The Frequency
About this Event
THE FREQUENCY
Featuring Rapper-Librarian Roy Kinsey + DJ Lady D
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Collaboraction Theatre at The Kimball Arts Center | 7:30 PM
What if one evening could nourish your mind, awaken your spirit, and reconnect you with your body and community?
What Is The Frequency?
Welcome to The Frequency, a new gathering series curated by internationally renowned DJ, TEDx speaker, and Recording Academy Chicago Governor DJ Lady D, where culture, wellness, creativity, and collective healing come together.
Meet Roy Kinsey
Follwoing an explosive debut, our second experience features Roy Kinsey /The Rapbrary / Rapbrarian (@roy_kinsey) (@rapbrary), artist, and librarian.
Roy Kinsey is a Chicago-born rapper and librarian whose work lives at the intersection of hip-hop, literature, and social justice. As the founder of Rapbrary, he created a sanctuary where books, banned stories, and Black art thrive. His music, including Dandelions: Gods Don’t Cry, explores themes of identity, healing, and transformation. A proud Black queer artist and child of the Great Migration, Roy uses storytelling to preserve legacy, inspire resilience, and shift narratives. Roy’s work has been recognized by NPR, the Chicago Tribune, and Billboard, and he’s a 2024–25 Performance Resident with Arts + Public Life at the University of Chicago. Named, "Chicagoan of the Year" for Pop Music by Chicago Tribune in 2025, Kinsey's new children's book, Deangelo and the Dandelion, a children’s book rooted in self-worth, softness, and resilience on Chicago’s West Side, was recently released and is available through booksellers everywhere. Through his art, Roy attempts to redefine what it means to be a griot of our time.
What You'll Experience
Following the reading from his new book stay for a community conversation and the embodied movement experience led by DJ Lady D. Expect soulful sounds, interact with the artists and get your book & merch signed. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow seekers, artists, healers, and changemakers.
Who Should Attend
Whether you're interested in:
✨ Hip-Hop, House & Afrofuturism
✨ Embodied wellness
✨ Personal growth and healing
✨ Mind-body-spirit practices
✨ Community and belonging
✨ Art, culture, and social change
...this night is for you.
Tickets Start at Just $5
Accessible pricing means everyone can participate.
Your Evening Includes:
🎤 A transformative conversation with the Rapbrarian, Roy Kinsey
🌙 Community reflection and dream incubation
💫 Collective movement practice with DJ Lady D
🎶 Music, connection, and inspiration
🤝 A welcoming space for curiosity, healing, and belonging
Come as you are. Leave renewed.
SAVE THE DATES
August 19, 2026
THE FREQUENCY featuring Dr. Meida McNeal / Honey Pot Performance
A powerful experience blending ritual, performance, healing, and embodied liberation with the founder of Honey Pot Performance.
Reserve Your Spot
Tickets start at $5 with tickets available for $5, $10, & $20. Pay according to your level. Each level will sell out when tickets are exhausted. Space is limited so early purchase is advised, though some walk-up tickets wil be reserved.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.18 to USD 23.18
