Semester 3

ALEX G CONCERT

10/9, The Anthem, Headlights Tour

#live #music

Going to the Alex G concert felt like stepping into a world where everyone already understood each other without needing to say much. His songs, like “Runner” and “Gretel”, have this strange, quiet power that hits differently live. The way he and the band performed made the room feel smaller, almost like we were all part of the same story. During the slower songs, the crowd swayed together, mouthing the words under their breath, and when the heavier guitar parts came in, people lost themselves completely. It wasn’t about performance anymore; it felt like release. What stood out to me most was how the concert created community out of people who probably had nothing in common outside that room. Alex G’s lyrics don’t give you clear answers or meanings, but rather leave space for you to feel whatever you need to. Because of that, everyone in the crowd could find their own way to connect. There were no big screens, no flashy effects, just him, the band, and a sea of people experiencing something honest. By the end, the energy in the room felt like gratitude. Not just for the music, but for being part of something that made everyone feel seen. It reminded me how live music can bring strangers together, not by making them the same, but by giving them space to feel together.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

10/17, Hoff Theater, SEE UMD

#musical #movie #representation

Going to The Rocky Horror Picture Show felt less like watching a movie and more like stepping into a wild, living piece of community theater. The event blurs the line between audience and performance. People dress up as characters (I just wore leather), shout lines at the screen, and dance in the aisles during “The Time Warp.” Even if you’ve never seen it before, you get swept up in the energy almost immediately. What makes it so powerful is how it invites participation instead of passive watching. It’s chaotic, funny, and deeply inclusive all at once. The experience builds community through its celebration of difference. Everyone there, regardless of gender, sexuality, or background, seemed free to express themselves without fear of judgment. It’s rare to find a space where vulnerability and absurdity coexist so comfortably. The movie’s campiness and over-the-top characters encourage people to let go of social norms and embrace fluidity in identity and expression. In that sense, the event becomes more than a cult film screening, it’s a shared ritual of acceptance and play. By the end of the night, the laughter, call-backs, and confetti created a sense of belonging that didn’t depend on knowing anyone personally. Rocky Horror works as a mechanism for community because it builds connection through performance, humor, and shared rebellion. Everyone in the theater participates in the same joyful weirdness, united by the idea that being different is something to celebrate.

ALL THINGS GO

9/27, Merriweather Post Pavilion

#festival

Going to the All Things Go Music Festival showed me how powerful music can be in creating a sense of connection. The festival had an atmosphere of openness where everyone, regardless of background or group, felt included and part of something larger. The lineup was especially meaningful because it featured artists like Faye Webster, Clairo, and Lucy Dacus whose performances emphasized emotion, individuality, and empowerment. Each set built on the last, pulling the audience closer together as people sang, danced, and shared moments of joy with complete strangers. By the end of the night, the crowd felt unified through the shared rhythm and energy of the music. It was a reminder that community can form wherever people come together to celebrate art, expression, and the simple joy of being present.

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