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The Last Friday of Every Month

Skinfolk: The Society of NonconformistsThis series is for ANYONE drawn to nonconformity—even as a question. We’re building a community shaped by refusal and energized by radical creativity.July 31, 2026, 7-9 p.m.

Octavia Butler: The Visionary

Before MAGA had a name, science fiction writer Octavia Butler imagined its acronym and roots: greed, power, cruelty, and fear. Through Earthseed, she also offered a vision for breaking America's cycles of division and building a more just society. Join artist and writer Sharyll Burroughs to explore Butler's enduring blueprint for navigating our turbulent times.

We'll also celebrate the birthday of the amazing Kelley Roy, founder and creative director of Art Design Xchange and committed host and supporter of all things Sharyll and Skinfolk. Octavia Butler is one of Kelley's many creative muses with her deep belief in artistic expression and social activism as a vehicle for shaping the future together.

In honor of Kelley's birthday, she invites guests to RSVP and make a donation to SKINFOLK Society in an amount that reflects the birthday year that she is celebrating (no googling). Every gift supports SKINFOLK Society's evolving anthology, public dialogues, and community building while adding a little fun to a celebration of two incredible women. Please join us for food, cake, beverages, and meaningful dialogue.