Little Black Pearl is sponsoring a free, outdoor community festival of live entertainment, food, merchant and service vendors with fun activities for all ages. Performing artists include American vocalist, producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress, Nona Hendryx; jazz drummer, composer, and record producer Terri Lyne Carrington; and American soul, jazz, gospel singer and pianist, Oleta Adams.

Event takes place at Mandrake Park, 39th St. & Drexel Ave., Chicago. Saturday, August 21, 11:00am-10:00pm.  This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center, 1060 East 47th St., Chicago. For more information: www.blackpearl.org.