Future of Us: Kick Off Party!

The night before the Future of Us festival launches, we're inviting our community of creative and civic dreamers to join us to for a sneak peek celebration! Join us for a special evening of live music, rooftop views, and a first-look at 100+ original artworks illustrating community visions of what could be. ⚡ Ticket sales and donations directly support The Future of Us, a collaborative, coalition-led initiative managed by The Plenary, Co., a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Dogpatch. Your generosity helps fund the civic cultural infrastructure our future needs.⚡ About the Event: The Future of Us is marking the generational milestone of the US's 250th anniversary by coming together to celebrate community visions, creative expression, and civic voice. This event is the official kick-off for the Future of Us festival. We're welcoming the people who inspire, support, and create with us to join us for a private evening before the festival kicks off 10 days and 100+ events! What to Expect: Art Exhibits: Immersive installations featuring 100+ original works created by artists to turn real community visions – collected across our year-long Visions Tour – into future worlds you can feel.Live Music: Live sets and performances curated by Nothin But Hits to turn our rooftop lounge into a space for joy, culture, and connection.Lounge areas: Cozy spaces with conversation prompts and reflection cards to spark conversation. Talking to strangers highly encouraged.Gift Shop: Festival prints, custom candles, and limited-edition keepsakes – take a little of the future home with you.Food & Drinks: Light bites and local, non-alcoholic beverages.Open Bar: Enjoy our rooftop + lounge bars. Planning: Parking & TransportationStreet parking is available but limited. We recommend rideshare or public transportation. The Pearl is easy to reach by Muni and a short walk from the T-Third line. Accessibility & ConsiderationsThe HQ is wheelchair accessible; the event spans three floors, including both stairs and elevators. The exhibits are largely visual, but written materials are currently only available in English. Accessibility is important to us – if you have specific accommodation requests, please reach out to future@theplenary.co to discuss what's possible. ⚡ About the Future of Us Festival Launching on America's 250th anniversary, the inaugural Future of Us festival is a 10-day celebration of civic imagination and possibility. We're turning community-sourced, expert-crafted visions of the future into art, storytelling, and participatory experiences. Curated by a coalition of artists, scientists, storytellers, and civic builders, the festival features 100+ events spanning every corner of the city (floral labyrinths, speculative future worlds, dance parties with a purpose, and neighborhood meet-ups), it's a living exploration of what a more creative and generative civic culture could feel like. Organized around four themes (Green Futures, Social Futures, Science & Tech Futures, and Media Futures), Future of Us is breaking down the barriers between art, ideas, and each other, and everyone is invited to co-imagine what comes next. ⚡ Learn More: future-of-us.com⚡ Check out the Schedule of Events: future-of-us.com⚡ Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/futures.us About the Organization Future of Us is stewarded by The Plenary, Co., a 501(c)3 civic arts and sciences nonprofit based in Dogpatch, and co-led by a coalition of partners. All donations are tax-deductible. Make a donation here.