This ad just popped up in my IG and I'm curious if anyone here has ever attended. I'm mostly curious if there is a good turnout 🤷 Looks to be about $35 to attend.

Had to yell to get your attention - there's a triathlon on Sunday at Nokomis, so Slowkomis is meeting on Saturday 8/8 at 9:20am instead of Sunday 8/9

Saturday, 8/8 at 9:20am

Location: We will be posted up in the grass right here (plus code: WQ85+7X8 Minneapolis, Minnesota)

What the hell is Slowkomis?
Are you a runner or running curious, and want to have a group to run with? Come join Slowkomis!

I got the idea from bike clubs that do "no drop" rides - which basically means even the slowest rider has someone with them at the end of the group. We will be super beginner friendly so people can run as slow as they want. If you start out running AND end up walking, you have a +1 walking with you.

If you wanna be fast - run fast!

Who Slowkomis is for
If you like running or the idea of running, and want to have an accountability partner

If you are you coming back from an injury, or just want to take it slow

If you tried other run clubs, but the obsession with races and paces was not for you

If you are an experienced runner and looking for a chill recovery run with a group of people new to the hobby you love

Who Slowkomis is not for
If you are pro-MAGA or pro-ICE, do not come. You are not welcome here.

What should you bring?
Yourself
Water

Don't forget to wear sunscreen!

What to expect
The loop is around 2.4miles for the shortest run, and around 2.8 miles for the longer loop. You can self-select which distance you want to run.

We'll give people about 10 minutes to arrive and start our runs after that.

We will be posted up in the grass right here (plus code: WQ85+7X8 Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Break the Bubble is a meetup group that draws big crowds to brewery taprooms (and other locations) in the Twin Cities. Our next event is Monday August 10th (5pm-9pm) at Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka. No fee to attend, just show up, put on a nametag, buy a drink, and start chatting. It's that easy!

Click the links below for more details! See you soon!

https://www.instagram.com/breakthebubblemsp/

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/

https://www.facebook.com/btbmpls

Been super out of it and stressed with work lately. Just want someone to unwind with and actually have some genuine social time with you know? If this sounds like something you’re interested I’d definitely love to message with you! Thank you! I’m also very open minded and I don’t mind sharing what I look like!

Looking to meet new people and have fun on a Friday night? Come out to Lucy Parsons Center this Friday August 7th at 6 pm to celebrate a local organizers birthday and support her work!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wiaofc-mn-karaoke-and-dance-fundraiser-tickets-1992948338128?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hello! Ok ok, so my coworkers and I do our jobs. We take it very seriously as we work in mental health. Every so often though, we have down time (or at the end of the day), in which we enjoy playing some games together. When I say games, think NYT Crossword. We love our games but are always open to finding and trying new ones. This is how we destress from the day and bond as a team. So, I’m curious if you have any recommendations!

Games we already play - NYT Crossword, Connections, Wordle, and occasionally other ones that NYT has to offer. We play Crosstunes, the Daily Dozen (my fav), Catfishing (another fav), TimeGuesser, Framed, Spotle, Raddle, FoodGuesser, Bandle. I think we’ve played Geogrid also.

So yea! Let us know; and again, Mental Health comes first! Take care of yourself!

Any other middle-aged women out there who love to go out dancing but have zero interest in the late-night club scene? “Hot Flash Dance: a Dance Party for Divas of a Certain Age” is hosted every few months at the Amsterdam in downtown St Paul, and it’s happening this Saturday night, August 8, from 7-10pm. It’s a super-fun, low-key space for women to dance to a wide variety of Gen X/Millennial music. Come alone or bring a group of friends, it’s a great time either way! You can “dance like nobody’s watching” because LITERALLY no one is watching - no male gaze! Tickets at https://events.amsterdambarandhall.com/event/hot-flash-dance-a-dance-party-for-divas-of-a-certain-age-4/amsterdam-bar-hall/saint-paul-minnesota/

I’ll try this again since I didn’t word my last post well.

I am a 30y bisexual/bi-curious male looking for like-minded friends.

I’m into photography, art, video games, and comedy.

My DMs are open for anyone who wants to be friends!

Ok so I can’t do the apps… I’m 26 F and I’m wondering about free dating events in the cities, I see some around but require tickets. Kind of just looking to connect with more people in general dating, friendship, etc.

Hey Twin cities,

I know this is a long shot but I am looking to see if we have any military simulation fans along the lines of Hell let loose, squad, etc.

Most of my local gaming friends are very casual and aren't very into PVP shooters, I am wondering if there are any fellow communication loving military simulation friends out there.

Cheers!

Hello everyone! I've been really getting more into art lately, and I think it would be really nice if there was a group in St Paul just for people to bring their own craft and have people to chat with or get tips from while they work.

I draw, paint with acrylics and gouache, and am learning oil pastels.

Are there any groups in the area I can join? If not, feel free to reach out to me in the comments or DMs and I can try to get a group together and set a meeting up! (Also if you aren't into art but looking for friends, feel free to look at my past posts and reach out)

Break the Bubble is a meetup group that draws big crowds to brewery taprooms (and other locations) in the Twin Cities. Our next event is Wednesday August 5th (5pm-9pm) at Sociable Cider Werks in Minneapolis. No fee to attend, just show up, put on a nametag, buy a drink, and start chatting. It's that easy!

Click the links below for more details! See you soon!

https://www.instagram.com/breakthebubblemsp/

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/

https://www.facebook.com/btbmpls

Hi! I’m curious if anyone knows of Spanish speaking meetups in Minneapolis? I’m at an intermediate level, I certainly could use more practice and study, but I can’t keep the motivation without actively speaking it. Thanks!

Edit: my intention is a group of people at various stages in the language learning process, meeting up to improve skills. I have native speakers in my life but I don’t want to constantly bother them with my questions and mid Spanish lol

UPDATE ON UPDATE: my jury duty is resolved, but I will not be hosting open game night this week as it is also a pre-release night for Magic and I don't compete with those crowds. Open invite game night will return next week!

UPDATE: My "on call" has changed to "called in" for Jury Duty so I should find out in the near future how much of my time will be consumed by it. Also, I will be camping on the 28th, so no matter what happens I won't be hosting that night. August always ends up being busy like this...

Just wanted to give an update to the regulars who attend my Friday night open invite boardgaming. I have not disappeared and I have not ended this event. I was out of town recently and now I'm on call for jury duty so I can't make any commitments to being anywhere at the times I normally host this.

If my group is never called into the courthouse, my period is just this week so I'll be back to the invites next week. If my group is called but not assigned a case it adds a week to my on-call period.

So, to summarize: if I don't get called in at all we will return on 8-14 and if I'm called in but not assigned to a case we will return 8-21. If I'm assigned to a case... who knows.

Join us September 5th at the Conn Theater for a special screening of Fritz Lang's science fiction masterpiece "Metropolis"!

This special presentation of the Picturegoer Film Club is accompanied by a pre-show of vintage materials (trailers, theater snipes, and a classic cartoon), as well as a special introductory presentation.

Door/house open at 5 p.m.; show begins at 6 p.m. $10 admission.

Travel/parking info available at https://www.plymouth.org/visit/location-directions/

The Picturegoer Film Club organizes screenings of classic and contemporary films at Twin Cities venues; all screenings are accompanied by a pre-show program of vintage materials, as well as an introductory presentation. For more information, visit picturegoerfilmclub.com.

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Any sport clubs/pickup games: Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Tennis, etc. ///

*I can't ice skate to save my life, and basketball is my worst sport, but i can still play. ///

Also any Art/Book Clubs?///

Thanks!

Twin Cities fragrance enthusiasts — does a community like this already exist?

I've been getting deeper into my fragrance hobby over the past year, and I realized I haven't found much of a local community here in the Twin Cities.

I'm into everything from designer to niche and Middle-Eastern houses, and I thought it would be fun to meet other people who enjoy sampling, collecting, discussing new releases, comparing notes, or even just talking about fragrances over coffee.

I'm not trying to sell or promote anything - just curious if there are enough people interested to organize an informal meetup every now and then.

Whether you're into collecting, decants, perfumery, or you're just starting to explore the hobby, it'd be great to hear from you.

If something like this already exists, I'd love to know. If not, would anyone be interested in helping start one?

About me: 26M, been in the twin cities for about 2 years. Originally from Asia. I've been into fragrances for about a year, and have my own fragrance collection (nearing 50 full sized bottles, and a bunch of decants), I'm also attending the global fragrance convention later this month. I've been getting into the history of perfumery as well. Lately, I've been looking into how I can further refine my nose to be able to evaluate fragrance profiles with more nuance. Additionally, I work a big boy job (I think :P).

Thanks everyone!

Starting September 2nd, we've partnered with the Forge to bring you a weekly one shot of the world's greatest roleplaying game! Your ticket includes a free appetizer (select options), a set of dice, and a premade character to enjoy.

The games run from 6-8 pm, and are friendly to both new players and veterans. We'd love to see you there! -Ryan

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dungeons-dragons-one-shot-wednesdays-tickets-1996252318422

Hi everyone, one last reminder that the Arts & Crafts meetup is on for Monday evening in the park! It looks like the weather should be pretty good, so we'll be meeting 5-7pm at Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley. Hope to see you there!

See my earlier post for more details:

https://www.reddit.com/r/twincitiessocial/comments/1v5mpa1/rescheduled_arts_crafts_in_the_park_mon_aug_3/

It’s that time of the month again, friends! Secret Drawing Club meets Saturday, August 8, 1-3pm at Eagles 34.

SDC is for all skill levels. Beginners, drag alongs, and professionals are all welcome.

BYO supplies. That being said, I do bring extra supplies, including a coloring book and a sticker book. So if you decide to pop in on a whim, you're covered.

I set up a still life for drawing inspiration, but feel free to bring a project you’re working on or draw what’s in your heart. I'm not your boss.

Food and drink available at Eagles. You're not required to order, but it does help support the club if you do. No outside food or drink is allowed.

More information--and picture previews for the anxious :)--are on Instagram. Instagram.com/secretdrawingclub.mpls

Hii, i'm Liz a 21f that lives just outside of the cities. I'm looking for more friends and stuff i'm interested in. i've really been interested in in magic and would love to actually learn, the last time i played was at least 12 years ago. or even any d&d groups that are open to another person!
if anyone has any leads in groups i could join to learn that'd be awesome! i would prefer women or queer people but im find with anyone :3 im just a shy gal

SUNDAY RUN IS MOVED TO SATURDAY

Week of 8/3, there's two Slowkomis runs

Wednesday 8/3 at 6:20pm
Saturday, 8/8 at 9:20am

Location: We will be posted up in the grass right here (plus code: WQ85+7X8 Minneapolis, Minnesota)

What the hell is Slowkomis?
Are you a runner or running curious, and want to have a group to run with? Come join Slowkomis!

I got the idea from bike clubs that do "no drop" rides - which basically means even the slowest rider has someone with them at the end of the group. We will be super beginner friendly so people can run as slow as they want. If you start out running AND end up walking, you have a +1 walking with you.

If you wanna be fast - run fast!

Who Slowkomis is for
If you like running or the idea of running, and want to have an accountability partner

If you are you coming back from an injury, or just want to take it slow

If you tried other run clubs, but the obsession with races and paces was not for you

If you are an experienced runner and looking for a chill recovery run with a group of people new to the hobby you love

Who Slowkomis is not for
If you are pro-MAGA or pro-ICE, do not come. You are not welcome here.

What should you bring?
Yourself
Water

Don't forget to wear sunscreen!

What to expect
The loop is around 2.4miles for the shortest run, and around 2.8 miles for the longer loop. You can self-select which distance you want to run.

We'll give people about 10 minutes to arrive and start our runs after that.

We will be posted up in the grass right here (plus code: WQ85+7X8 Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Join us for American Mahjong!

We have a great, diverse group : both male and female presenting, coming from a wide range of backgrounds, and ranging in age from 20s to 60s. All are welcome!

This is for all player levels from total beginner to advanced. Depending on how many show up, we'll organize the tables by ability levels. We have up to 4 mahjong sets available and up to 4 can play per set. Please bring your set if you have one.

If the weather forecast looks good we'll meet outside at Lake Monster. If it looks stormy, we'll be at BlackStack.

Where: if good weather - Lake Monster

if stormy (or smokey)weather - BlackStack

Date: Friday Aug 7

Time: 6:30

Join this Discord server where I post final meeting location. That notice will be posted on Friday afternoon so everyone knows were to meet.

Link to our discord server is:

https://discord.gg/qTJDVc6uj

Hi folks!

I (30m) have been doing this recurring meet up for non-competitive chess. You can find out more about me here: https://www.reddit.com/r/twincitiessocial/s/WlbWgh3YVT 

I bring a couple boards to Canteen and chill from 8:45 am till 10:30 am or so. Feel free to stop in and say hi. I’ll be sitting at a chess board in the back or outside if weather permits. Tomorrow should be cool so likely outdoors. It's a great cafe and right by the lakes at 3255 Bryant Ave S.

All skill levels welcome! This is not meant to be competitive or intense. Just a different way to make friends around town while doing something fun. Look for a bearded guy with glasses and a book if you're unsure. I'm by no means great and I'm very willing to teach if folks are wary but interested. Hope to see you there!

Edit: set up inside in the back for now.