ALCHEMY: Beyond the Veil of Illusions

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ALCHEMY: Beyond the Veil of Illusions

Summer’s spell has broken, and as the veil between worlds thins, the time has come to transcend the ordinary and transform under the moonlight. On All Souls Day, Friday, November 1st, 8PM - Midnight we invite you to Queen Park Social’s private party room and patio, where shadows play and the air hums with the magic of personal and collective alchemy. Step Beyond the Veil of Illusions at our latest late-night dance party, ALCHEMY—an experience where the ancient art of alchemy meets the spirit of Halloween.

? ALCHEMY isn’t just about dancing—it’s about turning the raw, unrefined elements of ourselves into pure, elevated energy. Like the alchemists of old, we’ll be transforming fears into power, shadows into light, and isolation into community. May this serve as an invitation to make new friends and explore how you’ve alchemized your own psychedelic experiences into wisdom and growth. Each person’s journey adds to the collective magic—because alchemy is not just about individual transformation, but the co-creation of a shared space for healing.

Find the Others and step out of the psychedelic closet, fully expressing your truest, weirdest, most magical self. ? Whether you’re a seasoned psychonaut or just dipping your toes into the psychedelic waters, this is your invitation to dance, connect, and transform. The alchemical process is in motion—will you join us on the dancefloor of the dead?

? Costume Competition: Your invited to unleash your inner alchemist and dress in costume! Will you come as a shadow creature, an ethereal spirit, or a psychedelic visionary? Let your costume reflect the illusions you’re shedding or the transformation you’re stepping into! We will be hosting a Costume Contest—so go ahead, let your freak flag fly, and step through the veil in style.

? Dancefloor of the Dead will be pulsating with the soul-liberating beats of , the sonic alchemist conjuring a soundscape that will lead your body and spirit into a realm of ecstatic movement. Known for their transformative, ritualistic sets, DJ Clay Papa has a gift for guiding dancers through their shadow and into the light. The dancefloor is not just a space to move—it’s a portal to transformation.

Clay Papa is Claire Nagy-Kato (she/they/Clay/Claire). She is a Charlotte-based DJ, dancer, somatic guide, and intentional gatherer. Claire has a lifelong range of movement, performance, and healing arts experience, including 25 years in the professional dance discipline and 16 years practicing yoga, 5 of which she spent teaching. Clay has a breadth of experience in improvisational movement, comedy, and spoken word as well as subject-matter expertise in sustainability, cultural resilience, and rewilding. Her interdisciplinary curiosities have shown her the power of play, safety, breath, and exploration of our senses and their essential roles in returning humanity to wholeness.

She studied ritual DJing with internationally-celebrated DJ, Tasha Blank, through her 9-month embodied DJ school, Powerhouse DJ School. Clay Papa specializes in DJing and facilitating liberating dance floors, intentional gatherings, ceremonies, and immersive experiences for transformation. Experience her sets right now on Soundcloud as DJ Clay Papa.

Don’t miss out—this is more than just a party. It’s a psychedelic journey, an alchemical experiment, and a chance to connect with your alliance of psychedelic friends. Shed the illusions, embody your transformation, and find the others who walk this path with you.

Remember as kids how we'd morph into creatures of the night, run the streets, scaring the shit out of each other, AND—best of all—take candy from weird strangers with permission? Well, we're bringing that vibe back—dancing with the dark side, laughing at death, and collectively remembering that our fears are only as real as we allow them to be.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s turn shadow work into shadow play and laugh in the face of fear. After all, we’ve been doing that since childhood, haven’t we? ?

Tickets are selling fast—don’t get tricked, treat yourself to a night beyond the veil. Get your early bird tickets now before they vanish! We’re also proud to announce a percentage of our proceeds will be donated to , supporting free professional trauma services for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

If you're facing financial constraints or have recently relocated to Charlotte from Western NC, email us at [email protected] and we’ll work with you to ensure you can join the CAPS community for this special event.

All purchases from the private bar will have an automatic gratuity added.

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