Gigantic Brewing and Drenchtown present the inaugural The Elements of Hip Hop Invitational Saturday, June 13, 12-10 pm at Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th Ave. The day-long event celebrates the creativity, energy and community of hip hop culture with a stacked lineup of local talent representing multiple elements of the culture.
The event features six emcees (Dusty Fox, K.I. Design, Saige Wolley, Ogar Burl, Korey B and Dobleon), three DJs (Spinitch, Ogar Burl and DJ Pharo), a live b-boy performance by the Portland City Rockers and live graffiti painting from legendary Portland graffiti artist Kango of the Lords Crew. Throughout the day, Kango will create an original live mural on-site that will later be featured on a future Gigantic Brewing beer can release, blending Portland hip hop culture directly into the brewery’s long-running tradition of artist-designed beer labels. Attendees can also enjoy food from Flavorsmyth BBQ and 808 Grinds along Gigantic Brewing beer.
“We’ve always believed beer can help bring creative communities together,” said Ben Love of Gigantic Brewing. “The Elements of Hip Hop Invitational is about celebrating local artists, musicians, dancers and creators while giving people a space to connect, hang out and experience something inspiring.”
Drenchtown is a platform and alliance dedicated to advancing graffiti culture and representing artists at the top of their craft. Mayfair of Drenchtown added, “Hip hop has always been about expression, community and representing where you came from. We wanted to create an event that showcases Portland talent across multiple elements of the culture and gives people authentic experience rooted in creativity and collaboration.”
$10 admission includes all-day access. The event is 21+ with valid ID.
Poster artwork by Eat Cho.
