Fayetteville Black Pride will celebrate it Gravity Weekend from Aug. 11-14.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Fayetteville Black Pride’s Gravity Weekend will be held from Aug. 11-14.

On Aug. 11, head out to Radium Nightclub, 984 Old McPherson Church Rd., at 9 p.m. for a “Toxic” kick-off party featuring music by Vjuan Allure. Cost is $10 before midnight and $15 afterward.

The next day, go back to Radium Nightclub at 9 p.m. for “Rise” the Main Event hosted by Case King and music by Sedrick Drayton. Cost is $15 before midnight and $20 afterward.

On Aug. 13, 2 p.m., skip over to Rowan Park, 725 W. Rowan St., for the free picnic and appreciation culmination event. Attendees can enjoy kickball and volleyball games.

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