Our most popular event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, and Lisbon, to Mexico City, and is now coming to Wellington for the first time ever! 😎

📦 WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?

FTST is a one-of-a-kind social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. It’s also just a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!

Join us for an evening of games, talks, and connections with friends you haven’t met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you have been in Wellington every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. 🙌

📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?

We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. Don't worry, nothing too awkward! After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You’ll never have to speak in public if you don’t want to! 

☝️ when someone asks ‘Where are you from?’

☝️ when someone asks you ‘What makes you weird?’

🕹 HOW TO JOIN?

Take 2 minutes to fill out our form 👈

We like to keep our events cozy so we usually invite around 25 people. If you are invited you'll receive an invite with a special link via our ticketing platform Luma.

🧧 HOW MUCH IS IT?

The cost to attend is 22-25 NZ$ and includes the following:

🎈3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
🥪 Light snacks to keep the energy going
🙌🏽 Access to the Llamas in Wellington WhatsApp group
👥 A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
💛 Supporting our mission to slowly eliminate small talk around the world
(🎫 also includes those pesky ticket fees!)

🌳 WHERE IS IT?

We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location to ticket holders 24 hours before the event. This edition will take place in a cozy spot in central Wellington.

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💛 WHAT THEY SAY

🗣 “Great way to connect with people in a more meaningful way. Get to the heart of the matter, dive straight into what really counts!” - Matthias, Berlin

🗣 “This is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.” - Sonya, Medellin

🗣 “I loved F*ck the small talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!” - Brenda, London

🗣 “It’s a wonderful experience, it’s like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe you’ll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other.” - Sara, Medellin

🗣 “Lively, interesting, introspective, completely open, and no judgment. Everyone that joined was ready for great conversation and helped with different perspectives. So much fun! I can't wait for the next one! “ - Yaz, Austin

👋 Meet Marisa (your host!)

Marisa is a bubbly and quirky human with a low-key obsession of chocolate and sunflowers. She loves to try new things and get to know people for who they truly are. There is definitely no small talk when it comes to Marisa! Her goal in life is to be able to speak at least seven languages and hopefully work in all the continents of the world!

🤓 FAQ

• Can I come alone?

  Of course, in fact, we encourage it! The vast majority of people come solo :)

• Can I be late?

  Please don't as it will disrupt the flow! 🌊 We start exactly 15min after the official starting time :)

• I signed up but never got an invite. Why?

  We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 20 people. We believe this is a good number to ensure an awesome experience! Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings 💛

• Why do you charge?

  We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. ❤️ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange 🙏

  However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you can’t afford it simply get in touch with us :)

• Can I bring my pet dog/llama?

  Sure thing but it depends on where the event is! Just message us to make sure. 🐶💕

• I'm loving this! Can I get involved somehow?

  Sure thing, send us a message!

Come curious, leave connected 💫

* Age guide 22 - 40ish (only a reference, never a limit 💃)
* Only 30ish spots available
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders

🙅‍♀️📱This event is a no-phone experience. Keep them tucked in your pocket 🙅‍♀️📱

Our story started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of going to unfulfilling (and incredibly boring) meetups in the city! Now, there are chapters in Vancouver, Lisbon, London, and Mexico City. More coming soon. 😎 🌎

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