Fried Catfish (Photo courtesy of Off the Hook Seafood)

‘Soul Food Wednesdays’ is poppin’ up at Proper Shops this month


May 29, 2023
By Matt Sterner

From 7 – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, Blax Friday is hosting its monthly Soul Food Wednesdays market in downtown Tucson.

The local event has been popping up in different spots around town and this time they’re setting up inside the Proper Shops found at 300 E. Congress St. Blax Friday, a community organization that got its start in the summer of 2020, shines a light on Black-owned businesses throughout Arizona.

(Photo courtesy of Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread)

“We define ‘soul food’ as food that warms the soul, it’s multicultural and a celebration of life.” – Blax Friday

Some of the local and regional food options at this Wednesday’s event include Off the Hook Seafood, 28 Still Cooking on Wheels, Classic Custom Cakes and Treats, and Nosh Tucson (just to name a few).

Participating Vendors

  • DJ Impeccable
  • Off the Hook Seafood
  • 28 Still Cooking on Wheels
  • Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread
  • Cookin’ Wit Cort
  • Nosh Tucson
  • Baked
  • Safety Babes Keychains
  • Classic Custom Cakes and Treets
  • Glamour Chiccs
  • Alabaster
  • Drutopia
  • Grow God
  • Sui Gen Femme
  • Revampp Salon
  • Lom Candle Supply
  • Blacupuncturist
  • Lillie’s Angel Creations
  • Dian Dviation
  • Adia Jamille
  • Jijivisha Holistic
  • King’s Kreations Catering
  • Temek
  • Cute & Classy Krispies
  • Lilith + Daughters
  • Bodylove HMJ
  • Beautiful Little Things
  • Oh Shea
  • Sweets Treats and Cakes
  • Roux Events

The following Soul Food Wednesdays will be on Wednesday, August 30 at Playground so stay tuned for more information about that.

Proper Shops is located at 300 E. Congress St. For more information, follow Blax Friday on Instagram and check out eventbrite.com.

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