming. All are welcome.
MAY 26 - WEST AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP WITH DAUNTE FYALL

EVENT TITLE: West African Dance Workshop with Daunte Fyall
WHEN: Saturday, May 26 | 3 PM – 4 PM
WHERE: Rhythms Dance Studio & Events Center
4545 W Sahara AveLas Vegas, NV 89102
COST: $15 for adults/teens and $5 for children
DETAILS: Come prepared to sweat! Bring plenty of water and a friend to this West African dance workshop with international, afro-entertainer, Daunte Fyall
WEDNESDAYS (APR 25 - MAY 9) - MASSAGE WEDNESDAYS WITH THE RICHEST TOUCH LV
EVENT TITLE: Massage Wednesdays with The Richest Touch LV
WHEN: Wednesdays, April 25, May 2 & May 9 | 11 AM – 6 PM
WHERE: Africa Love
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, X-114 Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE!
DETAILS: Join us at Africa Love Store on Wednesday April 25, May 2nd and May 9th for a Complimentary 15 minute Chair Massage with Dre of The Richest Touch. The Richest Touch provides professional on-site massage to all of Las Vegas specializing in Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports therapy, and more!l
MAY 5 - AFRICA LOVE PARTY
EVENT TITLE: Africa Love Party
WHEN: Saturday, May 5 | 5 PM – 9 PM
WHERE: Africa Love
6539 Las Vegas Blvd South, X-114 Las Vegas, NV 89119
COST: FREE!
DETAILS: Join the festivities and help us celebrate the launch of the Africa Love Store website, and the release of Atito Gohi's Ivory Coast African Dance DVD.Mix and mingle with our growing Africa Love family at our store in Town Square.
Enjoy the africalovestore.com launch party, and be the first to get your autographed copy of Atito Gohi's new African Dance DVD featuring traditional dances from Ivory Coast, West Africa.
Live drumming, entertainment and light refreshments will be served.