Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Àkójọpọ̀ x Gorée Cuisine presents the of Games of Our Heritage August 27, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
5–7 PM CST
1126 E 47th St, Chicago, IL
Register: akojopo.org/gamenight
About the Event
Join us to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Pan-African culture. This community gathering centers around Mancala, an ancient African strategy game that has served for generations as a symbol of connection, strategy, and patience.
This is a sliding scale, donation-based event—give what you can, and any amount you contribute goes directly toward supporting Àkójọpọ̀’s 2026 programming, fostering Pan-African arts and culture worldwide. Games are free to attend and play. Delicious Senegalese food will also be available for purchase on-site if you’d like a bite while you play.
To learn more about our impact, visit akojopo.org/pages/impact. Reserve your spot today!
- Sliding Scale Donation: Give what you can—every contribution supports our mission.
- Free to Play: Mancala and community time are free for all attendees.
- Senegalese Food Available: Purchase a meal on-site if you’d like.
- Supporting Àkójọpọ̀: All donations go directly to Àkójọpọ̀ to support our 2026 programming and promote Pan-African arts and culture worldwide.
