PLAYGROUND BLOG

“On the Corner of Bedford & Quincy” is footage from our video archive that shows all of you some glimpses and testimonials of what happens here at Playground! Here’s longtime neighbor Soo giving her two cents about Playground! 😂🧡 _____________________ We’re releasing these intimate videos alongside our fundraising campaign. We’re doing so in order to show you all why our community needs to be maintained via monetary donation. Check out our other posts to find out how to donate! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZediGFFAf/?igshid=3qnvviozig7q

PLAYGROUND YOUTH NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are at the year’s end of our 2019 programming. Our goal is $5,000! And we refuse not to make it! _____________________ Our Bake Sale, Speed Dating Fundraiser at NO BAR, Playground After Dark (a TBA Playground Radio event), and our Anniversary Event (TBA) are all a part of garnering funds for 2020 👀! BUT WE STILL NEED AID FROM YOU, OUR COMMUNITY! SEE THE LAST SLIDE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE! https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZecWoF6uo/?igshid=1d9hesbkf8skl

PLAYGROUND YOUTH NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are at the year’s end of our 2019 programming. Our goal is $5,000! And we refuse not to make it! Check out the videos from our archive footage “On the Corner of Bedford & Quincy” _____________________ Our Bake Sale, Speed Dating Fundraiser at NO BAR, Playground After Dark (a TBA Playground Radio event), and our Anniversary Event (TBA) are all a part of garnering funds for 2020 👀! BUT WE STILL NEED AID FROM YOU, OUR COMMUNITY! SEE THE LAST SLIDE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE! _____________________ PAYPAL: [email protected] VENMO: @ PlaygroundCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZeJUcF8Wn/?igshid=1hhthdtcvs17m

PLAYGROUND YOUTH NEEDS YOUR HELP! We are at the year’s end of our 2019 programming. Our goal is $5,000! And we refuse not to make it! _____________________ Our Bake Sale, Speed Dating Fundraiser at NO BAR, Playground After Dark (a TBA Playground Radio event), and our Anniversary Event (TBA) are all a part of garnering funds for 2020 👀! BUT WE STILL NEED AID FROM YOU, OUR COMMUNITY! SEE THE LAST SLIDE TO SEE HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Zb30UFQOM/?igshid=182jep4e8h1r6

RSVP LINK HERE: ARTSYWINDOW.COM _____________________ ARTSYWINDOW will activate the Playground Coffee Shop on Sunday September 15th, 22th, and 29th with art history classes and a panel talk. SWIPE to see next Sunday’s class! _____________________ Come through to drop some knowledge, be a part of the conversation, and educate yourself on artists of color that are essential to art history. _____________________ Through classes and talks led by independent curator Kiara Ventura (@kiara_cristina) , AW Classroom educates the public about modern and contemporary artists of color outside of traditional university walls. Sign up for classes on artsywindow.com, pay what you wish at the door. Cash preferred. Open to everyone. . . . First up is a panel talk on September 15th all about the artist hustle featuring @madebykhari , @fff00slut , and @solarissapiente @artsywindow x @playgroundcoffeeshop (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HVlWiFzih/?igshid=1o7oe6bkadz6f

Edgar at the Playground Eats bar! If you still haven’t tried our food...you fake fake. BUT you do have the chance to try out our Fall menu coming soon! 🌤🍁🍂 (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HVak-F7u7/?igshid=1xygbv8pt5seg

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! @playgroundannex is excited to host Maya Gomez, Onyinye Alheri, Vreni Michelini Castillo, and Sarah Burke on Sunday September 8th, 2019 from 3PM-5PM! _____________________ They will lead a multigenerational conversation about the intersections of race, gender, class, and labor in and around art institutions. Color Theory edited by Gomez and Michelini Castillo from Wolfman Books: is a book of reflections, stories, and remedies (through essay, image, and poetry) that engages a multidisciplinary and intergenerational dialogue around ethical aesthetics, systemic oppression, and the ritual landscape. This conversation will open up dialogue between art praxis and communal solidarity, critical resistance and creative healing. _____________________ Can’t wait to see y’all! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HUubilY4e/?igshid=1jyn467y1ye3q

What’s up y’all! Next Saturday 9/14 we’re having another delicious ass bake sale to raise funds for our upcoming anniversary and Playground Youth, our 501(c)3 non-profit! Summer is rolling to an end so indulge in some sweets while the weather is still good 🥺🍪🍩. (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B19PO5vly2l/?igshid=1k1zd2w2t6x4c

PAY ATTENTION Y’ALL!! 😝❤️ “Lemme Talk to You: A Speed Dating Roulette” is a fundraiser hosted by Playground Youth, the non-profit organization housed under @playgroundcoffeeshop Come speed date and have fun with us! And we have such great love for NO BAR providing the space for this event and Yola Mezcal for their kind contribution. _____________________ In collaboration with MC Jacques Morel, hosts Aldo Araujo & Elle Clay and DJs Nazuk, Chu, and Yung Bugarron this event will focus on fostering any kind of relationship with other folks. As always, we prioritize accessible and safe space for our Black, Brown, POC, and Queer community. _____________________ This event is SLIDING SCALE FEE AT THE DOOR $5-$10. You must RSVP beforehand with the link in our bio! _____________________ This is one of the many fundraising events happening for Playground’s Third Anniversary—so keep up with us! We are interested in garnering folks to commune, build social connections, enjoy themselves, and aid Playground Youth in raising funds for our year-round arts and activism programming. (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B163lWqFfR8/?igshid=7f3s11wz3bbb

Here’s just some snapshots from this long and fun weekend at Playground. Today, on Labor Day we want to recognize the migrant, the brown, the black, the native, the queer, the trans, the incarcerated–enslaved, and all of US working through being rendered marginal by the American institution. There are many battles occurring between us—let’s enact the work we could do TOGETHER in bringing about a radically different future! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B16xjDGFaV3/?igshid=16phpgqyi02jm

The @playgroundannex is excited to host Maya Gomez, Onyinye Alheri and Vreni Michelini Castillo on Sunday September 8th, 2019 from 3PM-5PM! _____________________ The two will lead a multigenerational conversation about the intersections of race, gender, class, and labor in and around art institutions. Color Theory edited by Gomez and Michelini Castillo from Wolfman Books: is a book of reflections, stories, and remedies (through essay, image, and poetry) that engages a multidisciplinary and intergenerational dialogue around ethical aesthetics, systemic oppression, and the ritual landscape. This conversation will open up dialogue between art praxis and communal solidarity, critical resistance and creative healing. _____________________ Can’t wait to see y’all! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B16q-faF98F/?igshid=1p0izjalrijf0

@aunty_vei is still continuing their Open Reading Series here out of @playgroundannex ! On September 6th from 1PM to 5PM come acquire the astrological services of The Sagittarius ♐️Woman! (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14oQKslpml/?igshid=zk7zt2kp4n4k

On Wednesday September 4th, 2019 from 12PM-6PM come get grilled at “No Cap” with @helenwiththegoldteeth For questions re: services, contact Helen! _____________________ THERE’S A PROMOTION TOO! Find out by DM (cause it’s still a surprise 🧐) (at Playground Coffee Shop) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14oJU2F8MD/?igshid=1m752wodu2cwq