Dandelions Out West: Root Work – Rapbrary, Resilience, And Reading

Dandelions Out West: Root Work 📍 Austin Town Hall Cultural Center 📅 Wednesday, July 17, 2025 🕒 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Curated by the Chicago Park District and Rapbrary, Dandelions Out West: Root Work is a free community activation and performance celebrating the spirit of resilience, storytelling, and Black imagination. This event marks the first planting of the Rapbrary’s physical collection on the West Side of Chicago, taking root at Austin Town Hall. Join us for an afternoon of music, poetry, and cultural connection featuring: 🌼 A live performance by Roy Kinsey 📚 A preview of the upcoming Rapbrary collection 🎶 DJ sets and open community space ✨ A celebration of books, memory, and community care Come gather, grow, and bloom with us as we continue The Year of the Dandelion. FREE with RSVP. All are welcome. Follow along: @roy_kinsey + @rapbrary| #Rapbrary | #DandelionsOutWest | #RootWork More Info below.