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Sing before we VIBE (BIPOC Meetup)

Thursday, February 20, 2025
7:00 PM 10:00 PM

Artichoke Basille's 4799 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA, 94609 United States (map)

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Sing Before We VIBE!

February 20th, 2024, at 7:30 PM-9:30PM
Artichoke Basille's, 4799 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609

Join us for a fun and casual social evening at Artichoke Basille's for a night of karaoke and good company before the VIBE Black and White Ball on November 2nd!

No cover or dress code required—just bring your best karaoke VIBE!

First time? Want to know what Bonobo Network is? Come on out, take a name tag, write out your pronouns and get to know your community even better. Feeling shy? Grab one of the hosts and we'll help you feel welcomed.

This meetup is a fantastic way to get to know each other with our clothes on and in a low-pressure environment. You're welcome to bring friends and lovers who've never been to a Bonobo event but who may be interested! VIBE Black and White Ball is a BIPOC only event, however friends and allies are welcome to join us for this meetup.

Please remember, though, that we're looking for people who'll be GREAT fits with our culture: we are looking for excellent people with sex-positive values who are committed to treating one another excellently: kindly, empathetically, consensually, inclusively, pleasurably, and supportively! They want to do sexy parties in community instead of in anonymity. They see the appeal in treating play parties as high possibility, low expectation spaces. They value consent. They're trustworthy. They are both supportive and supportable. Do you know these people? Because they're whom we want to see at the event.

What is VIBE?

Welcome to VIBE, a reimagined experience designed to create a space of celebration. VIBE stands for Versatile Inclusion, Bold Expressions, embodying a space where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and every voice is heard.

Versatile Inclusion: At VIBE, we embrace the rich tapestry of cultures, identities, and experiences that people of color bring to the table. Our events are crafted to be inclusive and welcoming, ensuring that everyone feels seen, valued, and respected. Whether you’re here to dance, connect, or simply be yourself, VIBE is your space to shine.

Bold Expressions: VIBE is all about celebrating the unique and powerful ways BIPOC express themselves. From vibrant performances and art showcases to dynamic discussions and interactive activities, our events are a platform for bold, unapologetic self-expression. We encourage you to bring your full self to the party and share your story with the world.

These exclusive parties are dedicated solely to BIPOC, providing a safe and empowering environment where folks of color can connect, celebrate, and express themselves freely.

Join us at VIBE, where every moment is an opportunity to connect, create, and celebrate the beauty of diversity. Let’s make every event a testament to the power of Versatile Inclusion and Bold Expressions.

For our purposes, we define "person of color" as people who have lived experiences as a racial minority in the United States. At least one birth parent was perceived and treated as a person of color, or would have been were they in the United States.

This party is for people with all levels of experience, from the merely curious or questioning to the most experienced swingers; from the decidedly monogamous to the most committed polyamorists. We welcome people representing every sexual preference, gender expression, and body type. None of us are getting free until we all get free.