Events for ALL women and femme presenting people
Because making new friends as a grown womxn should NOT be this hard.
I started Crowded Table Club when I moved here from New York in 2021, and found it SO hard to make NEW friends as an adult. I don’t have kids. I didn’t go to NC State. Volunteering and workout classes did not generate friendships for me.
I’m also the Events Director for Downtown Raleigh Alliance, planning events like Live After 5, Jazz in the Square and First Fridays… so getting people together is kinda my thing.
I intentionally make the events a little quirky—not because everyone will love them, but because the right people will. The theme isn't just decoration; it's a signal. It tells people, "If this makes you smile, you'll probably like the people in the room too."
The only resources similar to this in 2021 were church groups for older ladies or Mommy & Me clubs…
So, The Crowded Table Club was born.
The Crowded Table Club is the Triangle’s curated themed event series for ALL womxn and femme presenting and identifying people to make NEW friends. We go the extra mile to create events with authentic themes that say “you are seen” and lean into playful moments that jump-start connection.
Purpose
Walking into a room full of strangers knowing the clear purpose of the event is to make NEW friends helps disarm ourselves to be open and vulnerable
Vibes
Highly themed events with details in the decor, programming and party favors helps provide confidence and transparency to attendees on what to expect
Support
Pre-event surveys allow for "matches" to make sure that you have at least 2-3 people in the room who have similar interests as you, and are color-coded on name tags
Join us at an upcoming event
Coming Soon: Practical Magic 2 Viewing Party