INFO PACK
Return to the Source is almost here! Please read these guidelines for your health and safety.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring a small bag if you need it (purse, fanny pack, etc), but please leave your large bags and backpacks at home — there is no coat or bag check on the premises. Outside beverages are not permitted, but your empty refillable water bottles are welcome. No weapons allowed.
REFILLING YOUR WATER BOTTLE
The FLINTA toilets (across from the merch booth) and the bathroom with urinals (at the back of the ballroom) have multiple sinks with tall faucets, ideal for refilling water bottles, making potable water easily accessible throughout the weekend.
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HOW TO GET HELP
Our staff and security wear Return to the Source purple STAFF or red SECURITY t-shirts. Ask any member of staff, security, or a Tangent bartender if you or someone else needs help.
SAFETY TEAM
The safety team monitors the dance floors and outdoor areas to keep an eye out for everyone's safety. They are here to assist with situations, including dehydration and harassment, and are also available to help.
HARM REDUCTION AND COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
The harm reduction area is always open with trained staff and a decompression zone if you need some space to get grounded or rest. They have supplies including Fentanyl test strips, sunblock, Narcan, condoms, and more. This is where you can find an EMT to help with any medical emergencies.
ARRIVING
If you drive, street parking is free on the streets around the Tangent Gallery. The parking lot across the street is a private paid lot not affiliated with Tangent; pay only via the posted QR codes. Uber and Lyft will drop you off on the corner of Oakland & Milwaukee, near the end of any ticketing lines.
EXIT THROUGH THE BACK
The exit is at the back of the Garden, creating one-way traffic flow through the party. You may not exit the same way you came in, and you can not enter through the back gate. Once you exit, you must come around to the front to re-enter. Re-entry is allowed, with priority given to RTTS weekend wristbands.
IF YOU PURCHASED A RTTS WEEKEND WRISTBAND
When you first arrive, use the RTTS Presales line to get your weekend wristband. Once you're wearing a weekend wristband, use the RTTS Re-Entry line for priority re-entry to all Return to the Source events. Keep your RTTS weekend wristband on; without it, you can not get back in. The RTTS lines are available from Saturday night onwards, as the RTTS weekend wristband includes Tresor 313, No Way Back, Lot Mass, and The Bunker – it does not include T4T Luv NRG. However, you can pick up your RTTS Weekend wristband on Friday night, and use the RTTS Re-Entry line from Saturday night on.
IF YOU PURCHASED AN EVENT TICKET
When you first arrive, use the Event Presales & Re-Entry line to get your wristband for this event. Once you're wearing a wristband for this event, you may re-enter through the same line as capacity allows.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A TICKET
Walk-up tickets will be sold as capacity allows. We have held a small number of door tickets that will be available when the party begins. Once these have sold out, please be prepared to wait in the Walkups line, especially at peak times; tickets will only become available as people leave for the night. Weekend wristbands are not for sale at the door.
Our friends at the Pink Flamingo, in collaboration with The Dutchess of Beirut, will be serving fresh farm to table food throughout the weekend, with meat, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, along with smoothies and vegan gluten-free dessert.
VÁMONOS
This year, Vámanos will offer gluten-free chips, salsa, guacamole, and nachos with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options, along with fresh fruit and cold-pressed juices.
TANGENT GALLERY BARS
Three bars at Tangent serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol sales stop from 2-7am, and the floor will be cleared of all alcohol by 2:30am. Non-alcoholic beverages (mate, water, coconut water, coffee, soda, etc) are available for purchase at all times.
When you are around loud sound for this length of time, as a dancer or as a performer, you need protection for your ears. We all love sound, and would all love to keep hearing it.
There will not be custom earplug fittings on-site this year, but 1of1 Custom plan to come back in the future. They are offering a discount on custom fitted earplugs to all Return to the Source attendees using the code: RTTS26. It can be redeemed at check-out on their website, www.1of1custom.com.
We have universal filtered earplugs available in the Merch Booth.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Always available.
MERCH
Friday – 9pm - 3am
Saturday through Monday – 10pm - 5am
HARM REDUCTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Always available.
IYENGAR YOGA
Sunday in the Outer Space Room of No Way Back, 10:30pm – 11:45pm