Portraits of Us: Our Joy & Our Journeys

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

Free Alchemy Studio | Grand Rapids

The Social Edit
Publisher/HostThe Social Edit
Portraits of Us: Our Joy & Our Journeys
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Celebrate BIPOC community and LGBTQ+ community through joyful storytelling, curated connections, mocktails & photography.
About this Event

Portraits of Us: Our Joy and Our Journeys

Join us in a celebration of BIPOC community and the LGBTQ+ community through joyful storytelling, curated connections, mocktails, and a special photography installation - that's right, you'll leave with a photo portrait of yourself! During this social, you can expect:

  • A BIPOC & Queer affirming and celebratory space
  • Expand your community + make meaningful connections
  • Curated conversation on joy as a resource and source throughout our journeys
  • Craft your own unique mocktail
  • Event format that allows you to engage at your comfort level
  • Access a digital gallery of portraits that capture our collective joy and reflections

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Who: This event is open to all genders, all gender expressions, ages 21+. This space intentionally celebrates the BIPOC community & LGBTQ+ community.

Hosted by:

This social is hosted by The Social Edit, an emerging business in Grand Rapids with a mission to improve the social scene with beautiful, liberating social experiences. This business is proudly owned & operated by a Black, Queer Woman.


About the Venue:

Free Alchemy Studio is a multidisciplinary and cultural production house based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In an unexpected warehouse, tucked behind a red door, Free Alchemy Studio offers a warm, ethereal environment as the backdrop for this social. Free Alchemy is also a Black Queer Woman-Powered Studio.

*This venue has a single stall gender neutral bathroom.

*This venue does not have ADA accessibility. Climbing stairs is required to get to the space.




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Free Alchemy Studio, 240 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States

Tickets

USD 14.64

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