THE PEOPLE’S PLATFORM
ROOTS: Open Mic, Clothing Swap & FREEdom Writer’s Workshop
Presented by The People’s Platform in collaboration with Tias Roommate
Join us for ROOTS, a FREE community gathering celebrating creativity, self-expression, QTBIPOC joy and connection!
The People’s Platform is BACK, bringing an evening rooted in community, storytelling, music, and mutual care.
Event Details
Sunday, November 15, 2026
5 PM – 8 PM
Mercado Popular 22 Orange street
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION — OPEN TO ALL!
What’s Happening?
🎤 ROOTS Open Mic
Share your poetry, music, spoken word, storytelling, or other creative expression. Whether you’re performing or supporting from the audience, everyone is welcome!
Featured Artists
Eye.Elle. — Singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose soulful music explores Inner Love, authenticity, and self-discovery.
Cuee — Black trans recording artist and advocate whose hip-hop artistry explores identity, resilience, love, grief, and liberation.
✍🏽 FREEdom Writer’s Workshop
Led by Co$mic Br33z3 (@bloom.withbreeze), this optional workshop invites participants to explore creativity, identity, empathy, and storytelling.
Bring pens, paper, and an open mind! Name tags will be available for guests to share their names and pronouns.
Community Clothing Swap
BRING what you CAN, TAKE what you NEED!
Give your gently loved clothing a new home and discover something new. All styles and expressions are welcome.
FREE Community Meal
Enjoy complimentary soup and homemade focaccia bread prepared by Mercado Popular, sponsored by Tias Roommate x The People’s Platform.
Available while supplies last.
☕ Hasta Luego Friend Mobile Cafe
Hasta Luego Friend will be open throughout the event, offering beverages available for purchase.
Why ROOTS?
ROOTS is about creating space for community members to express themselves, share resources, celebrate artistry, and build meaningful connections.
Come as you are.
FREE ENTRY. FREE FOOD. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Rooted in creativity. Rooted in community. Rooted in belonging. 🌱