BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:199163@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260824T094724Z DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z SUMMARY:Unicorn Palooza DESCRIPTION:Assemble Celebrates 15 Years of Creativity and Community with Unicorn Palooza\\n2026 is the FIRST EVER Unicorn Palooza. You might be s aying\\, “\\;Why did Assemble wait so long to have such a fun event? ”\\; Great question!  We decided to remix MakerDate (thank you for all the years) and transform it into something new\\, like nothing before . Instead of bidding on dates during the live and silent auction\\, we wi ll be remixing carnival games where folks can “\\;spin the wheelR 21\\; to land on a learning experience with a local ceramist\\, welder\\, writer\\, or celebrity! Pick up the duck to see if you won tickets to a museum or a charcuterie board! Unicorn Palooza will have plenty of amazi ng opportunities to connect with creatives\\, artists\\, makers\\, and te chnologists. Want to sign up to offer a making experience? Fill out our M aker Form here!\\n2026 Unicornies:\\nFabulous Funder: Gregg Behr\\, Grabl e Foundation\\nGregg Behr is Executive Director of The Grable Foundation and a longtime champion of children\\, education\\, and maker-centered le arning. Through his leadership and support of initiatives like Remake Lea rning\\, he has helped create opportunities for organizations like Assemb le to inspire young people through creativity and STEAM education.\\nAfro futurism Activist: La’Tasha Mayes\\, State Representative\\nRepresentat ive La’\\;Tasha Mayes serves Pennsylvania’\\;s 24th Legislative District and has dedicated her career to advancing racial equity\\, comm unity empowerment\\, and opportunity. Her visionary leadership reflects t he creativity\\, innovation\\, and bold thinking that Assemble celebrates and encourages in the next generation.\\nUnsung Unicorn: Jess Gold\\, Ed ucator\\nJess Gold is a Pittsburgh educator\\, organizer\\, and nonprofit leader whose impact is felt through community-building and behind-the-sc enes leadership. Their commitment to supporting others and strengthening Pittsburgh’\\;s nonprofit community embodies the collaborative spiri t at the heart of Assemble’\\;s work.\\nMagical Maker: Ms. Junyetta Seales\\, Artist\\nMs. Junyetta Seales is an artist\\, educator\\, and cr eative community leader who inspires others through artistic expression\\ , storytelling\\, and mentorship. Her dedication to making\\, teaching\\, and nurturing creativity reflects the hands-on learning and imagination that define Assemble.\\nWhy Unicorns?!\\nOur mascot\\, which was designed by Brenna Thummler in 2016\\, is a Unicorn Robot in Outer Space. From ki ds to grown-ups\\, folks love Unicorns –\\; and feel like them too! Do you ever feel like you have something special to share\\, yet it might not be visible to others? You\\, too\\, might be a unicorn.\\nAll funds raised at Unicorn Palooza directly support Assemble’s STEAM education p rograms for youth\\, teens\\, and adults\\, like Assemble Afterschool\\, Saturday Crafternoons\\, Hack the Future\\, and Summer Camps!\\nWhat to expect at Unicorn Palooza:\\nCarnival Games\\, featuring a variety of loc al Makers Experiences (sign up here!)\\nThe inaugural Unicorny Awards\\nF lash Tattoos and temporary body art\\nDrinks by WBU\\nDelicious hors d 217\\;oeuvres by Sprezzatura Community Cookie Table (sign up here!)\\nHan ds-on activities &\\; games made by Assemblers\\nGreen-screen photo bo oth\\nMusic by DJs\\nSpectacular fun for a good cause!\\nEvent tickets in clude drink tickets + hors d’oeuvres.\\nAll proceeds raised at Unicorn Palooza support Assemble’s STEAM education programs\\, ensuring that yo uth and adults throughout the Pittsburgh region continue to have access t o innovative\\, hands-on educational opportunities.\\nUnicorn Palooza is made possible through the generous support of sponsors\\, including Duoli ngo\\, Carnegie Mellon University School of Art\\, The Heinz Endowments\\ , Schell Games\\, and many other community partners committed to inspirin g creativity and hands-on learning.\\nWhen: Saturday\\, September 19\\, 6 –\\; 9 PM. VIP Meet the Makers 5 –\\; 6 PM\\nWhere: The Workin gmen’s Beneficial Union (WBU) — 1958 Varley St\\, Pittsburgh\\, PA 15 212\\nWhat: A fundraiser for Assemble like you have never seen\\, featuri ng the Unicorny Awards\\, Maker-Experience Carnival Games\\, Costume Cont est\\, music\\, food\\, drinks\\, and more!\\nWho: Assemble lovers and su pporters\\, like you! (Unicorn Palooza is a 21+ event)\\nTheme: UNICORN! Have you seen one? Costumes highly encouraged!\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/u sa-canada/united-states/pittsburgh/events/unicorn-palooza-2026-09-19 LOCATION:Pittsburgh URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/pittsburgh/events/unicorn-palooza-2026-09-19 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR