Oakland's Queer and Trans Open Mic

You are invited to Pass the Mic Tuesdays (Oakland's Queer and Trans Open Mic) with Founders Kin Folkz + Blackberri!

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Founded in 2013 the Oakland Queer + Trans Open Mic is a weekly sober, scent/smoke free, safe event for transformative collective self-care that welcomes the LGBTQIA2S + Authentic Ally commUNITY
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Bring your thoughts, words, short films, music and more - sign ups begin at...
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7:00pm - DOORS + SIGN UPS OPEN
7:30pm - BREATHING + VOCAL + SHARES BEGIN
8:30pm - TRIBE PHOTO + WRAPUP
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Free and by donation, NOTAFLOF (suggested $5): We happily accept (but do not require) donations to help pay for costs.
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ACCESSIBILITY NOTES:
THIS IS AN ADA-ACCESSIBLE SPACE with ALL-GENDER BATHROOMS. THIS IS A SCENT-REDUCED SPACE - we make every attempt to be chemical-free and ask that everyone make the sincere effort with us so that more of our community members can healthfully join us.

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More information on being fragrance free: https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/
- There is not an ASL interpreter
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WE TRY TO LIVESTREAM as much of this healing share circle (open mic) as possible (with the expressed permission per each sharer) to allow folks who cannot join us in person - the opportunity to access us online.
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Oakland Queer Open Mic Free Info/Event Announcement Request Form

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Any request to advertise, promote or mention outside events MUST be pre-approved and read by Spectrum Queer Media hosts. In order to maintain a safe space for commUNITY, we must insist that you honor this request. Spectrum Queer Media encourages and welcomes free tickets or products for our community. ONLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FREE INFO, PRODUCTS or EVENTS will be SHARED. WE MUST RECEIVE THIS FORM at least 7 days prior to allow us time to review this form.
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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHARING FREE INFORMATION or EVENTS through the OAKLAND QUEER OPEN MIC COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS - YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS FORM. Spectrum Queer Media reserves the right to edit the announcement as needed - i.e. as we see fit. In the interest of TIME (since this is a space that is paid for by the minute), Oakland Queer Open Mic will only read the announcements based upon time availability.

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HOSTED BY: Nann Rae Tsehay, Nekeia Rideout, Sais Beraka aka Mellea Hill, Lyons Leo, Kin Folkz, Blackberri Singer, Roman Rimer, Cemora Valentino-Devine, Dana Morrigan, Caleb Zachary Matthews, Nina G, Jair TheLiterary M, Sampson McCormick, Jesús Chuy Fuentes U Betta Werk, Nye King - Truth Flowz, Mustafa Sullivan, Annias Bernstine.
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PRESENTED \ SPONSORED BY:
Spectrum Queer Media, sQm Community