BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Events - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Events
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.ucsc.edu
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T235221
CREATED:20260402T204738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T001022Z
UID:10011843-1778329800-1778338800@events.ucsc.edu
SUMMARY:Where Cultures Bloom — We Belong here
DESCRIPTION:Where Cultures Bloom is a large-scale cultural celebration centered on community\, expression\, and belonging\, grounded in the idea that UCSC is shaped by the diverse identities and voices of those who call it home. This event serves as an open platform for students to showcase their creativity and lived experiences through mediums such as spoken word\, music\, dance\, drag\, and visual art. \nBloom is intentionally designed as a collective cultural exchange\, inviting students from across campus to come together\, share their stories\, and celebrate. Through performance\, art\, food\, and connection\, the event creates space to affirm that we belong here\, together.  \nFREE food\, flowers\, and Oakes/RCC merch. \nLocation: Oakes Upper Lawn \nCall for Performers:\nWe are inviting students who are interested in sharing their talents and lived experiences through performance. This includes (but is not limited to): \n\nMusic (solo or group)\nDance\nSpoken word/poetry\nDrag performance\nCultural performance\nAny creative or expressive art form\n\nWe welcome performers of all backgrounds and experience levels who are excited to contribute to a community-centered event focused on belonging and expression.  \nInterest Form:\nStudents can sign up HERE \n  \nYou Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all\, consistent with state and federal law\, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service\, faculty program\, or community event—is designed to be accessible\, inclusive\, and respectful of all identities. \nTo learn more\, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications.
URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/where-cultures-bloom-we-belong-here/
LOCATION:Oakes Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Performances,Social Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed.png
GEO:36.9893947;-122.0635155
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR