ABOUT THE EVENT

Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th

Oakstop California Ballroom, Oakland California

Ten years of building. Five years of belonging. One moment to mark what's next.

We build from a simple belief: that spirit and structure belong together, that community is both sacred and strategic, and that the most powerful resource we have is each other.

The Real & The Radiant is a two-day experience honoring 10 Years of Holistic Underground, 5 Years of Beloved Community with Embrace, and the official launch of the Ancient Futures Fund — a new initiative investing in culture, community, and shared infrastructure.

But this is about more than anniversaries. It is a return to what matters. A celebration of what it means to give yourself to something greater, to be in service to Spirit, and to align your life's work with your calling. It is a space for beloved community and the greater impact ecosystem to dream into what's next.

Come as you are! Bring your spirit, your gifts, your grief, your love, your full humanity.

This space is a co-creation and built for all of us.

JOIN US, May 16-17th to celebrate The Real and The Radiant.

Bundle ticket available for the weekend

THE REAL

10 Years of Holistic Underground

Depicted from top to bottom: 1. HU x Embrace Focus Groups. 2. Communities Upwards and 3. EarthKeeper Wisdom School (Fiscally Sponsored)

Holistic Underground has been a home for culture-makers, organizers, and visionaries building outside the mainstream for 10 years.

From fiscally sponsoring groundbreaking projects to cultivating ecosystems rooted in justice, creativity, and collective ownership, HU has quietly powered a generation of impact.

This anniversary is not just a milestone — it's a moment of visibility. A chance to honor the artists, organizers, and communities who built this work, and to step boldly into the next decade. Come ready for:

  • Live musical & cultural performances

  • Powerful impact stories from a decade of work

  • The official launch of the Ancient Futures Fund

  • A space where vision meets action and community becomes capital

This evening is for the dreamers, the builders, and the stewards of the Light that shines in the darkness.

This is where the next chapter begins.

THE RADIANT

5 Years of Embrace

Embrace is a professional network for beloved community that nourishes leaders, entrepreneurs and our callings.

For five years, we've gathered people who are building with purpose.

This anniversary is a revival — a return to what unites us when the world feels unstable. Come ready for:

  • Inspirational speaker series

  • Live music & movement

  • Short film premiere of “Spirit at Work”

  • Community ritual & celebration dinner

  • Collective care, prayer, and purpose

  • Space to breathe, reconnect, and celebrate

This day is for the community leaders, spiritual innovators, healing practitioners, and visionary artists, the ones who are called to serve.

"Without community, there is no liberation." — Audre Lorde

THE EVENT FLOW

Day 1

The Real

Saturday, May 16 · Evening Gala

5:30-10:00pm PST | Oakstop, California Ballroom (Oakland, CA)

  • Arrival & Reception

  • Opening Remarks

  • Project Spotlights

  • Ancient Futures Fund Launch

  • Celebratory Dinner

  • Performances & Showcases

  • Fundraising Moment

🎟️ Ticketed experience · Formal dinner · 60 guests

DAY 2

The Radiant

Sunday, May 17 · Community Revival

2:00-8:00PM PST | Oakstop, California Ballroom (Oakland, CA)

  • Guided Connection

  • “Real & Radiant” Inspiring Speakers

  • “Best of Embrace” Live Music Showcase

  • “Spirit at Work” short film premiere

  • Celebration Soul Family Dinner

  • DJ Dance Party with VIA

🌿 Open gathering, ticketed · 60-80 guests

INTRODUCING…

The Ancient Futures Fund is a bold new initiative designed to invest in what truly sustains us:

culture, community, and shared infrastructure.

Rooted in the idea of the commons, Ancient Futures supports projects that:

  • build real-economy assets

  • strengthen cultural ecosystems

  • and create long-term collective value

This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter—
one where funding flows toward what is meaningful, regenerative, and community-owned.

Day 2: “The Radiant” Featured Speakers and Artists

  • Mazin Jamal

    Executive Director, Holistic Underground

    Co-Founder, Embrace

  • Lotus Malana Wong

    CEO, Creative Muse Studios

    Co-Director, Embrace

  • King David Walker Jr.

    President, Blackfullness

    Board Member, Embrace

  • Elaine Lee, Esq.

    Attorney & Journalist

    Board Member, Embrace

  • Jordon Jo

    Performing Artist

    Business & Financial Advisor, JJO Advising

  • Inertia the Artist

    Performing Artist

    Founder, The OHM Center

  • Dr. Brendan Collins Bride

    Owner, Anam Cara Chiropractic

    Board Member & Men’s Group Leader, Embrace

  • VIA

    House Music DJ

    Coach & Speaker

Thank you to our Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a ticket for both days?

Tickets are required for both events.

You’re invited to one or both days: Saturday, May 16th’s gala (Celebrating Holistic Underground + the Ancient Futures Fund launch) and Sunday, May 17th’s community revival (Celebrating Embrace Community).

If you purchase tickets to both, there’s a bundle option available.


What should I wear?

Friday’s gala leans elevated and intentional—think cultural elegance, expressive formal, or something that feels like you at your best.

Saturday is more relaxed, embodied but still celebratory—come in something you can move, dance, and feel comfortable in.


Where is the event located?

The event will take place at Oakstop California Ballroom: 736 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612 —a beautiful space designed for gatherings, creativity, and community.

We recommend arriving early to settle in and fully experience the space.


For any questions or if you would like to sponsor The Real & The Radiant please contact: mahogany@holisticunderground.org