BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Freedom Festival - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freedom Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240618T234758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T234904Z UID:10000055-1718798400-1720112400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Music is My Church DESCRIPTION:MUSIC IS MY CHURCH! \nWhether in major or minor modes\, \nPowerful healing energy always abodes. \nđŸ„·đŸŽ¶â™Žïž \nMUSIC đŸŽ¶ đŸŽ¶đŸŽ¶ is a universal language that requires no translation. MUSIC provides energetic healing through its tones\, vibrations and rhythms. \nI am a social worker social therapeutics practitioner performance coach and psychotherapist. \nSocial therapeutics is not only my methodology\, but also my life philosophy ——spiritual\, transformational\, alchemical. Social therapeutics\, informed by philosophy\, psychology and improv\, it is the HOW I am able to live life living\, in the solution\, not the problem. \nI have discovered my favorite “philosophers” are musicians. Their language is literally “honey for my soul\,” as a dear friend described it. \nSo\, my contribution to this year’s Freedom Festival is to offer musical gifts each day from Juneteenth through July 4th. \nCheck them out here. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/isfreedomfestival/ URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/music-is-my-church/ LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/music-is-my-church/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240705T235900 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240619T014459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T052003Z UID:10000057-1718877600-1720223940@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Art with your Cuppa DESCRIPTION:Raquell Holmes has selected paintings\, photos and drawings from the art collection of LeVell Holmes\, her father\, who collected engaging\, eclectic art from around the world\, with a focus on Black culture. The select pieces will be on display at Johnny’s Java\, Cotati CA\, throughout the festival. \nTake your picture with one of the art pieces and post it on the Festival’s Facebook page. Or\, better yet\, let the pieces of art inspire a poem and post that with your picture. \nDr. LeVell Holmes would have loved this festival! He was a cultural historian who felt that the ideal history professor is one who can talk about music\, science and art as well as political events. In addition to creating the Ethnic Studies program of Sonoma State University\, he found friends\, family and warmth in people around the world. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/art-with-your-cuppa/ LOCATION:Johnny’s Java Coffee Shop\, Cotati CA\, 8492 Gravenstein Hwy\, Cotati\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Food & Drink,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/JJ_Art.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Gross":MAILTO:gross@bu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240626T172851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T163934Z UID:10000060-1719855000-1719860400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Inspirational Ladies! DESCRIPTION:  \n7/1/2024\nStart Time 5:30 PT/8:30 ET \nYou’re invited to celebrate inspirational ladies in your life with us.  \nThe inspirational lady you choose may be anyone in your life. They maybe someone you know well or even someone you just heard about for a few seconds. They are ladies–women who inspired us to be the person that the human race needs. \nTo recognize them\, we all will make a Kudo Board here (https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/75QRMKkF). \nOn the Kudo Board\, we will highlight the life and details of any inspirational lady in your life.\nWe all will come together July 1\, 2024 at 5:30 pm PT/ 8:30 pm ET via Zoom (RSVP below to get the link) and will present our Inspirational Ladies that inspired us.  \nPost on the Kudo Board before or during our session. Take a look and you’ll see one of my Inspirational Ladies\, Harriet Tubman! \nhttps://www.kudoboard.com/boards/75QRMKkF \nStart Time 5:30 PT/8:30 ET \nLed by Andy Anderson Jr. is a long time volunteer and supporter of the All Stars Project. He co-leads the improvscience Uncomfortable Independent Conversations that bring people together around race and class. An architect and passionate builder of community. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/inspirational-ladies/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Conversations,Recording,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-06-20-at-12.06.28-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Anderson Jr":MAILTO:andyojr.aaj@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240619T130236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T175259Z UID:10000058-1719934200-1719939600@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedom\, Liberation and Independence - Creative & Emotional Playground DESCRIPTION:As part of the Freedom Festival\, we invite you to join members of our Monthly Creative Playground for a special workshop to explore\, perform and celebrate freedom and independence. \nDate: July 2nd\, 2024 at 3:30 pm PDT/ 6:30 pm EDT \nWe started the Creative Playground with a collective intent: that exploring creativity together is therapeutic. We have created a space where we foster our creativity\, and develop emotionally as well as artistically. We come together on Zoom the first Thursday of every month. In the Creative Playground we use the expressive arts (theater/improv\, poetry\, movement\, music\, drawing/collage) to create improvised conversations and art together. \nJoin us as we creatively and emotionally explore what it means for us all to come together to celebrate freedom from slavery and our ability to collectively self-organize and recreate our world. \nAll people have an experience of what freedom and independence mean to them. Through this festival\, we want to create OUR experience of liberation. \nRegister Here! URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-liberation-and-independence-creative-emotional-playground/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-528860329-154781269324-1-original.20230604-194446.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240527T190016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T163431Z UID:10000037-1719943200-1719946800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Open Forum by California Independent Voters in Conversation DESCRIPTION:Imagine– a land of the free and the represented. Imagine– a respectful\, curious conversation in which people who are often cast by the media as opponents\, opposites\, and divided listen to one another. Imagine–a political culture where questions\, curiosity\, wonder and the creation of new possibilities is the norm. *California independent Voters in Conversation (CiViC)* invites those who are self-identified independent or independent-minded voters to come together and discover/create the questions they feel are important to address\, to learn what independents are experimenting with as we work to create a democracy that thrives with the concerns and voices of everyone. \nJoin us in creating a conversation that brings forward the voices of over 43% of adults\, the voices of independents. We are listening to build with one another\, to develop and amplify the voices of independents. Together\, we seek to inform the dialogue that takes place before\, during\, and after elections\, transforming the political culture and giving people a positive reason to vote. \n*Organizers:* Catana Malinowski and James Newman are builders of the independent voter movement in California communities. California independent Voters in Conversation (CiViC) is an association of self-identified independents and independent-minded voters who seek to lift the voice of independent voters (43% of California voters) and support democracy that includes and represents all. CiViC is associated with Independent Voting. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/open-forum-by-california-independent-voters-in-conversation/ CATEGORIES:Conversations,Recording ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/SeanGarrett_CiViC.png ORGANIZER;CN="California independent Voters in Conversation":MAILTO:ca.iv.voices@gmail.com LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/open-forum-by-california-independent-voters-in-conversation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240628T210837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T162349Z UID:10000063-1720008000-1720012500@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedom Festival: Inspiring Conversations DESCRIPTION:Sixteen days of celebration and months and years of conversations have led to this day\, Wednesday July 3rd. Starting at 12:00 pm PT/ 3:00pm ET \nIn this 75 minute conversation\, we invite participants to share and discover the conversations inspired by the Freedom Festival.  We are discovering new stories\, relationships\, challenges and possibilities. Festival participants (those in and out of sessions) are thinking about and talking with family\, friends and organizations about freedom\, independence and our histories.  Folks are asking\, “How can we be part of celebrating freedom Juneteenth to Independence Day?” “What’s the relationship of who I am and what I do to emancipation\, to freedom?” \nJoin this heartful\, intimate–have your back\, excited to see you–conversation and let’s discover what we’re creating and inspiring together. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-festival-inspiring-conversations/ CATEGORIES:Conversations,Recording ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/improvscience-freedom-festival-banner-2-final-web-small-600x400px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="improvscience":MAILTO:info@improvscience.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-festival-inspiring-conversations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240630T022832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T023022Z UID:10000065-1720029600-1720040400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:What do beer\, freedom and independence have in common? DESCRIPTION:6 pm PT. Parliament Brewing serves up great brews and an opportunity to test your knowledge of freedom and independence in history\, song and facts. \nThis local brewery invites us to create new traditions in celebration of freedom and independence\, Juneteenth to Independence Day\, through the simple act of asking questions. \nJoin us for trivia\, sodas and beers. \nStart time: 6 pm URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/parliament-brewing/ LOCATION:Parliament Brewing\, 5865 Labath Ave Ste 9\, Rohnert Park\, CA\, 94928\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/parliament-brewing-co-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240704T111500 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20240630T021426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T162512Z UID:10000064-1720087200-1720091700@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedom Festival Independence Day Finale DESCRIPTION:  \nhttps://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/SlideShow-ReginaBell.mp4\n10 am PT/ 1 pm ET Independence Day\, July Fourth\, we’ll host our Freedom Festival finale! In this conversational romp\, we’ll dance with music\, words and images through the experiences and discoveries we have made together in the festival. \nWhether you’ve attended events or only recently heard about it\, come with curiosity\, hopes and dreams as we cheer in new relationships to Independence Day and celebrate our movement towards freedom and independence for all. \nLed by Dr. Raquell Holmes with Freedom Festival Volunteer-Staff\, Hosts and Attendees! \nFreedom Festival Finale Slide Show 2024What we created together\, a slide show review of 2024. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-festival-independence-day-finale/ CATEGORIES:Recording ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/freedom-festival-multi-colored-hands-flag.jpg LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-festival-independence-day-finale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250113T022201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T030039Z UID:10000068-1739012400-1739017800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building together DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click the RSVP button to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/1000007252.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250216T015134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T205712Z UID:10000071-1740222000-1740227400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together February DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun online session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing with the Festival and see how you want to participate. Click here or the Register link below and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-february/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/1000007252.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-february/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250128T211507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T014833Z UID:10000069-1741431600-1741437000@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together March DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the RSVP link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-march/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/1000007252.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-march/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250219T165411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T015016Z UID:10000076-1742641200-1742646600@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly/2025-03-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-istas-10-6-24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly/2025-03-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250219T165411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T015016Z UID:10000077-1744455600-1744461000@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly/2025-04-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-istas-10-6-24.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly/2025-04-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250413T164725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193815Z UID:10000078-1745665200-1745670600@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-04-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/yes-freedomista-monthly-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-04-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250413T164725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193815Z UID:10000079-1746874800-1746880200@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/yes-freedomista-monthly-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250413T164725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193815Z UID:10000080-1748084400-1748089800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/yes-freedomista-monthly-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250517T182744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T182901Z UID:10000104-1748084400-1748089800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2-2/2025-05-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Yes1small-e1750914376960.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2-2/2025-05-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250413T164725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193815Z UID:10000137-1748689200-1748694600@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/yes-freedomista-monthly-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2/2025-05-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250517T182744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T182901Z UID:10000105-1749294000-1749299400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedomistas - Building Together Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION:Are you excited\, curious or interested in the Freedom Festival? In the Freedomistas zoom call\, we playfully discover what each of us can do to create explorations of freedom and independence with neighbors and loved ones. \nJoin us in a fun session. Meet people around the country and the world. Discover what others are doing and see how you want to participate in the festival. Click here or the registration link below to register and receive zoom details. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2-2/2025-06-07/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Yes1small-e1750914376960.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FF24 Volunteer-Staff":MAILTO:info@freedomfestivalusa.org LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedomistas-building-together-monthly-2-2/2025-06-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250216T022211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T220424Z UID:10000074-1749308400-1749312000@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedom-Makers: Maroons and the Underground Railroad DESCRIPTION:This hybrid offering will be an in-person/virtual visit to the “Underground Railroad Tree” in the Guilford Woods of North Carolina. The 300-year-old Tulip Poplar tree is a living monument and witness to the freedom-seekers who were part of this eastern seaboard launching point of the Underground Railroad during the early 19th century. The great tree is located in a 350-acre forest in Greensboro\, N.C. We will walk through the woods\, share the history of the area\, read excerpts from primary source accounts (journals and runaway ads)\, look at material culture and discuss the oral history of runaway enslaved people (maroons)\, and explore the ways in which we–people and our living world–create community and connectivity underground\, overground\, everywhere. \nLed by historian Omar H. Ali from UNC Greensboro\, the offering is part of the “Let’s Learn!: The World as Classroom” initiative of Lloyd International Honors College at UNC Greensboro and the East Side Institute in New York\, in partnership with improvscience\, the African American & African Diaspora Studies Program at UNC Greensboro\, and the all-disciplinary honors society Phi Kappa Phi. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-makers-maroons-and-the-underground-railroad-2/ LOCATION:online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/underground-railroad-freedom-festival-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250216T020016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T063337Z UID:10000072-1750312800-1751630400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Art with your Cuppa in Festival '25 DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Raquell Holmes selected paintings\, photos and drawings from the art collection of Dr. LeVell Holmes\, her father. The selection focused on Jubilee and black cultures. This year\, we’re showcasing two Sonoma County artists associated with the Freedom Festival. Select pieces of Joanna Wheeldin and Amaya Yoshikawa will be on display at Johnny’s Java\, Cotati CA\, throughout the festival. \nGrab a cup of coffee. Take your picture celebrating freedom and independence with these artists’ work. Let their pieces inspire a poem and bring it to our in-person Poetry by the Bay June 25 or online Freedom Dreams Open Mic July 4. \nLeVell would have loved this festival! He was a cultural historian who felt that the ideal history professor is one who can talk about music\, science and art as well as political events. This year’s Freedom Festival events give expression to these cultural forms and the art of coming together. \nSee you at Johnny’s\, Roadhouse or online! \nConversation with Featured Artists: Joanna Wheeldin and Amaya Yoshikawa will be at Johnny’s Java on Saturday June 28th 10:30 am-12 pm to talk about their work and their experience of being Freedom Festival Freedomistas. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/art-with-your-cuppa-25/ LOCATION:Johnny’s Java Coffee Shop\, Cotati CA\, 8492 Gravenstein Hwy\, Cotati\, CA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/JJ_Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250216T021831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T043850Z UID:10000073-1750334400-1750339800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freedom Festival: Opening Conversation DESCRIPTION:What does it look like to collectively reflect on our journeys to freedom and independence\, Juneteenth to Independence Day? \nThe improvscience Freedom Festival invites people in the US and internationally to come together\, to create and explore organizing for freedom and independence. \nWhat are we celebrating with Juneteenth and Independence Day? What is freedom and independence? How have we come to celebrate Juneteenth?  We celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday because formerly enslaved people and their descendants advocated\, organized and marched for decades to have this day recognized and celebrated. \nIn this Freedom Festival Conversation\, you will meet fellow festival attendees and presenters from around the country; and learn who and how people are sharing their stories and dreams in the Freedom Festival. \nJoin this open\, playful and philosophical conversation led by improvscience founder Raquell Holmes and East Side Institute faculty\, Jessie Fields. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freedom-festival-opening-conversation-25/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/freedom-festival-event-opening-conversations-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250430T151141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T034730Z UID:10000096-1750359600-1750366800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Staged Play Reading written & directed by Enid Pickett DESCRIPTION:A staged play reading about love. Love of Family\, Faith\, and Freedom. Three acts: 1865-1963-2025. A black family’s journey of struggle and survival living in the USA. Performed by the Enid Pickett Players. Experience this event in person or watch it streaming live. A second reading will occur on June 20th. \nEnid Pickett Players\, names only: Natalia Humphrys\, Bruce Rhodes\, Ryan Porter\, Nancy Pritchard\, Sabryyah Abdullah\, ReEllis Dotson-Newman\, Maya James\, Zeneta Arthur-Asgill\, N’Game Gray\, Nadia HillWoodRowe Farguheson Jr.\, Christopher Bowers\, Erinn Anova\, Sela Kerr\, Shaun Greenhaigh\, Keenan Webster\, Enid Pickett \nClick the image or link below to watch the play! \n \n Video of Juneteenth URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/juneteenth-table-reading-play-written-directed-by-enid-pickett/ LOCATION:New Vintage Church\, 3300 Sonoma Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Enid Pickett":MAILTO:enidpickettpress@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250501T122934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T190657Z UID:10000098-1750446000-1750453200@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Staged Play Reading\, written & directed by Enid Pickett DESCRIPTION:What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a staged reading of a new play by Enid Pickett–a play about love. Love of family\, faith\, and freedom. Three acts: 1865-1963-2025. A black family’s journey of struggle and survival living in the USA. Performed by the Enid Pickett Players. Click Read More to watch it streaming live. Or buy tickets at the door to attend in person at New Vintage Church\, Santa Rosa\, CA. $20 General admission\, $10Students & Seniors \nClick link to watch this amazing performance on Youtube. \nEnid Pickett Players\, names only: Natalia Humphrys\, Bruce Rhodes\, Ryan Porter\, Nancy Pritchard\, Sabryyah Abdullah\, ReEllis Dotson-Newman\, Maya James\, Zeneta Arthur-Asgill\, N’Game Gray\, Nadia HillWoodRowe Farguheson Jr.\, Christopher Bowers\, Erinn Anova\, Sela Kerr\, Shaun Greenhaigh\, Keenan Webster\, Enid Pickett. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/juneteenth-table-reading-play-written-directed-by-enid-pickett-2/ LOCATION:New Vintage Church\, 3300 Sonoma Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Enid Pickett":MAILTO:enidpickettpress@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250423T004235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T234944Z UID:10000095-1750507200-1750525200@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Marsha Pool Party DESCRIPTION:Dive into a celebration of joy\, resistance\, and unapologetic queer freedom at MARSHA\, a pool party named after the legendary Marsha P. Johnson. Inspired by her activism\, resilience\, and radiant spirit\, this event is more than just a party—it’s a statement of pride\, community\, and queer liberation. \nBuy your tickets to attend the pool party. \n💖 What to Expect:\n🏊 Poolside Pride: A space to gather\, celebrate\, and uplift queer voices\nđŸŽ¶Â Live DJ: DJ Die Wies spinning all day\n💃Drag Performances: Hosted by Bionka Simone\nđŸŒș Flowers for Marsha: Wear or bring flowers to honor her iconic style\nđŸč Signature Cocktails & Mocktails: Sips as bold as she was\n🌈 Unapologetic Joy: Because celebrating ourselves is an act of resistance \nWear your flowers\, bring your light\, and let’s honor Marsha the best way we know how—TOGETHER. 💩🌾✹ \nFrom the producers of The Oz Ball\, Escape to Wonderland\, White Lotus and Barbie Party\, THTR Productions is proud to be partnering with the r3 Hotel to produce world-class entertainment and epic pool parties all summer long. \nPoolside seating is limited and is first-come-first-served. \nTickets available on Eventbrite here. $20 General admission URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/marsha-pool-party/ LOCATION:R3 Hotel\, 16390 4th Street\, Guerneville\, Californa\, 95446 CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music,Nightlife,Sports & Active Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/MarshaPolllParty.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="THTR Productions":MAILTO:thtrproductions@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250524T184703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T051615Z UID:10000108-1750593600-1750600800@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:The Freedom We Make : Queer Artists on Sound\, Struggle\, and Sanctuary Spaces DESCRIPTION:How do queer artists create spaces of freedom-not just for survival\, but for creative process?   \nAmid the federal administration’s threats to sanctuary jurisdictions\, MovingGround initiated Sanctuary Spaces\, an art-action network to share narratives and shed light on people’s lives directly impacted through conversation\, performance\, and co-creating live and experiential Sanctuary Spaces together.   From Window\, the Black lesbian vocalist and author of Black Lesbian Bedtime Stories\, to Mister Lady Zen\, an internationally acclaimed composer\, cabaret artist\, poet\, and queer elder. Together these artists use sound\, word\, and community to build sanctuaries. Meanwhile\, Najee Rene aka “Casino\,” the Berlin-based musician and podcaster behind BABE: Black American Berlin Expat\, amplifies diasporic voices across borders. \nTogether with Freedom Festival and the Freedomistas\, Lisa Aurora Calderon\, co-founder of Naming Gallery and ToMaRo Gallery invited MovingGround Artistic Director Krista DeNio to co-moderate this panel where we ask the panelists to share: How do we create Sanctuary\, Safety\, and Protection? How does art become a tool for peace in the face of chaos? How do we preserve sanity while fighting for liberation? And what does it mean to teach\, create\, and thrive when governments change abruptly? \nJoin us for a conversation on music\, memory\, and the radical act of making room for ourselves. \nIncredible Panelists and Organizers!  \nCO-ORGANIZERS / MODERATORS: \n\nLisa Aurora – ToMaRoGallery.com\nKrista DeNio – MovingGround\n\nPANELISTS/ ARTISTS \n\nWindow – Vocalist\, Singer Songwriter\, Artist\, and Author of Back Lesbian Bedtime Stories.\nNajee Rene aka “Casino” – The Emperor’s Tarot and BABE Black American Berlin Expat\nMister Lady Zen- Internationally acclaimed composer\, cabaret artist\, poet\, and queer elder. Learn more about her work here.\n\nRegistration and Fee: \n$5-50 sliding scale. Get tickets below. Additional donations can be made to Venmo | MovingGround; write one word in the payment note that gives or creates in you a sense of sanctuary. \n**Please note that these contributions go directly to paying the artist fees for all panel experts! URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/the-freedom-we-make-queer-artists-on-sound-struggle-and-sanctuary-spaces/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Conversations,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Freedom_We_Make_Artwork.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250608T175514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203929Z UID:10000122-1750680900-1750685400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:International Conversation CafĂ©: Building Community With Differences DESCRIPTION:9:15am PT | 11:15am CT | 12:15pm ET. \nHosted by students and faculty from Pace University’s International Conversation Group Program \nJoin us this summer for a reflective and uplifting virtual gathering where curiosity\, connection\, and community take center stage. Born from the success of Pace University’s International Conversation Group & Facilitator Training Program—a vibrant program uniting students from diverse fields\, nationalities\, and cultures—this special Conversation CafĂ© invites you to explore the power of building community with differences. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how tools of improvisation can help us build stronger relationships\, more inclusive learning environments\, and resilient communities—locally and globally. Whether you feel called to speak\, listen\, or simply be present\, this space invites you to: \n\nConnect across cultures\nExplore the art of listening and being present with each other’s voices and ideas\nCreate new possibilities with people from around the world\n\nWe’re honored to offer this session as part of the Freedom Festival\, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the circle. No preparation needed—just bring your open heart and curious mind. \nThe presenters are part of Pace University’s International Conversation Group Program: Gwen Lowenheim\, Rasika Choudhari\, and Madhura Motale. \nJune 23\, 2025: 9:15am PT | 11:15am CT | 12:15pm ET \n\n \n \n \n \n Madhura Motale\n \n \n \n \n \n Rasika Choudhari\n \n \n \n \n \n Gwen Lowenheim URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/international-conversation-cafe-building-community-with-differences/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/pace.png LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/international-conversation-cafe-building-community-with-differences/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250501T122147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T051527Z UID:10000097-1750784400-1750791600@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Discord and Harmony : The Struggle for Freedom in the USA Through Blues\, Jazz\, Soul\, and Hip-Hop DESCRIPTION:2:00 – 4:00 pm PDT/  4:00 – 6:00pm CDT/ 5:00pm – 7:00pm EDT. This will be a look at-and a listen to-the role African American music has played in embodying and inspiring the ongoing struggle for freedom and full equality in the U.S.A. The session will be a mix of music video clips (Billie Holiday\, Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder\, among others) and informal conversation led by progressive musician and composer Dan Belmont\, and life-long grassroots organizer and leader Allen Cox. \nClick the Join button at the bottom of the page to join the zoom room. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/discord-and-harmony-the-struggle-for-freedom-in-the-usa-through-blues-jazz-soul-and-hip-hop-2/ CATEGORIES:Conversations,Kids & Family,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/JazzHipHop-768x568-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Belmont and Allen Cox":MAILTO:dbelmont2@gmail.com LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/discord-and-harmony-the-struggle-for-freedom-in-the-usa-through-blues-jazz-soul-and-hip-hop-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250531T185916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T185729Z UID:10000110-1750872600-1750878000@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Poetry by the Bay DESCRIPTION:Let’s get together and talk about freedom and what it means to each of us\, using the oft forgotten power of poetry. Bring something original or something that resonates with you and share it at our first mic-less open mic poetry reading. \nIn this after-hours event\, light snacks are provided. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/poetry-by-the-bay/ LOCATION:Roadhouse\, 1580 Eastshore Rd\, Bodega Bay\, CA\, 94923-9758\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Roadhousesm-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T163000 DTSTAMP:20260421T144940 CREATED:20250606T123743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T203533Z UID:10000120-1750950000-1750955400@freedomfestivalusa.org SUMMARY:Freely Exploring Quantum DESCRIPTION:12:00pm PT / 2:00pm CT / 3:00pm ET. Join us. What can freedom look like related to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology? Join two or three physicists to play with and wonder about quantum models of the microscopic world in this interactive workshop. No prior background or familiarity with quantum physics needed\, just curiosity!\n \nJune 26\, 2025: 12:00pm PT / 2:00pm CT / 3:00pm ET \n \n  \n  \n  \nLed by Dr. Carolyn Sealfon\, a scientist with a background in Bayesian cosmology. She seeks to collaboratively apply beautiful and challenging mathematics to practical problems. Education integrates her longtime passions of problem-solving through science and connecting people through performing arts. \n\nCo-Presenter\, Dr. Nicholas Gross: With a Ph.D. in physics\, for over 2 decades Nick has been working on science education project at all levels\, including those projects for an audience new to science. \n\nCo-Presenter\, Dr. Simone Hyater-Adams: Dr. Simone Hyater-Adams is a physicist\, artist\, educator\, and researcher with a drive for supporting Black and Brown STEM students and finding creative ways to combine her passions for both science and art. Her PER research focuses on understanding the ways physicists of color and LGBTQIA+ physicists identify with the physics community. Additionally\, she runs a STEM and Arts Education consulting firm that works with universities and non-profits on research projects and educational programming at the intersection of STEM and Art. URL:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freely-exploring-quantum/ LOCATION:https://freedomfestivalusa.org/event/freely-exploring-quantum/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR