Authentic Relating Game Nights

When is the next Games Night?

Are you tired of spending way too much money in loud bars with unfulfilling conversations that lack spark or connection?

Are you craving a space where you can talk about something OTHER than “what do you do” or “where did you go to school” and actually connect with people?

Join a growing D.C. community at Authentic Relating Game Nights, a space where you can discover how much more fun and richer it is to BE YOURSELF.

ALL are welcome. Bring a friend, bring your partner or come solo! These are NOT singles/dating events.

Authentic Relating Game Nights are inspired by the Game Nights held in San Francisco by AuthenticWorld.  Sometimes loud, sometimes intensely quiet, sometimes risky. Always fun and revealing. We are tapping AuthenticWorld for fun and engaging games that we can play ourselves. Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face?

DC’s Authentic Game Nights are designed to give you that same experience with people you’ve never met before.

“★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ” A unique and FUN way to connect with people on a deeper level. If you have any curiosity about what a “games night” is (without any mention of monopoly or twister), do yourself a favor and experience this. Trust me.” – Adrial Dale

What kinds of games are these?

  • Imagine a fun playground where you can practice the art of relating with others but in a fun, social atmosphere. They are safe places for taking risks and playing a little more outside our comfort zones and the discovering more about ourselves than we might in our everyday lives. All this is within a light-hearted container which is safe for getting real, taking emotional risks, and personal growth.
  • By ‘games’ we mean fun, highly interactive partner and group exercises that demonstrate and explore authentic relating, getting to know yourself better while at the same time learning to see and appreciate more about everyone you connect with.  These games are NOT board games like Chutes & Ladders and checkers.
  • By ‘authentic’ we mean that there is no cookie-cutter mold for how you “should” be or what relating “should look like”. Everyone is a complete universe unto themselves, has a unique style, personality, and integrity that is perfectly *them*, and everyone is perfect and amazing as they are (including their belief that they aren’t.)
  • They are safe places for taking risks, practicing the art of relating with others, playing a little more outside our comfort zones and discovering more about ourselves than we might in our everyday lives.
  • They’re also a chance to have fun and party in a conscious way with great people, going beyond small talk and expected (and sometimes boring) social norms.
What can I expect?
  • Laughter. Fun. Energy. More genuine connection. Anxiety/excitement (while learning the difference). Relief. Feeling alive and awake. Conversation beyond small talk. Play. Connection. New possibilities. New friends. Insights. Sparks. Challenges. Personal growth. Transformation.

Who can play?

  • Adventurous adults of all ages who want more fun, richer connections with people.  In a relationship. Single. Old. Young. Short. Tall. It doesn’t matter! (Again, these are NOT singles/dating events.)
  • You want the opportunity to experience an open-hearted space where people get to “cut through the superficial” and be truly themselves without apology for an evening.
  • You enjoy exciting, fun and very juicy social evenings with lots of laughs, plenty of insights, and sometimes sparks flying!
  • You are looking for a real, authentic connection with new people and are prepared to take a risk to try something NEW.
What are people saying?

  • “Connecting with people on this deeper level was rich, fulfilling, and pleasantly eye opening. I learned many things about myself that I had never even considered, even throughout my 4 years of deep spiritual introspection. I learned that people connect the most when they are honest about a vulnerable emotion like, “I’m not sure what to say now and that makes me feel uncomfortable.” That realness is what helps people to connect. People were given the space and the freedom to be real with each other, to dream big in safe spaces, and to feel deeply understood and appreciated by others who were seeing them for who they really are. It felt so good to be seen in this way. I had an amazing time and I will be back!!! Highly recommend this to anyone with even a slight interest!”
    —Mallori Stoller

This sounds pretty damn awesome. I’m in. When is the next event?