Join SFPC at the Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation on August 12 from 12-6pm for Community Day! Community Day is the celebration of Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation: an internet cafe and classroom where community members and attendees will have participated in a series of workshops and community events exploring creative, inclusive, and liberatory uses of network technology within an abolitionist framework.

Participate in a workshop and listening session with Dweller Electronics, parallel play in the library & reading room, or step outside for the sidewalk activation involving hula hoops and computer programming. Set up your own computer or use any available desktop or laptop during the Open Computer Lab, or bring your own screen free entertainment (board games, puzzles, word searches, etc.) to lounge around in the space alongside beverages and snacks.

Full schedule
12:00pm: Doors open
12:30-2:30pm: Workshop with Dweller Electronics in Computer Lab
12:30-2:30pm: Parallel Play
> Library & Reading Room in Front Gallery
> Hoops and For Loops on the Sidewalk
2:30-4:00pm: Open Computer Lab
3:00pm: Celebratory Toast
4:00-5:00pm: DJ Set with Dweller Electronics
6:00pm: Doors close

*About Dweller Electronics*
Dweller Electronics (started in 2019) is an electronic music festival platforming black electronic artists and this is the derivative blog, started in 2020, centering black perspectives. Dweller is a group dedicated towards providing black counterpoint within an otherwise eurologically dominant music industry. Learn more at: https://dwellerforever.blog

*About Hoops and For Loops*
Hoops and For Loops connects flow and computational arts in the spirit of pair programming and outdoor hoop jams of the 90s. For loops are a concept in computer science for repeating code within a program flow. No programming experience necessary. Play or watch from the sidewalk.

*About the Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation*
The Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation (ECPC, pronounced easy-peasy) is an internet cafe located at Recess (46 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205) being developed in real time from June 17 to August 19, 2023 while the School for Poetic Computation (SFPC) is in residence. Community members and visitors are invited to participate in a series of workshops and events exploring creative, inclusive, and liberatory uses of networked technology within an abolitionist framework.

*Accessibility information*
General accessibility: All program space at The Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation at Recess (46 Washington Avenue) is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Restrooms are gender neutral and ADA compliant.

Tech accessibility: Eight computer stations and four laptops are available on a first come, first serve basis. Those who don’t own a laptop will be prioritized first.

COVID-19 safety & accessibility: The Electronic Cafe for Poetic Computation is a mask-on space. All event attendees, workshop participants, teachers and staff are expected to be masked inside the cafe. Please bring a mask. If you don't have one, masks will be provided.