The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland NAACP, Black CoLabs, and Aramark Sports + Entertainment will host the eighth edition of “A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0” tonight, Thursday, July 16, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rocket Arena.

The sold-out event highlights Cleveland's Black culinary community with a amazing tasting experience from 28 local Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, dessert makers, and food trucks.

Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, cultural programming, and the opportunity to vote for their favorite dishes in a friendly culinary competition.

The event is a Cavaliers signature community initiative, focused on economic empowerment, culinary excellence, and the celebration of Cleveland's diverse culture.

Proceeds from the evening will directly benefit the participating chefs, the Cleveland NAACP and the Cavaliers Community Foundation.