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2:00pm PDT

DJ Dawghouse & DJ Bass Pro listening session

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

You’re warmly invited to come and enjoy an evening of mentorship and live jamming featuring DJ Dawghouse (mentor) and DJ Bass Pro (mentee).

This is a relaxed, interactive session where experienced guidance meets hands-on practice, a great opportunity to listen in on a spontaneous back‑and‑forth jam as mentor and mentee trade ideas and mixes.

Expect a mix of demonstration, constructive feedback, and collaborative mixing: DJ Dawghouse will share insights from years behind the decks while DJ Bass Pro applies those lessons in a live setting.

Artists

DJ Dawg House

Troy Hines, known in the music scene as DJ Dawg House, embarked on his journey to becoming a full-time DJ during his college years. Inspired by the unifying power of music, as demonstrated by DJ Major League, Troy's path took a turn after an injury ended his basketball career. While... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Happy Hour

2:00pm PDT

Libations + Creative Café

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Libations Lounge is an herbal apothecary and day lounge offering natural remedies, hands- on workshops, and high - quality food for a holistic wellness experience.

Poet, lover, & friend, NeFesha and Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant Lila are bringing an immersive arts experience during Happy Hour.

Artists

Jamillah Hasan Oliver

Jamillah Hasan Oliver is the visionary Founder, CEO, and Chief Consultant of BreakBox Thought Collective, an innovative hub where art, culture, and healing intersect to reimagine community well-being. A social entrepreneur, program designer, cultural strategist, and thought leader... Read More →

Exhibitors

NeFesha Yisra'el

I am a poet, lover, & friend
Feel like I been around this world and back again
Around this time of the year, I return from whence I came
I am an artist and cultural enthusiast
Lover of my people, lover of all people
Dedicated to spreading light & love
To do good is my life’s purpose
A... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Libations: Social Aid & Pleasure Club 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno CA 93721

Happy Hour

2:00pm PDT

Play Unstructured + Structured w/ Nwachukwu

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

BreakBox Thought Collective

Artists

Nwachukwu Oputa

Diaspora Dreams Arts Collective is a Fresno-based performance collective with a purpose to “do Black shows & do shows Black.” We collaborate with local arts and cultural organizations to bring more Black youth, adults, and elders into the theatre community as performers, designers... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Happy Hour

2:30pm PDT

Line Dancing

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

BreakBox Thought Collective

Roots in Motion: Black History and Cultural Dance

Come take a journey into the rich history of Black Social Dance and share the connection to modern dances, with an emphasis on Soul Line Dancing. We are the custodians of our stories and we keep them alive on the dance floor. Learn something new and experience JOY on the dance floor with instructor Kelley Nayo-Jahi.

Artists

Kelley Nayo Jahi

Kelley Nayo-Jahi is the founder of Nayo Movement. Founded in 2025, she creates community experiences to connect folks to the joy and ancestral healing of soul line dancing.

Friday July 17, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Happy Hour