The Carver Cultural Community Center has released its 2024-2025 season of shows. Not familiar with the Carver? This center celebrates the cultures around the world, nation, and local community, with an emphasis on African and African-American heritage.

This is achieved by providing premier artistic presentations, community outreach activities, and educational programs.

This year's shows are divided into two categories: Main Stage Performances + the Little Carver Intimate Series. Here are some shows we’re excited to see at the Carver:

Main Stage Performances

Patti Austin | Tuesday, Oct. 12
Grammy-winning R&B + jazz vocalist Patti Austin made her debut at the Apollo Theater at four years old and had a contract with RCA records by the time she was five.

The Kingdom Choir | Friday, Nov. 22
Fun fact: This choir is best known for their performance at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre | March 1, 2025
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, this is the largest + oldest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas and is the fourth-largest Black dance company in the nation.

Little Carver Intimate Series

Jaime Ramirez | Friday, Dec. 13
This local pianist and composer has performed and toured locally + nationally for the past twenty years. The sound is a culmination of Ramirez’s experiences combined to create a soundscape that is theatrical and nostalgic.

Favorite Son & Friends | Feb. 22, 2025
Cooper Greenberg, Ramon Botello, Andres Ovalle, and Joseph Cantu have been blending elements of alternative country, rock, blues, jazz, and Latin music since the band’s formation in 2013.

Ruby Alexander | March 8, 2025
Join Ruby Alexander and The Bonafide Playboys for a night of sounds varying from the Great American Songbook to bossa novas and R&B, all the way to New Wave classics.