FAQs

  • J'ouvert is a ritual of freedom and defiance. J'ouvert (pronounced Joo-vay) is a street, paint party created in Trinidad & Tobago held during Carnival though now celebrated throughout many Caribbean cultures, and in international cities where Afro-Caribbean people have established thriving communities. J'Ouvert is likely a gallicization of jou ouvè, the Antillean Creole French term which means "dawn" or "daybreak".

    As activist Atillah Springer put it, "Jouvay--in its original manifestation--is a celebration of emancipation" as its origins coincide with the emancipation from slavery in 1838. Some also theorize that some J’ouvert traditions are carried forward in remembrance of various uprisings against colonial powers in Port of Spain, Trinidad, when the people smeared themselves with oil or paint to avoid being recognized.

  • The venue is a space in Los Angeles to be announced.

  • Junkyard Jouvert is on Saturday, September 12 at 10pm

  • General Admission tickets are $34.99.

    Group tickets currently on sale for $24.99.

    Tickets will also be on sale at the door for $40+.

  • Yes. Use code JOUVERTISBLACKPOWER for a discount.

  • Yes. Please be prepared to get paint and powder on your clothes and body. Please wrap your hair up. Please be sure to carry a plastic bag or a waterproof case/sac for your phone/valuables.

  • The theme is TBA!

  • CLOTHING: We recommend all black clothing that is comfortable for dancing.

    SHOES: We recommend boots or high top sneakers for your dancing comfort.

    Generally speaking: shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting stained with paint.

  • The paint that we will be using is designed for paint parties. The paint is safe for your skin and will be further watered down to make sure we all have enough paint to play with.

  • Yes. Valid ID is required for entry. No pictures allowed.

  • A mix of soca, dancehall, afrobeats + more will be played at Junkyard Jouvert by Foreigner + guests DJs TBA.

  • There will be some street parking available; using uber/lyft is highly recommended.

  • Adam Cooper bka foreigner is your direct contact for this event.

    He can be reached via email at adam@fromforeign.co.

  • Yes. Please contact us at adam@fromforeign.co.

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