Events

Salon Séance: “The End of Time”

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for an interdisciplinary presentation combining live classical music with visual and theatrical storytelling. This is the regional premiere of The End of Time, an immersive experience with themes of trauma and healing, by Salon Séance. The performance will be followed by an audience conversation about the music and re-interpretations of the themes as […]

“American Caliph” Book Talk

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

with author Shahan Mufti Join author Shahan Mufti for a behind-the-scenes look at American Caliph, his riveting true story of America’s first homegrown Muslim terror attack–the 1977 Hanafi siege of Washington, D.C. Get a sneak-peek at the event with Steve Pierce's interview of Shahan Mufti. ***In line with our commitment to equity, love and justice, […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue It is with great joy that we would like to announce the opening of the People's Health Sanctuary! It has been a 3 year process, complete with construction delays, other obstacles, and oh yes, the pandemic.We now step into the time to bring the space to life.We invite […]

Holiday Interfaith Justice and Peace Circle at Freedom Square

Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Join us in a celebration of light and community. Around an evergreen tree, we will light candles, tie the names of loved ones on branches, and share our light to set intentions for love, justice and peace. Before the tree lighting there will be warm beverages, snacks, arts and crafts, and a radio-making station. Bring […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Seed Swap & Open House

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue Join the People's Health Sanctuary and Collard City Growers at NATURE Lab for a seed swap and open house to start building towards spring awakening and growth. Learn seed keeping methods from local gardeners, acquire seeds to grow, and bring your own seeds and stories to show […]

Troy Black History Celebration 2023

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for an in-person celebration of Black History Month with an exhibition, music, spoken word, and community. Troy NAACP, Team HERO, Coalition for Black Trade Union, and The Sanctuary for Independent Media have partnered together in Troy to honor our Black history and its living legacy. The exhibition is curated by Malik Muhammad, music […]

“Storming Caesars Palace” Film Screening

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a film screening of the Indie Lens Pop-Up Storming Caesars Palace followed by a community-driven conversation and local resource sharing by local partners. Presented by WMHT in partnership with The Sanctuary for Independent Media, NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Rensselaer County Dept. of Social Services, Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM), Unity House, and […]

David Carpenter: “Science for the People”

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a celebration of SUNY Albany Professor David Carpenter's long career as an environmental advocate! We'll be gathering with Dr. Carpenter along with some of his graduate students and colleagues, as well as representatives of some of the many grassroots organizations who have worked with David over his decades-long career. Dr. Carpenter will […]

Free

Pruning and Grafting for Tree Lovers

Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest. Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss different techniques and objectives of pruning, when to remove trees, when to plant trees and help the crew manage the Sanctuary’s fledgling reforestation projects. We'll finish with a […]

Be The Media! Workshop: Participatory Design in Journalistic Process

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

With Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville, and Documentary Participant Kristal Bush Join us in this workshop to learn about the art of co-creation from the film team of A Woman on the Outside, discussing how the directors centered Kristal's voice and the active collaboration between the film team and participants in the documentary […]

“A Woman on the Outside” Film Screening

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville and protagonist Kristal Bush for the screening of the documentary film A Woman on the Outside, about the struggle to keep families connected despite incarceration. Before the film screening, all three women will give a Be The Media! workshop and give a brief opening reception to the […]

“Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future” with Eljuri & Taína Asili

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Two amazing Latinx artists, Taína Asili and Eljuri reunite on the Sanctuary stage for the first night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join us on Friday, April 21, for an eclectic mix of salsa, reggae, and political hip-hop that will speak to your soul and make you move! Rooted […]

$25 – $150

“Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future” with Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! comes to the Sanctuary stage for the second night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join us on Saturday, April 22, for a conversation about the role and future of independent media, followed by a conversation about stories over the past two decades building the […]

A Sturgeon with A Purpose: Walk and Community Brainstorm

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Meet outside in the NATURE Lab yard at 3319 6th Avenue Join artist D Colin for a walk on the Sanctuary's campus to help envision how her project A Sturgeon with a Purpose will enliven our growing campus Eco-Art Trail. This community written generative storytelling mural project will culminate in a block-wide series of painted […]

Death Cafe

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Where: 2nd floor of the NATURE Lab building, 3319 6th Avenue. Join us for for a Death Cafe, an evening of discussions about death and how to make the most of life under the context that there is an end. The discussions will take place as a group and in breakout discussions at People's Health […]

A Sturgeon with a Purpose Community Workshop

At The Fish Market, 2952 6th Ave in North Troy Join artist D Colin for a workshop and brainstorm at The Fish Market to help envision how her project A Sturgeon with a Purpose will enliven The Sanctuary's growing campus Eco-Art Trail. This community written generative storytelling mural project will culminate in a block-wide series of painted […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue The People’s Health Sanctuary (PHS) is a community-led mutual aid health initiative. Visit us to learn about what we do, and consider how movement and food are connected to community well-being. Prizes, food, family-friendly! Schedule Participating Organizations and Facilitators Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) empowers New Yorkers to […]

Plant Swap & Season Opener at Collard City Growers

Collard City Growers 3337 6th Avenue, Troy, New York, United States

what: an opportunity to share plant abundance! how: bring your extra seedlings / saplings and trade with someone else for something new – perennials, annuals, house plants, anything goes! You don't have to bring plants to take plants. why: a nice excuse to hang out in the garden with other families, neighbors, and local plant […]

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio Open House

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

For all the radio lovers and radio curious, join us for an open house where you will have a chance to engage with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers, engage with our content in an interactive way, and come into the radio studio to get your own story out there. At 2pm, join us for a workshop […]

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