Events

Where voices rise, stories heal, and freedom is found. Live Out Love: The Freedom Stage is a creative showcase and open mic fundraiser featuring music, spoken word, dance, storytelling, and live performances from youth and local artists of all ages. Attendees are invited to sign up on site to perform alongside special guest performers in a safe, uplifting, and family-friendly space centered on hope, resilience, and healing. This kickoff event launches YUPP’s Live Out Love mental-health awareness series while raising funds for suicide-prevention education and youth wellness programs. A family-friendly open-mic performance fundraiser using the arts to break stigma, build belonging, and save lives. A Creative Showcase & Open Mic Fundraiser Saturday, March 7th, 2026 International Christian Center 3275 Williams Road San Jose, Ca 3:00-5:30pm Tickets: $10 Register 💡 What to Expect 🎤 Open mic performances (all ages welcome; sign-up available at the event) 🌟 Special guest artists & featured performers 🎶 Music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling 💛 A safe, uplifting, family-friendly, and faith-friendly atmosphere 🤝 Community connection and purpose-driven impact 🎯 Why Your $10 Ticket Matters Your $10 ticket and any additional donations help fund: Suicide-prevention education Youth mental-health awareness workshops Healing-centered community events Safe creative spaces for youth expression 🕊 About Live Out Love (YUPP) Live Out Love is a YUPP initiative focused on promoting mental-health awareness, suicide prevention, belonging, and hope through creative expression, education, and community engagement. Open Mic Guidelines: Performers of all ages are welcome Performances may include music, spoken word, poetry, dance, storytelling, or creative expression All content must be clean, respectful, and free of vulgarity, profanity, or explicit themes Performances should align with the spirit of hope, healing, and encouragement Time limits may apply depending on the number of sign-ups Sign-up will be available on site on a first-come, first-served basis