Neighborhood Futures: A Creative Showcase on Belonging, Community & Building Where We Are

Future of Us Event Link In today's world, it's easy to live somewhere for years and never know your neighbor's name. This event explores visions for a future where neighbors co-create the spaces, places, and communities they actually want to live in together. ⚡ This event is part of our Neighborhood Futures day. Our Block Party is happening just a ten minute walk away at Pier 70's Building 12 – we encourage you to check out both!⚡ ―――――――――― About the Event: We'll be exploring Neighborhood Futures through local visions, ways to build community in your neighborhood, and the power we all have to drive change in the places closest to home. There will be dance performances, panel conversations, a creative workshop, salon, and live music Note: Programming is located on the rooftop–we recommend dressing in layers; blankets and heat lamps provided. Come and go as you please–and don't forget to make time for exploring our exhibitions. ―――――――――― 3:00pm — Exhibitions Open (Floors 1 & 2) ―――――――――― 4:00 – 7:00pm | Neighborhood Futures: Belonging, Community & Building Where We Are Dance performance, panel conversation, creative workshop, salon, and live music • 4:00pm — Opening Remarks • Julia Gitis • 4:10pm — Storytelling: Dance + Place • Agatron, Strutting Dancer • 4:25pm — Panel: Do It Yourself — Creating the Neighborhood You Want • Joel Reske, Lower Haight Line Dancing and Lower Haight Local • Michael Vuong, Deputy Director of Policy & Voice at the Tenderloin Community Benefit District • Rosaura Valle, Detroit Steps Project • Julia Gitis, Good Neighbor Lab • 5:10pm — Workshop: Dream Streets — imagining the street you actually want to live on • Luke Spray, Civic Joy Fund • 6:00pm — Live Music • KD the Poet + Kola Wale • 6:20pm — Salon: Change in Place — Levers for Hyperlocal Impact • Rolando Tirado • 6:50pm — Closing Wrap-Up (Julia Gitis) ―――――――――― 7:00 – 9:45pm | Block Party Exchange The rooftop flips to a dance party — DJs until close • 7:00pm — DJ Set: Austin Drake + HEZZY • 9:15pm — DJ Set: 3LISE ―――――――――― 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. • Speakers & Workshops: Intimate talks and hands-on sessions that explore the ideas, perspectives, and possibilities shaping what's next. • 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 snacks and local, non-alcoholic beverages. Bar opens at 5pm (drinks available for purchase) ―――――――――― Schedule of Events: Come & go as you please! Note: Programming is located on the rooftop and exposed to the elements. Space is limited, rooftop access is on a first come / first serve basis. The first and second floors are open to all ticket holders throughout open hours and include the core exhibitions. Full line-up to be announced shortly. 4:00pm - 10:00pm – Exhibitions Open 🌟 BONUS: 4:00pm - 10:00pm – Block Party Exchange! Walk a few blocks east to Pier 70 where we're hosting the Dogpatch Block Party! 4:00 - 5:00pm "Do it Yourself: Creating the Neighborhood You Want" Creative performance and panel 5:00 - 6:00pm "Dream Street: A Creative Workshop" Led by Civic Joy Fund 6:00 - 7:00pm "Change in Place: Levers for Hyperlocal Impact" Fireside chat and community conversations Rooftop Live Performances 4:10pm - 4:25pm Dance Performance featuring Agatron 6pm - 6:20pm Live Music Performance featuring Kola Wale and KD The Poet 7pm - 9:15pm DJ Set featuring Ayyodrake & HEZZY 9:15pm - 9:45pm Live Music Performance featuring 3LISE ―――――――――― Planning Your Day: A Day in D…