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How to Join a Community [Space]

How to Choose a Community [space]

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You can learn about what a [space] is here.

This is a deeper dive into how to find the right [space] for you.

Finding more [space]

This search is about finding a new space where you can visit regularly, meet new people, and spend time on a new hobby.

You can evaluate each[space] and determine if it’s a good fit for you.

There’s a few approaches to choosing a [space].

  • If you already have a hobby you love or are starting to really get into one, you can most likely connect this hobby to an existing [space].

    Sometimes your [space] is obvious. A passion for basketball leads to basketball courts or recreation centers. Knitting leads to yarn shops. A love for reading might lead to a library or bookstore.

    Sometimes, your [space] might be less obvious. Where does one go if they love trading card games, making mixtapes, baking cakes?

    That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you find the hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path [spaces] that help you integrate your hobby into your life.

  • You can learn a new hobby within a hobby space. Many of them host beginner classes or welcome any and all questions on how to start.

    It’s best if you first do a little research about the hobby so you can get a sense of what you’re walking into. But there’s no requirement to have ever attempted it before.

  • Artists go to art [spaces]. Athletes go to athletic [spaces].

    If you’re looking to spend time with a specific community of people, this is a great lens for finding the right [space] for you.

    You can get even more specific too. For example, Black-owned spaces or safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

    You should also consider just how engaged you want to be in a [space]. For example, you may want to spend time around artists but not get messy with pottery.

  • Some of us crave live music, some of us crave silence.

    Taking a look at what type of events a [space] offers is another good way to determine if it’s a good fit for you. Ultimately, their events reflect the type of community they foster.

A Third Place

A third place is an environment that isn’t work or home but feels just as regular and comfortable. A [space] follows a similar philosophy and embeds community and hobbies within.

Here are a few aspects to consider as you explore:

  • What regularly goes on in this [space]? Is this something you’d like to participate in or observe?

  • Who typically enters and uses this [space]? Would you connect with them? Do their values align with yours? Or, are you seeking out people who are different from you to broaden your perspective and world view?

  • Is this [space] locally owned? How does this [space] live within the greater community? While this is not mandatory, we highly encourage asking these questions and spending time in your community.

Try Something New

You just have to step in. Try something new. Even if it’s just a little interesting to you, there’s so much to be discovered and experienced once you’re inside.