SubRosa - a community space

SubRosa is a collectively run anarchist community space, a place to meet others and challenge our assumptions and act on our passions. We strive to create a vibrant environment for events, classes, meetings, organizing, performance, art, studying and more. SubRosa also offers radical literature for sale, and houses the Anarchist Lending Library. We welcome folks to join us in fostering an environment free from coercion, sexism, homophobia, racism, and other hierarchies.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Thurs: A Show! // Sat: Really Really Free Market // Thurs & Sat: More Shows // & More!

-Thursday, August 22nd, 7:30pm: Dogbreth // Wyatt Smith // Sollomon Hollow // Grad Nite

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*Dogbreth (On Tour) Seattle WA rock n rollers - https://dogbreth.bandcamp.com/

**Wyatt Smith - local soft grunge revival - https://wyattsmith.bandcamp.com/

***Sollomon Hollow - local dreamy post-grunge - https://sollomonhollow.bandcamp.com/

****Grad Nite - Watsonville heartfelt pop punk - https://gradnite.bandcamp.com/

7$ // 7:30pm // All Ages // Safe Space // No Alcohol No Drugs // https://www.facebook.com/events/646755565805304/

-Saturday, August 24th, noon - 3pm: Really Really Free Market - No Money. No Trades. Everything is Free.

Really Really Free Market! No money. No trades. Everything is free. This market is based on a gift-economy... capitalism NO! But come to the really really free market to give away your old stuff and/or get new-to-you stuff. Bring food to share. Bring your special items that you don't use but can't throw away (ex. clothes, toys, art supplies, instruments, books and zines...your free box). Bring your special talents to offer people (ex. haircuts, message, reiki...). Come and take what you can use and say thanks! We will have folks to check in with as you arrive. First come first served, space may be limited. Don't be late and be sure to check in with the organizers when you get there. If you bring things, you are expected to take away whatever is left at the end of the market.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2297734297207143/

-Thursday, August 29th, 7:30pm: Crush Material // Dental Damage // Wrip + more!

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*Crush Material (On Tour) Oakland queer pop punk (memz Sarchasm, Little Debbie, The Crusaders)

**Dental Damage (On Tour) NYC queer garage punx - https://dentaldamage.bandcamp.com/

***Practicing Sincerity - local emotional post pop-punk - https://practicingsincerity.bandcamp.com/

****Wrip - San Jose shoegazy pop punkers - https://wrip.bandcamp.com/

*****Generation Hopeless - local straight-up pop punk

https://www.facebook.com/events/362706451067275/

-Saturday, August 31st, 6pm: Meadow Singers, Bright Raven, Kite Hands Glowing

Meadow Singers is the musical project of Mathew Harmon, a singer-songwriter based in Santa Cruz, CA. His songs invoke images of wild places, of water rushing, and wind rustling through tree canopies. The music of Meadow Singers is that of Longing; for home, for love, for the unknown question waiting to be asked. https://meadowsingers.bandcamp.com

Bright Raven tours her new EP, "Go," a collection of songs from her inner child. Compared to the likes of Feist and Jeff Buckley. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user-825907350/albums

Kite Hands Glowing - is the musical project of Nadia Lucia Peralta alone and sometimes with friends. Kite Hands Glowing is my heart's lil melodies coming out onto piano and guitar, and lately has been getting amplified. This show in particular is going to be an homage to Crete, Greece and Ajachamen Territory, Dana Point, CA, which look remarkably alike, and which I had the pleasure of swimming in both their waters this summer. Come check it out! https://kitehandsglowing.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2508861879341903/

-Friday, September 6th, 6pm: First Friday Art Opening & the Night Market!

Each month, SubRosa hosts a new artist from the community with emphasis on local emerging artists, and we continue our collaboration with the Fábrica in presenting joint art shows.

AND at the same time come to the next ⭐️ Night Market ⭐️ at the Hub in the Pacific Avenue Courtyard. Presenting curated vintage and accessories, handmade goods and clothes, ceramic wares and planters, succulents, herbal medicine, art, jewelry, and more! This is an event designed to showcase our awesome community of Santa Cruz artists and makers! https://www.facebook.com/events/1658996204231711/

AND REMINDER ABOUT REGULAR OPEN HOURS

(Come on by and have some coffee, check-out a book or strike up a conversation)

Mondays, 1 - 4pm // Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:30pm // Fridays, 9am - 12pm //

& open for events & meetings

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SubRosa is in downtown Santa Cruz, CA which is unceded land of the Awaswas-speaking Ohlone people.

http://www.subrosaproject.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/subrosaproject and https://www.instagram.com/subrosa_sc/

And SubRosa is part of a larger community center called The Hub. Check out the Hub's facebook, website & instagram for info regarding other Hub projects! https://www.facebook.com/santacruzhub/ and http://www.santacruzhub.org and https://www.instagram.com/santacruzhub/

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Sat: Really Really Free Market & later processionals - Feast of Beams, Keepers of Light // Wed: A Show!

-Saturday, August 10th, noon-3pm: Really Really Free Market! No money. No trades. Everything's free

Really Really Free Market! No money. No trades. Everything is free. We all have something to share with each other... and to receive with gratitude is also a gift. This gathering is not about the "stuff" we give and take, but more about how we can care for each other.

This market is based on a gift-economy... capitalism NO! But come to the really really free market to give away your old stuff and/or get new-to-you stuff. Bring food to share. Bring your special items that you don't use but can't throw away (ex. clothes, toys, art supplies, instruments, books and zines...your free box). Bring your special talents to offer people (ex. haircuts, message, reiki...). Come and take what you can use and say thanks! We will have folks to check in with as you arrive. First come first served, space may be limited. Don't be late and be sure to check in with the organizers when you get there. If you bring things, you are expected to take away whatever is left at the end of the market. https://www.facebook.com/events/408287949802203/

-Wednesday, August 14th, 7:30pm: Banny Grove * Our Dad Loves Bikes * BB Sinclair * and more!

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*Banny Grove (On Tour) LA retro synth-pop https://niceymusic.bandcamp.com/album/cars-in-control-ep

**Our Dad Loves Bikes (On Tour) LA formerly SC garage pop https://ourdadlovesbikes.bandcamp.com/

***Practicing Sincerity -- local post-pop-punk (original 2016 lineup!) https://practicingsincerity.bandcamp.com/

****The Root Beer Floats -- local dreamy rockers https://therootbeerfloats.bandcamp.com/

*****BB Sinclair -- local gay dream pop bbs https://soundcloud.com/bbsinclair

7$ // 7:30pm // All Ages // Safe(r) Space // No Alcohol No Drugs // https://www.facebook.com/events/650834405393719/

And a special event on Saturday evening, August 10th, not at SubRosa, hosted by folk in Indexical, friends of SubRosa and the Hub -- Feast of Beams, Keepers of Light

"Join us on August 10th from 7:00-8:30 PM for Carmina Escobar's Feast of Beams, Keeper of Light, an evening of processionals that culminate at Lighthouse Point Park on West Cliff Drive. Escobar explores the lighthouse as a beacon that brings Santa Cruz's diverse sub-communities together to form a holistic sense of communitas. Sign up here to participate! https://bit.ly/feastofbeams The event is free and open to the public." Check out link for all the info! https://www.facebook.com/events/897297767274317/

AND REMINDER ABOUT REGULAR OPEN HOURS

(Come on by and have some coffee, check-out a book or strike up a conversation)

Mondays, 1 - 4pm // Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:30pm // Fridays, 9am - 12pm //

& open for events & meetings

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SubRosa is in downtown Santa Cruz, CA which is unceded land of the Awaswas-speaking Ohlone people.

http://www.subrosaproject.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/subrosaproject and https://www.instagram.com/subrosa_sc/

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

In days ahead... Wed: A Show! // Fri: Art Opening & Night Market!

-Wednesday, July 31st, 7:30pm: Dogtooth & Nail // Wayfairy // Byssus // Dylan Mattioda

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*Dogtooth & Nail (On Tour) Portland OR politically charged folk punk https://dogtoothandnail.bandcamp.com/

**Wayfairy (Oakland) https://wayfairy.bandcamp.com/ Wayfairy started with a banjo on the turnpike and has grown into a six piece music project that fills the sonic space between mournful folk and riotous punk.

***Byssus (Santa Cruz) https://byssusmusic.bandcamp.com/ Dedicated to the resilient inter-species entanglements that defy the logic of empire by their very existence. These songs are for the weavers and dreamers who remember that collective survival relies on tended relationship.

Friday, July 26, 2019

Sat: Really Really Free Market // Mon: Border Resistance Speaking Tour // Wed: A Show! // Fri: Art Opening & Night Market!

-Saturday, July 27th, noon-3pm: Really Really Free Market! No money. No trades. Everything's free

-Monday, July 29th, 6pm: Border Resistance Speaking Tour in Santa Cruz (NOT at SubRosa but at the Freight Building at Depot Park, 119 Center St.) -- in part sponsored by SubRosa

Join us to hear firsthand accounts from the past year of autonomous mutual aid and direct action organizing in the border regions of El Paso/Juarez and Tijuana/San Diego— and learn about ways to support and get involved.

$5-20 donation suggested - a fundraiser for migrant solidarity and border/detention camp resistance projects

Featuring collectives/crews from the borderlands:

* Tornillo: The Occupation @rvlt_19

* Comedor Contra viento y marea

* Hecate Society

* Casa Carmelita

* Food Not Walls

* No More Deaths/No Más Muertes

There will also be a print/art sale with all proceeds going to the groups on tour. Bring your own border/migrant justice related art to contribute to the sale!

You can donate directly to support the tour at: paypal.me/borderresistance and venmo: @borderresistance

Websites & social media of participant crews:

http://contravientoymareatj.com/

https://hecatesociety.org/

https://www.gofundme.com/casa-carmelita

https://www.facebook.com/FoodNotWalls/

https://www.facebook.com/creativebrownresistance/

https://www.facebook.com/hecatesociety/

https://www.facebook.com/Comedor-Contra-viento-y-marea-820622648300238/

https://www.instagram.com/hecatesociety/

Accessibility info: flat, level entrance to building (wheelchair friendly), parking lot is adjacent to building where event will take place. Public restrooms available on site. https://www.facebook.com/events/650185688821837/

-Wednesday, July 31st, 7:30pm: Dogtooth & Nail * Wayfairy * Byssus * Dylan Mattioda

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*Dogtooth & Nail (On Tour) Portland OR politically charged folk punk https://dogtoothandnail.bandcamp.com/

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Thurs: Symbiosis Santa Cruz // Fri: Film - A Place Called Chiapas // Sat: Really Really Free Market // Sun: Live at the BBQ: Radical Hip Hop and Cookout // Mon: A Show!!!

-Thursday, July 11th, 6pm: Symbiosis Santa Cruz - July

From the facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/events/458220011635583/ : "Hi there friends! Have you heard of Symbiosis?

Join us to hear about the upcoming national Symbiosis Congress and join us for a reading discussion on Social Ecology what it might offer during our current catastrophe. 6:00pm, July 11th @ Subrosa - Social Ecology reading group. If you're interested but can't make this time, please let us know!

To kick off this group, there is a great little pamphlet put together by Emily McGuire, and it has pictures: https://libcom.org/library/social-ecology-pamphlet

If you want to know more about Symbiosis you can check out the links below or head over to their website. Looking forward to seeing you! The revolution will be ecologised: social change in the 21st century. The future of our planet itself depends on revolutionising the fabric of our entire social-ecological order." https://theecologist.org/2018/jul/17/revolution-will-be-ecologised-social-change-21st-century

-Friday, July 12th, 2pm: Free Film Screening: A Place Called Chiapas

From facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/events/2338483593076406/ "In solidarity with indigenous groups in Mexico, Subrosa is screening the 1998 documentary, A Place Called Chiapas. The film explores the lives of soldiers and citizens within the Zapatistas' rebellion in Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state.

This screening is part of a series of actions taking place July 12-14, in response to a call made by Mexico's National Indigenous Congress [CNI], the Indigenous Governing Council [CIG], and the Zapatista Army for National Liberation [EZLN]

These actions are intended to serve as a strong show of solidarity with the indigenous communities of the Emiliano Zapata Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero [CIPOG-EZ] who have been attacked and surrounded by narco-paramilitary groups in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Four members of CIPOG-EZ have been killed since May 2019.

The urgent call by the CNI-CIG-EZLN also requests both supplies (from people in Mexico) and funds (from those in Mexico or around the world) that will be delivered directly to these communities via a caravan on the same dates as the days of action."

More information: http://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/2019/06/12/call-by-the-cni-cig-and-the-ezln-to-join-the-campaign-for-life-peace-and-justice-in-the-mountain-region-of-guerrero/

-Saturday, July 13th, noon-3pm: Really Really Free Market in Solidarity with Campana por la Vida
This market is based on a gift-economy and thinks capitalism is horrible. Bring food to share. Bring your special items that you don't use but can't throw away (ex. clothes, toys, art supplies, instruments, books and zines...your free box). Bring your special talents to offer people (ex. haircuts, message, reiki...). Come and take what you can use and say thanks! We will have folks to check in with as you arrive.

Note: This RRFM is in solidarity with La Campana por la Vida, La Paz, y la Justicia en las Montanas de Guererro. Indigenous groups in Mexico are calling us to bring attention to the duplicitous AMLO government that is endangering indigenous lands and livelihood in Southern Mexico.

There will be literature and donations to the coalition of groups fighting this which includes the Zapatistas and National Indigenous Congress.

more info: https://www.proceso.com.mx/589032/el-ezln-lanza-campana-por-la-vida-la-paz-y-la-justicia-en-la-montana-de-guerrero // https://www.facebook.com/events/657344931407778/

-Sunday, July 14th, 5-9pm: Live at the BBQ: Radical Hip Hop and Cookout

From facebook post and instagram -- ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ Don't miss ur chance to see PU TANG CLAN from the bay +more at this year's "Live at the BBQ" at SubRosa WORD we are back with a femme powered lineup of hiphop illness. Let's kick it #liveatthebbq. https://www.facebook.com/events/356234308374855/ // https://www.instagram.com/p/BzkdoYzgEhS/

*PU TANG CLAN - listen at https://soundcloud.com/user-799368932 --
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql44-YGGvXo and at https://www.instagram.com/putangclanofficial/
**BEATSET by steezy sins https://www.instagram.com/steezysins/
***LIVE freestyle rap cypher
****DJ LOS AKA Nexus from Salinas spinning vinyl https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l2tSOUw8IpzMvfcMOmYaqmZ7Y3eENomH8
*****LOCAL Art & Apparel Vendors
******BBQ + POTLUCK

Featured performances by - @bigbodykahj // lou noise - https://www.instagram.com/lou.noise/ & https://lounoise.bandcamp.com/releases (Santa Cruz)

Donation based, nobody turned away for lack of funds -- We only suggest a sliding scale cover to compensate artists and performers for their labor (which we believe in) and to pay our monthly rent. We are a volunteer-run anti-capitalist space ran by a majority of queer-intersectional feminists. But we know damn well how to party and get down on a sunny summer's Sunday afternoon, so come down and support your local hip hop, it's 2019 baby time to show up for PoC spaces and femme rappers! 🎤🎛🎧

-Monday, July 15th, 8pm: Sour Widows / Beautis / Shoobies / Binky Gravebox

Bay Area shredders Sour Widows return to SubRosa with their pal Beautis on their summer tour, joined by local bands Shoobies and Binky Gravebox!

*Sour Widows https://sourwidows.bandcamp.com
**Beautis https://beautis.bandcamp.com/
***Shoobies https://soundcloud.com/shoobiesband
****Binky Gravebox - First Show Ever!! (Al, Laurence, Ethan, Emma)

All ages // $5 suggested donation // ♥ https://www.facebook.com/events/2113569642085890/

AND REMINDER ABOUT REGULAR OPEN HOURS

(Come on by and have some coffee, check-out a book or strike up a conversation)

Mondays, 1 - 4pm // Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:30pm // Fridays, 9am - 12pm //

& open for events & meetings

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SubRosa is in downtown Santa Cruz, CA which is unceded land of the Awaswas-speaking Ohlone people.

http://www.subrosaproject.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/subrosaproject and https://www.instagram.com/subrosa_sc/

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Fri: Art Opening & Night Market! // Sat & Sun: Hub Work is Care Work // Mon: A Show // Thurs: Symboiosis // & More!

-Friday, July 5th, 6pm - 9pm: First Friday art show and the Night Market!

The NIGHT MARKET at the Hub is our new monthly bazaar of art and things. 🏺🍭🧦📷👕📚🕶🧹🧸Every FIRST FRIDAY in the courtyard next to the Fábrica. 🧶🧵 See you there JULY 5th, 6-9PM! https://www.facebook.com/events/1107316306125305/

First Friday: Group Embroidery Show - this group embroidery art show is at SubRosa and the Fábrica— group exhibition of local Santa Cruz stitchers, featuring the work of eight different artists who use needle and thread to create magical worlds. Includes pieces by Marie Wilikinson, Stefanie Wolf, Blaize Wilkinson, Joanie Park and more. Come by and chat with local embroidery enthusiasts, learn some needle and thread basics, or add your mark to the community stitch potluck. https://www.facebook.com/events/226295708253612/

-Saturday & Sunday, July 6th & 7th, 9:30am: Hub Work is Care Work Weekend Organizer Training

A weekend of trainings for members of the HUB and other Santa Cruz organizers addressing health, conflict, boundaries and burnout. See cover photo for schedule! Feel free to come to all or some, all trainings are NOTAFLOF and donations go towards compensating facilitators. Most trainings will take place in SubRosa, where there is a wheelchair-accessible bathroom next door. Coffee and tea are available but please plan on bringing or getting your own food, aside from the Sunday evening potluck. https://www.facebook.com/events/382728129116271/

Workshops:

"Herbal First Aid & Supporting Common Health Ailments"

This class will go over some common health concerns faced by houseless communities and protocol for administering care with symptom and red flag identification, as well as discussion of the importance of herbal support in the context of antibiotic resistance, disease prevention, and DIY healthcare. Topics covered will include proper wound dressing, diabetes, signs of infection, respiratory support, liver disease, stress, and sanitation.

With Burl- clinical herbalist, wilderness first aid certified

"De-escalation Training"

An introduction to the techniques of verbal (2 hours) & physical (1 hour) de-escalation. Will pull from experience with protest trolls and non-violent communication. You will leave with a better sense of what work you need to do in order to become competent, this training is not a magic bullet. Plus, A brief introduction to physical self defense with an emphasis on posture and movement.

With Iridaea from YARR and Elaina from Fabrica

"Self-Care and Community Care" A workshop on using medicinal plants, embodiment practices and ritual to prevent burnout, support our long-term survival and nourish our political work. No herbal experience necessary. All participatory exercises are totally optional.

With Stonefruit Community Herbalist Elliot Lloyd

"Narcan Training"

Learn a bit about substance use oriented harm reduction, overdose prevention and public health for the substance using community!

WIth Julia, a harm reduction nerd from Oakland

"Medical First Response"

A workshop focusing on organizational frameworks for identifying and responding to medical emergencies, regardless of context or level of prior training. These tools will assist in decision making, patient assessment, staying safe as a responder, and how to maintain focus while exposed to stress.

With Alyssa, who brings ten years of experience in providing medical care in the backcountry and other resource-poor environments.

-Monday, July 8, 7pm: floral patterns. // Swing Away // Great Walls // Grad Nite

Cactus Bloom Collective presents

*floral patterns. - (On Tour) Portland OR softcore screamo https://floralpatterns.bandcamp.com/

**Swing Away - California 90s emo https://swingawayca.bandcamp.com/

***Great Walls - Oakland screamo https://greatwalls.bandcamp.com/

****Grad Nite - Watsonville heartfelt pop punk https://gradnite.bandcamp.com/

7$ // 7:30pm // All Ages // Safe(r) Space // No Alcohol No Drugs // https://www.facebook.com/events/2308122386175084/

-Thursday, July 11th, 6pm: Symbiosis Santa Cruz - July

From the facebook post: "Hi there friends! Have you heard of Symbiosis?

Join us to hear about the upcoming national Symbiosis Congress and join us for a reading discussion on Social Ecology what it might offer during our current catastrophe. 6:00pm, July 11th @ Subrosa - Social Ecology reading group. If you're interested but can't make this time, please let us know!

To kick off this group, there is a great little pamphlet put together by Emily McGuire, and it has pictures: https://libcom.org/library/social-ecology-pamphlet

If you want to know more about Symbiosis you can check out the links below or head over to their website. Looking forward to seeing you! The revolution will be ecologised: social change in the 21st century. The future of our planet itself depends on revolutionising the fabric of our entire social-ecological order." https://theecologist.org/2018/jul/17/revolution-will-be-ecologised-social-change-21st-century

AND REMINDER ABOUT REGULAR OPEN HOURS

(Come on by and have some coffee, check-out a book or strike up a conversation)

Mondays, 1 - 4pm // Wednesdays, 10:30am - 2:30pm // Fridays, 9am - 12pm //

& open for events & meetings

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Trump has threatened, after July 4th, to send ICE to do roundups of people who crossed the border by necessity and not necessarily by permission. That means people in our community here may be targeted. Here's some info about how to offer support. From YARR (Your Allied Rapid Response) https://www.facebook.com/YARRsantacruz/ and Sanctuary Santa Cruz https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarysantacruz/ // And here's a few readings with more info HOW U.S. CITIZENS CAN SUPPORT THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY DURING TRUMP'S ATTACK? https://weareheretostay.org/ifyouseeice/ and AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES MASS IMMIGRATION RAID, DOCUMENTS SHOW HOW ICE USES ARREST QUOTAS https://theintercept.com/2019/07/03/ice-raids-arrest-quotas/ // There's so much news about the atrocities taking place daily... from the concentration camps on the border, how children are being neglected, border patrol vile secret facebook group and so on. // And there are many stories about how we can care for each other, how people persevere and continue to push against walls that will one day fall.

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SubRosa is in downtown Santa Cruz, CA which is unceded land of the Awaswas-speaking Ohlone people.

http://www.subrosaproject.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/subrosaproject and https://www.instagram.com/subrosa_sc/

703 Pacific Avenue
downtown Santa Cruz (map)

Support us! // ¡Donar!

Open Hours!
¡Horarios de apertura!
Mon/ lunes; 1pm-4pm
Wed/mié 10:30am-2pm
Fri/vie 9am-12pm(SubRosa is an all-volunteer space
so our hours can and do vary.)

Anarchy & community, books, zines, art, workshops, performance, & more!

SubRosa is in downtown Santa Cruz, CA which is unceded land of the Awaswas-speaking Ohlone people.

SubRosa is part of a community center called the Hub. More info at https://www.facebook.com/santacruzhub/

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Thurs: A Show! // Sat: Really Really Free Market // Thurs & Sat: More Shows // & More!

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Sat: Really Really Free Market & later processionals - Feast of Beams, Keepers of Light // Wed: A Show!

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

In days ahead... Wed: A Show! // Fri: Art Opening & Night Market!

Friday, July 26, 2019

Sat: Really Really Free Market // Mon: Border Resistance Speaking Tour // Wed: A Show! // Fri: Art Opening & Night Market!

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Thurs: Symbiosis Santa Cruz // Fri: Film - A Place Called Chiapas // Sat: Really Really Free Market // Sun: Live at the BBQ: Radical Hip Hop and Cookout // Mon: A Show!!!

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Fri: Art Opening & Night Market! // Sat & Sun: Hub Work is Care Work // Mon: A Show // Thurs: Symboiosis // & More!

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