Protect This Land is a call to action, a fundraiser, and a good old-fashioned party, all in the name of protecting our country’s cherished national parks, public lands, and green spaces, which are under threat from the Trump administration. Profits from ticket sales will be split between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, helping both organizations continue their important work protecting the nation’s public parks (which belong to all of us).

The evening will be hosted by Chicago-based comedian Tien Tran, a Second City Mainstage ensemble member. Indiana’s Kevin Krauter (Hoops) will kick off the evening with a live set, followed by internationally recognized Chicago poet, activist, educator and musician Malcolm London. DJ Jill Hopkins, host of Vocalo’s The Morning Amp, will close out the night with a star-lit dance party in Horticulture Hall.

Land and Sea Dept. beverage director Paul McGee will create a menu of cocktails for the evening, available alongside a selection of biodynamic and organic wines from Cream Wine Company, and beer from Laguintas, a local member of the NRDC’s Brewers for Clean Water campaign. Protect This Land will be a zero-waste event.