Olito is back, and this time we're focusing on the theme of Archives. Cultural, personal, historical — what do we keep, and why? What gets lost, and what does that cost us? What's in the box under your bed, the folder on your phone, the story your grandmother told only once? Who decides what's worth preserving — and whose histories get written out of the record? And if our ancestors couldn't leave a trace, what do we owe the future?

The topic is inspired by our friends and collaborators behind TheNewCari.com — a collective of Caribbean creators, artists, and entrepreneurs preserving and uplifting culture through their beloved zine. With their 10th issue, their publication is a living archive of contemporary Caribbean artistry. We're celebrating its release together with this Olito and can’t wait to see all the stories that each of you brings to the mix.

The New Cari's latest issue will be available to flip through and purchase on site to take home. Together we’ll connect, reflect, and make some new memories worth archiving.

What to expect:

7:00–7:30pm: Arrive, get settled, grab a first drink

7:30pm Olito begins — facilitated prompts, new faces, good conversation (it's gonna be like a grown and sexy version of musical chairs)

8:30–9:00pm: Free flowing mingling and discussion

9:00pm: DJ set by AKC (Andrea K. Castillo) 🔥 We are dancing!

Our venue is in Prospect Heights between Bergen and Carlton — exact address and buzzer sent upon RSVP. Come solo or bring a friend. The vibes are communal and the conversation brings us all together.

Archives and Time Capsules: What are we Taking, What are we Leaving Behind?

Archives and Time Capsules: What are we Taking, What are we Leaving Behind?