Olios are guided conversations and activities that nurture our creativity.

We work with teachers to create lesson plans that guide creative gatherings among strangers (and friends). You’ll leave an Olio with real connections, a widened perspective, and a replenished creative well.

To attend an Olio, check out the calendar below. If there are no Olios happening nearby, reach out and we’ll get you started in your city!

Attend an Olio

“Far and away the most interesting people I’ve met in New York...”
— Bianca W.

Join a community of open-minded people who gather for thoughtful, in-person experiences. Attend an Olio near you to exchange meaningful ideas with new friends and discover art, literature, & philosophy.

Upcoming Olios

FAQ

  • Olios are open to any member of our CLUB and their +1. If you are a CLUB member you will have access to our Whatsapp group which will display all the Olios happening in your city. You may invite a friend to try out an Olio for the first time.

    As a member, you will have access to all of the topics in our library and you can enjoy an Olio on your own or with a group.

  • Members are the life of our community and the only ones who can host Olios. Once you become a member we will give you access to our curriculum, documentation, and a training session. Become a member here.

  • CLUB stands for “Creative Learning and Unlearning Bodies”. The acronym embraces our non-hierarchical approach to learning. As a CLUB Member, you can start your own Olio Chapter in your community.

    You also get access to our international Whatsapp Community (where you can find out about Olios near you), get discounts on OlioTrips trips, and receive invites to in-person parties, lectures, and meet-ups exclusively put together for our members.

  • “The best thing about Olio is the community. It’s a self-selecting group: people who want to spend their free time talking about ideas…At the end of each Olio, I’ve come away with a few new friends and the feeling that I’ve helped gift a special evening to a collection of beautiful strangers.”

    - Anna

    That quote from one of our members sums it up perfectly. We’ve hosted over 1,000 Olios and we’ve never had a bad experience. Our audience ranges from 20-80 years old and that’s what makes the conversations so great.

  • Olios are designed to last a little more than an hour.

    Each one feeds off the energy of the host and attendees, and when you’re in the mood, the content can sustain a conversation long into the evening.