Future of Us: A Celebration of Community Voices on the US's 250th Anniversary
Date & Time
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
The Pearl | San Francisco, CA
Details
The Future of Us Festival is launching on the US's 250th Anniversary with a full day of art, music, and wisdom rooted in our collective histories, in service of our collective futures.
The lineup blends live music and ideas, art and science, culture and technology. It’s a labor of love, built to experiment with what a more vibrant civic life could feel like:
- 100+ original artworks, curated by The Plenary, Co.
- Live musical performances, curated by Nothin But Hits including Ruby Ibarra, Ian Kelly, and Alexandra Santon
- Speakers showcasing civic, creative, and community leaders shaping the future including Nairobi Williese Barnes, Oakland's 2023 Youth Poet Laureate, Charles "Chuck" Collins, SF Futures & SF Arts Commission, and Barbara Wilson, Community Leader
- Cozy lounge areas with conversation prompts and reflection cards to spark conversation. Talking to strangers highly encouraged.
- Food & Drinks– Light snacks and local, non-alcoholic beverages.
- Bar opens at 3pm (drinks available for purchase)
- Festival gift shop prints, custom candles, and limited-edition keepsakes – take a little of the future home with you.
View full lineup here: https://luma.com/future-of-us-250
You are welcome to show up and stay a while, or come and go throughout the day. Enjoy the rooftop, hang out in the lounges, and make sure to put aside plenty of time to browse the stories and visions dreamed up by your neighbors across the country.
About the Future of Us Festival
Launching on America's 250th anniversary, the inaugural Future of Us festival is a 10-day celebration of civic imagination and possibility.
⚡ Learn More: future-of-us.com
⚡ Check out the Schedule of Events: future-of-us.com/events
⚡ Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/futures.us
About the Organization
Future of Us is stewarded by The Plenary, Co., a 501(c)3 civic arts and sciences nonprofit based in Dogpatch, and co-led by a coalition of partners. All donations are tax-deductible.
