About us
This is a group for young professionals looking to bond with cool new friends over quirky, fun activities. We're less about the happy hours and meeting over drinks (though they're bound to happen informally) and more about the strange, fun things you've always wanted to try doing (Mario Kart in real life, anyone?).
Activities can range from the casual (hikes, game nights, karaoke nights, etc.) to the more offbeat (puzzle hunts, obstacle courses, murder mysteries, real life games, etc.). If this sounds right up your alley, come join us for some random fun!
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FAQ (If you have other questions, contact the organizers)
• How often are there events?
There are events whenever an organizer has an event to host. So it varies and depends on our organizers' schedules. Most of our events are "offbeat" in nature, so they also tend to take more planning (and therefore might not occur that often). Generally, we try to have on average at least one event each week. Most events fall on the weekends and sometimes on weeknights.
You can see a list of all of our upcoming events on our calendar:
https://www.meetup.com/Offbeat-Fun/events/calendar/
We update the list rather sporadically, so we encourage members to check our calendar weekly for fun things to do! We also try to announce events 1-2 weeks in advance, so also look out for email notifications about those.
If you'd like to see more events, consider hosting some! Contact Michelle and/or Peter about hosting events. We're happy to help you get started!
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Have ideas for events? Want to host events and make fun happen?
Consider becoming an organizer! (Or if you want to just create one-off events, click on the "Suggest a New Meetup" button.) New ideas are always encouraged! As long as it's fun, we'll do it.
If you're interested in becoming an organizer, contact Michelle and/or Peter about hosting events. We're happy to help you get started!
Let's build a community of people who take action and make interesting things happen!
Location:
Most activities will center around the Peninsula and South Bay to bring more fun to the area. Occasionally, we may expand our reach as fit.
Upcoming events
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Watch then discuss "Sorry to Bother You" (2018) • for ages 20s–40s
Somewhere in Santa Clara, Emailed on day of event, Santa Clara, CA, USAbout the event
Inspired by several video essayists, we've selected films to watch and talk about!
During the event we will watch the movie and then discuss it, so you do not to have seen the movie before coming to the event. Everyone is expected to stay for both the movie and discussion!
We can discuss things like themes, characters, screenwriting, filmmaking technique, etc. For especially weird movies we can take some time to figure out what actually happened and what it means.
Check out this folder of notes I saved from previous film discussion events: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DkKAq7X2ds-pbEdobRgCf9K68BXAL8yEI type the notes during the discussion (and display it on the TV) so the amount of stuff that gets coherently written down can vary a bit. Also the quality depends on how much post-editing I do. But you can take a look to get an idea.
No potluck, but you're encouraged to snacks or non-alcoholic beverages to share :)
About the movie
Synopsis: A telemarketer discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.
Length: 1 hr 52 mins
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688932/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sorry_to_bother_you_2018
Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/sorry-to-bother-you/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorry_to_Bother_You
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/sorry-to-bother-you/Footer
Please only attend if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please keep your RSVP updated! If you no longer plan to attend, change your RSVP to “not going” or remove yourself from the waitlist. We’ll assign a strike if you remove your RSVP at the last minute (< 48 hours) or if you no-show. For events with a waitlist, we'll assign two strikes for no-shows. See our RSVP policy here: https://www.meetup.com/Offbeat-Fun/about/
14 attendees
Fly kites at Shoreline Park in Mountain View (combat kites not allowed)
Shoreline Park Kite Flying Field, 3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA, USLeave the ground behind and take to the sky at this relaxing get-together!
We'll meet at the dedicated kite flying lot at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. I will bring twelve kites to share, and you can bring any kites you have. Combat/fighter kites are not allowed at the Kite Lot. You do not need to bring a kite to attend, you can come to just watch and hang out.
Afterwards we can get dinner at Zareen's (1477 Plymouth St), a counter-order Indian/Pakistani restaurant which is exactly one mile away.
Meet the kite experts
Jose and Merl* have been flying kites for decades and even build their own kites. They will both be at the Kite Lot to help everyone assemble, fly, and troubleshoot our kites! Please thank them for sharing their passion and knowledge with us.
*short for MerlinParking
Please do not try to park at the kite lot because there will not be enough room for everyone. Several parking lots for Shoreline Amphitheater will (probably) be open - I will check the day of the event and post a comment.
How you get into the Amphitheater parking lots:
- Parking lot A: enter from N Shoreline Blvd.
- Parking lot B: enter from Crittenden Ln.
- Parking lot C & D: enter from Bill Graham Pkwy.
- Parking lot E: authorized vehicles only, do not go here.Where to buy a kite
You can probably find small inexpensive kites in stores. They probably say the material is "poly" or "plastic"; if you want a more durable kite, look for one made of nylon. I recommend a parafoil kite such as the X-Kites SkyFoil because they do not need assembly, roll up small, and are easy to fly.
If you get a dual-line sport kite: consider getting one which does not have any fiberglass rods because they may break or come out and get lost when you crash (which WILL happen). If you want to get really into the hobby, get a frameless dual-line kite which has several advantages: no rods to break or loose; no assembly or disassembly; it can be shoved into a tiny bag. REI has one in stores (Prism Synapse) however it costs SIXTY (60) (six zero) dollars. Also if you buy a dual-line kite, be sure to get one with wrist straps instead of plastic handles.
32 attendees
Film screening & discussion: "The Worst Person in the World" • for ages 20s–40s
Somewhere in Santa Clara, Emailed on day of event, Santa Clara, CA, USAbout the event
Inspired by several video essayists and podcasts, I have selected films to watch and talk about.
We will watch the movie then everyone is expected to stay after for discussion. We can discuss things like themes, characters, screenwriting, filmmaking technique, etc. For especially weird movies we can take some time to figure out what actually happened and what it means.
No potluck, but you may bring food & non-alcoholic beverages if you want.
The movie will be played on Blu-ray (which has noticeably better quality than streaming) to a 60-inch LCD TV (from 2010) and an actually good 5.1 surround-sound system with a 12-inch subwoofer.
About the movie
Synopsis: A young woman navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
Length: 2 hr 8 min
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10370710/
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_worst_person_in_the_world
Metacritic: https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-worst-person-in-the-world/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Worst_Person_in_the_World_(film)
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-worst-person-in-the-world/Footer
Please only attend if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please keep your RSVP updated! If you no longer plan to attend, change your RSVP to “not going” or remove yourself from the waitlist. We’ll assign a strike if you remove your RSVP at the last minute (< 48 hours) or if you no-show. For events with a waitlist, we'll assign two strikes for no-shows. See our RSVP policy here: https://www.meetup.com/Offbeat-Fun/about/
1 attendee
Play Jeopardy trivia! (for ages 20s – 40s)
Somewhere in Santa Clara, Emailed on day of event, Santa Clara, CA, USJoin us for an exciting quiz/trivia event based on the long-running TV game show Jeopardy.
Your knowledge, lateral thinking skills, and sometimes reaction speed will be tested using questions from the real TV show (via J-Archive.com). Don't worry, the guessing penalty has been halved to make the game easier for us mortals!! You do not need to have seen the TV show, I will show everyone how to play.
Players form teams, usually 2-4 teams of 2-4 people each. Then questions are shown on a big TV, teams buzz in using sturdy metal buzzers, and you have five seconds to say the answer out loud.
One person controls the game software and judges whether the answers people say are close enough to the official answer.
The software and hardware for this have been developed specifically for the Offbeat Fun Jeopardy event series since 2018!
Please only attend if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please keep your RSVP updated! If you no longer plan to attend, change your RSVP to “not going” or remove yourself from the waitlist. We’ll assign a strike if you remove your RSVP at the last minute (< 48 hours) or if you no-show. For events with a waitlist, we'll assign two strikes for no-shows. See our RSVP policy here: https://www.meetup.com/Offbeat-Fun/about/
1 attendee
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