December 1^st, 2024- December 7^th, 2024 

About Rock the Ribbon

This year, we’re celebrating World AIDS Day by Rocking the Ribbon for an entire week! From December 1 – December 7, we’ll be joining with community partners to put people first and ensure our services are reaching patients. Join us at an event near you as we bring awareness to end the HIV epidemic, deliver critical services to our community, and celebrate the progress we have made.

Rock the Ribbon Events

Sunday, December 1, 2024

World AIDS Day Ceremony and Walk

11 AM | Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703

Join Hill Country Ride for AIDS beneficiaries and community members as we honor the history and early stages of the fight against AIDS.

HCRA Registration Party

6pm | Rain on 4th Street, 217 W 4th St, Austin, Texas 78701

We’ll kick off Rock the Ribbon with performances, speeches, and registration for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS at Rain! 

Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Late Night Testing @ Kind Clinic

6 – 9 PM | Kind Clinic Koenig, 101 W Koenig Ln Suite 200, Austin, TX 78751

Don’t let your 9 – 5 keep you from getting HIV/STI tested! We’ll be open late at Kind Clinic Walk-In on Monday and Tuesday for late-night testing. 

Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

JOY: Speak Up and Stand Out

7:30 – 9 PM | Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702

Through poetry, performance, and storytelling, we’ll explore sexual health, mental health, and advocacy through the lens of queer people of color. We’re honored to be joined by Le’Chell Tha Shootah and Ebony Stewart, two bold Black Queer women who have won a multitude of poetry awards! 

Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Adulting is Hard Series: Health Insurance 101

7 PM | Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702

Why does health insurance seem so confusing?? Get the 101 on health insurance and even get enrolled in a plan that works for you with Kind Clinic’s Patient Support Services! 

Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Rock the Ribbon Mini Ball

12 AM | Swan Dive, 615 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701

Celebrate with us at the Rock the Ribbon Mini Ball with the House of Lepore and Pride in Black ATX!

Friday, December 6, 2024.

The BlaQ Awards
Inn Cahoots, 1221 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Kind is excited to partner with whatsinthemirror for the 5th annual Art Heals Festival in honor of World Aids Day. This free 3 day event merges art & advocacy to highlight our continued fight against mental and HIV related stigma, celebrate Black Queer community member contributions, and provide inclusive and affirming spaces for people living with and disproportionately impacted by HIV. For more information please visit whatsinthemirror.org

Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Art Heals Festival: Rock the Ribbon Stage presented by Avita

Beerburg Brewery (13476 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736)

All Day | Dripping Springs, Texas

Join us at the Art Heals Festival for the Rock the Ribbon Stage presented by Avita! 

Transportation will be provided for this event – RSVP coming soon.