About this Event
Y2K Creative Cafe invites teens to press pause on the noise and step into a space built just for them. This event honors the cultural collision of technology and analog life, and calls teens to hold onto bold optimism as they navigate their world today.
Teens today face real challenges around connection and belonging. The U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic in 2023, with teens among the most affected. The CDC reports 44% of teens experience persistent sadness, up from 37% in 2019, while 61% wish for more creative self-expression (National Endowment for the Arts). Y2K Creative Cafe offers exactly that: a third place where teens build belonging and connection.
Through guided meditation, art journaling, and a structured values reflection workshop, teens explore their own capacity for curiosity, resilience, and creative thinking.
Teens who attend gain:
• A calm, judgment-free space to slow down and reflect
• Creative tools like art journaling to express thoughts and feelings
• Guided meditation practices to build resilience and focus
• A structured values workshop that sparks self-discovery
• Real connection with peers who understand their world
• A sense of belonging in a true "third place" built just for them
This community-centered creative wellness workshop welcomes teens ages 13-19 only.
Refreshments come from , a local favorite bringing bold, nourishing flavor to the afternoon.
This event is completely free, and the first 20 teens to attend receive a specially curated gift bag. Registration is required to secure a spot, so sign up today and bring a friend along for the experience.
About the Hosts:
Affectionately known as Bee, Brittany Symoné is a multidisciplinary artist, fashion illustrator, and coloring book designer whose work lives at the intersection of design and emotional restoration. As the founder and creative wellness facilitator behind Detox Art, Bee curates restorative experiences designed intentionally for Black and Brown communities in the DMV and globally, virtually.
Learn.Grow.Pass is an independent creative studio founded by Dr. Lisa-Marie Pierre to create books, templates, playlists, art, and roadmaps for worldbuilders who are ready to discover the bravery and agency needed to build beyond the status quo. Workshop participants receive a free copy of the first publication from Learn.Grow.Pass: Intellectual Will.
With Gratitude to Our Community Partners:
We extend deep thanks to our community partners, Dream Center Harlem and Girls Mentor Girls, for their support in bringing Y2K Creative Cafe to life. Dream Center Harlem opens its doors as our host venue, offering teens a safe and welcoming space to create and connect. Girls Mentor Girls stands as a vital community partner, championing mentorship and empowerment for young people across The Bronx and beyond.
Please note:
Our team may take photos and video during this event for promotional and archival purposes. By attending, participants and guardians consent to potential use of these images. Contact the event organizers directly with any questions or concerns about media use.
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
Community Icebreaker
Creative Demonstration
Guided Meditation
Art Journaling Prompt
Community Discussion
Closing Reflection
Additional Social & Creation Time
Event venue & nearby stays
Dream Center Harlem, 205 West 119th Street, New York, United States
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