Come join the 2nd Annual BRAVE Fest! A community celebration of love, diversity, inclusion, and multi-culturalism in Austin, Texas! Enjoy local artists and organizations on February 10th, 2-8PM, as we come together to celebrate Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year (Year of the Pig), Constitution Day (Mexico), and Black History Month.

This is a family-friendly event and we are excited to celebrate our community! Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues! There will be representation from local artists, food and shop vendors, and non-profit organizations that align with the passion and purpose to strive for equity, inclusion, and justice. #MakeATXBRAVE

Anticipated performance lineup and schedule (subject to change):

2:15-3:00PM CoMeTrY
3:15-4:00PM GMZ Creative Ministries & Pastor Clark's Community Message & special guest SaulPaul
4:15-4:50PM Mia Garcia
5:00-5:35PM Agni Bollywood Dance
5:35-6:00PM BRAVE Communities
6:00-6:45PM Bavu Blakes
7:10-8:00PM Afrofreque

Co-emcees: Yasmin Turk and Chris Isom

All performance acts will be family-friendly. There will be a Kids Empowerment Station with games and activities for kids of all ages from 2-6pm hosted by ADL and face-painting by Sparrow. We will also be screening family-friendly movies with social equity themes in some of the rooms with TV screens. Sunday best and cultural attire encouraged.

Suggested On-Line Ticket Donations*:

FREE - Children 6 years old and younger
$10 - Students
$25 - Adults

100% of the ticket proceeds and event sponsorships will be used for BRAVE Communities' 2019 community events and programs, including scholarships for students to go on educational and cultural trips to Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham AL in 2019.

*To honor our commitment for an inclusive community event, if you are unable to donate for a ticket, please contact us at bravecommunities@gmail.com and we will make ends meet. If you are able to donate more than the suggested ticket amount and would like to support your neighbors, your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Food and crafts will be available for purchase by local women and minority-owned food vendors and exhibitors. The Belmont is a full bar venue.

BRAVE Fest19 Exhibitors:
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Asian Pacific Islander American American Public Affairs (APAPA)
Austin 3-1-1
Austin Chinese-American Network (ACAN)
Austin Code Department
Gateway Church - Pflugerville
Idea Public School
Imperfect Produce
Nailivic Studios
ReRoute Music Group
S.P.A.R.K.
Strive & Inspire Development Center
YWCA

BRAVE Fest19 Food Vendors
Biryani N Grill
NG Cafe

BRAVE Fest19 Sponsors
Academic Programs International
Austin Chinese-American Network (ACAN)
Homeslice Pizza
The New Philanthropist
Slab BBQ
The Belmont

In-Kind Donors
Thank you to the local organizations that have donated gifts and prizes for mystery bags and silent auction!
Agni Dance Company Alamo Draft House APAPA C. Dog Lady Courageous Feats Cristina Murphy County Line BBQ East Side Pies Finley Barber Shop Gibson Bar Heat Boot Camp Viva Day Spa She's Not Here Kemi Yemi Ese Kendra Scott Lucas P-Li Art MaMa Fu's Mia Garcia Mighty Fine Milk & Honey Nailivic Studios Nothing Bundt Cakes Prune & Bloom Restore Cryotherapy Rudy's BBQ Starbucks SxSW Titos Torchy's Taco Whole Foods Woke Beauty

"This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department."

Are you a local organization (non-profit or social business) that is aligned with the mission and purpose of BRAVE Fest and want to be involved? Consider being a Community Engager, Promoter, Exhibitor, or Sponsor or donate your products/services to support our communities. Learn more or contact us at bravecommunities@gmail.com.