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

Sunday, October 12th, 2025 | 4pm to 8pm | O2AA, West Oakland • Purple sea urchin bites • Natural wines • Live DJ

Bite Back is a fundraiser to support a multidisciplinary book and exhibit - Purple Sea - 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 a project dedicated to highlighting the work of scientists, anthropologists, divers, artists, and chefs from Baja, California to British Columbia.

What to expect: 🌊 Purple corn uni tamalitos, veggie ceviche tostada with miso uni dressing, chocolate budino with uni safran caramel - first come, first served until it runs out 🍷 Natural wines from local producers 🎵 DJ sets to keep the energy flowing 📖 Exclusive preview of the Purple Sea project.

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

This event is presented by Loud Spring, Purple Uni Club, and O2AA.