★ Of, By & For the People ★
InterdepenDance Day
Brought to you by @NiCE_Agents_United
July 4 · 11AM–2AM · The Loom, Oakland
A co-created, collaborative 4th of July to imagine — and take real steps toward — the America v2.50 we want to live in. Come in costume for what you want to see!
The event is over — thanks to everyone who joined! It was an incredible day and night of music, play, fun, dancing, costuming, civic discussions, activist art, intergenerational and inter-communal connections, and more!
There's more coming! Stay connected!★ THE BLOCK PARTY
The lineup
15+ hours of live music and DJs — from late-morning swing to a 2am dancefloor across two rooms. Daytime was all-ages; after 9pm the Theatre was 18+ and the Seed Barn was 21+.
Bands
2 Rooms
Voices
Action
Funky Breezyw/ Andy Ammo
Maculate
Manila Vanilla
Nurse Noise
WarbleOshan
Colibria
Lychy Jelly
Izzy WiseTHE PEOPLE SPEAK!
What do you want to see in America v2.50?
What would you build if it were up to you?
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I would love to live near a space where all generations would come and play, relax, and hopefully dance around each other.
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I want to see a country where we celebrate with each other and work towards collective broad-based human flourishing! To get there, we need a government that truly works on behalf of the people, where the influence of money is constrained and limited, and where we’re protected from manipulation from tech algorithms and foreign actors. And it’s possible! We can do it in America v2.50! 🙂
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I’d build an America where it’s easier to know your neighbors than argue with strangers. More public spaces, local festivals, shared meals, and opportunities for people from different backgrounds to work on real problems together. Strong communities create a stronger country.
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Space is lovely. Vibes from recent uses still linger. Echoes of Theo Crocker, Robot Heart, etc.
Looking forward to the next chapter at The Loom!
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One with regenerative, long term focused economic and social systems that benefit all of its citizens, not just the 989 US billionaires 🤘
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HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED!
Part backyard BBQ, part block party, part unconference, part YOU!
Music that moved us
15+ hours of DJs and live music from noon to 2am. Daytime activities for all ages until 9pm; then two late-night rooms (18+ and 21+).
Community in action
Interactive activities, participatory art, and hands-on civic projects — kids, friends, and neighbors all in the mix.
Workshops & lightning talks
Real conversations with organizers, authors, faith leaders, and community voices — plus an unconference where anyone could host a session.
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★ THE VIBE!
How we showed up
A few simple principles that helped us co-create the weekend together.
Come with an open mind and an open heart.
Be open to connect with people you don't know.
Come as a participant, not just an observer.
Come playful, with your kid curiosity and creativity! 🙂
Come in costume as something you want to see in America v2.50!
Let's be friends with the earth. Please bring a reusable cup / water bottle.
30+
Collaborating community organizations
15+
Artists and performers
14+
Hours of DJs & live music
15+
Workshops for youth of all ages
★ LET'S CO-CREATE!
Speakers & civic organizers
Organizers, authors, technologists, and community leaders who shared ideas for America v2.50 — from noon to 6pm on July 4th.
Brittany HenryProject Manager, Design Strategy · CivicMakers
Dan HuCalMatters
Daveed BenjaminFounder, GovHub.live (citizen tech)
David Munir NabtiNextDemocracy.us & InterdepenDanceDay.org
Duncan AutreyConflict Transformation Facilitator · Democracy Resource Hub Librarian
Glo MossECo-Marketing Strategist & Coherence Catalyst
Hugh D'AndradeCreative Director, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Jamie JoyceAuthor of the MAD Act
Jennn Phelps QuinnInterdepenDanceDay.org & NiCE Agents United
Jesse KatzFounder, Speech Without Borders (speech.ngo)
Lauren GoetzeCalifornia Doughnut Economics Coalition
Leah Tremblay-AdamsPrincipal Design Researcher, CivicMakers
Lila LaHoodSF Public Press
Patricia NabtiVolunteer & Civic Engagement Specialist
Rafa Sarria BustamanteFounder & lead, La Gente SF
Saru JayaramanPresident, One Fair Wage · Director, Food Labor Research Center, UC Berkeley
Thor YoungOroVista ArtsTHE ADVENTURE TIMELINE!
One weekend to kickstart a new direction for the country.
Here's how the weekend unfolded.
July 4
Saturday
The big day. Doors opened at 11am.
Doors opened to InterdepenDance Day!
All-day music, outdoors & indoor activities, all-ages atmosphere 11am – 9pm.
Food trucks, music, art, & games
Local vendors, performances, ecstatic dance, art showcases, and immersive activities. See the full music lineup →
Lightning talks & Panels
Community leaders, organizers, visionaries, artists, and grassroots voices. Meet the speakers →
Unconference Participation
Workshops, author talks, and local initiatives — plus open-mic sessions and art showcases.
Pop-up performances & Immersive Art
Celebrating the creativity of local artists and creative organizations.
The Big Dance Party! (18+ / 21+)
DJ sets across two rooms from 10pm–2am — the Theatre (18+) and the Seed Barn (21+) — plus live music & late-night performances! See the DJ lineup →
July 5
Sunday
Build day. Turning the conversation into a plan.
Civic Jam: Co-create America v2.50
Taking what we dreamed up over the weekend and turning it into something real — a hands-on day of building, prototyping, and collaboration.
WHERE IT HAPPENED!
The Loom · Oakland
We hosted this festival at the Loom, an amazing East Bay venue with a history of weaving. From fabrics to community building — we wove something beautiful together.
Address
The Loom
2220 Livingston St
Oakland, CA 94606
★ TEAM-UP!
Collaborators & partners
This weekend was powered by an amazing crew of community organizations.
Collaborators
Community & Outreach Partners
★ Thanks for joining us!
The country we want to live in starts with the weekend we spend together.
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