Jamaican Rice and Beans
Cassava Leaf Stew
Bitter Ball
Moi Moi
Taste of Africa
Torborgee
Date: February 20th, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Farm Fresh Rhode Island
10 Sims Avenue
#unit 103 Providence, RI 02909
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Join us in celebrating Black History Month and dive into the vibrant flavors and rhythms of Africa! This in-person event will be an unforgettable experience filled with delicious dishes, lively music, and authentic cultural interactions.
Where the Continent Comes Alive
Get Your AARI Foodie Passport!
A Passport can be bought at the door:
For only $15, you get:
Your own event passport
Access to 9 unique dishes
Recipe pages and more!
*A Passport is not required to join us at this event
Meet Our Aunties
Meet Auntie Joyce (Left) and Auntie Oliva (right)—two women whose stories simmer as richly as the dishes they prepare. Through their hands, their memories, and their Taste of Africa, you don’t just eat—you close your eyes and travel. With every bite, you step into Africa, where culture is served warm, history is shared freely, and home is always waiting at the table.
Entertainment
Steel Drum Performance
As a third-generation Trinidad-born steel drum player, Jason will perform two sets on the steel drum to celebrate the instrument and its rich cultural history.Jason Roseman of Steel Gem Entertainment
Fashion Show
A celebration of African fashion through modern artistry. The designs you will see honor heritage fabrics, patterns, and craftsmanship. Each piece represents identity, status, storytelling, and pride within African communities.Cópa menswear & Various Models
Music and Dancing
Feat. DJ Flip
Experience the rhythm of Africa with from DJ Flip. Get out on the floor and dance to the music or enjoy the beats throughout the event. 
Why we do it
“FOOD is a marker of cultural IDENTITY. It tells us WHO WE ARE and how we grow up. It is about our MEMORIES and the HISTORY we SHARE.”
—Julius Kolawole,
Executive Director, AARI