Save Caffeine Underground Fest

Caffeine Underground’s legendary owner is passing the torch, and the community has the chance to revitalize it for the next generation. But they have to move fast: the lease ends March 31st, and they need to secure a $50K down payment to have the opportunity to curate the space that they’ve been dreaming of, expanding its legacy with new events and better resources.

In order to demonstrate how serious they are about this; they are throwing a 3-week-long music and arts festival between March 10th and March 31st. This ongoing, 21-day festival will feature international performers via digital portal who love Caffeine Underground as well as local performers in New York City.

Back this project and become part of history.

Once funding is secured, plans for revitalizing Caffeine Underground include:

-Establishing The Supply Closet, a tattoo parlor and artist supply share space. Our tattoo artist is excited to host queer philosophy seminars and tattoo masterclasses.

-Partnering with bookstores around the world to feature their books in our book corner/on our shelves, as a way of spotlighting thinkers and writers who come from different parts of the world.

-Turning part of the store into a surf and skate shop, hosting artist-led skate deck painting events, and featuring brands with sustainable wax for skate and surf decks to highlight environmentalism.

-Incorporating a great variety of vegan food and drink options in the cafe to center sustainability and animal rights.

-Establishing the Warped Summer Series—an acoustic performance series featuring bands that have previously played on Warped Tour, as well as those participating in this summer’s 30th-anniversary reunion, complete with album signings.

-Offering free yoga classes and yoga-for-singers classes.

-Continuing to host concerts, film screenings, art installations, book launches, craft markets, tarot card readings, writing groups,music productions and technology courses, and discussion groups.

Additionally, Caffeine Underground is set to break the world record for the longest open mic in August, aiming for 101 hours straight—and in just 24 hours, over 30 performers have already signed up.

Caffeine Underground isn’t just a café. It isn’t just a venue. It is a place where people exist, connect, and create, free from the constraints of societal limitations. It is a space where marginalized voices find community through music, art, and the exchange of ideas. We’re building something revolutionary here—something that connects people, amplifies voices, and champions diversity. With your help, we can take this vision even further and continue to nurture creativity, artistry, and community in a space that is free from judgment, financial strain, and limitations.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Let’s create something that transcends boundaries and connects us all.

Host or Publisher K.C. Raniero