Event Overview

💬 WHO: The Asian American + Pacific Islander community, ages 24-44
⭐ WHAT: Evening of eating + playing casual card/board games
📅 WHEN: Wednesday, May 22nd 5:30-9:30 PM (arrival by 6pm encouraged)
📍 WHERE: Lotte Plaza Market Eatery (7801 W Broad St)
💲 COST: $0-$20 ($1 entry ticket can be refunded or donated at the end)
🎟️ TOTAL SPOTS: 20
🍽 FOOD & BEV: Grab a meal from the store, order at the food court, or eat before/after the event - group dinner 6-7 PM!
📄 A social mixer featuring mingling over a meal and group gaming (including but not limited to Boggle, Exploding Kittens, Sushi Go, etc.)

Admission

📩 Get your ticket here! 📩

Agenda (approximate)

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

5:30 PM: Check-in
5:45 PM: Welcome
6-7:30 PM: Group dinner + QOTD (breakout of small groups)
7:30 PM: It's gaming time!
9:00 PM: Closing
9:30 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 so that we can maintain intentional interactions amongst new and returning friends.

2) (Optionally): Board and/or card games - casual ones that can be easily learned and played in 30 minutes max. that can accommodate 2-6 players.

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 shopping center lot.

What food options are there?

The Eatery (food court) currently has 4 open restaurants featuring bubble tea, Japanese food, Korean food, and Korean fried chicken. Packaged meals are available to purchase throughout the store.

What is the weather like and what should I wear?

The forecast for outside is looking to be high 80s and low 60s - please dress accordingly and as comfortably as you'd like. The grocery store usually runs on the colder side.

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 (2-8 people) and 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?

The main entrance has automated sliding doors and the space is flat throughout.

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!