Celebrating Kwanzaa 

with Nikki Brown Clown

December 8 | 2 pm | $5 advance / $8 day of show 

Join us as the enchanting Nikki Brown Clown brings the magic of Kwanzaa to life! This special interactive show is perfect for families and children eager to learn about the vibrant celebration of Kwanzaa. 

Nikki will captivate young audiences with fun stories, lively songs, and joyful dances where kids can get up and move. Discover the colors of Kwanzaa and learn basic Swahili words, while learning about the important cultural holiday and its rich traditions and history. All ages welcome!

Dancing ribbons and shakers will be available during the show. Afterward, make sure to grab a colorful balloon creation, made just for you!

More about Nikki Brown Clown

In 2011, during Portland’s Juneteenth Parade, Nikki Brown Clown became the first Black clown in the city. Since then, she has been active in the clown community and has earned numerous accolades. She has participated in the nationally recognized Portland’s Rose Festival Clown Corp. In 2014, she was recognized by Portland Rose Festival as Entertainer of the Year and in 2015, she was awarded Clown of the Year.

Her goal is to promote cultural pride and awareness among the Black community, with special emphasis on engaging children of diverse backgrounds. She has worked tirelessly throughout North and Northeast Portland advocating for the importance of literacy among Black children, with special attention to connecting Black children to books that support and validate Black children’s experience. She started a Black Story time at a community coffee shop that ended with an early childhood Kwanzaa celebration.