✊🏾 WE THE CULTURE: JUNETEENTH VIBE NIGHT

Games • Open Mic • Soul • Community

JUNE 19, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | 2594 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA

THE GATHERING

Step into the celebration of freedom, expression, and Black excellence at "We The Culture" - the Juneteenth event you don't want to miss! Connect 2 Rise Inc. is bringing together the community for a night where your talents shine, your competitive spirit thrives, and your soul gets fed. We are honoring our past while creating space for our future.

This is where heritage meets hustle, where stories are shared, where games get intense, and where our collective voice rises. Come through for a night that feeds your spirit and connects you with the community.

THE VIBE

This isn't just another event—it's a celebration of us, by us, for us and we invite everyone to help build community. Come through to honor our history while creating new memories in a space that's all about authentic connection.

THE LINEUP

🎶 MUSIC VIBES - DJ

Good music vibes & line dancing

• Line dancing anyone - “Boots on the Ground "

🎤 OPEN MIC ENERGY - 12 PERFORMER SPOTS AVAILABLE

• Spit your truth - poetry, comedy, spoken word, music
• Share your story - comedy, monologues
• Showcase your gift - singing, rapping, playing
• Click on the link: PERFORMERS APPLY HERE

🎲 GAME NIGHT VIBES

• Giant Jenga & Connect Four challenges / Legendary Spades & Dominoes tournaments / Chess masters corner / Cornhole competitions / Trivia battles with Black history & culture categories

🔄 NETWORK & CONNECT

• Link with the creative community and build community
• Exchange ideas with like-minded individuals

WHY ATTEND? IT'S A WHOLE VIBE IN PASADENA....

• Celebrate Black liberation and cultural heritage in a space that gets it
• Connect with the community in meaningful ways
• Support Connect 2 Rise's mission to create accessible programming and events
• Experience the perfect blend of entertainment, education, and empowerment

Admission:

Early Bird Admission - Free Tickets With RSVP!

Admission: $5.00

Sponsorships/Partnerships Available:

Level up your brand's connection to the culture by sponsoring this event. Be apart of the change and let's create impact.

Click on the link: GET INFO HERE

THE FINE PRINT

Your contribution supports Connect 2 Rise's mission to provide accessible programming that fosters social inclusion, wellness, and community connection throughout LA County.

QUESTIONS? Hit us up at info@connect2rise.org or call (626) 561-0622

Celebrate Culture. Build Community. Create Connections.

Let's celebrate, educate, and agitate for progress together!

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