“Everything flows and nothing abides; everything gives way and nothing stays fixed” —unknown
The future is fluid.
Fluid is a cultural programming stream created by Neighbor, a Black queer-led healing justice nonprofit that activates our local communities at the intersections of art, education, and spirituality as pathways to liberation. Fluid makes room for what doesn’t fit into rigid molds. It honors the complexity, expansiveness, and brilliance of our people.
What Is Fluid?
FLUID FEST AUG 29 - AUG 31
FLUID FEST AUG 29 - AUG 31
This Labor Day Weekend, during Black Pride, Fluid becomes Fluid Fest - a neighborhood-rooted celebration of joy, healing, and collective care that leaves our people feeling full: Emotionally, spiritually, and creatively.
August 29
Day One
The Atlanta Sex Museum is a cultural, educational, and entertainment institution curating a collaborative sex-positive experience depicted through visual art, historic exhibitions, and interactive, sexual and sensual demonstrations curated by sex workers and artists who have been the bedrock of Atlanta Sex Culture. ASM entertains and arouses as much as it inspires, educates, and informs our members and guests in ways that will ignite and sustain the flame of individual sexual empowerment and collective sexual (R)evolution.
Atlanta Sex Museum | 10pm-3am
Interlock Tower | 1042 Northside Dr
August 30
Day Two
Sound Sermon, an immersive sound healing experience designed to quiet the mind and awaken the senses. This series stems from the desire to discern 'a word' amidst an overwhelming number of voices. Each prayer session will take you on a sonic journey, leveraging sound to repattern your molecular structure and shift your perspective on mental, emotional, and cellular levels.
The Current, Like water, our identities and communities are always in motion. The Current at FluidFest is a community conversation space that moves beyond panels and into collective exchange. Instead of experts on a stage, the room will flow with tables on themes like gender beyond the binary, Black femininity and masculinity, and blended queer families. Participants are free to move between conversations, listening or contributing as they wish. Together we’ll gather the insights shared into a collective reflection, honoring that wisdom is communal and liberation grows when every voice shapes the current.
Spotlight Open Mic Step into the light and share your magic! Spotlight at Trade & Tempo is an open mic night dedicated to celebrating Black art and expression in all its forms. Whether you sing, rap, spit poetry, tell jokes, paint live, or bring an art form all your own—this is your stage. We’ll have 10 performance slots open for sign-up ($50 contest entry fee), so come ready to shine. One talented artist will take home the $1,000 grand prize, but every voice, story, and creation will be celebrated. This is your chance to connect, inspire, and be part of an unforgettable night of artistry and community.
Black August Street Market more than a marketplace, it’s a gathering space to celebrate Black creativity, entrepreneurship, and community care. This vibrant pop-up features vendors across health & wellness, fashion, art, food, and more, all curated with intention and love. Whether you’re looking for handcrafted goods, nourishing bites, wearable art, or soulful self-care products, you’ll find treasures and connections here. Come shop, support local Black businesses, and be part of honoring the spirit of Black August.
Katharsis Yoga, a powerful blend of movement, breath, and creative expression. Rooted in yoga asana and art therapy, this inclusive practice centers QTBIPOC experiences and fosters a deep mind-body connection. Through flowing sequences, meditative art activities, aromatherapy, and sound, Katharsis offers a space to release, reflect, and reconnect. Step into this mindful, multi-sensory experience and leave inspired, grounded, and renewed.
Line Dance & Denim at Trade & Tempo, a Black queer–owned creative space in Atlanta. This high-energy, all-levels class blends the joy of group movement with the rhythm of country, soul, and community connection. Whether you’re a seasoned stepper or brand new, you’ll learn simple, fun routines that get everyone moving together. Come for the music, stay for the camaraderie, and celebrate the spirit of dance in a space that uplifts and embraces all.
Katharsis Yoga | 9am - 11am
Trade & Tempo | 552 Decatur St SW
Line Dance & Denim | 5pm - 10pm
Trade & Tempo | 552 Decatur St SW
August 31
Day Three
Sound Sermon | 10am - 11am
Hargurbrooks | 364 Auburn Ave NE
The Current | 12pm - 2pm
Hargurbrooks | 364 Auburn Ave NE
Spotlight Open Mic & Black August Street Market | 6pm - 10pm
Trade & Tempo | 552 Decatur St SW
Want To be A Vendor?
We for hosting a market in honor of Black Pride Month and we’d love to have you be a part of it. If you’re intersting in be a vendor sign up below.
