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SUMMARY:Playfessionals Exclusives presents: STS Summit Kickback Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row row_background_lines=”none”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nStrengthen The Strong Summit KICKBACK HAPPY HOUR\n  \nCelebrate your week’s accomplishments and refine your professional network at the Strengthen The Strong Summit Kickback Happy Hour\, open to summit attendees and the public! \nJoin Playfessionals Exclusives for a high-value evening of connections at the sleek and stylish Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails. This is the perfect way to wrap up a productive week\, transition from the summit\, and launch your weekend off right with the city’s top professionals. \nThe evening’s atmosphere will be set by DJ Advance\, providing the perfect blend of sophisticated beats and high-energy vibes to transition seamlessly from the work week to an exclusive social kickback. \nThe Strategy (Start Your Weekend Strong): \n\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Drink Specials—Fuel your conversations with specially priced beverages designed to enhance the experience and toast the end of the work week.\nEarly Arrival Perks: Be among the first to arrive and enjoy complimentary appetizers to kick off the evening right.\nProfessional Driven: Bring your business cards\, wear your best networking attire\, and prepare to make meaningful connections that will strengthen your professional foundation before you hit the weekend.\n\nDate: Friday\, October 24th\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLocation: Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails \nSecure your spot now and kick off the weekend with the best of the best in the business! \nThis event is Complimentary but you must RSVP. Dress code is business casual and chic.\nDress code enforced by venue.  \nYou’ve been summoned. Enjoy![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_masonry_media_grid css=”” grid_id=”vc_gid:1760301949472-80ec97f3-3e06-2″ include=”26696\,26704\,26684\,25599\,22246\,22247\,22196\,22076\,22049\,21744\,21690\,20823\,20745″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” row_background_lines=”none”][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_background_lines=”none”][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”26789″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Klassics Kitchen & Cocktails\, 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playfessionals Exclusives
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: BLK Canvas: The Art of Black Futurism: An Afrofuturist Celebration with Playfessionals
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row row_background_lines=”none”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresented By: The Forum + Minneapolis Institute of Arts + Playfessionals\nSponsored by Mia\n \nLast Call: Kinfolk & Kosmos\nExperience: Final public tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys\nWitness and celebrate the transformative power of  Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. \nAs “Giants” prepares to depart Minneapolis\, The Forum\, Mia and Playfessionals invite you to gather one final time to honor their presence and revel in the legacy they represent. This night is for the visionaries\, the vibemakers\, the policy shapers\, the poets\, and the people who know that our future is written in community.  \nInside the majestic halls of Mia\, we’ll blend art\, ancestry\, music\, and movement—an evening that feels like both a reunion and a launchpad. Whether you’re there to connect\, reflect\, or simply enjoy the moment\, your presence is part of the constellation.  \nThroughout the night\, enjoy immersive soundscapes\, artistic activations\, curated conversation\, and Afro-diasporic flavors that speak to legacy and liberation. Together\, we’ll pause to honor the stories that brought us here—and name what we’re carrying forward.  \nCome dressed in your flyest cosmic drip\, ancestral elegance\, or whatever makes you feel like stardust and legacy combined.  \nWhat to Expect \n5:00 PM – Arrival + Community Gathering \nDoors open to a curated soundscape and stunning visuals. Step into a space designed for deep joy\, reconnection\, and inspiration with Shu Universe (DJ Willie Shu) providing the soundtrack).  \n6:00 PM – Welcome and Remarks \nQuick remarks by the Playfessionals\, AALF\, and Mia team.  \n6:30 PM – Collective Celebration Continues \nMingle\, connect\, and create. Enjoy artistic expressions\, flavorful bites\, and soulful music as the evening unfolds into a space of community\, reflection\, and joy.  \n7:00 PM – Limited Final Guided Tour of “Giants” \nExperience “Giants” through an intentional\, culturally grounded lens—led by a dynamic guide who brings the legacy to life. *There is a maximum of 30 participants for the Giants Guided tours.* \n8:00 PM – Final Orbit \nWe close the night with rhythm\, laughter\, and a shared sense of purpose—surrounded by brilliance\, legacy\, and each other.  \nEats + Sips  \n\nFood by Pimento Jamaican Kitchen – bold Caribbean flavors\, rooted in tradition \n\n\nCash Bar by Steady Pour – cosmic cocktails\, wine\, and spirits for the grown and grounded \n\nCome As You Are—Or Who You Want to Be\nCosmic drip. Ancestral elegance. Futuristic flow. Show up in what makes you feel like a legacy in motion. \nPresented By\nThe Forum – visionaries advancing Black-centered policy\, economic liberation\, cultural wellness\, and collective joy across Minnesota.  \nPlayfessionals – Curating joyful\, stylish\, and professional networking experiences across the Twin Cities.\n \nSponsored by the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) – steward of the Giants exhibit and champion of art\, community\, and imagination. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_background_lines=”none”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”RSVP – SOLD OUT” style=”custom” custom_background=”#d63131″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”round” size=”lg” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=”” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.artsmia.org%2Fevents%2F0197a35a-0fba-f9dc-019f-68619c4efd21|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://playfessionals.com/network-event/blk-canvas-the-art-of-black-futurism-an-afrofuturist-celebration/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Institute of Arts – Target Wing\, 2400 3rd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playfessionals,Playfessionals Exclusives
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