Where the block meets the pavement

Locals Only is building a block party rooted in community, culture, and the feeling of home.

Coming Summer 2026.

  • We believe the people closest to the culture should shape it. For Us, By Us is about ownership, representation, and building spaces that reflect the communities they come from. This is created with intention, led by those who live it, and shared with those who move it forward.

  • We honor what came before while building what comes next. Legacy is about preserving stories, celebrating history, and creating something that lasts beyond a single moment — something that can be passed down, remembered, and reimagined for future generations.

  • Home is a feeling. It’s comfort, belonging, and being surrounded by people who see you. We create spaces that feel familiar yet alive — where everyone is welcomed in, encouraged to stay, and reminded that they have a place here.

our pillars

our Team

Terrell Stanley

Social Strategist

Co-Founder

Taylor Howard

Content Strategist

Co-Founder

Simone Johnson

Event Producer

Head of Experiential

Sounds By Sa

DJ/Event Curator

Project Manager

Nia Robinson

Creative Strategist

Marketing Lead

Our collective is made up of creatives, organizers, and cultural builders who are deeply rooted in community.

We come from different backgrounds but share a commitment to creating spaces that feel like home, honor where we’ve been, and open doors for what’s next.

Community • Legacy • Home • Culture • Connection • Creativity • Belonging • Tradition • For Us • By Us • The Block • Our City • Pull Up • Stay Awhile • Built Together •

Community • Legacy • Home • Culture • Connection • Creativity • Belonging • Tradition • For Us • By Us • The Block • Our City • Pull Up • Stay Awhile • Built Together •