Little Baobab

Battery Godfrey

Private Community House

Hosfelt Gallery

The Dojo

Third Space

Noisebridge

The Faight

Queen of Hearts

Private Community House in Lower Haight, San Francisco

The Monument SF

Anoah Wang

Ruth's Table

The Continental Club, Oakland

Good Mother Gallery

Exploratorium

African American Art & Culture Complex

Private Property Guerneville

Hiersoux  Gallery

Phoenix Hotel

Great Star Theater

MAG Galleries

Golden Sardine

The Center

Decentered Studio

Sluts

Michael Hruska

Page Street

The Chapel

The Ocean Room

Alchemy Springs & Sauna Garden

Uzay Gallery

Saint Joseph’s Arts Society

Victoria Theater

Ground Floor SF

Capitol Art

Mission Space

On a cozy Monday evening at Decentered Studio, Hah Holton led a Craft n' Chill session that invited the community to slow down, create, and connect.

Friends gathered around shared tables as art supplies filled the studio and light-colored garments became blank canvases for personal expression. Guided by Hah’s creative practice, participants painted, experimented, and transformed everyday clothing into one-of-a-kind wearable artworks.

With dinner shared from the kitchenette, shoes left at the door, and conversation flowing as freely as the paint, the evening unfolded as a warm celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community.



Craft n' Chill with Hah

Hah Holton led Craft n' Chill, transforming clothing into wearable art through painting, creativity, and community at Decentered Studio.


Join us for Queer Jazz Jam this Sunday, June 7th! 🎷✨🌈

Singers, Dancers, Poets - All welcome!

🎹 6PM - 7PM - Beginner lesson with @illb3bach

🎤 7PM - 9PM - Open Jam

📍 Decentered Studio, 1175 Folsom St

Every Sunday in June for Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈


Queer Jazz Jams

Queer Jazz Jam at Decentered Studio—beginner lesson, open jam, and Pride Month celebration welcoming singers, dancers, poets, and musicians.

On a lively SOMA Nights evening, Decentered Studio transformed into a welcoming space for community exchange as Decentered Arts hosted a clothing swap in partnership with Roboro and the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop.

The studio quickly filled with racks of clothing, accessories, and thoughtfully shared treasures. Some guests arrived with garments to pass along, while others simply came to browse, discovering new favorites regardless of whether they had brought anything themselves. The spirit of the evening was simple: take what you need, give what you can.

Beyond the swap, the gathering celebrated sustainability, generosity, and community care. By keeping clothing in circulation, participants gave pre-loved items a second life while reducing textile waste and supporting a more circular approach to fashion.

As the evening came to a close, any unclaimed clothing found a new purpose through donation to Youth With A Mission (YWAM), extending the event’s impact beyond the studio. Together, the clothing swap became more than an exchange of garments—it became a celebration of sharing, connection, and the belief that small acts of generosity can strengthen a creative community.



Clothing Swap at Decentered for SOMA Nights 

Community clothing swap at Decentered Studio celebrated sustainable fashion, shared generosity, and connection through Roboro and Discovery Shop partnerships.

Come join our monthly songshare! Come share what you’ve worked on this month, get feedback, or just listen! A guitar, Bluetooth speaker, and supportive friends will be provided.

As always, no experience necessary! If you have any desire to grow or start a songwriting practice with friends, this is the place for you. If you don’t have a song to share, no problem. Come listen and enjoy.
All songwriters group events are hosted by Decentered Arts. 

Happy songwriting! 🎶


Songwriters Group SongShare 

Join Decentered Arts’ monthly songshare—share songs, get feedback, or just listen. All levels welcome, instruments and support provided. 🎶

On a Sunday afternoon at Decentered Arts Studio, the Physical Storytelling series welcomed movement artist and choreographer Moscelyne ParkeHarrison for a workshop exploring the rich terrain between language and embodiment.

Participants arrived carrying fragments of text that inspired them—poems, song lyrics, messages, articles, and personal writings. Through guided movement practice, they began to explore how words could live beyond the page, transforming language into gesture, rhythm, expression, and physical presence.

The workshop unfolded as an investigation into the relationship between text and movement. Participants remixed their chosen materials, experimented with literal and abstract interpretations, and discovered new ways of communicating through the body. Under Moscelyne’s guidance, the group explored how meaning shifts when language is embodied rather than spoken.

Throughout the afternoon, beginners and experienced movers alike shared discoveries, questions, and creative experiments. What emerged was a playful exchange between writing and movement—one where stories, emotions, and ideas could be felt as much as understood.

Following the workshop, many participants stayed to connect, reflect, and continue conversations sparked by the day’s exploration, extending the spirit of curiosity and community that defines the Physical Storytelling series at Decentered Arts.



Physical Storytelling with Moscelyne ParkeHarrison 

Physical Storytelling with Moscelyne ParkeHarrison explored movement, text, and embodiment through creative exercises, shared discoveries, and community connection.


On a cozy evening at Decentered Studio, Maya invited the community into a mixed media workshop inspired by the quiet beauty of the natural world.

Flowers gathered from neighborhood walks, fragrant tea, and other organic materials became unexpected artistic tools as participants painted, experimented, and transformed everyday elements into expressive works of art. Many arrived carrying fresh blooms they had collected throughout the city, adding personal stories and seasonal color to the creative process.

Around the studio, others explored card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, and a wide range of handmade practices, filling the space with conversation, curiosity, and shared inspiration. With supplies spread across the tables and creativity flowing freely, the evening unfolded as a gentle celebration of making together.

As always, the shoes-off studio welcomed guests to settle in, share a meal or homemade dish, and enjoy the warmth of community alongside art.
Come use your hands and get crafty. We'll have plenty of supplies but feel free to bring your own as well. Card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do!

Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.
Card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do!

Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.

If you're interested in co-hosting or volunteering, please reach out to Rhea


Craft n' Chill with Maya Tohidi

Maya led a mixed media workshop using flowers, tea, and natural materials, inspiring creativity, craft, and community at Decentered Studio.

On a Monday evening at Decentered Studio, songwriters gathered for the return of one of the community’s favorite traditions: Songwriter Movie Night.

With snacks shared around the room and notebooks close at hand, participants settled in to watch a MasterClass by St. Vincent, exploring creativity, songwriting, and the artistic process. The evening offered a chance to learn from an acclaimed musician while reflecting on each person’s own creative practice.

As ideas sparked and conversations unfolded, the gathering became more than a screening—it became a space for inspiration, connection, and creative exchange among songwriters at every stage of their journey.

Part of Decentered Arts’ ongoing Songwriters Group, the event welcomed experienced musicians and first-time writers alike, continuing the community's commitment to making creative spaces accessible, supportive, and free for all.



Songwriters Group Movie Night 

Songwriters gathered at Decentered Studio for Movie Night, watching St. Vincent’s MasterClass, sharing snacks, inspiration, and creative community.

Gen Blend: A monthly intergenerational writers potluck and open mic



Every First Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Ruth's Table, 3160 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | Free

Join Decentered Arts and our partners Ruth's Table, Community Living Campaign, Adobe Books, and Litquake's Elder Project for this inspirational event. Featuring Writers from the Community Living Campaign Writing Program, the Elder Project workshops, local writers across a wide age range, and YOU! Limited Open Mic time available for pieces under 3 minutes. 



This is a free event and potluck! Bring something to share! Beverages available. Each month a delectable culinary creation by Amirali Mir will be shared, as a generous contribution to our potluck.



Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional.

Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. 

ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. 



Registration: Free and open to all. RSVP here.



Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. 



Support our mission further by making a tax deductible donation to DCA:

https://givebutter.com/decentered



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Gen Blend June 2026

An intergenerational writer's potluck and open mic. Every first Thursday at Ruth's Table.

Come use your hands and get crafty! Free bi-weekly, some supplies provided or BYO! All projects welcome or just come hang.

Come use your hands and get crafty! The Studio offers some supplies but you are welcome to bring your own. All projects welcome. Paint your nails, play nintendo switch read books. All hangs welcome. We ocassionally have guest artists leading workshops.



Craft n' Chill 

Craft n’ Chill invites everyone to unwind, get creative together at Decentered Studio.

On an afternoon at Decentered Studio, the community gathered to celebrate original music and creative expression through a live showcase of local songwriters.

One by one, artists took the stage, sharing songs shaped by personal stories, experimentation, and craft. The lineup featured performances by Anoah Wang, Katie, Liliko, Rishi, Christian Wagner, Okvlt no1z3, Alex Santana, and Alexinwaves, each bringing their own voice and musical perspective to the room.

Between melodies and moments of connection, special guest Lorrie Chang offered poetry that added another layer of reflection and storytelling to the afternoon.

Together, the performances created an intimate gathering where music and poetry intertwined, celebrating the creativity, and community that continue to thrive at Decentered Studio.



Songwriters Showcase 

Community songwriters shared original music at Decentered Studio, featuring live performances, poetry by Lorrie Chang, and creative connection.

On the evening of June 28, 2026, during SOMA Nights, Decentered Arts presented the recent works of Hah Holton for her solo exhibition at Decentered Arts Studio.

As the neighborhood block party unfolded outside, guests gathered inside the studio for an intimate evening of art, music, and collaboration. The exhibition featured an artist talk from HAH, alongside light refreshments, live music, and the warm, cozy atmosphere that carried through the night.

The space came alive through collaborations with Nikinga, JACX, and Bazura, weaving fashion, texture, and installation into the exhibition environment.

Throughout the evening, Niya Orchid provided the soundtrack while Pedro Valiante layered live saxophone through the room. A performance by Naia Faiyah added another dimension to the gathering, transforming the exhibition into a fluid, multidisciplinary celebration of art and community.


HAH Holton - Art and Fashion Show

Hah Holton’s SOMA Nights exhibition featured live music, fashion collaborations, performance art, artist talks, and cozy multidisciplinary community gathering.

Songwriters Group SongShare

Craft n' Chill

On a spring evening in May, Decentered Arts and Lunchbox Collective transformed KOHO Creative Hub into a living, breathing garden for The Eden Gallery.

Guests stepped into a space where art and fashion intertwined with nature--an immersive celebration of the Earth’s beauty and the deep, reciprocal relationship between people and planet. The evening began with exploration: wandering through works by local artists, each piece reflecting themes of resilience, rebirth, and the cycles that shape both nature and human experience.

As the night unfolded, the gallery shifted into motion. At 7:30pm, the fashion show bloomed--collections by J. Ehren, Anika Awasthi, JAWATREE, and others moved through the space like living extensions of the earth itself. Textures, tones, and silhouettes echoed organic forms, inviting guests to witness fashion as a language of ecology and self-expression.

Throughout the evening, community remained at the center--guests arrived as they were, or dressed in their own interpretations of Eden, sharing conversation, inspiration, and presence. Homemade treats by Rayna added another layer of warmth, nourishing both body and spirit.

For a few hours, in the heart of Japantown, Eden came alive--not as a distant myth, but as something created together through art, care, and connection.


The Eden Gallery 

Eden Gallery bloomed with art, fashion, and nature--an immersive showcase of local creatives celebrating Earth, community, and self-expression in Japantown.

Come join us for our May songwriting workshop!

Elaine Ryan is a musician and former sync agent who has made her living in music for over fifteen years. Her songs have been featured in ads and on TV shows airing on NBC and Amazon. She is the founder of Unicorn Sync, where she helped a growing network of indie artists land placements in film and television. Elaine is the author of Living a Music-Centered Life: A Guide to Balance, Fulfillment and Paying the Bills, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, her journal, and her guitar.

The events will take place 2nd and 4th Mondays at Decentered Studio. Find out more about Decentered Arts at 
decentered.org
. All are welcome- no experience necessary. These events are always free.


Songwriters Group Workshop

Gen Blend May 2026

Cole Phoenix Skaggs took over this session of Craft n’ Chill, leading a meditative grounding exercise before teaching participants some of his signature wood grain techniques.

Guests gathered to use their hands, get crafty, and create together. Supplies were provided, though many also brought their own materials to work with.

Craft n’ Chill, hosted every first and third Monday by Decentered Arts, continued its tradition of offering a cozy, community-centered creative space with a suggested $10 donation and no one turned away for lack of funds.

Hosted in a shoes-off venue, the evening also invited guests to share food, dinner, and dishes from the studio kitchenette while spending time together in relaxed creative community.


Craft n' Chill - Mindful Drawing with Cole 

Cole Phoenix Skaggs led Craft n’ Chill with meditation, wood grain painting, creative making, shared food, and cozy community connection.

Guests gathered for Poetry Springs at Alchemy, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience where poetry and music met the ritual of relaxation. 🧘‍♀️🎵

Decentered Arts curated the entire evening with live performances—a poet reading inside the social sauna every 30 minutes, while the beautiful sounds of a violinist echoed through the garden. The night unfolded as a magical community experience centered on rest, creativity, and connection.

Hosted at Alchemy Springs, guests explored one of San Francisco’s newest social spa oases. The outdoor sauna garden featured a 40-person communal sauna with immersive sound and lighting, cold plunges, a fire pit, thermal benches, and open-air shower walls designed by award-winning architect Olle Lundberg.


Poetry Springs at Alchemy 

Poetry Springs at Alchemy blended poetry, violin, sauna rituals, and community in a magical immersive social spa evening.

Come join our monthly songshare! Come share what you’ve worked on this month, get feedback, or just listen! A guitar, Bluetooth speaker, and supportive friends will be provided.
As always, no experience necessary! If you have any desire to grow or start a songwriting practice with friends, this is the place for you. If you don’t have a song to share, no problem. Come listen and enjoy.
All songwriters group events are hosted by Decentered Arts. 

Happy songwriting! 🎶


On an evening in late April Saint Joseph's Art Society hosted another luminous edition of Poolside Poets, presented by Decentered Arts alongside curators Rhea Joseph and Liz Cahill. In this breathtaking historic venue - founded by Ken Fulk - poetry, music, dance, and fashion gathered once again for an evening celebrating Earth Day through performance and community.

Guests arrived dressed in their best “Elemental.”

Think: flowing water-blue gowns, airy sheer capes catching invisible winds, flame-toned silks and glowing reds, mossy greens and earth textures, nature prints, ocean shimmer, volcanic glamour, forest mysticism - mix & match: linen, chiffon, cotton, velvet, recycled fabrics, thrifted treasures, upcycled pieces honoring the beauty of the planet.

Featured Poets: Jesse Nathan, C. Anne Gardner, and more poets joined the lineup.

Featured Musician: Hidden Thread Music

Dancers: Erica Knox and Tobias Echeverria

Throughout the evening, more artists appeared as the soaring halls of Saint Joseph’s Arts Society filled with poetry, music, movement, and celebration in honor of the elements and the living world around us.


Poolside Poets at Saint Joseph's Art Society 

Poolside Poets returned to Saint Joseph's Art Society - an Earth Day edition featuring poetry, music, dance, and elemental fashion celebrating nature and community.

Come use your hands and get crafty! Free bi-weekly, some supplies provided or BYO! All projects welcome or just come hang.

The Studio offers some supplies but you are welcome to bring your own. All projects welcome. Paint your nails, play nintendo switch read books. All hangs welcome. We ocassionally have guest artists leading workshops.



Craft n' Chill - Candle Making 

Hosted by Hotspot Creatives in partnership with Decentered Arts, this monthly creative mixer welcomed artists and creatives of all backgrounds and disciplines. To kick off the series, the evening featured community partners and an art market showcasing local artists and businesses.

The event created a collaborative environment with interactive activities, beverages, and opportunities to connect with local arts-focused organizations. It was a vibrant night of creativity, collaboration, and community.


The Hotspot: Creative Art Market & Mixer

Hotspot Creatives, in partnership with Decentered Arts, hosted a creative mixer with artists, an art market, drinks, and collaborative community vibes.

Come join us for our April songwriting workshop!

What is music therapy, and how does it actually work? In this 1-hour introductory talk, board-certified music therapist Sophia Shu Wang will explore how music can be used therapeutically to support emotional expression, stress reduction, insight, and healing. Drawing from over a decade of clinical work and her training in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Sophia will offer an accessible introduction to the field and help attendees understand the difference between everyday music listening and music therapy with a trained professional. Ideal for anyone curious about music, consciousness, and mental health.

Theses events will take place 2nd and 4th Mondays at Decentered Studio.


Songwriters Group Workshop w/ Sophia Shu Wang 

Intro to music therapy with Sophia Shu Wang - exploring healing, emotional expression, and how therapeutic music differs from everyday listening.

On the evening of April 11, 2026, the halls of the African American Art & Culture Complex transformed into a vibrant gathering of fashion, culture, and community for If I Grow Up, a fashion show presented by ÉCLAIRÉS.

Guests arrived to an immersive West African-inspired market experience where conversation, craft, and rhythm filled the space. A legendary oil painter shared their work, a local sculptor and upcycle artist displayed transformed materials, and the aroma of halal Caribbean fusion food moved through the room. Nearby, a live drum circle pulsed through the venue, setting the tempo for the night and welcoming everyone into the experience.

Before the runway began, visitors wandered through the marketplace of makers - connecting with artists, exploring handmade pieces, and catching early glimpses of the newest ÉCLAIRÉS collection.

Then, at 7:30 PM, the show began.

If I Grow Up unfolded as a visual journey through consciousness, exploring the tension between individuality and the identities society places upon us. Each look on the runway carried part of that story, blending Afro-toned palettes and design language with echoes of both vintage and contemporary streetwear. The garments moved between past and future, heritage and reinvention.

At its core, the evening reflected the philosophy behind ÉCLAIRÉS - “the Enlightened Ones.” Through clothing, connection, and shared cultural space, the brand invited its community to reflect on who we are, who we become, and how creativity can illuminate the path between the two.

For one evening inside the African American Art & Culture Complex, fashion became more than style - it became story, memory, and possibility.


"If I Grow Up", a fashion show by ÉCLAIRÉS 

ÉCLAIRÉS presented If I Grow Up at the African American Art & Culture Complex—an immersive market and fashion show exploring identity, culture, and streetwear.

Decentered Arts is thrilled to present the recent works of Cole Skaggs aka Super Extra Fancy for his solo exhibition, fancy art show 🎨

The evening will feature an artist talk from Cole, light refreshments, live music by DJ LaPlayah, and cozy vibes🎵 Artist talk at 8pm
$10 suggested donation to support the music and photography but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Honor system

**About the artist:**
COLE PHOENIX SKAGGS has been a compulsive drawer their entire life and has drawn over 7000 (and counting) drawings !!! He has a background in technical drafting & specializes in original ink drawings !!! Cole is inspired by patterns in nature, landscapes, trees, water & wood !!! Learn more at: <https://sxf.art/>


Super Extra Fancy, Fancy Art Show 

Cole Skaggs’ Fancy Art Show features an artist talk, DJ LaPlayah, drawings inspired by nature, refreshments, and cozy community vibes.

On the evening of April 2, 2026, poetry glowed softly beneath candlelight inside the Exploratorium, as Decentered Arts presented Decentered Poetry Lounge: After Dark - Immersed in Verse.

Set within the museum’s beloved Exploratorium After Dark, the evening transformed part of the Exploratorium into a cozy oasis of words, rhythm, and reflection. Surrounded by interactive exhibits exploring science, perception, and art, guests stepped into a quieter corner of the night-one filled with poetry.

Bay Area poets took the stage to share their work, while soft candlelight, ambient visuals, and the hum of creative energy invited visitors to slow down and listen. The lounge also opened space for participation: guests sat down to write, shared their own lines, or simply let the poetry carry them through the evening.

Nearby, the immersive installation The Green Fairy offered a playful ritual-guests could swap a poem for a sip of a nonalcoholic cocktail, turning creativity itself into currency.

Throughout the night, a freestyle poetry workshop welcomed both seasoned writers and first-time poets to experiment with language and voice. Whether arriving to listen, write, or simply vibe, the lounge offered a space where curiosity, imagination, and community met.

For one Thursday night, inside the Exploratorium’s world of experiments and discovery, poetry became its own kind of exploration-an invitation to romanticize life, line by line.


Decentered Poetry Lounge (After Dark: Immersed in Verse) 

Decentered Poetry Lounge at the Exploratorium featured candlelit readings, interactive visuals, freestyle workshops, and poems traded for sips at the Green Fairy.

Gen Blend April 2026 

The ÉCLAIRÉS Market Quest was a fashion pop-up experience centered on gathering people to reconnect with themselves through fruit, clothing, and community.

For the second Market Quest, guests experienced homemade food by Amiyah Shields, fresh juice prepared by Joseph, a hands-on sewing station with Jawa, and a workshop on home sewing machine techniques led by ÉCLAIRÉS designer Cheick. Limited pieces from the new collection were made available for pre-order.

Amiyah prepared home-cooked meals through her business Shecooksafreakinglot, known for flavorful meal prep, catering, and individual plates.

The event plate featured Honey Cajun Wings with Butter Roasted Corn.

Event entry was $20 via Venmo or cash at the door and included one juice token, access to Cheick’s sewing workshop, and an early look at the latest ÉCLAIRÉS collection.

Proceeds from the event went toward the ÉCLAIRÉS Fashion Show on April 11, with a portion donated to Noisebridge.

Noisebridge remained open to the public, and the event followed a NTAFLOF (No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds) model.

Guests gathered to explore, connect, and experience what the ÉCLAIRÉS Market Quest had to offer.


ÉCLAIRÉS MARKET QUEST 

Éclairés Market Quest was a fashion pop-up featuring food, juice, sewing workshops, and an exclusive collection preview, gathering community through creativity, craft, and connection.

On an evening in mid-March Saint Joseph's Art Society hosted the return of Poolside Poets, presented by Decentered Arts alongside curators Baruch Porras Hernandez, Rhea Joseph, and Liz Cahill. In this breathtaking historic venue—founded by Ken Fulk—poetry, music, dance, and fashion unfolded together in a dreamy evening of performance and community.

Guests arrived dressed in their best “Forbidden Fruit.”

Think: mysterious masquerade, red velvet and black lace, dark glamour and desirable anonymity, cherry-printed dresses and strawberry jumpsuits, masks, silk gloves, lush crimson tones, leafy greens, temptation couture, decadent textures—mix & match: satin, lace, velvet, mesh, silk, whatever felt deliciously forbidden.

The evening also featured the debut of the Forbidden Words Quilt Project, led by Lorraine Woodruff-Long and Trisha Hickey. This international community quilt highlighted 384 words and phrases banned or scrubbed from U.S. government communications, as identified by PEN America. Created by more than 200 contributors across every U.S. state and six countries, the quilt transformed censorship into collective storytelling through fabric and thread.

Featured Performers: Tasha Malan, Hidden Thread Music, Baruch Porras Hernandez, Maze

Dancers: Jin Lee Baobei, Erica Knox, Tobias Echeverria

More artists joined throughout the night as the soaring halls of Saint Joseph’s Arts Society filled with poetry, music, movement, and celebration.


Poolside Poets returned on March 18 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society—featuring poetry, music, dance, the debut of the Forbidden Words Quilt, and a Forbidden Fruit masquerade.

This session was led by Decentered Studio’s current artist, Liam Clickenger. He led a photography workshop using smartphones 🤳

Participants gathered to get creative, learn new skills, and level up their photography practice.

**About the artist:**

Liam Clickenger is a photographer and educator whose work operates at the intersection of observation and intimacy. His creative practice spans cultural and documentary photography, fine art, and environmental commentary, often centering presence and the quiet moments that shape us. Clickenger’s work has been exhibited locally and internationally, and he has taught photography at Bay Area colleges for more than a decade. Across disciplines and contexts, his work reflects a sustained commitment to attention, ethics, and the long arc of photographic practice.


Craft n' Chill - Phone Photography Workshop

Smartphone photography workshop with artist Liam Clickenger—participants learned creative techniques, sharpened observation, and explored everyday storytelling through their phone cameras.

On the afternoon of March 14, 2026, North Beach transformed into a surreal wedding procession during the beloved Brides of March. Among the many stops along the route, The Golden Sardine hosted a particularly poetic celebration.

For a brief, magical window between 4:00 and 5:30 PM, the bar became a chapel of verse. Guests arrived dressed in bridal whites and playful wedding attire-lace veils, thrifted gowns, satin gloves, bouquets tucked under arms, tiaras slightly askew. Some wore vintage wedding dresses, others layered veils over everyday clothes, all joining the whimsical tradition of becoming brides for the day.

The reading gathered a radiant lineup of poets-each a “Bride of Poetry.” Voices rose one by one from the bridal party: Betsy Alma Ramazzini, Connie Lin, Elena Pinnen, Eyra Dordi, Katherine Okpara, Liz Cahill, Rhea Joseph, and Spinelli-each offering poems that moved between humor, tenderness, longing, and celebration.

The ceremony of words was accompanied by the “Bride of Song,” Anne‑Marie Russo, whose voice filled the room with music that wove gently between the readings, turning the gathering into something between a performance and a communal toast.

For that hour and a half, the Golden Sardine held a joyful congregation of poets, singers, and wandering brides from the streets of North Beach. Strangers became witnesses, laughter mingled with lyric lines, and the room glowed with the playful spirit of a wedding where everyone-performer or passerby-was welcome to join the bridal party.


The Brides of March 

Brides of Poetry gathered at The Golden Sardine during North Beach’s Brides of March-veiled poets and song filled the room.

Come join us for our monthly songwriting workshop.

The events will take place 2nd and 4th Mondays at Decentered Studio. 

. All are welcome- no experience necessary. These events are always free.


Decentered Arts was thrilled to present the recent works of Liam Clickenger in his solo exhibition, In Practice 🎨

The evening featured an artist talk from Liam, light refreshments, live music from Black Hole Harvest, and cozy, welcoming vibes. The artist talk took place at 8 PM.

**About the Artist:**

Liam Clickenger is a photographer and educator whose work operates at the intersection of observation and intimacy. His creative practice spans cultural and documentary photography, fine art, and environmental commentary, often centering presence and the quiet moments that shape us.

Clickenger’s work has been exhibited locally and internationally, and he has taught photography at Bay Area colleges for more than a decade. Across disciplines and contexts, his work reflects a sustained commitment to attention, ethics, and the long arc of photographic practice.

**About the Show:**

Over more than two decades, Liam made images across shifting contexts and ways of working.

In Practice was a retrospective exhibition that brought together small groupings of that work—images operating at different scales and distances, from aerial landscapes to street-level documentary projects. Some were made in motion. Others were created slowly. Some had been exhibited before, while others had remained quietly in the archive.

Many of the pieces in the exhibition were one-of-one prints—artifacts of specific moments, materials, and processes that no longer existed in quite the same way. Rather than editions designed for repetition, they were singular objects shaped by circumstance, access, and instinct.

Seen together, the work formed points of contact between observation and intimacy, public life and private attention, and between places, people, and moments that might not otherwise meet.


Liam Clickenger - In Practice 

Liam Clickenger’s In Practice featured an artist talk, live music, and intimate photography spanning decades of observation and presence.

Gen Blend March 2026

Come use your hands and get crafty. We'll have plenty of supplies but feel free to bring your own as well.
Card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do!
Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.


Craft n' Chill - Watercolor Groove 

Craft n’ Chill: Watercolor Groove—paint and create freely; gather barefoot, share food, and enjoy cozy community vibes.

Songwriters Group turned 1! We gathered for an evening of live music, drinks, snacks, and community, featuring a stellar lineup of songwriters performing live.


Songwriters Group Anniversary Party 

Songwriters Group marked its one-year anniversary with a stellar lineup of live performances, plus drinks, snacks, and community celebration.

This session was led by Decentered Studio’s current artist, Tim Guan, who guided fun, vegetable-themed crafts 🥬

Guests used their hands and got crafty. Plenty of supplies were available, and participants also brought their own materials.

Hosted in a shoes-off venue, the studio’s kitchenette welcomed shared dinners and dishes throughout the gathering.



Craft n' Chill - Vegetable Art with Tim

Artist Tim Guan led veggie-themed crafts—guests brought creativity, shared food, and gathered barefoot in our cozy studio space.

Decentered Studio -then newly opened as a community arts space in SOMA—welcomed people in for a generous, easygoing clothing swap in partnership with the American Cancer Society and Youth With A Mission.

Rather than a strict one-to-one exchange, the swap unfolded in a spirit of abundance. Some guests arrived with bags of clothes to pass on, others came empty-handed, and everyone was invited to browse freely and take what they needed. Tables filled with a wide mix of garments spanning bodies and gender expressions, with a strong femme presence and, as always, something for just about everyone.

Beyond clothing, attendees shared accessories, makeup, skincare, and thoughtfully chosen household items, all offered with care and intention. By the end of the day, unclaimed items were gathered and donated to Youth With A Mission, extending the circle of giving beyond the room.

The event reflected Decentered Arts’ mission as an artist-led 501(c)(3): building community through shared creative and mutual-aid practices.


Clothing Swap Decentered x American Cancer Society 

A community clothing swap at Decentered Studio brought people together to share resources freely - items or not - while supporting partners and one another.

On Saturday, February 7, Decentered Arts opened the doors of Decentered Studio for Medium, the first solo exhibition by San Francisco–based painter Tim Guan—a quiet, thoughtful evening devoted to attention, presence, and what it means to be embodied in a hyper-digital world.

As guests arrived, the studio filled with warm conversation, soft light, and the low hum of anticipation. Tim welcomed the room with an artist talk, sharing how painting—slow, deliberate, and demanding—has become his way of resisting the constant pull of screens. Working figuratively in oil, he spoke about observation as a radical act, one that helps preserve his humanity amid the speed and noise of contemporary life. His works, drawn from the last year and a half, invited viewers to pause and sit with images shaped by the tension between embodiment and disembodiment in the information age.

Throughout the evening, live music from Black Hole Harvest drifted through the space, weaving sound into the visual experience and deepening the sense of reflection. With light refreshments in hand, visitors moved from painting to painting, lingering with questions Tim’s practice holds close: What has our disembodied living done to us? And what, still, is worth noticing, preserving, and honoring about our physical existence?

Medium continued at Decentered Studio throughout February, offering time and space to return, look again, and stay with these questions. As hosts, Decentered Arts was grateful to hold space for Tim’s debut solo show—an evening and a month rooted in curiosity, slowness, and shared presence.

A $10 suggested donation supported the music and photography, with no one turned away for lack of funds.


Medium - recent works by Tim Guan 

Decentered Arts hosted Medium, Tim Guan’s debut solo show -paintings, live music, and shared reflection on embodiment in our digital age.

Gen Blend February 2026

Craft n’ Chill – Unplug and Play Takeover

Guests used their hands and got crafty at this free bi-weekly hang. Some supplies were provided, or participants brought their own—every project was welcome, or folks simply came to chill. People painted their nails, played Nintendo Switch, read books, started new projects, or enjoyed the vibe together. All hangs were welcomed, and guest artists occasionally dropped in to lead casual, hands-on workshops.

Decentered Studio was a shoes-off venue with a small kitchenette, and guests brought dinner or dishes to share. Those interested in co-hosting or volunteering were invited to reach out to Rhea at decentered dot org.


Craft n' Chill - Unplug and Play Takeover

Craft n’ Chill invited everyone to unwind and get creative together at Decentered Studio on February 2.

Come join our monthly songshare! Come share what you’ve worked on this month, get feedback, or just listen! A guitar, Bluetooth speaker, and supportive friends will be provided.
As always, no experience necessary! If you have any desire to grow or start a songwriting practice with friends, this is the place for you. If you don’t have a song to share, no problem. Come listen and enjoy.
All songwriters group events are hosted by Decentered Arts. Visit 
Decentered.org
 to learn more!
Happy songwriting


Songwriters will gather at Decentered Studio for a free workshop led by Ariel O of The Fancy Monkeys, open to all.

Join us for a hobby hang. Come use your hands and get crafty. We'll have plenty of supplies but feel free to bring your own as well.
Card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do!
Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.


Craft n’ Chill invites everyone to unwind, get creative together at Decentered Studio on January  19.

On an evening in mid-January, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society hosted Poolside Poets, presented by Decentered Arts.

Guests arrived dressed in their best “Resort Wear,” leaning into White Lotus fantasy and poolside glamour — flowing whites and tropical prints, silk sarongs and linen suits, seashell jewelry, breezy dresses, relaxed tailoring, and playful swimwear layered with elegance. Linen, silk, cotton, raffia, shells, and foliage mixed freely, creating a vacation-ready, indulgent atmosphere.

The evening featured poetry from Baruch Porras Hernandez, Giovanna Lomanto, Arthur Kao, Drew Sage, Tucker Bryant, and additional voices that joined throughout the night.

Music was provided by Hugo de la Lune, whose live set carried the room between readings.

Dancers Erica Knox and Tobias Echeverria added movement and visual poetry, weaving through the space and completing the lush, poolside dream.


Poolside Poets returned in January at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society—resort-glam poetry, music, dance, and Decentered Arts magic.

Participants joined a songwriting workshop led by talented songwriter, guitarist, and singer Ariel O, frontman of The Fancy Monkeys. The session took place on January 12, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Decentered Studio. All were welcome — no experience necessary — and, as always, the event was free.


 Songwriters Group Workshop 

Songwriters gathered at Decentered Studio for a free workshop led by Ariel O of The Fancy Monkeys, open to all.

Beginning January 10, 2026, Decentered Arts opened the doors of Decentered Studio to _MagusFusion: Energy Bodies_, a solo exhibition by San Francisco–based artist Nikolas Larson, on view through January 31.

Larson—known locally for his vibrant Mission District chalk murals under the name _chalkvisions_—brings his expansive visual language indoors. Working with chalk, ink, and paint, his pieces move between art nouveau, sacred geometry, and mythic symbolism, drawing from mysticism, futurism, fashion, and science fiction. Each work feels like a diagram of energy: bodies in motion, devotion rendered in line, color, and pattern.

The exhibition launched with an opening evening on January 10, featuring an artist talk by Nikolas, light refreshments, and a warm, cozy gathering at the studio. The opening night also included a live musical offering from Sherbet Collective, whose sound draws from Turkish Sufi music traditions. With oud, rebab, vocals, and percussion, their devotional, soul-stirring performance set the tone for the exhibition—ancient resonance meeting the present moment.

_MagusFusion: Energy Bodies_ now lives in the studio throughout the month, inviting visitors to return, linger, and witness the evolving dialogue between art, energy, and community. A $10 suggested donation supports the artists and musicians, with no one turned away for lack of funds.


MagusFusion : Energy Bodies 

Decentered Arts has opened MagusFusion: Energy Bodies—Nikolas Larson’s solo show with recurring live music by Sherbet Collective, on view January 10–31.

Gen Blend January 2026

On New Year’s Eve, Decentered Studio transformed into a glowing, two-floor house party as Decentered Arts joined forces with Basil House and Gather SF to welcome 2026 together.

Guests arrived wrapped in Celestial Coze—metallics, sequins, velvet, faux fur, and cosmic shimmer—stepping into a shoes-off world that felt ethereal, warm, and ready to dance all night. Inside, three stages pulsed with live music and spontaneous jams, while a tea lounge offered calm, a squish zone invited cozy connection, and surrealist art pulled people into dreamy corners of the space.

Across the night, sets unfolded from Hugo de la Lune, Oakadelic, Jin Lee Baobei, CJ, Roziht Eve, Elijah Malik, Sincerely Nic, and Black Hole Harvest, with musicians jumping in and out as the energy shifted. Bubbly flowed at midnight, light snacks circulated, and BYOB bottles were shared among friends old and new.

Entry closed at 1am, but the celebration carried on until 4—an intimate, joyful house party built on community, music, and collective care, with ticket sales supporting the artists and the magic that made the night possible.


Decentered NYE House Party 

Rang in 2026 with a dreamy, celestial-cozy house party—music, dancing, tea, art, and community filling every corner of Decentered Studio.

On December 29, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted a cozy Craft n’ Chill. 

This week- Vision Boarding led by Denise!
Join us for a hobby hang. Come use your hands and get crafty. We'll have plenty of supplies but feel free to bring your own as well.

Card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do!
Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.


Craft n’ Chill invited everyone to unwind, get creative, and make handmade holiday gifts together at Decentered Studio on December 1.

Folks came to hang with us. We had hot chocolate, watched movies, and shared favorite dishes and traditions.

There was a craft corner and a puzzle corner too — a choose-your-own-adventure hang, with even some dancing.

Super casual. We even hosted a little white elephant with a $20 budget, leaning toward handmade or upcycled gifts.


Christmas Day Potluck & Hangs

We spent the Christmas together—hot chocolate, movies, shared dishes, crafts, puzzles, even dancing, and a handmade white elephant. Cozy, creative, everyone was welcome.

Participants joined the songwriting workshop led by talented songwriter, guitarist, and singer Ariel O, frontman of The Fancy Monkeys.

The session took place on December 22, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Decentered Studio. All were welcome — no experience necessary — and, as always, the event was free.


On Sunday afternoon, December 21, Decentered Arts Studio opened into a shared field of sound, imagination, and making during a Soundscape & Art Jam guided by Roziht Eve.

Roziht — a San Francisco–based Taiwanese American artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist — shaped a live, evolving soundscape as participants rested, listened, drew, wrote, and created alongside the music. Ethereal vocals, textured tones, and improvisation wove together, inviting quiet reflection and playful expression in a cozy, shoes-off space. Art supplies were available, and guests brought whatever helped them feel comfortable and inspired.

The gathering was donation-based, with all proceeds supporting Decentered Arts’ end-of-year fundraising campaign, sustaining free and accessible arts programming and the community space held in SoMa.


Soundscape & Art Jam with Roziht Eve (Fundraiser) 

A donation-based Soundscape & Art Jam with Roziht Eve brought live sound, shared art-making, and collective support for Decentered Arts.

On December 15, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted a cozy Craft n’ Chill. 

This week Jess will be sharing the art of wax stamping! Pretty and mesmerizing!
You can also try card making, painting, knitting, sewing, tarot, embossing, anything you'd like to do! Or just come and chill!
Hosted at a shoes off venue. We have a kitchenette, feel free to bring dinner or dishes to share.


Craft n' Chill - Wax Stamping 

On December 11, Decentered Studio turned into a cozy little living room for a relaxed Movie Night. We kicked off a Harry Potter marathon with popcorn, hot chocolate, and favorite snacks guests brought along. The lights dimmed, shoes came off at the door, and everyone settled in for an easy evening of shared nostalgia and warm company. With the kitchenette open for reheating dinner or sharing dishes, the night unfolded like a community hangout disguised as a film night—an invitation to unwind together as the year wound down.


Movie Night

Cozy Movie Night on December 11 featured a Harry Potter marathon, popcorn, hot chocolate, shared snacks, and an easy evening of community at Decentered Studio.

On December 10, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.
In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi will guide participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class will unfold slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she gained teaching across five continents, Gabi will weave physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees will find space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests will arrive as they are — and leave grounded, renewed, and centered.


Yoga For Creatives and Artists

Guests flowed through mindful breath and movement as Gabi Gazzola guided a grounding yoga journey of presence, patience, and renewal.

Participants joined the songwriting workshop led by the talented songwriter, guitarist, and singer Ariel O, frontman of The Fancy Monkeys.

The session took place on December 8, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Decentered Studio. All were welcome — no experience necessary — and, as always, the event was free.


Songwriters Group 

Gen Blend December 2025

On December 03, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.
In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi will guide participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class will unfold slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she gained teaching across five continents, Gabi will weave physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees will find space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests will arrive as they are — and leave grounded, renewed, and centered.


On December 1, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted a cozy Craft n’ Chill, inviting everyone to step away from their screens and spend a few hours creating by hand. Guests gathered around shared tables filled with paints, paper, yarn, fabric, tarot decks, embossing tools, and more—free to craft holiday cards, knit gifts, sew small treasures, or make heartfelt presents for loved ones ahead of Thanksgiving. Whether participants brought their own hobbies or explored new ones with the studio’s supplies, the evening unfolded as a relaxed, communal hobby hang where people created, chatted, and reconnected with the joy of making things by hand. Those interested in getting more involved were welcomed to co-host or volunteer at future sessions.


On November 26, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.


Yoga For Creatives and Artists 

Participants joined the November songwriting workshop led by talented songwriter, guitarist, and singer Ariel O, frontman of The Fancy Monkeys. The session took place on November 24, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Decentered Studio. All were welcome — no experience necessary — and, as always, the event was free.


On November 19, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.


On November 17, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted a cozy Craft n' Chill, inviting everyone to step away from their screens and spend a few hours creating by hand. Guests gathered around shared tables filled with paints, paper, yarn, fabric, tarot decks, embossing tools, and more—free to craft holiday cards, knit gifts, sew small treasures, or make heartfelt presents for loved ones ahead of Thanksgiving. Whether participants brought their own hobbies or explored new ones with the studio’s supplies, the evening unfolded as a relaxed, communal hobby hang where people created, chatted, and reconnected with the joy of making things by hand.


Craft n' Chill invited everyone to unwind, get creative, and make handmade holiday gifts together at Decentered Studio on November 17.

On a Thursday evening in mid-November, the Phoenix Hotel hosted Poolside Poets: Phoenix Farewell.

Guests arrived dressed in their boldest Rock and Roll.

Think: leather jackets and shredded denim, band tees softened by years of concerts, glitter-flecked jeans, moto boots and fishnets, slicked-back hair, studded belts, smoky liner, vintage rock merch layered under thrifted coats, metal chains, mirrored sunglasses at night, rhinestoned tops with worn-in boots — mix & match: leather, denim, mesh, glitter, velvet, tees, studs, whatever felt loud, electric, and ready for the stage.

Hosts: Liz Cahill & Rhea Joseph

Featured Performers: Sincerely Nic (Music), James Morehead, Ilgiz Kh, Tong Tong, Igor Milgram, Jessica Kie McCallum, Syr Hayati Beker, Preeti Vangani, Lauren Johnson, Sergio Ravelo, Hadas Goshen, Erica Knox, Tobias Echeverria. 




Poolside Poets November 2025

A final Poolside Poets night at the Phoenix Hotel brought rock-and-roll style, poetry, music, dance, and bold farewell energy.

On November 12, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.



Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.


On the evening of November 12, 2025, Decentered Arts partnered with Lorrie Chang to bring the premiere of _Ain’t Samsāra a Bitch_ to the historic Great Star Theater in Chinatown.

Born from the imagination of Chinatown native and first-time screenwriter Lorrie Chang, and directed by visual artist and filmmaker Ujjayini Sikha, the short film followed a Chinese American immigrant and devout Buddhist navigating the afterlife—reviewing her soul contracts, including the fraught bond with her daughter, and questioning whether she could finally step off the wheel of reincarnation.

The premiere unfolded as a layered cultural gathering, weaving together the film screening with live music, poetry, additional short films, and a thoughtful Q&A with the cast and crew. Presented as a NOTAFLOF event, the night welcomed a broad community, including Chinese-speaking audiences, into an intimate exploration of ancestry, spirituality, and release.


Premiere of Ain't Samsāra a Bitch

Decentered Arts partnered with Lorrie Chang to premiere Ain’t Samsāra a Bitch, a soulful Chinatown film night of cinema, poetry, and conversation.

Participants joined the November songwriting workshop led by the talented songwriter, guitarist, and singer Ariel O, frontman of The Fancy Monkeys.

The sessions took place on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at Decentered Studio. All were welcome — no experience necessary — and, as always, the events were free.


Songwriters Group

Gen Blend November 2025

On November 5, 2025, Decentered Studio opened its doors for a grounding Yoga Class for Creatives and Artists led by Gabi Gazzola, a Brazilian yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and best-selling author known for her integrative, compassionate approach to mind–body healing.

In this gentle yet powerful session, Gabi guided participants through a traditional yoga practice rooted in breath, alignment, and presence. The class unfolded slowly and mindfully, inviting everyone to move with intention, hold postures with awareness, and explore meditation as a pathway to inner stillness.

Drawing on wisdom she had gained teaching across five continents, Gabi wove physical postures, breathwork, and energy awareness to support both body and spirit.

Whether newcomers or long-time practitioners, attendees found space to reconnect, cultivate patience and peace, and carry that balance into everyday life.

🧘‍♀️ Guests arrived as they were — and left grounded, renewed, and centered.


On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Decentered Studio (1175 Folsom St) opened its doors for a lively, sustainable clothing swap hosted by Decentered Arts in partnership with Remake and REWEARWOLF. From 3–7 PM the studio became a communal closet where people rehomed, rediscovered, and celebrated clothes together.

Organizers welcomed attendees with one simple rule: bring what you wanted to pass on, or arrive empty-handed — it was a help-yourself event, not a strict 1:1 swap. Racks and tables were arranged so visitors could browse freely for pieces that spoke to them — clothing, accessories, and thoughtful household items — with attention toward inclusive sizes and gender-expansive styles. Leftover items were donated to local community groups.

Remake and REWEARWOLF shared sustainable fashion resources and easy resale tools, and volunteers kept the flow moving so everyone found treasures. Attendees left with new-to-them finds, new friends, and the lightness of giving items a second life.


Clothing Swap with Decentered Arts x Remake x REWEARWOLF 

Community clothing swap at Decentered Studio — guests brought or browsed sustainable, gender-expansive fashion, helped themselves, connected, and rehomed treasures.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Decentered Arts Studio (1175 Folsom St) will host Changing Faces: Exploring the Portrait, a solo exhibition and artist talk by Pablo Moisés Ruiz Arroyo (aka Raiz). From 6:00–10:00 PM the studio will fill with figurative work, live music, and the warm chatter of people gathered to witness a painter’s conversation with identity.

Pablo will introduce the collection and share stories from his life — growing up in La Paz, migrating overland to California while supporting himself with murals and street art, and traveling the world painting public works. His portraits, the artist will explain, began with a simple question: Who is this? — and became explorations of shifting selves, hidden self-portraits, and the changing spirits he met along the way.

Black Hole Harvest will provide a live soundtrack, a textured score that mirrors Pablo’s blend of creation and collapse—music that underscored his mural work across continents. Light refreshments will be served, and guests will have a chance to ask questions, linger among the paintings, and take home prints or original pieces where available.

Pablo’s community work — from Precita Eyes to Mission Cultural Center — will be woven into the evening’s stories, reminding attendees that his art aims to beautify and belong to the neighborhoods it inhabits. Come for the paintings, stay for the tales: a night of portraiture, memory, and the migrant’s eye on the world.


Pablo Moisés Ruiz Arroyo Changing Faces: Exploring the Portrait

Raiz (Pablo Moisés Ruiz Arroyo) exhibited portraits at Decentered Studio—migrant-born muralist’s intimate show with live music and artist talk.

Event	Date	Category
Clothing Swap at Decentered for SOMA Nights	Jun 25, 2026	Fashion Show
Gen Blend May 2026	May 7, 2026	Poetry Reading
Poolside Poets at Saint Joseph's Art Society	Apr 22, 2026	Poetry Reading
"If I Grow Up", a fashion show by ÉCLAIRÉS	Apr 11, 2026	Fashion Show
Super Extra Fancy, Fancy Art Show	Apr 10, 2026	Art Show
Decentered Poetry Lounge (After Dark: Immersed in Verse)	Apr 2, 2026	Poetry Reading
Gen Blend April 2026	Apr 2, 2026	Poetry Reading
The Brides of March	Mar 14, 2026	Poetry Reading
Liam Clickenger - In Practice	Mar 7, 2026	Art Show
Gen Blend March 2026	Mar 5, 2026	Poetry Reading
Clothing Swap Decentered x American Cancer Society	Feb 8, 2026	Fashion Show
Gen Blend February 2026	Feb 5, 2026	Poetry Reading
Poolside Poets at Saint Joseph's Art Society	Jan 14, 2026	Poetry Reading
MagusFusion : Energy Bodies	Jan 10, 2026	Art Show
Gen Blend January 2026	Jan 8, 2026	Poetry Reading
Decentered NYE House Party	Dec 31, 2025	Multi-Media
Gen Blend December 2025	Dec 4, 2025	Poetry Reading
Craft n' Chill	Nov 17, 2025	Workshop
Poolside Poets November 2025	Nov 13, 2025	Poetry Reading
Premiere of Ain't Samsāra a Bitch	Nov 12, 2025	Multi-Media

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