Ali Cultural Arts

Ali Cultural Arts The historic Ali Cultural Arts Center celebrates the history of NW Pompano Beach and cultivates, incu

10/15/2025

🎵 The Living Room Concert Series featuring Nicole Yarling was an unforgettable evening of soulful music and captivating performances. ✨ Join us for the next one this month!

📆 October 23rd
⏰ 7pm - 9pm
📍The brand new Hive Black Box Theater

Secure your tickets here: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/living-room-concert-series

🎬 This Friday at The Hive: RUBINAn intimate screening and conversation you won’t want to miss. RUBIN by Tenille Brown ex...
10/15/2025

🎬 This Friday at The Hive: RUBIN
An intimate screening and conversation you won’t want to miss. RUBIN by Tenille Brown explores the life & legacy of Rubin Stacy—his story woven through memory, family, and community resilience. After the film, stick around for a discussion with the director.

🗓️ Oct 25 | 📍 The Hive (Ali Cultural Arts Center)
🎟️ Tickets: $5 — come early, seats are limited.

Let’s gather, reflect, and reimagine together.

✍️ Join us this Saturday for Lunch with Art: Weekend Writer’s Edition! Bring your stories, poems, or screenplays and div...
10/11/2025

✍️ Join us this Saturday for Lunch with Art: Weekend Writer’s Edition!

Bring your stories, poems, or screenplays and dive into creative writing, prompts, and feedback with fellow writers. All genres welcome!

When: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM at Ali Cultural Arts Center
Cost: FREE (register to enter our monthly giveaway)

Register here:

Ignite Your Imagination: Join Us Every 3rd Saturday for Creative Writing! Every 3rd Saturday of the month, step into a world of words and inspiration! Our vibrant creative writing program is designed to enhance your skills and connect you with fellow writers across all genres—whether you’re pass...

10/10/2025

We’re excited to announce that starting THIS month, Lyrics Lab Open Mic will be moving to the brand new Hive Black Box Theater!

Backed by the dynamic Lyrics Lab house band and guided by host Erick Carter, it’s a night where every voice matters.

📍 The Hive Black Box Theater
🗓 Oct 15th, 7PM - 10PM

Bring your words, your music, your rhythm—or just come to soak it all in with a cocktail and the best energy in Pompano Beach.

🎟️ Visit pompanobeacharts.org/events/lyrics-lab-open-mic for tickets

🎤 Big news! Beginning October 2025, Lyrics Lab – Open Mic is moving to the brand-new Hive Black Box Theater at Ali Cultu...
10/07/2025

🎤 Big news! Beginning October 2025, Lyrics Lab – Open Mic is moving to the brand-new Hive Black Box Theater at Ali Cultural Arts! 🎉

Same creative energy. Fresh new space.
🗓️ Every 3rd Wednesday • 8:00–10:00 PM
🎟️ $10 general / Performers free
📍 Details & tickets at https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/lyrics-lab-open-mic

Come raise your voice in our newest home. We can’t wait to see you there.

🎶 Soulful Sundays returns this 2nd Sunday, Oct 12, at Ali Cultural Arts Center! Join us for soulful sounds—from R&B to n...
09/28/2025

🎶 Soulful Sundays returns this 2nd Sunday, Oct 12, at Ali Cultural Arts Center! Join us for soulful sounds—from R&B to neo-soul, jazz & funk—that’ll move your heart and get you dancing. Grab your $10 tix online now; no door sales!

Tired of sitting still? Let’s stretch it out to the best of 80s & 90s R&B—chairs & mats provided! Dance Sampler on Sep 2...
09/23/2025

Tired of sitting still? Let’s stretch it out to the best of 80s & 90s R&B—chairs & mats provided! Dance Sampler on Sep 27 is your chance to move, groove, and have fun. FREE & welcome to all. 🎤🪩

📣 Two-day deep dive with actor Timothy Mark Davis! Only Sept 27–28, get authentic acting tips for stage, screen & commer...
09/23/2025

📣 Two-day deep dive with actor Timothy Mark Davis! Only Sept 27–28, get authentic acting tips for stage, screen & commercial work — plus the business knowledge to make it count. Seats are limited — grab your ticket before they’re gone at pompanobeacharts.org!

Calling all mini dancers! You are invited to explore the basics of creative dance through age-appropriate ballet + jazz...
09/22/2025

Calling all mini dancers! You are invited to explore the basics of creative dance through age-appropriate ballet + jazz dance movements, and musicality on Sep 27. It’s joy, creativity, and giggles in every stretch. Free, fun, no experience required.🩰 🎀👟

📍ALI Cultural Arts Center

🎭 Ready to take your acting to the next level? Sep 27–28, 1-5 PM at The Hive, with award-winning actor Timothy Mark Davi...
09/15/2025

🎭 Ready to take your acting to the next level? Sep 27–28, 1-5 PM at The Hive, with award-winning actor Timothy Mark Davis leading a full-spectrum workshop—from theater & indie film craft to auditions, self-tapes, and commercial work. 🌟

Whether you're brand new or already performing, this is your chance to sharpen your skills and build a sustainable acting path. Spots are limited—secure your ticket now at pompanobeacharts.org! 🎬

09/15/2025

What an unforgettable Grand Opening at The Hive this past Saturday! A day overflowing with creativity, community, and art.

This is only the beginning! We can’t wait to watch this space grow into something truly special.

🎭 Fairy tales, but make it courtroom drama!Step into The Big Bad Musical — where the Big Bad Wolf is on trial, with Litt...
09/14/2025

🎭 Fairy tales, but make it courtroom drama!
Step into The Big Bad Musical — where the Big Bad Wolf is on trial, with Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma, the Three Little Pigs, and more calling witnesses! YOU get to be the jury. Will justice be served or chaos reign?

🗓️ September 20 | 2:00-5:00 PM
📍 The Hive, Ali Cultural Arts Center
🎟️ Tickets just $5

https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/big-bad-musical

Bring your friends, vote on the ending, and get ready for laughs, surprises, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss this interactive fantasy-meets-justice showdown! 🐺⚖️✨

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353 Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL
33060

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+19547867877

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Historic Ali Cultural Arts

Ali Cultural Arts is a place created to enrich the community through visual and performing arts. Visual art exhibitions will feature the best in local, regional, national and international artists, while intimate receptions will engage patrons in creative dialogue as they enjoy eclectic musical programs. The building itself is significant, as it represents the history of the African American community, boarding famous African American jazz musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway.

HISTORY

Built in the 1930’s, Ali Cultural Arts is a rare surviving example of early 20th century architecture that once comprised a thriving commercial district along Hammondville Road / Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (historically named Rock Road). Once the home and business site of Florence Major Ali and her husband, Frank, the two-story building has significant historical importance the Northwest Community of Pompano Beach as it was the first black owned building in the City. The Ali’s ran a successful barbershop and barber training facility in the building, as well as a boarding house for traveling black entertainers who were not allowed to stay east of the tracks due to racial segregation. Rumor has it legendary entertainers such as Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong were among the guests at the boarding house. In 2012 the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency purchased the building and developed plans for a world class cultural arts venue, expanding the current foot print with an additional 2,400 sqft building and outdoor courtyard for concerts. Ali Cultural Arts in now the steward for the history of the Northwest district of Pompano Beach and is the nexus for musicians, visual artists, dancers and spoken word poets that have been influenced or inspired by black culture.

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