The Gathering No. 4: Love & Rage
The Gathering is an intimate, in-person evening hosted in our lush Oakland home, designed for those who crave honest dialogue and skilled connection.
Come sip nourishing cocktails and mocktails by Kachi, a Black queer mixologist whose drinks are a conversation in and of themselves.
Settle into candlelight and conversation led by Christabel, a writer and relational healing facilitator whose workshops leave people changed.
A Night of Decadent Cocktails and Deep Connections
Herbaceous cocktails. Lush interiors. Eight open-hearted strangers. No performance. No small talk. Just beautifully made drinks, and honest dialogue.
Love & Rage
This month, we’re talking about what happens when tenderness meets fire. For those navigating abandonment and belonging, grief and loyalty, rupture and repair.
If you’re reckoning with what it means to be in honest relationship while holding deep emotion, this night is for you.
What’s Included
A nourishing meal: pasta, meatballs, and a salad
Unlimited handcrafted herb-infused cocktails & mocktails
Guided relational healing conversation (not a panel or workshop)
A thoughtfully crafted space for rest, reflection, and connection
A maximum of 8 guests for depth and intimacy
Event details:
Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Time: 7pm - 10pm PST
Location: Oakland, CA. Exact location will be email to attendees after purchase
Ticket: $150 per person (sliding scale and sponsorships upon availability)
Capacity: Space is limited to 8 guests to preserve intimacy
“To sink beneath the anger or to move through the anger was to recognize the anger for what It was: an indicator that my heart was broken.” - Lama Rod Owens, Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger.
Sponsor Someone’s Seat
Every Gathering includes a few sponsored or sliding scale tickets. Your gift helps someone feel more seen and held in community.
Want a Sponsored Ticket?
If cost is a barrier, we hold a few sliding-scale and fully sponsored seats for every Gathering. Email us with a few words about your interest, and we’ll be in touch.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
This is Gathering No. 4 and these are what people have said about the first three.
FAQs
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The Gathering is hosted in our Oakland home. The address is shared with registered guests only, for privacy and safety. You will receive and email with address and access instructions.
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Yes. Your ticket includes a full dinner, unlimited cocktails and mocktails, and desert.
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This isn’t just a dinner. It’s a curated, intentional experience. Your ticket supports the cost of the ingredients, labor, and the emotional energy it takes to hold this kind of space. As queer African artists, this offering is both a livelihood, and a love letter to those seeking communion rooted in honesty and depth.
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We’re not able to offer refunds, but you may transfer your ticket to a friend with advance notice.
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Yes. Mocktails are available all night and no one is expected to drink alcohol to participate fully.
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Yes, our home is wheelchair accessible and designed with comfort in mind. Let us know any specific access needs and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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Yes, we have three affectionate dogs.