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VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA ft. RANDOM RAB
Sep 19, 2026 · The 418 Project
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VOTING RIGHTS IN AMERICA ft. RANDOM RAB
Civic Panel on Democracy & Representation + Live Music by Random Rab & Phreeborn
Date & Time
Sep 19 2026 (Saturday)
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Location
The 418 Project
In the: Large Theater
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About This Event
A Nonpartisan Panel on Representative Democracy & Fair Representation — Followed by Live Music & Liquid Light Visuals Across the country, the machinery of representative democracy is under strain. The Romero Institute and Heart Tribe present a crucial evening exploring the Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act, redistricting, and representation for communities of color. Featuring a powerhouse panel with Daniel Sheehan, Julia Butterfly Hill, Elaine Johnson J.D., Ryan Coonerty, Paco Estrada, and Ami Chen Mills — culminating in an electrifying live electronic headline set by Random Rab with opening Afro-beat sounds by Phreeborn and the Phreequencies and live analog liquid light projections by Liquid Lit.
Featured Artists & Lineup
9 Artists
Ami Chen Mills
Guest Artist
UCSC Oakes College lecturer, award-winning investigative journalist, host of Moment of Truth podcast, and community educator.
Daniel Sheehan
Guest Artist
Harvard-trained constitutional and public interest attorney with five decades of landmark civil liberties litigation (Pentagon Papers, Silkwood, Greensboro), founder of the Romero Institute.
Elaine Johnson J.D.
Guest Artist
President of the NAACP Santa Cruz County Branch and Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County, champion of civil rights and equity.
Julia Butterfly Hill
Guest Artist
Internationally recognized environmental activist (738-day redwood tree-sit of Luna), author of The Legacy of Luna, and co-founder of the Engage Network.
Paco Estrada
Guest Artist
Former Mayor of Watsonville, Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust grants officer, and Cabrillo College Board of Trustees member.
Ryan Coonerty
Guest Artist
Former Santa Cruz Mayor and County Supervisor, UCSC and Panetta Institute lecturer on democracy and constitutional law, author of Etched in Stone.
Liquid Lit
Featured
Live improvised analog liquid light and psychedelic visual projection artist illuminating the theater throughout the musical sets.
Phreeborn and the Phreequencies
Supporting Act
Santa Cruz-rooted, globally-influenced Afro-beat ensemble kicking off the musical portion with high-energy rhythm and heart.
Event Schedule
Times and locations across the venue
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Doors Open & Community Voter Registration
Oasis Lobby open with civic booths.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome & Keynote Speakers on Democracy
Daniel Sheehan, Julia Butterfly Hill, and local leaders on the Large Theater stage.
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Doors Open & Reception
Community reception and seating.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Ami Chen Mills
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Daniel Sheehan
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Elaine Johnson J.D.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Julia Butterfly Hill
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Paco Estrada
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Panel Discussion: Threats to Representative Democracy
Nonpartisan panel featuring Daniel Sheehan, Julia Butterfly Hill, Elaine Johnson J.D., Ryan Coonerty, Paco Estrada, and Ami Chen Mills.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Ryan Coonerty
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
Phreeborn and the Phreequencies Live
Soul and funk conscious set.
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Liquid Lit
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Phreeborn and the Phreequencies
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Phreeborn and the Phreequencies — Afro-Beat Opening Set
Santa Cruz rooted, globally influenced live Afro-beat grooves.
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Random Rab ft. Live Visuals by Liquid Lit
Headlining melodic electronic dance set with live analog liquid light projections.
9:45 PM – 11:30 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Random Rab
9:45 PM – 11:30 PM
Main Theater Stage (Large Theater)
Random Rab — Headline Electronic Live Set
Masterful organic-electronic journey accompanied by live improvised liquid light projections by Liquid Lit.
Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect
House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone
We are committed to a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with cultural and personal respect across all backgrounds and identities. We hold the highest standards for consent—in movement, touch, and conversation. Always check in first, honor boundaries, and ensure that consent is clear, voluntary, and ongoing.
As a community-run non-profit collective with a small staff, we cannot clean everything after every event. Please help us care for the space by picking up after yourself, placing recycling and compost in the bins provided, and treating every room with kindness so it remains welcoming for the next gathering.
We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.
To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.
As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.
Plan Your Visit
Venue & Accessibility
The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.
Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms
Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage
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