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This time out, we'll be chatting about the challenges inherent in "the unalienable right to pursue happiness," whether unhappiness is mostly caused by the gap between who we are and who we want to be, and whether it's really happiness we lack when we feel unhappy. Please join us for drinks and conversation at the next Salon in Brooklyn, on October 27, 2016 at 7:30 PM. (Note new date) [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Sep 23, 2016 - 2 comments

This time out, we'll be chatting about whether you are your friend's friend, what happens when we feel lonely, and the benefits of solitude. Please join us for good conversation and the last of the late-summer Margaritas at the next Salon in Brooklyn, on Thursday, August 25th, 2016 at 7:30 PM. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Aug 19, 2016 - 3 comments

This Salon ... we're gonna go there ... and talk about political correctness. Come one, come all to freely and gently explore the pros and cons of modern PC. Our next meeting is Friday, July 22, 2016 at 7:30 PM in Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Jul 15, 2016 - 0 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us for the next Salon—now in Brooklyn—on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on May 29, 2016 - 0 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us for the next Salon—now in Brooklyn—on Monday, April 25, 2016. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Apr 13, 2016 - 0 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us for the next Salon—now in Brooklyn—on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Mar 4, 2016 - 2 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us for the next Salon on February 9, 2016 (newly) in Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Feb 1, 2016 - 7 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us for the first Salon of the New Year on January 20, 2016 in Brooklyn.*
*(I know, I know, it used to be New York City.) [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Jan 4, 2016 - 4 comments

Interested in good conversation? Exploring ideas? Reading the odd article to jumpstart a thoughtful exchange? Then join us at the upcoming Salon on December 7, 2015 in New York City. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Dec 2, 2015 - 7 comments

The first New Salon NYC meeting is now launched with a pithy new name and anticipated start date. [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue on Nov 4, 2015 - 23 comments

The Brooklyn Museum is free, and has special events, on Saturday evenings from 5-10 pm. Let's meet see some of the museum and events and have a drink. [more inside]
posted by SpaceWarp13 on Jun 25, 2014 - 2 comments

Let's have a meetup in a more refined setting than normal and meetup at the Metropolitan Museum's rooftop garden bar which currently has an art installation by Dan Graham on it. [more inside]
posted by SpaceWarp13 on Jun 20, 2014 - 18 comments

Yoni Ki Baat, inspired by The Vagina Monologues, presents true stories by and about South Asian women talking about sexuality, gender, and womanhood as it intersects with race and culture. To celebrate 10 years in the Bay Area, this year's production will present selected work from past shows, covering topics from queer desire to infertility, body hair to facial hair, sex on a plane to sex in public, and much more - including a diatribe against Fair and Lovely. There are 2 evening productions on March 22nd and 23rd and a self-identified-women's only matinee on March 23rd. Tix are $15: partial proceeds go towards supporting organisations that help women and girls. [more inside]
posted by divabat on Feb 24, 2014 - 0 comments

Me n' my wife, Kitteh, are going to be in New Orleans for a week! Anybody want to hang out? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Sep 2, 2012 - 9 comments

The reason for me being here - to work on my creativity. And now I get to show you what I've been up to, while trying to also explore SF for the first time and get my sexytimes on. [more inside]
posted by divabat on Aug 14, 2011 - 5 comments

Calling all ghost hunters, paranormal investigators, psychics, sensitives, and those interested in getting a glimpse of the "other side." Whether you are acting alone, or in a team, GHOULA wants you! Whether you are a seasoned pro or this is your first ghost hunt, GHOULA wants you! [more inside]
posted by Scram on Oct 12, 2010 - 0 comments

On the last Sunday of each month, LAVA welcomes interested individuals to gather on the third floor of the historic Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown Los Angeles (noon-2pm), for a loosely structured conversational Salon featuring short presentations and opportunities to meet and connect with one another. If you're interested in joining LAVA as a creative contributor or an attendee, we recommend Salon attendance as an introduction to this growing community. We also recommend the shortbread. [more inside]
posted by Scram on Oct 12, 2010 - 0 comments