With the Future is Now X

Doors 5PM · Showings, Talks & Performances Throughout

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the work of 120+ emerging and established artists spanning fine art, urban contemporary art, traditional graffiti, illustrations, and more. Hosted by The Future is Now X, this evening includes a panel discussion with curator Kimyon Huggins and a select group of participating artists, Dj’s, video installations, and much more.

With William Etundi Jr, Jaclyn Joan Kullberg-Cummins & John Mazlish

Doors 7PM · Folk Music 7:15PM · Interview 8PM · Folk Music 9PM

Join us for a winter evening of nostalgia as we trace the history of CX (formerly known as secret) through photographs. CX founder and CEO, William Etundi Jr will interview author and photographer, Jaclyn Joan Kullberg-Cummins, about her photo book that features images during her time as our in-house photographer.

Before and after the interview, we will enjoy live folk music by John Mazlish. John will take us through folk songs new and nostalgic as we sit together and reminisce on the past. 

With Matt Ruby

Doors 8PM · Performance 9PM

Misguided Meditation is a multimedia comedy-visuals-sounds HAPPENING about the mindfulness journey of comedian Matt Ruby (whom the NY Times has called “funny” and “button pushing”) featuring live visuals from artist Sophia Sobers and ambient sounds from musician Steve Pestana. In the show, Matt tackles meditation, psychedelics, therapy, death, disorders, and woo woo wackos in a way that will leave you laughing and thinking.

With Douglas Rushkoff

Doors 7:00PM · Show 7:30PM

Every counterculture has its live, spoken-word scene. Beatniks cafes, Harlem Renaissance, poetry slams, comedy clubs, gay bath houses, or the Moth, all the way back to Homer. We’re going to see if we can create a setting for one to emerge in 2020’s Soho.

Join us on Tuesday December 17th for CX’s first Open Mic Night, featuring 10-minute rants from CX members on intellectual rabbit holes of their choosing.

Rants include:

• On Being Seen and Surveilled

• Deez Damn Dems

• The Dirty Secrets No One Believes About TV News

• Stop Punishing Men for the Karma of Their Chromosomes

• Enochian Magic: Is there a There There?

• Vibe Dynamics

• The Weight of My Mask: A Live Confession

The evening is moderated by Douglas Rushkoff, a CX Scholar-in-Residence, the author of more than 20 books on media and society, and host of the Team Human podcast recorded live at the CX every month. 

With Manena Frazier

6PM - 9PM

LumoOmbro Boutique · Private Holiday Shopping Experience

You are cordially invited to an exclusive evening of holiday shopping at LumoOmbro’s pop up holiday boutique, a curated collection of locally crafted, esoteric goods. Founded by Manena Frazier, former Head of the Visual Department at ABC Carpet & Home for fifteen years, the space is heartfelt and filled with unexpected beauty. LumoOmbro is more than just a boutique. It's an ecosystem with a secret lounge, an archetypal self exploration deck “Divinatrix,” a flower shop and cultural hub, and a place to explore yourself and others.

From pottery to poetry, archetypal clothing to candles, drawings to divination tools, every item in the shop is lovingly chosen by Manena to reflect a piece of the human soul, in all its light and shadow aspects. 

The evening will include complimentary access to:

• Wine & apple cider

• LumoOmbro tea ceremony with Asylai Z, scent experience by INARA, personal Divinatrix readings, and Ambrosia elixir tastings

• Custom gift wrapping

• Meet the craftspeople sold in the shop, including artist Danielle Winter and ceramacist Ellen Robinson.

With Sal Chen, Fanny Perez & Juliet Rania

6PM-9PM

Moon Lab is a monthly Full Moon co-created ritual space for femmes and allies, led by Sal Chen, Fanny Perez and Juliet Rania. 

On December 15 there is a Full Moon in Gemini. The sun is in Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, and the holiday season of light and merriment is upon us.  

In honor of the Black Virgin known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, we invite you to a special Moon Lab where we will be diving into a devotional space with the internationally renowned singer, percussionist, and teacher, Alessandra Belloni. This workshop will give people the means to fortify themselves against stress while restoring spiritual and physical energy. We will learn some of the ancient songs and dances offered in devotion to the Black Virgins throughout Italy.

With Jo Sterling

3:00PM Doors · 3:30PM Session Begins

Join us for a soul-nurturing journey on the last full moon of the year designed to help you reconnect with yourself and others in these unpredictable times. This one-of-a-kind experience redefines movement as a fully sensory and connective exploration—an invitation to "soften and reclaim our humanity" through timeless practices rooted in culture and tradition.

Led by Jo, an aerialist and movement artist, we’ll begin with an opportunity to imbibe in traditional cacao, setting intentions and fostering meaningful connections within the group. From there, we’ll clear and awaken our senses using ancient practices inspired by Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Gentle, intentional movement will help release tension, open the pathways of breath, and align the energy centers of the body.

To deepen the connection, we’ll venture into a partnered movement practice, allowing the wisdom of our bodies to guide us in embracing a softer, more authentic version of ourselves. The session concludes with a powerful metta meditation, extending compassion to ourselves and our communities.

We've crafted the session to offer a safe, empowering, and inclusive space to explore playful, intuitive, and deeply inspiring ways to connect for all. Our hope is that you leave with a renewed sense of belonging.

With Adrienne White

Session One 12:30—1:15PM · Session Two 1:45 - 2:30PM

Have you ever experienced energy healing? Reiki Master Adrienne White is hosting reiki sessions for intimate groups of a dozen members.

The session includes: Guided meditation, energetic ascension, chakra cleansing, and a mini DJ set / sound bath that will leave you feeling relaxed, balanced, and the best version of yourself!

Adrienne will be offering two group sessions: 12:30 - 1:15 and 1:45 - 2:30. Choose the session that works with your schedule!

With Glass Hour Collective

8 PM Doors · Performances 8:30 PM - 2 AM

Step into Echoes of Tomorrow - a transformative evening of art, fashion, and music. Hosted by CX and Glass Hour Collective, this immersive salon invites you to bridge eras and explore the timeless threads of creativity and self-discovery.

Begin in the Past, surrounded by elements that honor history’s elegance and grounding warmth. From classical melodies to sculpted forms inspired by tradition, this space invites reflection and nostalgia, reconnecting us with the roots of our collective story.

Transition to the Future, where bold innovation meets boundless creativity. Experimental soundscapes, cutting-edge designs, and interactive installations push boundaries, evoking a sense of limitless possibility and inspiration.

The evening will feature a live sculpting performance, fashion walk runway, AI art installations, DJ sets and live music, and more.

With Hajime Kinoko & Marie Sauvage

7PM Doors · 7:15PM Panel · 9PM Shibari

Join us for an evening of sensual exploration from intellectual and artistic points of view.

We’ll begin the evening with a panel of four leading experts in consensual non-monogamy. With nearly one in five people exploring consensual non-monogamy, how do we navigate the freedom, excitement, and vulnerability these relationships bring? With real-life insights on trust, jealousy, and communication, this no-holds-barred panel promises a deep dive into the joys and complexities of love beyond convention.

We’ll then be treated to a breathtaking traditional Shibari performance by the internationally renowned pair, Hajime Kinoko & Marie Sauvage. Their artistry blends trust, precision, and beauty into a mesmerizing spectacle.

Following shibari, Jeny Michelle, a talented DJ hailing from Mexico, will perform.

With Victoria Moran, ArtemisBeasts & Cindee Jay

7PM Doors · 7:30PM Talk · 8:30PM Performance · 9PM DJ

Whether you're vegan, vegan-curious, or simply a lover of plants and animals, this evening is for our community to celebrate compassionate living.

The evening will feature a talk by 13x author on well-being, spirituality, and vegan living, Victoria Moran, a performance by animal liberation and environmental protection activists ArtemisBeasts, a set by vegan DJ Cindee Jay, vegan-friendly holiday shopping, and vegan food sampling.

This event is produced in collaboration with VEGPRENEUR, VHOT, Vegan/Vegetarian Meetup, and EarthPass, hosted by Ajay Arora, Saurabh Dalal, Raizzi Stein, Noah Hyams, David Benzaquin, and Gail Mayer.

With Douglas Rushkoff & Mitch Horowitz

Doors 7:00 PM · Talk 7:45PM · Book Signing & Mingling 9PM

Join us for the first monthly live recording of the Team Human podcast in its new home at CX.

Rushkoff will be joined by occult historian Mitch Horowitz, to discuss how we humans can reclaim our power and agency in a world overrun by forces and institutions that use our best impulses against us. Are we under a spell, being drawn into a reality that has been designed by those seek to control us? And might magic be the best way to break free? 

How can magic, sex, psychedelics, art, and ecstatic experience liberate us from the oppressive narratives of destruction and doom — not just in our hearts and minds, but in the material reality? 

There will be plenty of time for audience questions and participation, as well as a book signing following the show. 

With Manena Frazier

Doors 7PM · Class 7:30PM

Join us for an evening of artisanal craftsmanship as we make bespoke foraged wreaths — perfect for holiday gifting or decor.

Led by Manena Frazier, former Head of Visual Design at ABC Carpet & Home for fifteen years and Lumo Ombro Founder & Florist, this class will guide you through the process of selecting and combining foraged materials to create a beautiful, wild wreath.

With Priestess Francesca

Doors 2PM · Talk 2:30PM

We were never taught now to navigate breakups.  Let's change that. 

This cozy event will feature a class by internationally renowned Sexologist and Dominatrix, Priestess Francesca, on the Arts of Separation.  You’ll learn keys to trust the waves of change in partnerships, lean into sexual initiatory crossroads, and abstain from blaming, shaming, or judging amidst painful breakups. 

You’ll walk away with a wise four-pillar framework to Uncoupling in Love – so you can surrender to the alchemical fire of relationship change with some semblance of sanity and grace.  

Whether you're newly partnered, poly-saturated, playfully dating, or in the throes of gutting heartbreak, you’ll find pearls of healing and fresh perspectives on the unavoidable human experience: the evolution of human connection.

With INARA & DJ Beibei

11:30AM Doors · 12PM Scent & Sound Bath

Step into an immersive experience that reimagines meditation as a sensory journey—a union of scent, sound, and self-discovery. 

Guided by INARA’s mind-enhancing fragrances & soundtracks and the evocative live improvisation of DJ Beibei, this journey will take you beyond a traditional soundbath. As fragrance unlocks your mind’s hidden pathways and sound resonates through your body, you’ll rediscover the innate harmony, creativity, and joy within you. This is more than a practice—it’s a journey into self-expression, where stillness meets movement, and restoration gives way to empowerment. 

Come ready to reconnect with yourself in ways that feel playful, intuitive and deeply inspiring. Take home tools and a fragrance gift to seamlessly integrate this new ritual into your daily life.

With ARKAI & DJ Seth Anderson

Doors 9PM · ARKAI 10:00PM · DJ 11:30PM to Late

Join us for a candlelit, lounge-style musical experience with the acclaimed electroacoustic string duo ARKAI. Defying all conventions and labels, ARKAI’s otherworldly sound fuses their Juilliard virtuosity with the power of a rock band and energy of EDM to create epic and soul-stirring musical journeys composed of original works and popular classics.

Fresh off of an international tour, ARKAI’s highlights include esteemed engagements at GRAMMYs on the Hill and Carnegie Hall, opening for GRAMMY and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste, collaborations with celebrity photographer David LaChapelle for Milan Design Week, viral hits with pianist superstar Tony Ann, and hundreds of shows around the world.

Following ARKAI’s performance, DJ Seth Anderson will play for the rest of the evening.

With Abyss X

8PM Doors · 10:00PM Performance

Join us for an evening of hypnotic and immersive performance. "LIQUID" is a somatic sound performance featuring a 4-octave range voice, original sound design, spoken word and choreography by transdisciplinary artist Evangelia VS aka Abyss X.

LIQUID traverses themes of eco-feminism, surveillance, monetization of the feminine and post internet life, highlighting the tender virtues of the female body as well as its resilience and ferocity as it suspends between the unstable binary ways of online and offline, real and virtual, private and public.

Two performers, Evangelia VS and dancer Sophia Yanez, engage in interplay throughout a series of allegorical scenes slash tableau vivants where body language, movement, voice, light, minimal props and current aesthetics intertwine under the veil of symbolism. How can the technology of ecstasy and somatic release be made wild and accessible so as to ignite mental conversations for the embodiment of a new now?

With DJ Spooky & Ustad Kamal Sabri

Doors 7PM · Music 8PM

Please join us for an evening of hypnotic music with CX member DJ Spooky, featuring renowned Indian musician Ustad Kamal Sabri. They will combine electronics and Avant Garde music from South Asia.

With Douglas Rushkoff

Doors 7:00PM · Town Hall 7:30PM · Performances 9PM

In the wake of the election, many of us are concerned about the fate of democracy and our nation. We want to talk about this. However, rather than focusing solely on the institutions that are failing us, what if we take on the functions they are failing to execute? The more we do for each other and the more resilient we are from the bottom up, the less we need to be provided from the top down.

How can we rise to the challenge of this moment? Join us for our second Town Meeting, where we will envision and percolate ideas for us to support one another and the greater world through the days ahead.

The discussion will be moderated by CX member and Scholar-in-Residence, Douglas Rushkoff PhD, a cultural philosopher, professor, documentarian, podcast host, and author of twenty books. CX members and guests will be joined by subscribers of Rushkoff’s Team Human podcast and friends of Psychedelics for Climate Action and the Bioregional Embassy.

With Eszter Toth

Doors 6:00PM · Tea Ceremony 6:30-7:30PM

Join us for an intimate tea ritual led by Eszter Toth, fresh from Yunnan, the birthplace of tea. Eszter returns with a remarkable selection of handmade teas crafted by the indigenous Bulang people and Master Liu, a Taiwanese Buddhist tea master, bringing their stories and traditions to life through the art of tea.

In the Chinese tea ceremony, tea is far more than a drink—it is a meditation on aesthetics, peace, and connection. Each sip offers a chance to release the troubles of the day, quiet the mind, and find spaciousness within. 

This 60-minute silent tea experience provides a grounding transition from the bustle of the workday into the stillness of our communal space. Through the delicate interplay of tea, water, and ritual, we’ll return to our bodies, finding clarity and inner peace before meaningful conversations later in the evening.

With Melissa Wu

12:00pm-2:00pm

Gather in community under the New Moon in Sagittarius to connect deeply with our bodies and realign and refine our intentions and directions with the energy of the archer. Experience clarity of the mind through breathwork designed to stimulate the pituitary gland and connect new neural pathways with the multifaceted layering of the sound of Gong. Rejuvenate the nervous system as we tune into the inward journey this season invites us into. We say farewell to Fall weather and send our gratitude into the ether through our collective breath and stillness, together.