activities at screaming brain Retreat


Punk Rock Dog Show
Join us on Sunday for our Punk Rock Dog Show! We’ll be raising funds for the local animal shelter, Kootenai Pets For Life, and showcasing dogs that are currently in need of homes. Featuring music by punk duo The Worst Idea and dogs dressed in their best punk outfits, you won’t want to miss this.
Presentations
Listen to inspiring presentations from industry professionals about a variety of mental health and wellness related issues.
Expanding on Emotional Intelligence and Coping Mechanisms
Bethiah Ruthanne (Mental Health Therapist)
“I Hate Artists”
Solomon Steiner (Big Feelings NPO President/Screaming Brain Organizer)
Everywhere Philosophy and The Twilight Zone
Authors Bethany Kriger and Michael Ferreira, Ph.D.
And more! See our full schedule for the most update-to-date information on presenters at Screaming Brain 2025.
Workshops
Learn the basics of a new craft and have some fun expanding your horizons with these guided workshops happening throughout the weekend.
Guitar Clinic
Nate Rodriguez (guitarist of Propogate The Rot and The Night We Died)
Bass Clinic
Jeremy Wales (bassist of Xenoplasm)
Vocals clinic
Vance Bratcher (vocalist of The Devils of Loudun)
Song writing
A community exercise led by Solomon Steiner (vocalist and songwriter of The Night We Died)
How (Not) to Start A Business
Solomon Steiner (Big Feelings NPO President/Screaming Brain Organizer)
Guided Meditation
Kyna Orr
Plus rock painting, music composition, and more! See our full schedule for the most update-to-date information on our workshops.
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
Join in on our all day and fest-wide activities.
Human Chess
Giant Connect 4
Emotional Support Jenga
And more! See our full schedule for the most update-to-date information on all festival-wide activities.
father’s day event
Come down to the park on Father’s Day (Sunday) with your kids or your dad and take part in a special Father’s Day Event!

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KIDS ACTIVITIES
A variety of just-for-kids activities will be available each day, check in at the Kids Tent on site for more info!
DAILY OFFERINGS
Daily food and art vendors, local and traveling food vendors.