Internet Archive’s Annual Bash—Building Democracy’s Library

The Internet Archive’s Annual Bash—Building Democracy’s Library—will be this Wednesday, October 19, from 5-10 PM. We are closing the street and throwing a block party for our friends, partners, and neighbors. Get your tickets now for a night of fun, food, and entertainment!

The evening will start off at 5 PM with tacos and some silky, soulful crooning from Bay Area local Jackie Gates. Circus Bella will join us with their unusual antics. The organist from the Castro Theater, David Hegarty, will fill our amazing Great Room with his spirited playing.

Then from 7-8 PM head to the Great Room for a look at the Internet Archive’s new global effort: Democracy’s Library, built on an abundance model (rather than a scarcity model) of information access. Come and see how we’re working to ensure free and open access to public information!

Finally, stick around for dancing in the streets with live music from the band Hot Buttered Rum. And if dancing isn’t your thing, you can hang out in our magical sunflower-filled beer garden, or take a selfie in front of our 1948 Airstream Wee Wind.

If you’d like to attend, sign up here to save your spot. We’re looking forward to celebrating with you this week!