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Lyrical Opposition: Tanforan Open House

Christian Bustos
January 17, 2026
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This story reflects its original publication date. For current gatherings and opportunities, visit our calendar or contact Lyrical Opposition.

Lyrical Opposition: Tanforan Open House
Three guests pose together in the gallery.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Lyrical Opposition Open House + Re-Entrification: Art Exhibition in San Bruno, CA.

A smiling guest makes a shaka hand gesture.

What started as an afternoon gathering turned into a powerful celebration of art, music, culture, and community. We were honored to welcome friends, artists, organizers, and community members into our creative space to connect, share stories, and experience the vision behind Lyrical Opposition.

Visitors share a conversation beside vinyl records.

From the gallery experience and Re-Entrification Exhibition to the conversations, networking, and live music by Drasmatic, the energy throughout the afternoon reflected the creativity and resilience that lives within our community. Every interaction, every perspective shared, and every new connection made reinforced why spaces like these matter.

A row of framed portraits along a gallery wall.

This event also served as a meaningful kickoff to an exciting day of collaboration with Atelier for Healing, highlighting our shared commitment to using art and culture as tools for healing, empowerment, and community building.

Group portrait of visitors beside the record collection.

Thank you to everyone who came through, supported the vision, and helped make the gathering such a success. We're excited about what's ahead and look forward to creating more spaces where creativity, storytelling, and community can thrive together.

Four guests smile together in the gallery.

Until next time—keep building, keep creating, and keep showing up for one another.

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Lyrical Opposition open house poster announcing music, poetry, artwork, and the Re-Entrification exhibition.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Starts at 3:00 PM
1150 El Camino Real, Suite 204, San Bruno, CA

Join us for an afternoon of music, art, and community.

Join us for an Open House with Lyrical Opposition, located inside Tanforan Mall. This gathering invites the community into our creative space for an afternoon rooted in art, culture, and conversation.

The Open House will feature poetry, hip-hop, live DJ sets, a mixer, and a keynote, alongside a curated gallery experience. Guests will also be able to engage with our Re-Entrification Exhibition and witness a live podcast recording, highlighting voices and narratives often left out of traditional cultural spaces.

This event is an opportunity to experience Lyrical Opposition’s work up close, connect with artists and organizers, and explore how creative practice intersects with community, place, and storytelling.

Free and open to the public.

This Saturday we’re hosting an open house and preview gathering from 3–5pm in San Bruno — a space to connect, vibe, and set the tone for a day of creativity with Atelier for Healing and Lyrical Opposition. It’ll be an art gallery with live music by Drasmatic.

Community-centered sounds curated by Lyrical Opposition

Come early, tap in, and be part of an intentional moment before the evening celebration begins. All are welcome.