Solid Grounds

08/05/2024

so excited!!

🌟 Join us for Soul Box Supper Club! 🌟
📅 August 15, 2024, 7 PM
📍 The Commons @ KQED, 2601 Mariposa St, SF
🎟️ $129

Enjoy a multi-course dinner by Chef Tirzah Love, a dialogue on voting with Taylor Nanz of Solid Grounds, and live art by Sloane Gross. Don't miss this special KQED event!

Get tickets:https://www.kqed.org/event/4419

07/10/2024

We produced our first music & tech festival and here's how it went 💜

Hiiiwav Fest '24

06/22/2024

We had a time at Black Art & Music at The Ruth! From art, to food to music, to doubledutchin' on the patio, the good vibes were flowing in support of the local artists .daily.zazz .smalls and creating fun and FREE programming in the Bayview Community! Follow and to tap in with more dope events, creative opportunities, and programming at the Opera House!

06/20/2024

THIS SUNDAY!! We're collaborating with .beams .only to bring you TBN's ultimate game day! We've got tourneys going for kickball, relay races, tug of war, etc. along with food vendors to keep you well fed through the day.

We're Black Outside, taking over San Pablo Park! Bring ya aunties, uncles, cousins and the rest or come alone and meet someone new! Either way, we can't wait to see you soon! RSVPS are full, walk ups welcome

06/19/2024

We're bring Sunday Supper to .space today! We've got a cocktail hour marketplace supporting Black-Owned local businesses .club along with a portrait studio popup by , live art by , and spinning the night away! We've got a delicious 5-course menu by featuring wine pours by .club and guided conversation prompts led by

We can't wait to welcome you to our Juneteenth celebration!

06/03/2024

It's GAAAAAAAME TIMEEEEEEEE!!! 🏀🏈⚽️⚾️🎾⛳️
Dust off ya sneakers, stretch out ya hamstrings bc it's time to play!!

SOLID GROUNDS COMMUNITY, we in the building partnering with for their annual TB GAME DAY, Sunday, June 23rd.
We gonna have some good eats and great times. Mark your calendars and show up with great sportsmanship!! Bring ya aunties and uncles! It's giving ultimate game day!

Where?
🛝 San Pablo Park
2800 Park Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
⏰1PM -7PM
RSVP on Eventbrite…check the bio!

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This event is in collaboration with
.beams .only

05/21/2024

🎨 FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST LINE UP for June 2nd 🎨

We are incredibly honored to showcase the amazing talent of these visual and live artists at our event.

These Bay Area natives will be presenting some of their finest work:
Chris Burch
Lorenzo Crockett
Mela Foster
Kayl Johnson
Taylor Smalls .smalls
Zaikya Zazaboi .daily.zazz
PLUS, be captivated with LIVE ART by Sloane Gross !

This celebration of Black culture through art and music brought to you by Ruth Williams Opera House and powered by the , , and .

Entry is FREE with RSVP-link in bio. Don't miss out! ©

04/18/2024

Check out some photos from this past Sunday's Walk It Like I Talk It event at Lake Merritt with !

Attendees were paired together at a starting meeting point and given conversation cards and directions to the final destination (a spot on the lake ~20 min walk away). There, we all gathered over music, games, food and more great conversation.
Thanks to for sponsoring some amazing raffle prizes of outdoor gear along with .fare who provided delicious food to keep us nourished after our walk. We also had providing fresh juices and with some other treats. A time was had!

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04/16/2024

Solid Grounds is partnering with Rain.Aero for ! Join us next week for —Walk & Talk with a fellow SF Climate Week explorer along a historic taxiway to Rain headquarters at the former Naval Air Station Traffic Control Tower for an engaging panel on Wildfire Technology, Climate Policy, & Capital with Nancy Pfund, Gayle Miller and Maxwell Brodie.

There will also be plenty of time to wander their halls l, get a helicopter tour and connect with like-minded climate and wildfire folks. Friday April 26th, 10am-12:30pm.

RSVP + details in bio or here: https://lu.ma/trxrp181

04/10/2024

Looking for some help! Send us an email if you're available to help us this Sunday, 4/14 from 10-3pm or 4/26pm from 9-12:30pm! We are looking for 3-4 volunteers who can help with unloading, setup & breakdown, check in, and welcoming attendees. Email [email protected] for details!

04/05/2024

Hey Fam!

🎨✨ Big news for our artist and creative community! in partnership with & is thrilled to announce the next round of the Black Arts Grant! Aimed at celebrating African American culture, we’re offering microgrants of up to $10,000 to local talents in the Bayview Hunters Point and Potrero Hill areas. This is your chance to uplift our neighborhoods through art and cultural preservation.

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Why apply?
* 🎉 Support & Funding: Cover event expenses, from venue rent to permits to equipment, supplies, food & more
* 🤝 Community Impact: Showcase local art, engage with the community, and honor our culture.
* 🚀 Amazing Opportunity: Elevate your work and be amplified on a larger platform.

📅 Deadline Alert: April 21, 2024, 11:59 PM PST. Don’t miss out!

Focus is on cultural preservation in the 94124 and 94107 neighborhoods. Note: Event space at the Opera House is limited for the year.

📌 Grant max: $10,000 | Events in May or June.
Questions or need help with your application? Contact [email protected]

TAG SOMEONE WHO SHOULD APPLY!!!!

03/29/2024

We're bringing our Walk & Talk to Lake Merritt!

"Walk It Like I Talk It" is happening, Sunday, April 14 and we want YOU there to complete our celebration of community, conversation, and connection.

What’s on the Agenda?

Meet-Up Location: LAKE CHALET

We'll be pairing people up to walk the lake from 12:30-1:30pm. The route around the lake will have us all end up at the final destination, our picnic spot! The picnic will be going until 3pm.

The Experience: A leisurely walk around the beautiful lake, guided by conversation prompt cards to spark interesting discussions and new friendships.

The Destination: A secret picnic filled with games, food, music, and the best vibes from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Think sunshine, laughter, and good community.

Why Join Us?

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Walk & Talk: An opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed setting, surrounded by nature.

🎉 Celebrate Community: This picnic is more than just food and fun; it’s a celebration of us, our community.

🎈 Fun Activities: We'll be sure to bring games and good vibes!

🌞 Enjoy the Outdoors: come enjoy fresh air, sunshine, nature and good community!

W�e hope to see you there!
tix in bio!

03/05/2024

Embark on a mystical journey with Bri Luna, founder of The Hoodwitch website, as she guides us through her newest craft, Blood S*x Magic, at Oakland’s iconic Continental Club. The book invites readers into a world of sacred craft, history and spirituality.

Join us March 7 at 7PM for a powerful conversation in community with KQED’s Josh Decologon () and a special performance by Bomba Rebelde (). 🔮

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02/28/2024

Today we'll be at hosting a conversation on economic allyship and marketplace of local small businesses for their employees! Who all gon' be there?

We've got:




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The event is private but the conversation will be streamed on Instagram Live at 1pm PST today! Join us!

Super excited and grateful for the opportunity to highlight in the Bay alongside !

02/18/2024

A good time was had launching (Blank) in the Living Room! Shoutout to all the dope Black creatives and entrepreneurs that joined the conversation, plugged their business, and showcased their amazing wares!

The music by and live performance by was nothing short of excellent!

The food by and wine was delicious & kept the vibes right!

is so cozy, we can't wait to announce the next one!

02/16/2024

Last year we tried this concept of a walk and talk around Lake Merritt. We set up a secret picnic spot at one end and had the meeting point (Lake Chalet) at the other. We paired people up with a conversation question card and they walked to the secret picnic spot while talking to someone new with question prompts to guide them through conversation. We all met up together at the picnic spot for food, music, and community! It was amazing.... and now it's happening again at new locations in partnership with !!!! We're bringing people together to walk & meet new people with conversations centering mind, body, and spirit! Then we'll come together at a secret picnic spot to celebrate new connections and keep the good vibes going!

This is a series, we'll be popping up all across the Bay on the first Saturdays of the month! Our first event is Saturday, March 2nd from 12-3pm. Tix are linked in bio, food & programming during the picnic are included!

02/13/2024

2/16 6:30-9:30pm
Pull up and Support!
Tix come with wine, live music by , beats by and a great time!
It's a kickback! Come through to shop, eat, vibe, and be in community with Black artists and entrepreneurs doing their thang!

Tix in bio!! Can't wait to see you!

02/03/2024

Solid Grounds & are proud to present (Blank) in the Living Room! This is a series of cozy, diverse & exclusive experiences for culture & community that will happen across each !! From art shows to listening parties to poetry nights to drip checks, each gathering is an intimate blank canvas where memories are uniquely curated.

Mark your calendars for our first event of the series and (Support Black Business) In the Living Room on Feb 16 from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Our (Blank) In the Living Room events will be invite only. For this event, the guest list is open for you and 3 friends! All attendees of this event will then be added to our guestlist and can invite folks to our future events so we can expand within our community. Space is limited, can't wait to see you! Tix in Bio!

Who gon' be there? We've got some dope Black artists and vendors for you to vibe, shop, & connect with from the comfort of the Groundfloor living room. Sip & Shop at our first kickback of the year! In the spirit of ~love month~ this is an intimate celebration to give Black creatives their flowers and love on them in the best way we know how: economic support! Join us for a night of community, music, creativity and connection.

02/01/2024

01/30/2024

Y'all! You know our markets are always a VIBE! We use markets as a way to showcase the products of various amazing small Black businesses and creatives that we can celebrate and support locally. We have 2 upcoming markets this month:
Feb 16 (OAK) & Feb 27 (SF)

Do you or anyone you know want to be featured in one of our upcoming markets? Do you know any special artisans or makers that need their business amplified? Drop them below. Vendor app linked in bio!

01/18/2024

Let me help you plan your next retreats!

Last year we partnered with Venture Fund and coach of Confusion to Clarity to help put together their GROW integrated wellness retreat in Tulsa, OK! This experience was meant to support wildly underestimated BIPOC founders and their well-being throughout their entrepreneurial journey!

DM or email me at [email protected] to get support in all of your retreat needs- from programming to catering to coach recommendations, we have everything you need to keep your teams refreshed, connected, and invigorated for what 2024 has to offer!

12/27/2023

Our first event was such a hit that we wanted to offer it on a recurring basis in partnership with 💫

Bring in the New Year with intention through somatic movement! Sunday 1/7 from 3:00-4:30pm.

Embrace the Power Within: Join an introductory pole dance class at This is a safe space for Black and Brown women to celebrate somatic movement. Unleash your creativity, explore fluidity, and discover the healing grace of intuitive dance. This class is open to all levels but meant for beginners and first timers—let's build foundations, find our flow, and create a judgment-free space to move and grow. Limited to 10 students, an intimate setting ensures a supportive environment as we learn to tap into self-expression and empowerment.

tix in bio

12/16/2023

was derived from 's Soul Box meal experience kit .biz mixed with some Solid Grounds conversation and flare. Soul Box kits use Black owned products and include locally sourced ingredients, small kitchen wares, conversation cards, and a curated playlist to create a dinner party experience for 4. Check out .biz to get your own kit!

As an extension of Soul Box, our Supper Club was born. A vibrant experience where strangers become friends over a 5-course dinner by Chef Tirzah Love and a curated conversation by Taylor Nanz of Solid Grounds. We're excited to have you join us for food, art, soulful RnB, and immersive programming that celebrates community, breaks barriers, and fosters meaningful connections. Start as strangers, leave as friends!

12/16/2023

SOLD OUT 🫶🏽🫶🏽 See ya tomorrow!

12/09/2023

We'll be back soon! Taking a week to just be & create & rest & prepare 🫶🏽 for urgent matters please contact [email protected]

12/07/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to Speed Networking! I can't wait to host this again. Lots of learning and some great connections!

Thanks to our partners at and for their valuable insight during our panel discussion and thanks to .me for hosting us in their beautiful space! Thanks to for donating some of his financial literacy books and to for bringing the energy on the 1s and 2s 🎶

We can't wait for what's in store in 2024!

12/04/2023

Solid Grounds made it into and we couldn't be more excited! Cheers to the first of many 💜 Thank you for the Rising Stars Feature! 🌟 if you want to check out the entire article, you can take a read using the link in my bio.

11/22/2023

Gratitude to & for the incredible eats & espresso martinis at our friendsgiving open mic night last week. Shoutout to all vendors who showcased their art & products! Big thanks to for hosting us in such a dope community space for gathering. Special appreciation to our panelists, host, DJ and performers setting all the vibes, bringing the talent, and keeping the energy authentic. It was a vibe among friends, both new and old. Many words, but most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out to show their support!