Maybe you’re new to Melbourne. Maybe you want more friends outside of work. Maybe you’re tired of friendships that don’t go both ways.
Either way, you’re a YES person who wants more friends to try new things with. And this is where you’ll find them.
Welcome to Open Invite: A dinner for cool people who wanna do cool sh*t (and make friends)
We’ve taken the learnings from 5 years of matching groups by hand, and giving you the power to choose the people you want to sit with.
3 rounds. 3 different categories. Juicy conversation topics to match your interests.
Kinda like group “speed-friending”, but way less intense… and a hell of a lot more fun.
Skip the work and weather chat, and come for conversations that actually fill your cup.
Book your spot ASAP. This one will go FAST.
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You’re a bit of a social butterfly, but quality is better than quantity.
You want mates who say YES when someone throws a plan out in the group chat.
The kind of people who remember your birthday and actually wanna go out and do something cool for it.
Your friends might be settling down and having kids, and you want to be surrounded by people at the same life stage and who have time to hang out.
You love travel, adventure, trying new things, and you’re soooo over small talk.
Deep conversations get you going, and having a calendar full of plans that make it out of the “saved” folder is your goal.
You actually send the first message, initiate the plans, or at the very least reply to an invite with a “HELL YEAH, I’M IN.”
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This may NOT be the best fit if you’re super reserved and not willing to speak up in conversation, or you expect everyone else to put in the effort without making any in return.
We don’t do ghosting, flaking, cliques, sleaziness or rudeness.
Our culture at CC is built on respect, curiosity and showing up.
If you’re not ready to show up fully for a new friendship, maybe park this thought for now and come back to it when you’re feeling ready to give it 100% 💛
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Our awesome hosts will be there on the door to greet you with a big old smile (and a hug if you want!), explain the process and introduce you to some cool people.
The first 20 mins is electric…grabbing drinks, chance conversations and excited moments anticipating who you’re gonna sit with.
After a quick announcement to set the tone for the night, you’ll sit down at your first table where you choose your category. Order dinner, share a meal, get deep into some juicy conversation topics inspired by the questions we’ve left for each group… and swap socials with all the people you loved meeting.
We’ll switch up the tables with different categories and people, and leave time between so you can continue the conversation or speak to new people while you grab a drink at the bar.
By the end of the night, you’ll have met at least one, if not heaps of new connections who you can continue the friendship with after the event ends… and that’s where the magic happens.
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If I had a dollar for every friend made at these events, I’d take myself on a first class trip around the world! So far we’ve had over 20,000 people make connections at these events, friend groups who’ve gone to Bali, Fiji, New Zealand, Japan and even Africa together years down the track! 2 engagements, countless relationships and friendships, and best friends that have celebrated 4 years together. Check out more of our success stories HERE
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No, the goal of this event is purely social and platonic, but if you’re single, that’s not to say you won’t meet someone! Come with the intention to meet people organically, be curious and get to know people for who they are, and if you’re looking for something romantic, let it unfold naturally.
This is the perfect way to make new friends - whether you’re single, or partnered up and wanting to expand your circle beyond your work or partners’ friends.
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Your first drink (tap beer, house wine or non-alcoholic drink) is on us, plus you’ll have 3 hours of opportunities to meet the most amazing people. You’ll have an experienced, fun host to make sure the night is an absolute vibe, and just enough structure to get you chatting to the kinds of people you’ve always wanted to meet. Think of it as a short-cut to finding a crew of YES friends.
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For sure! We just ask that you split up throughout the event so that you get to meet people independently (and so there’s no cliques) - you’ll come back with DOUBLE the amount of new friends and you’ll thank us later ;)