Boston Random Acts of Connection

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About us

Random Acts of Connection began as a personal step. After the pandemic, I realized I wanted more connection in my life and moved to Boston willing to try. What started as a small experiment—showing up and inviting others to do the same—has grown, since August 2024, into a vibrant, community-led group with multiple organizers and a wide range of events.

This is no longer just one person’s group. It’s a shared space built by people who are curious, open, and willing to step a little outside their normal box.
Our events are designed to help people:

meet new people
practice self-expression
explore Boston and its surroundings
try new experiences
and create real connection

We host everything from restaurant outings and movie nights to walks, museums, games, and collaborative events. Whether you’re new to the city, starting over, or simply looking for more meaningful connection, you’re welcome here. This is not networking or forced socializing. It’s about creating conditions where connection can happen naturally—through presence, conversation, and shared experience.

### Help Us Keep This Going

If you’d like to support the community:

Donate via DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/random-acts-of-connection-2026
Support us by buying merch: https://randomactsofconnection.dashery.com/

Support is always optional. Showing up already matters.

A FEW RULES TO KEEP US ORGANIZED AND SAFE:
PICTURE POLICY:
We require that you have a photo (for security reasons) that is a current picture of yourself on your Meetup profile that clearly shows your face (without sunglasses), first name (please no one letter or number names). Anyone without a photo and name will not be allowed to attend events.
RSVP POLICY:
PLEASE RSVP with integrity as space is limited & it's not fair to others or the venue to do a last minute cancellation. Last minute cancellations (meaning after the event closes - time which can be seen on the app if set for the event) count as NO SHOWS & it's 3 strikes you're out of the group. Emergencies/illness happen--we get it--and it only takes a few seconds to change your RSVP from ATTENDING to NOT ATTENDING. This is also YOUR responsibility. And it's common courtesy.
WAITLISTS:
You are responsible for managing your own RSVP when on a WAITLIST. IF you stay on a WAITLIST, you could move to the going list at any time. If you assume you will not get on the going list and make other plans, it is YOUR responsibility to update your RSVP to not going to avoid a no show or last minute cancellation. You have potentially taken a spot away from another member who would have loved to join the event.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCLAIMER:

By participating in any event, activity, gathering, or initiative organized by Random Acts of Connection (the “Club”), you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Voluntary Participation: All participation in Club events is strictly voluntary. Attendees assume full responsibility for their actions and interactions, and participate at their own risk.
No Duty of Care: The Club and its main organizer(s), officers, agents, and volunteers (collectively, the “Organizers”) do not owe a legal duty of care to attendees beyond that required by law. The Club is a voluntary, non-commercial social group and makes no warranties or guarantees about safety, fitness, or suitability of any event, venue, or participant.
Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Organizers shall not be liable for any injury, illness, loss, damage, liability, or expense of any kind (including but not limited to physical or emotional injury, property damage, theft, or death) arising out of or related to participation in any Club event or activity.
Assumption of Risk: You understand that certain activities may carry inherent risks, and by participating, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks, both known and unknown.
Third-Party Venues and Services: The Club may host events at third-party locations or involve third-party services. The Club and Organizers do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their actions, omissions, or policies.
Media Release: By attending events, you grant the Organizers permission to use photographs, video, and audio recordings taken during events for promotional purposes, unless you explicitly request otherwise in writing prior to the event.
Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to behave respectfully and responsibly. The Organizers reserve the right to deny participation or remove individuals from events for disruptive, inappropriate, or dangerous behavior, at their sole discretion.
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizers from any claims, demands, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your actions during or related to participation in any Club activity.

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BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN A RANDOM ACTS OF CONNECTION EVENT, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS DISCLAIMER.