Designed for connection
Conversations
Worth
Leaving
The House For
Thoughtfully designed to make meeting new people feel natural, and seeing familiar faces something to look forward to.
Thoughtfully designed to make meeting new people feel natural, and seeing familiar faces something to look forward to.
Why Dishcourse
A Better Way to
Connect With New People
Every table is intentionally small, gently guided, and designed to make thoughtful conversation feel natural.
No Networking
Guests come for conversation and connection, not networking.
No Panels
Everyone participates in the conversation for each theme.
Not Another Meetup
Curated, intentional, and designed for connection.
This Month's Table
A new active-storytelling experience
Theme
A new active-storytelling experience
What happens when we engage with stories instead of simply hearing them?
Thomas Layman
Storyteller, writer, dope human.
How a Dishcourse Evening Unfolds
From strangers to
familiar faces
Thoughtful prompts and small groups make it easier to connect with people you just met.
Explore ConversationsArrive and Settle in
Grab a drink, meet a few people and settle into the evening.
Join a small group
You'll be seated with a handful of others for an intentional conversation.
Explore the theme
Guided prompts help move the conversation beyond small talk.
Share Perspectives
Listen, reflect, and engage with people you may never have met otherwise.
Regular Cadence, Familiar Faces
Each conversation deepens connection and relationships form naturally.
ACTIVE CONVERSATIONS
Reserve a seat or join the waitlist.
We crave intimacy but avoid the vulnerability it requires.
What are we protecting ourselves from and what might it be costing us?
Reserve your Seat
A new active-storytelling experience
What happens when we engage with stories instead of simply hearing them?
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UPCOMING CONVERSATIONS
Join the waitlist for any conversations that interest you.
Upcoming
Getting Scammed: The Daejon Love Story
Try a little conversation with your coffee.
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Upcoming
Freedom of expression, until it’s expression we oppose.
Who should decide what society can see, celebrate, fund, or forbid?
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Upcoming
Sequoia Scribes: A Community Writing Experience
What happens when writers write together? Come out and compose in community.
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MEMBERSHIP
A STANDING INVITATION TO BETTER EVENINGS.
Become a regular. See familiar faces, meet new people, and always have a seat at the table.