Black Nativity

Alberta Arts District

Editor's Pick

When

Nov. 28–Dec. 7, 2025

Every Friday, Times vary

Where

Alberta Abbey

126 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.

Written by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMichael Riley PhD, choreography by Kemba Shannon.

A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season. Bring the whole family. Make it a block party.