Sasha Shulgin's 100th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser [Denver]

Name: Sasha Shulgin's 100th Birthday Celebration Fundraiser [Denver]
Start: 2025-06-17T18:00:00-0600
End: 2025-06-17T23:00:00-0600
Location: The Kirk of Highland

Tue, Jun 17, 6pm - 11pm MDT

The Kirk of Highland

Denver CO, United States

Shulgin Foundation

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Event description

IMPORTANT UPDATES

We are very excited to celebrate with you!

SOLD OUT: Wow. We are at capacity. See message below about Overflow Room, and "After 8pm Tickets". You MUST have a ticket to attend. (Next year for the 101th Birthday we will have a larger space!)

OVERFLOW ROOM: We have set up an audio/video overflow simulcast in the Gallery space so that the Sasha Birthday Story Hour Talks held in the 350 person Sanctuary space from 8-9pm can also be experienced in the Gallery space during that time. Not everyone will fit in the Sanctuary space - sorry. Patio will also be open for revelry during this time.

RSVP: If your plans have changed and you can no longer attend, do let us know. If you are feeling sick, please stay home and protect your friends from illness.

ARRIVAL/CHECK IN: Have your Humanitix ticket ready! We will have many enthusiastic volunteers ready to scan your ticket QR code, please help reduce lines and wait times. We will have three registration areas around the venue, look for our amazing volunteers.

TRANSPORTATION: Uber, Lyft, Carpool, no parking on site.

FOOD/DRINK: Two large buffet tables of delicious food, one in Gallery and one on Patio. Bars with wine and zero-proof options in Gallery, Patio and Sanctuary,

MUSIC: Live music and DJ magic throughout all three spaces.

ART: Artrop has set up a stunning art gallery, proceeds from sales will benefit the artists and Shulgin Foundation.

HEALTH: Denver is a mile high, we encourage you to bring your own water bottle, stay hydrated out there!

KEEP IT CLEAN: In the spirit of our community, this is a leave no trace behind event.

LOCATION: The Kirk of Highland, 3011 Vallejo St, Denver, CO 80211

SCHEDULE

6-8pm. Food, Music, Art, Conversation. Three spaces: Sanctuary, Gallery, Patio

730-8pm. Mini talks in Sanctuary by SSDP (DOI/DOC legislation); Negev Labs & ASRI (Shulgin Compound "Ariadne"); Deva Collective (Women's Health); Chemisty of Joy by Steph Karzon

8-9pm. Sanctuary: Personal stories about the Shulgins from our special guests, followed by Happy Birthday Song for Sasha

9-11pm. Music, Dancing, Silliness. Oona Dahl & Matt Xavier in Sanctuary; Surprise DJs in Gallery; Unplugged acoustic on Patio

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AFTER 8PM TICKETS: This ticket type allows entry after 8pm, with the understanding that guests with these tickets will experience the 8-9pm speaker portion of the evening via simulcast in the overflow room that we have set up in the Gallery space, or will enjoy the Patio space. (The venue has three spaces that we will be activating, Sanctuary, Gallery Patio.)

There will be plenty of room throughout the evening but the 8-9pm speaker portion of the evening in the Sanctuary space is at capacity. The Sanctuary space will be open again after 9pm for all guests to enjoy Oona Dahl and Matt Xavier.

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Sasha's 100th Birthday, see our newsletter here.

Hello from The Shulgin Foundation!

Join us on June 17 in Denver at The Kirk for an extraordinary evening celebrating what would have been Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin's 100th birthday, kicking off the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference. This historic gathering will bring together the diverse communities touched by the Shulgins' pioneering work in psychedelic research, chemistry, and therapy.

This event is a fundraiser for Shulgin Foundation.

Sasha's Lab, enjoy this video!

Come celebrate with us and hear personal stories about Sasha and Ann Shulgin from Wendy Tucker, Maria Mangini, Paul Stamets, Alex and Allyson Grey, Leonard Pickard, Gul Dolen, Zach Leary, Amy Emerson, Hamilton Morris, Rick Doblin, Paul Daley, Michael Silver, Rachel Nuwer...

Art by Robert Venosa, Alex and Allyson Grey, Martina Hoffmann, Pascal Ferry, Stella Strzyzowska, Jay Blakesberg, John Dill...

Music by Oona Dahl, Matt Xavier, Nizhana, luckydust...

Video projections by Oona Dahl & DroidBrush (Android Jones & Lightbrush)

Information on sponsorship here: Sponsorship Deck

Shulgin banquet gala from PS10, video: https://maps.org/2010/11/24/sh...

Ann Shulgin Memorial Service, video, Part 2: https://shulginfoundation.org/ann-shulgins-memorial-service/

The Shulgin Centennial Celebration honors three core themes that defined Sasha and Ann's work:

Community: The remarkable network of researchers, therapists, and pioneers who gathered at the Farm
Experimentation: The rigorous scientific approach that led to groundbreaking discoveries
Freedom of Consciousness: The fundamental human right to explore and understand one's own mind

The evening will feature delicious, small bites accompanied by:

Historical Perspectives: Intimate stories from family members and long-time colleagues about life and research at Shulgin Farm
Scientific Legacy: Presentations highlighting Sasha's contributions to chemistry and their continuing influence on psychedelic research
Future Horizons: Insights into how the Shulgins' work shapes current pharmaceutical development and clinical research
Multimedia Experience: Curated photos, videos, and artifacts chronicling the Shulgins' remarkable journey
Community Gathering: Opportunities for meaningful connection among attendees

Sponsorship Opportunity

Please contact us info@shulginfoundation.org to become a sponsor.

This celebration represents a unique opportunity to associate your organization with:

The historic legacy of one of psychedelic science's most influential pioneers
The opening of Psychedelic Science 2025, the field's premier conference
The ongoing work of the Shulgin Foundation in preserving and advancing psychedelic research and education

As a sponsor, you'll support the Foundation's mission while connecting with leaders across the psychedelic research, therapy, and business communities.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Shulgin Foundation