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.
“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.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
