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#gen-z
fromAol
21 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

fromAol
21 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

NYC music
fromUSA TODAY
20 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is embracing phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
NYC music
fromAol
21 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
NYC music
fromAol
21 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect with social life.
Board games
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
16 hours ago

Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What's its secret?

Games of Berkeley is a vibrant game shop that has been a community hub for nearly 50 years, adapting to various gaming trends.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
10 hours ago

The Farmers Market Essential Most People Forget To Bring - Tasting Table

Bringing a cooler to a farmers' market is essential for safely transporting perishable items and ensuring food safety.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
12 hours ago

Highlights and Hidden Gems at Dumbo Open Studios

DUMBO Open Studios celebrated its 10th year, showcasing over 175 artists and fostering community despite challenges from rising rents and the pandemic.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
15 hours ago

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

Art fosters intergenerational connections between high school students and senior residents through collaborative projects at The Watermark.
#bay-area-dance-week
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
17 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
17 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
Social media marketing
fromDigiday
4 hours ago

Vibes over metrics: Why more creators are holding IRL events to own their audience

IRL creator events are essential for creators to engage and build their brands beyond social media.
SF music
fromsf.funcheap.com
16 hours ago

Free Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)

Punk Majesty hosts an Art Walk closing reception featuring contemporary artists, followed by a live performance by DAMAGE PARTY at Mayes.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
Berlin music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 hour ago

Celebrate the Unconventional: Launch of Soft Edges - A New Queer Cultural Event in Berlin - KALTBLUT Magazine

Soft Edges is a new queer event series in Berlin, promoting independent artists and fostering community through live performances and interdisciplinary art.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
2 days ago

What Green Spaces Can Do For Your Body, Your Mind & Your Practice

Nature experiences significantly reduce stress hormones, providing real physiological benefits to urban dwellers.
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

Why Your Story, Engagement, And Empathy Matter More Than Ever - Above the Law

Trust begins with realness. When lawyers share their story and the reason behind their work, clients see themselves reflected in that narrative. Clients are not simply hiring legal skill; they are looking for alignment, empathy, and shared values. Storytelling bridges that gap.
Online marketing
Marketing tech
fromInman
8 hours ago

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

Brokerage storefronts are transforming into media channels, allowing real estate firms to monetize high-traffic locations through digital advertising.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
15 hours ago

How Do You Make Your Kid's Childhood *Magical*?

Creating memorable childhood experiences often relies on quality time rather than material gifts.
#loneliness
fromBuzzFeed
23 hours ago
Digital life

"I Wish It Survived The Pandemic": 17 Places People Socialized Before The Internet Came Along

Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The epidemic isn't loneliness - it's the number of people who've been lonely so long they've stopped registering it as loneliness and started calling it personality - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can be misinterpreted as independence or preference, leading to a lack of recognition of the feeling itself.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
fromBuzzFeed
23 hours ago
Digital life

"I Wish It Survived The Pandemic": 17 Places People Socialized Before The Internet Came Along

Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The epidemic isn't loneliness - it's the number of people who've been lonely so long they've stopped registering it as loneliness and started calling it personality - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can be misinterpreted as independence or preference, leading to a lack of recognition of the feeling itself.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The loneliest people at any gathering are almost never the ones standing alone by the wall. They're the ones laughing in the middle of the group who will drive home afterward in complete silence and not call anyone about it. - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from being surrounded by people who believe they know you, rather than from physical absence.
Women in technology
fromForbes
16 hours ago

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
#valencia-live
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
fromThesanjoseblog
17 hours ago

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.
Silicon Valley
#socializing
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

How to Revive the Art of Hanging Out

Finding a 'third place' for casual socializing is essential for meaningful connections without financial burden.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
Graphic design
fromMedium
20 hours ago

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.
fromInfoWorld
21 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
Cannabis
fromFast Company
2 days ago

'People get very giggly': The rise of getting stoned with your coworkers

Cannabis use is growing in the U.S., influencing corporate culture and holiday parties, especially in states where it is legal.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people aren't the planner in every friend group because they like control. They became the planner because they noticed, early and painfully, that when they didn't initiate, nobody did, and being forgotten felt worse than doing all the work - Silicon Canals

Chronic planners often act out of a fear of being forgotten rather than a desire for control or dominance.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
#pleasant-hill
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Pleasant Hill's New Night Market

Pleasant Hill Night Market opens May 2, 2025, featuring food, local vendors, live music, and activities, occurring on the first and third Fridays monthly.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Gardening can help young people feel at peace'

A garden highlighting mental health pressures on young people will debut at the Chelsea Flower Show before becoming a community space in Newham.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.
Travel
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

People Are Sharing Habits They Adopted When Traveling That Made Their Experience Much Better

Effective packing strategies can enhance travel experiences and reduce stress.
Productivity
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
Independent films
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More - Streetsblog USA

A mini urbanist film festival featuring various videos on bike lanes, e-bikes, driverless cars, pedestrian safety, and community rides is recommended.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

This free London art festival is massively expanding this summer - it'll take over a whole borough

Hackney Art Week will take place from June 4 to 14, featuring 60 artists and creatives across 50 venues in the borough, including Dalston and Clapton.
London
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Around Berkeley: Earth Day celebrations, beehive tour, robot building for kids

Cyclists can participate in a community beehive ride tour on April 19, with stops at local gardens and a suggested donation.
London music
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

The world's most remote disco is coming to London this summer

Detour Discotheque is hosting a major London event at Somerset House on July 25, featuring a disco-themed party with food and drinks.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'.
London food
#creativity
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago
Education

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
Education
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

How to Develop Creative Potential

Creative potential combines original thinking with motivation, growing through knowledge, experience, and small actions that invite ideas and explore options.
UX design
fromMedium
3 days ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

A beer trap is another brilliant way to protect your plants. It may not completely rid your garden of these pests, but it does have benefits. For one, the beer trap traps and drowns slugs. The other is that, in the process, you are enticing them away from crops you want to protect.
Beer
#rave-culture
fromEntrepreneur
15 hours ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The people who are constantly checking in on everyone else aren't necessarily nurturing. Many of them are quietly running an experiment to see if anyone will ever check in on them unprompted, and the experiment has been returning the same result for decades - Silicon Canals

Constantly reaching out to others can stem from childhood experiences of needing to earn attention.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Public Space in Use: Region Austral and the Architecture of Everyday Life

Design in architecture focuses on how spaces are used and adapted over time, rather than just what is built.
#earth-day
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for April 20-26 - Portland Mercury

Earth Day celebrations include a costume parade, Pizza Week with $4 slices, and the Oregon Book Awards ceremony.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for April 20-26 - Portland Mercury

Earth Day celebrations include a costume parade, Pizza Week with $4 slices, and the Oregon Book Awards ceremony.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
1 day ago

What To See During Gallery Weekend Berlin | Berlin Art Link

Gallery Weekend Berlin 2026 features 50 galleries showcasing over 80 exhibitions from May 1-3, with additional events across the city.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

The Best Thing I've Done For Myself Lately Is Going To The Movies Alone

Going to the movies alone is an underrated form of self-care for moms.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Don't knock small talk. It has the power to mend a world ripped apart by rage | Bidisha

Small talk is essential for social interaction and team building, providing value despite its reputation as trivial conversation.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 week ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Want to improve your work relationships? Try this

Building relationships with diverse values can enhance professional connections and personal growth.
#san-francisco
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
Arts
fromArtforum
10 hours ago

Can Festivals Save Time-Based Art? On Mexico City's TONO

TONO festival exemplifies a model for time-based art that balances critical potential with audience engagement and institutional collaboration.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

Stand for Circo de Ideias / fala

The project transforms a standard book fair stand into a vibrant installation using repurposed materials and a bold color palette.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
11 hours ago

A bookless bookstore is opening on the Bowery next month

Audible Story House opens May 1 in Manhattan, offering an immersive audio storytelling experience with high-end listening setups and community events.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)

Maker Faire, founded by Dale Dougherty, has become a beloved event celebrating creativity and innovation in the Bay Area since 2006.
NYC music
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
fromWarpweftandway
3 weeks ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
NYC music
fromBKMAG
5 days ago

Things to Do in Brooklyn This Weekend

Brooklyn offers diverse events this weekend, including outdoor activities, Record Store Day, and unique workshops.
Arts
fromApartment Therapy
2 years ago

64 Ways to Have the Most Fun Staying In with Your Friends

Host cozy at-home craft nights with friends featuring simple DIY projects like bracelet making, candle pouring, crochet, painting, cake decorating, swaps, and mood boards.
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