THE FUNCTION is Public Functionary’s annual world-building, abundance-making, dream-living, money-raising art party. And this year taking place in open air! We're expanding outside our galleries and into the NKB courtyard campus with multiple curated stages, installations, and moments of joy.

The mission remains: create an inclusive, inspiring space where our core community and collaborators feel welcome, valued, and free.

Through celebration, we aim to raise funds through tickets sales to sustain our year-round artist support platform and the PF Studios program at Public Functionary. PF is generally known for free public arts programming and events the rest of the year. Consider this event your chance to pour in — and support the work, the community and the spaces. Buy a ticket, pull together a fit and show up to party.

What To Expect: An evening of curated performances, art installations, photo moments, food, drinks and good company.

For those who want to show up with intention and donate just a little more… consider our Early Set ticket!

MUSIC LINE-UP: Get ready for an unforgettable night of sound:

Lady Midnight & Hooks 5:30pm (Early Set)
Samambo World - 6pm
Cameron Wright - 7:30pm
Mickey Breeze - 8:10pm
Zora - 8:50pm
Samambo World - 9:30pm

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Get ready to spend a beautiful late summer night under the moonlight!

Beyond the music, you’ll find art, an exhibition, dancers, limited edition PF merch, food + drink, and space to gather with community.
Hosts: Yoni Light and EssJay will guide us through the evening.
Dinner plans! Food from Baba’s (vegan & vegetarian options) and The Angry Line Cook, plus beignets for dessert from The Slide Queen.
We’ll have a full bar (beer, wine and cocktails), n/a options, BLNCD thc bar.
All vendors accept cash, card or apple pay.

TICKETS:

Online tickets are closed. Tickets will be available at the door tonight!

Tickets at the Door:
$60 (full event)
$30 (after 9pm)

DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, September 13 2025

Doors: 6pm - 11pm

Early Set VIP Entry: 5pm-6:30pm

WHERE: Public Functionary @ Northrup King Campus, 1500 Jackson Street NE

2025 THEME: “Up for Air” — our prompt this year is a reference to taking a break to rest and recover.

What to wear? Imagine the fits that make you feel the most at ease. What is comfort to you? Athletic silhouettes (jersey or mesh but with elevated elegance)? Maybe sheer, luxe or natural fabrics, denim in every form, and hand-sewn details that carry a sense of craft? What does it mean to you to flow? To feel light, grounded, and effortlessly in motion?