ABOUT THE EVENT
The Real & The Radiant is a two-day experience honoring legacy, activating community, and shaping what comes next.
THE REAL
10 Years of Holistic Underground
A night to celebrate what’s been — and announce what’s becoming.
Join us for an evening of musical and cultural performances, powerful impact stories, and the official launch of the Majalis Fund—an initiative investing in real-economy community assets and cultural infrastructure.
This is a space where vision meets action.
Where community becomes capital.
Where the next chapter begins.
This is for the dreamers, the builders, and the stewards of the Light that shines in the darkness.
THE RADIANT
5 Years of Embrace
A day of remembrance, revival, and rooting in the power of community when things get tough.
Join us for a deeply immersive gathering of music, movement, community ritual, and celebration.
This is not just an event—it’s a return. A space to breathe, to reconnect, and to be held in collective care, prayer, and purpose.
This is for the dreamers, the builders, and the stewards of the Light that shines in the darkness.
THE SCHEDULE
Day 1 — The Real
Friday, May 15 · Evening Gala
Arrival & Reception
Opening Remarks
Project Spotlights
Majalis Fund Launch
Dinner
Performances & Showcases
Fundraising Moment
🎟️ Ticketed experience · Formal dinner · 75–100 guest
Day 2 — The Radiant
Saturday, May 16 · Community Revival
Speaker Series
Fireside Conversations
Artist Showcase
Community Dinner
Dance Party
🌿 Open gathering · 100–120 guests
Holistic Underground
For 10 years, Holistic Underground has been a home for culture-makers, organizers, and visionaries building outside the mainstream.
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 moment to honor the artists, organizers, and communities who built this work…
and to step boldly into the next decade.
Embrace
Embrace is a living community of spiritually rooted leaders navigating a complex world with intention, care, and courage.
For five years, it has created spaces where people can:
reconnect to purpose
build authentic relationships
and grow in both spirit and strategy
This gathering is a revival—a return to what grounds us when things feel uncertain.
A reminder that we are not alone.
And that community is not optional—it is essential.
Majalis Fund
The Majalis 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, Majalis 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.
Featured Projects
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Cultural Infrastructure Initiative
Supporting artists and cultural organizers in building sustainable platforms, spaces, and institutions that serve their communities long-term.
This work goes beyond programming—it’s about ownership, permanence, and legacy.
Media Storytelling Lab
Amplifying underrepresented voices through film, digital media, and storytelling rooted in truth, nuance, and lived experience.
This project shapes narratives that shift culture and expand imagination.
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Community Economic Network
Creating pathways for shared wealth, resource distribution, and collaborative economies within grassroots communities.
This is about building systems where community becomes capital.
Featured Speakers
Brendan Collins Bride
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Featured Artists
Jordon Jo
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Sponsors
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Inertia DeWitt
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
King David Walker
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Mazin Jamal
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Supported by a growing network of aligned partners, funders, and cultural institutions committed to investing in community, creativity, and collective futures.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Lotus Malana Wong
Creative director and spiritual architect shaping the energy and experience of The Radiant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket for both days?
Tickets are required for Friday’s gala due to limited capacity.
Saturday’s gathering is free or low-cost, but RSVP is encouraged to help us plan capacity.
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 and embodied—come in something you can move, dance, and feel comfortable in.
Where is the event located?
The event will take place at Oakstop Ballroom in Oakland, California—a beautiful space designed for gatherings, creativity, and community.
We recommend arriving early to settle in and fully experience the space.