An immersive evening of dance, live music, ritual, and collective remembrance.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7pm-Midnight
BANDALOOP Studios
1601 18th St, Oakland, CA
Tiny Fest and Embodiment Project present Dragon's Night, a one-night immersive performance experience exploring the role of artists during times of social upheaval. Blending street dance theater, live music, poetry, ritual, and community celebration, the evening invites audiences into a powerful journey of remembrance, healing, and creation.
At the heart of the night is Dusk of the Swollen Sun, a new 60-minute multidisciplinary work choreographed and directed by Nicole Klaymoon. Inspired by Saul Williams' reflection that "artists are the death doulas of a dying empire," the piece asks what responsibility artists carry in moments of cultural collapse -- and imagines creation itself as an act of resistance.
Rooted in African diasporic storytelling traditions and dragon mythology across cultures, the work reimagines the dragon as a symbol of ancestral memory, courage, and interconnected lineage.
The evening features live music, spoken word, immersive visuals, and performances by Embodiment Project and Wishbone dancers, with guest musicians Kevin CK Lo, Byron Wong, Fidel Pomajambo (Fidelius), Rachel Sanders, and more.
Following the performance, stay for a community dance party and concert featuring Oakland emcee Do D.A.T and soulful house DJ BlkSoap.
Schedule
7:00 PM -- Arrival + cocktails/mocktails + live ambient set
7:30 PM -- Performances begin
9:00 PM-Midnight -- Dance party + live music
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
7pm-Midnight
BANDALOOP Studios
1601 18th St, Oakland, CA
Tiny Fest and Embodiment Project present Dragon's Night, a one-night immersive performance experience exploring the role of artists during times of social upheaval. Blending street dance theater, live music, poetry, ritual, and community celebration, the evening invites audiences into a powerful journey of remembrance, healing, and creation.
At the heart of the night is Dusk of the Swollen Sun, a new 60-minute multidisciplinary work choreographed and directed by Nicole Klaymoon. Inspired by Saul Williams' reflection that "artists are the death doulas of a dying empire," the piece asks what responsibility artists carry in moments of cultural collapse -- and imagines creation itself as an act of resistance.
Rooted in African diasporic storytelling traditions and dragon mythology across cultures, the work reimagines the dragon as a symbol of ancestral memory, courage, and interconnected lineage.
The evening features live music, spoken word, immersive visuals, and performances by Embodiment Project and Wishbone dancers, with guest musicians Kevin CK Lo, Byron Wong, Fidel Pomajambo (Fidelius), Rachel Sanders, and more.
Following the performance, stay for a community dance party and concert featuring Oakland emcee Do D.A.T and soulful house DJ BlkSoap.
Schedule
7:00 PM -- Arrival + cocktails/mocktails + live ambient set
7:30 PM -- Performances begin
9:00 PM-Midnight -- Dance party + live music
An immersive evening of dance, live music, ritual, and collective remembrance.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7pm-Midnight
BANDALOOP Studios
1601 18th St, Oakland, CA
Tiny Fest and Embodiment Project present Dragon's Night, a one-night immersive performance experience exploring the role of artists during times of social upheaval. Blending street dance theater, live music, poetry, ritual, and community celebration, the evening invites audiences into a powerful journey of remembrance, healing, and creation.
At the heart of the night is Dusk of the Swollen Sun, a new 60-minute multidisciplinary work choreographed and directed by Nicole Klaymoon. Inspired by Saul Williams' reflection that "artists are the death doulas of a dying empire," the piece asks what responsibility artists carry in moments of cultural collapse -- and imagines creation itself as an act of resistance.
Rooted in African diasporic storytelling traditions and dragon mythology across cultures, the work reimagines the dragon as a symbol of ancestral memory, courage, and interconnected lineage.
The evening features live music, spoken word, immersive visuals, and performances by Embodiment Project and Wishbone dancers, with guest musicians Kevin CK Lo, Byron Wong, Fidel Pomajambo (Fidelius), Rachel Sanders, and more.
Following the performance, stay for a community dance party and concert featuring Oakland emcee Do D.A.T and soulful house DJ BlkSoap.
Schedule
7:00 PM -- Arrival + cocktails/mocktails + live ambient set
7:30 PM -- Performances begin
9:00 PM-Midnight -- Dance party + live music
read more
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7pm-Midnight
BANDALOOP Studios
1601 18th St, Oakland, CA
Tiny Fest and Embodiment Project present Dragon's Night, a one-night immersive performance experience exploring the role of artists during times of social upheaval. Blending street dance theater, live music, poetry, ritual, and community celebration, the evening invites audiences into a powerful journey of remembrance, healing, and creation.
At the heart of the night is Dusk of the Swollen Sun, a new 60-minute multidisciplinary work choreographed and directed by Nicole Klaymoon. Inspired by Saul Williams' reflection that "artists are the death doulas of a dying empire," the piece asks what responsibility artists carry in moments of cultural collapse -- and imagines creation itself as an act of resistance.
Rooted in African diasporic storytelling traditions and dragon mythology across cultures, the work reimagines the dragon as a symbol of ancestral memory, courage, and interconnected lineage.
The evening features live music, spoken word, immersive visuals, and performances by Embodiment Project and Wishbone dancers, with guest musicians Kevin CK Lo, Byron Wong, Fidel Pomajambo (Fidelius), Rachel Sanders, and more.
Following the performance, stay for a community dance party and concert featuring Oakland emcee Do D.A.T and soulful house DJ BlkSoap.
Schedule
7:00 PM -- Arrival + cocktails/mocktails + live ambient set
7:30 PM -- Performances begin
9:00 PM-Midnight -- Dance party + live music
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