Rootead

Juneteenth Celebration @ Bronson Park
2023-06-17 15:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bronson Park, 200 Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Our Juneteenth celebration is going to be one to remember.
The theme we chose this year is Family Reunion.
Family reunions are special for Black and brown families for a couple of reasons we want to bring to our celebration:
Uniting generations. Historically, Black and brown family members were separated from one another. With no records kept on their family history, it was difficult to reunite. Today, it’s meaningful to be able to unify people across generations and across the diaspora. We’re all brothers and sisters, aunties and cousins, mothers and sons .
Preserving cultural traditions. Part of Rootead’s mission is to bring African traditions to the Black community so that they can connect to their roots. Our ancestors had valuable wisdom that we can so greatly benefit from today.
Sharing history. Not only are we able to make memories by getting together as a community but we’re able to recount stories and keep our ancestors’ stories and memories alive.
We will have live music, a performance by RYDDE, food trucks, vendors, and more. There will also be free food!

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Village Playdate
2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday at Rootead’s studio.

Community Drum + Dance @ Harrison Park
2023-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Harrison Park, Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Saturday, June 10th
11 am – 12 pm at Harrison Park
Drop-In. $10 donation suggested.

Radicle Night @ The Xperience
2023-05-27 21:00 - 2023-05-28 01:00, 2023-04-22 21:00 - 2023-04-23 01:00 | The Xperience, 145 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Come as you are, be who you are and love who you are. The Xperience & Rootead have collaborated to bring you Radicle Night at The Xperience. This is a space to be Black, Brown, yellow or white and be QUEER AF!
This event is an intentional, joyful and liberatory space for LGBTQIA+ folx ages 21 and up.
Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door.
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Rootead in Youth - Spring Session
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Dance, drum, embodied movement and African culture. Saturdays March 25, April 1, April 15, April 22, April 29
10am-10:30am – 2-3 year olds;
10:45am-11:15am – 4-5 year olds;
11:30am-12pm – 6-8 year olds;
$50. Scholarships available.
Register Today!

Village Playdate
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every alternating Tuesday and Wednesday at Rootead’s studio.

Adult African Diasporic Dance
2023-04-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-04-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join Rootead facilitators in a polyrhythmic global movement that induces nervous system liberation and regulation, tension release, and body awareness. Each week we will embrace a rhythm and dance from the African Diaspora (sometimes to live drums!)
1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Rootead Studio
Suggested donation $15 (no one is turned away)

MOC Yoga
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Beginner yoga & movement for men of color. This workshop is safe, beginner-friendly space for BIPOC men. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us.
$10 Suggested donation.
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