Keep Van Free Fundraiser

Keep Van Free Fundraiser is a benefit concert supporting a woman who was injured in a homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Herndon, Virginia. The event will raise money for her legal expenses and help provide support as she navigates the possibility of facing charges after the incident.

The lineup spans horrorful folk noise, trans screamo, anti-folk, torture music, and acid hardware tekk and breaks, with performances by Emanda Womer, Hypoxolyn, Vapor Wife, Druid Stone, and stella.by.strobelights.

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Schedule: Doors open at 6:30 PM, with sound beginning at 7:00 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:30 PM.

Tickets: $20 suggested donation

Lineup: Emanda Womer, performing horrorful folk noise; Hypoxolyn, Baltimore trans screamo; Vapor Wife, anti-folk; Druid Stone, torture music; and stella.by.strobelights, acid hardware tekk and breaks.

Purpose: Proceeds will support legal expenses and other assistance for a woman injured during a June 18 homophobic and transphobic attack by a drunk patron in Herndon, Virginia. She is seeking an attorney while dealing with the possibility of facing charges related to the incident.

Venue: Rhizome DC

Ages: Age restrictions are not specified.