After a truly Revolutionary year, we wanted to dive back into the creative and vibrant minds of our amazing community. So we came together to think about our hopes, dreams for our community, and a desire to breathe joy and warmth back into our lives.

Wonder encapsulates the senses of curiosity, whimsy, play, and awe that many of us have been looking for in the recesses of our shared isolation. The very catalyst for inspiration and empathy, wonder moves our thoughts, behaviors, and spirits into action.

You’re invited to celebrate Issue 05: Wonder, both IRL and URL, this October with the Slant'd family, no matter where you are in the world.

Event Description

For the Denver Amplifiers, “Wonder” immediately conjures up the pure & unbridled curiosity that comes with childhood. We’re excited to bring our Denver community an afternoon of play and joyful recreation. We hope to harness your imagination and disengage from the inhibitions of adulthood so you can see yourself in ways you often suppress by accessing your joy, playfulness, and wonder. Together, let’s shed the ways in which we no longer want to see ourselves and commune with our inner children.

This gathering will be held outdoors if weather permits. If weather does not permit, we’ll be moving to Zoom.

What to Expect

This gathering will include field day fun for all energies alike -- we’re calling them “uptempo” and “downtempo” activities. If you’re feeling called to rev up, you can hula hoop, play tag or water balloon toss with your fellow energizer bunnies, or make giant bubbles. If you’re wanting to mellow out, you can play games (We’re Not Really Strangers to wonder with another, for example), color, or face paint. We’ll begin our time together with an opening activity and close it out with a short reflection.

COVID Policy

• We trust you to take care of your Denver community.
• Vaccinations are highly recommended. Masks are encouraged.
• If you are not vaccinated, we ask that you please wear a mask.
• If you’re feeling sick or have been in contact with someone with COVID in the last 14 days, please stay at home and rest up!

Admission Information:

Admission to this gathering is donation-based on a “pay what you can” scale. Proceeds will go towards supporting Slant’d and production of Issue 05. We so appreciate your generosity & support!

Suggested Donations:

• $5-$20 per person

There will also be an option to pre-order Issue 05! This year's magazine is chock full of content to marvel at, and we encourage you to put a copy on hold.

Why pay what you can? Equitable payment options let us meet you where you’re at. We trust that you will select the option most appropriate given your current financial situation.

Can’t make it?

Other ways to celebrate with the Slant’d community:

• [Oct 7] Join our LA Amplifiers for "Touch as Love", a virtual grounding meditation
• [Oct 16] Located in or near NYC (and surrounding areas)? Come out to our Issue 05 Launch Party!
• Participate in our online, silent auction featuring AAPI businesses, creators, and makers!

About Slant’d

Slant’d is a collective of Asian Americans celebrating the journey of self discovery. Through art, the written word, and gatherings, we aim to cultivate the vibrant community that Asian Americans want, need, and deserve.