BITE BACK • A Purple Uni Pop-Up & Fundraiser

BITE BACK: A Purple Uni Pop-Up Eating Our Way Out of an Eco Crisis

October 11th, 2025 | O2AA, West Oakland • Purple sea urchin bites • Natural wines • Live DJ

Join us for the launch of Purple Sea - a collaborative exhibit and book project exploring how one tiny creature holds the key to understanding climate change, cultural resilience, and the future of our Pacific coast.

Purple sea urchins have devoured 90% of California's kelp forests. Can we eat our way out of this ecological crisis? Come taste the solution while supporting an exhibit and book that weaves together Indigenous knowledge, cutting-edge science, and artistic responses to our marine crisis.

What to expect: 🌊 Purple corn uni tamales & innovative uni dishes 🍷 Natural wines from local producers 🎵 DJ sets to keep the energy flowing 📖 Exclusive preview of the Purple Uni project.

Tickets: General Admission: $55 | Patron: $125 | Sponsor: $250 - all get you two food and drink tickets. Additional food and drinks can be purchased until it runs out! Patrons get an exlcusive signed artist print. Sponsors get all of the above and an exhibit and book acknowledgement.

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