Book Signing & Pastry Pop-up with Chef Carla Hall

Meet and greet celebrity chef Carla Hall at the Sweet Home Café during a culinary arts event combining a book signing with a pastry pop-up. Hall will sign copies of her latest cookbook, *Carla Bakes*, while the café serves a special selection of desserts inspired by the book’s recipes.

The cookbook features 80 recipes intended to encourage confident, creative baking. Copies will be available for purchase through Smithsonian Enterprises, and museum visitors can enjoy the featured pastry station during the event.

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Showtimes: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free to attend

Venue: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Location: Concourse Level, Sweet Home Café

Featuring: Chef Carla Hall

Activities: Meet and greet with Carla Hall, book signing, cookbook sales, and a pastry pop-up featuring desserts from *Carla Bakes*

Museum Admission: Timed-entry passes are required to enter the museum.

Book Sales: Copies of *Carla Bakes* will be available for purchase, courtesy of Smithsonian Enterprises.