Finbruary: Swim-In Movie & Splash Party

TAKE NOTICE******** We have come to the decison to postpone on Jan 20th 2024.This event has been postponed for next year, 2025 of February. If you have any questions or concerns please email: [email protected]

Please join us for Octogre in october 2024 coming up. We apoloize for any incovience as this decison was completely out of our control. ****

We are developing a collaborative celebration with the international celebration of Black History Month to educate and experience the love for Black Mythology Folktales & Urban Legends. Faeries, Gods, Forest Spirits, Sirens, and more! This year we are focus on sea creatures of the Black Folktale stories while celebrating this historic heart thrilling movie, Live action Disney's Little Mermaid played by Hallie Bailey. There is a lot to learn! Spiritually and Culturally. Last year, we held a contest entry and showcase a few of our talented artist to be featured in New York Weekly Article (link.) from our Afro Magicka Guild.

T he First week of Februray is focus on the Fae-Forest creatures, Faebruary. Second half of the month, is Finbruary, for the sea creatures! Next year after Finbruary 2024, we plan to develop a event for Faebruary week! Please stay tune!

We host this smaller scale event as a social gathering as a Kickstarter to fundraise RealmScape Fest 2025. A BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Festival event celebrating mythical cultures of colors!

D on't miss our Toy Drive & Costume Swap social event event OctOgre 2024 (October)! The National Coming out month, second wave of Pride but for the dark creatures of the night!

Little Mermaid Movie was a special prize to many and we offered Gift cards and other DMV events or Black own Events help many families accomplish to see the film in theater: Afro Mermaid, BlerdCon, Mermagic Con, Ocean Renn, Baltimore Fairy Faire, Afro Magicka, Pride Fey & most of all RealmScape! The movie was such a driven passion for all especially black children that may of not had the means..to see the film we featured Afro Magicka Hero, a known Cosplayer (@Blk.unicorn_Cosplay) hosted their own giveaway. It wasn't just the fact the actress who was casted to play as Ariel was black. It was the hate she receive when she earned the part. As a Community, we fought and supported the outcome of the film and what it would mean to many. Having this social gathering we want to honor the dedication the community took and have one final celebration for this overall beautiful positive presentational film.

C ome sea the the mermazing Vendor Artisans, craft makers, Apparel and more! (Total: 5/10)

You can locate this Vendor Table right at Check-in. It is our Welcome & Information table with a few wares to take home! RealmScape Fest Merch, King J'vonte's crystal Creations & Nature Décor, and community of Authors and artist. Such as Moon Moth Wings, Bad Little Fairy Book series & more!

Meet your Dream Weaver Stylist! For inclusive braiding, Faery hair painting, string or things to wish upon a dream! We include Nail painting, Henna, body or Face paint and so much more! Purchase Butterfly, Flower or Sea crowns designed by Kaden Co., Whimsy In the Willows, and The Sapphire Sun!

Visit the High Wizard's Hat as a designated smoke lounge outdoors! Walk in a tent and relax with other magical beings in the Wizard's Hat! Experience Spiritual guidance by our featured Magi. Try or purchase Herbs, Edible Teas , Essential oils or wellness care, wizarding pipes and more!

offers M ertail rentals & Swim lessons! Purchase new fish scales and underwater accessories, like phone cases and more! Swim Lesson entails, mermaid tricks, and tips in a monofin, monofin care, basic swim lessons by our own Scruba & Lifeguard certified!

I handmake one of a kind jewelry from real, ethically sourced, and cruelty free butterflies for those wanting to add whimsy and bold self expression into their everyday lives: https://mangledmonarch.wixsite.com/shop

J ewerly & Apparel Tie dye wear.

Handcrafted and Ritually prepared botanical creations: Candles, Oils, & more Brujo enchantments!

Fantasy designer Sunglasses with some custom embroidery and witchery crystal craftmanship.

Blerd-based & Spirituality clothing designer. Place a order for custom embroidery. Known for A afro mermaid phenomenon!

Meet Merman Kenny, known as Brother to Ariel! They will be hosting a interactive experience as we all watch & swim together!

Swim & Watch Party. Experience the Little mermaid movie at a indoor pool! Bring a favorite floaty or Rent a Mertail at our event to swim or meet other merfolks! Shop at the Beach Market between Movie Halftimes we will have Storytime, sing alongs, and other side performances or clips.

General Public & Kid Hour Movie Showing

1 2:30pm - 1:30

2 :30pm- 3:30pm

(+18) Adult Gathering Swim Movie Time Hour

4:30pm- 7:00pm

Calling all Afro Faes & Magi or just supportive allies of the Afro-Magicka Community! We are hosting a Swim-in Watch Party to see the Live-Action Little Mermaid movie! Small majority of the BIPOC community have tried to share the celebration to watch this wonderful film on the big screen, but we know there are still a small vast number that has not enjoyed it yet! We host to celebrate this to try to help everyone once again!

Invite a friend, bring your favorite floaty, Check out the Aquatic Market for Finbruary. There will be two showings. First session for everyone and the second session just for adults. We will have breaks every half hour of the film to give everyone a moment to replenish themselves out of the water or enjoy a small performance or play games. We will be asking for donations as this social gathering will be one of our Kickstarter events for RealmScape 2025.

T he Vendor Application is now open, including Volunteers & Performers. We are hoping to make this a very interactive fun splashing experience with a show hosts and small acts.

G o through here to discover and get connected with our social media.

L inktree.com/RealmScapeFest

K eep checking back as time gets closer, for more information to develop! Save the day, may purchase your seat early--a float early we mean! Don't miss this fun opportunity!

Afro Magicka Community

Want to get better involved in our Brown Magical Community network?

Follow our group page on Facebook! We host private social gatherings, meetups and offer opportunity to meet other magical beings just like you all year round here within the DMV.

Celebrate our Month of awareness during Black History Month in February. #AfroFaebruary 1st-14th, or #AfroFinbruary 14th-28th . Once a year we will celebrate every other year between The Garden and the Water.

Feb 2025 is our next Gathering but on land to celebrate Faebruary.

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