Portraits of Us: Our Joy & Our Journeys

Portraits of Us: Our Joy and Our Journeys

Join us in a celebration of BIPOC community and the LGBTQ+ community through joyful storytelling, curated connections, mocktails, and a special photography installation - that's right, you'll leave with a photo portrait of yourself! During this social, you can expect:

• A BIPOC & Queer affirming and celebratory space
• Expand your community + make meaningful connections
• Curated conversation on joy as a resource and source throughout our journeys
• Craft your own unique mocktail
• Event format that allows you to engage at your comfort level
• Access a digital gallery of portraits that capture our collective joy and reflections

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Who: This event is open to all genders, all gender expressions, ages 21+. This space intentionally celebrates the BIPOC community & LGBTQ+ community.

Hosted by:

This social is hosted by The Social Edit, an emerging business in Grand Rapids with a mission to improve the social scene with beautiful, liberating social experiences. This business is proudly owned & operated by a Black, Queer Woman.

About the Venue:

Free Alchemy Studio is a multidisciplinary and cultural production house based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In an unexpected warehouse, tucked behind a red door, Free Alchemy Studio offers a warm, ethereal environment as the backdrop for this social. Free Alchemy is also a Black Queer Woman-Powered Studio.

*This venue has a single stall gender neutral bathroom.

*This venue does not have ADA accessibility. Climbing stairs is required to get to the space.

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