Event Overview

📄 Need an accountability buddy or dedicated time to work on your craft? This is it - let's be creative together! Bring your own project to the meetup or get artsy with our paper crafts or painting a canvas (while supplies last).
💬 WHO: The Asian, Asian American + Pacific Islander community, ages 24-44
⭐ WHAT: Evening of eating, chatting, and coworking over creative means
📅 WHEN: Saturday, July 20th 5-9 PM (arrival by 5:30 PM encouraged)
📍 WHERE: Metropolis Innsbrook Clubhouse (4500 Metropolis Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23060)
💲 COST: $0-$10 ($10 for meal + drink)
🎟️ TOTAL SPOTS: 20
🍽 FOOD & BEV: Bring your own food or order a grilled cheese sandwich + drink from us. Group dinner takes place around 5:45-6:15 PM!

Admission

Reserve your ticket here! 📩

Agenda (approximate)

We know colored people time (CPT) is real so it is highly recommended to arrive by the intro to ensure everyone can be on the same page and to make the most of our time together.

5-5:30 PM: Check-in to the event
5:30 PM: Welcome intro + group dinner
6:15-7:15 PM: Cowork session
7:15 PM: Group QOTD + activity
7:45 PM: Cowork session
8:45 PM: Closing up shop
9:00 PM: Event ends - see ya next time!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I bring?

1) Yourself. Come as you are! 🥰 Each person should register for a ticket. We kindly ask no groups larger than 4 attend so that we can maintain intentional interactions amongst new and returning friends.

2) Your own creative project to work on! Feel free to bring painting/crafting supplies to use and share with the group (nature/lifestyle magazines, paint, and paint brushes are helpful).

What counts as creative? What can I make at the event?

Everyone can be creative! Examples of what you could work on include a crochet/knitting piece, illustrations on your iPad, lego sculpture, origami, lettering, etc.

Please note that the space is limited - we ask that you keep your big projects and heavy-duty tools at home.

We will have supplies for crafting a card/vision board and painting a canvas on a first come first serve basis.

What about COVID?

This is an indoor setting in a public space where masking is highly encouraged and vaccinations are required to protect everyone. Those who feel unwell or who have been exposed to someone who is sick should not attend with respect for the health of others. If you have a headache, sneeze, or cough – watch out as COVID symptoms can be sneaky. Free at-home COVID tests are available through the USPS. Please practice proactive habits - sneezing/coughing into elbows, washing hands frequently, and mindful awareness.

Where can I park?

Parking is available in the parking lot around the building.

What food options are there?

Please bring your own dinner to eat together (a fridge and microwave are available). Tea and coffee-based drinks are free and available at the clubhouse.

You can also reserve a made-to-order meal for $10 - this includes a grilled cheese sandwich with protein (honey ham, salami, or turkey breast) and toppings (sauteed onions, mushrooms, or garlic spinach), a bag of chips, and a cup of iced tea. Add a kick to your sandwich with homemade sambal. Advance pay via Venmo is preferred - you can send this upon ticket order.

What is the weather like and what should I wear?

The forecast for outside is looking to be…hot as always. There is a chance of rain in the evening. Dress what makes you feel comfortable! We will be indoors enjoying A/C the entire duration of the event.

What can I expect from this gathering?

A safe and inclusive space to eat, chit-chat, and hang out! We encourage making buddies with someone new. Small group settings (2-7 people) and social mixing will be facilitated throughout the event so keep an open mind. If you’re ever overstimulated or need a quiet moment, please feel free to step out and recuperate.

What is the site accessibility?

It is flat surfaces throughout the building. Unfortunately, there are no disability-friendly doors. Please ask the host for help!

Community Values (keeping it fun + sacred)

In building a community, maintaining a safe space, and embracing the human experience, please be familiar with and uphold the following values. Thank you!

• ✨ Memento Mori – “Remember you must die”

• ✨ Curiosity

• ✨ Reciprocity

• ✨ Presence

• ✨ Candor

• ✨ Warmth

Event Housekeeping

We kindly ask that you keep these in mind to help ensure all things are well and accommodated in our gatherings.

YOUR RSVP HAS MEANING. It is important that if you sign up to attend a meetup - do so otherwise please update your RSVP. :)

YOUR PRESENCE IS YOUR PERMISSION. You may be captured in photo, video, audio, or writing to memorialize our sacred time together.

YOUR ATTENDANCE IS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY. If you are feeling sick or in contact with someone sick, please kindly consider not attending with respect for the health and safety of others.

Support + Feedback

We value the process of improvement so if there is anything you enjoyed/appreciated or think there is an opportunity for better - please let us know via email or message on social media. Looking to get more involved? There are many ways to support KCo!