Join us Saturday, October 17th, for a FREE, family-friendly afternoon of community art, music, storytelling, and comedy at LangLab in South Bend!

SPEAK OUR TRUTH PROJECT: COURAGE & COMEDY OPEN MIC
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00–6:00 p.m.
LangLab — South Bend
Hosted by Eve LeVeque
Music and electric vibes by DJ Certified Grind
2:00–4:00 p.m. | Community Connection & Interactive Art
Meet local youth and community artists, shop original artwork and merchandise, explore community resource tables, and create together! Enjoy a community canvas painting area with ANMO, youth face painters, and youth henna artist Henna with Dia. Face painting and henna are pay as you’re led, with participating youth artists keeping all donations they receive.
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Courage & Comedy Main Event
Our full lineup of registered speakers and performers will share poetry, music, spoken word, comedy, and lived experiences—with Indianapolis comedian Mic Shaw headlining in partnership with Pedigree Entertainment!
The café and 21+ bar will be open from 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Come for the art, stay for the stories, and be part of an afternoon where laughter, tears, truth-telling, and collective healing are all welcome.
All ages are invited, and admission is FREE!
Sponsors are still needed! Help support this community gathering at riosrainbow.org/donate.
Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4664501270444264?active_tab=about
With gratitude to Creative Face Painting by Diana, Cilantro Hair Spa, DeliaMar Mega Shop, and Rio’s Rainbow Foundation for sponsoring this event.