Poetic Platforms: A Pop-Up Celebration in Ping Tom Memorial Park

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A socially distant, free, fun, and full schedule of activities &amp; interaction in a multi-cultural celebration at Ping Tom Park in Chinatown!

Ping Tom Memorial Park

Please join us at our final celebration for this Poetic Platforms series. From a morning workout to cross-cultural yoga flows with live musical accompaniment, we invite you to come shake out then step into your body. Following that, we invite you to step onto our Poetic Platform and share some words, a song, your story. Come be a co-creator as we try to manifest and design our spaces inclusive of healing, community, and culture. What do You see?Schedule11am-12noon: Bootcamp w/ Coach ChrisWith the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, Coach Chris from Elite Squad will introduce a straightforward fitness system specifically made for participants who want to start off the day with a great sweat and on individuals who want to kickstart beginner workout programs.12-2pm: Cross-Cultural Flow w/ Live MusicYogiPosa featuring Son Monarcas and Latin Fusion Folk and E'a the Wholistic Artist with AfroSoul and live African drumming will do back-to-back all-level flows. RSVPs are encouraged for this event separately but all are welcome and we have plenty of grassy space to stretch out and move.12-5pm: Community Mural PaintingPlease join us under the 18th street bridge to help co-create a community mural project. Paint supplies and extra PPE will be provided. Pablo Serrano and Kombi will be facilitating.12-5pm: Arts &amp; Found Crafts w/ a side of HealingHealing Every Youth (HEY) will be facilitating various art projects that will make you think about your built environment while healing your inner space. Come heal, play, and learn with us!HEY will also have mental health practitioners with referral capabilities on site for those seeking clinical support. This is a safe and positive space. We encourage and support You.2-3:30pm: Poetic Platforms Open MicSuri Wong will be facilitating an open mic, as well as performing at The (Poetic) Platform under 18th Street bridge. Come support local artists and share in your experiences too. Come drop a mic.3:30-5pm: The People’s Stage Karaoke will take over the platform in musical celebration of culture and community.We will have social-distance protocols in place and plenty of hand sanitizer, wipes, and even gloves available. Please make sure to enter the park from S. Wells &amp; W. 19th Street (closest address is 298 W. 19th Street).

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