About us
from different backgrounds to step outside rigid structures and engage with new ways of thinking, creating, and relating.
Through creative games, interactive activities, and practices, the lab creates environments where participants can explore ideas, express themselves, and connect with others in a natural and playful way. Rather than focusing on outcomes, it values process, allowing unexpected moments, experimentation, and shared experiences to emerge.
The lab takes different forms depending on the context: from weekly sessions and social gatherings to workshops, retreats, and collaborations with communities, educators, and organizations.
Across all formats, the core remains the same:
creating spaces where people can meet, think, play, and connect naturally.
Upcoming events
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🎲 Drink & Play #11 | Play-Based Social Gathering for Adults
Velma Brunch, Café & Pausa, Centro Histórico de Braga, Av. Central 42, 4710-229 Braga, Portugal, Braga, PTWhat if meeting new people could be a little more playful?
Join us for another evening of games, conversations, laughter, and unexpected connections in Braga!;Drink & Play is not your typical game night. It's a play-based social gathering designed to bring people together through creative, interactive activities.
We believe creativity can make socialising easier, help break invisible barriers between strangers, and create connections that might not happen otherwise.
Our approach is what we call structured spontaneity: the activities are carefully designed, but you never quite know what will happen next!
No competition, no pressure to perform, and no need to be good at games. Just an opportunity to disconnect from our busy, productivity-driven lives and enjoy being human together.Who is it for?
Everyone! Whether you're new to Braga or a local, introverted or extroverted, coming alone or with friends.No previous experience needed, and all activities are in English.
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕖 19:00–21:00
📍 Velma Brunch, Braga
🎟️ 5€ | Students & volunteers: 3€ (because we've been there too!)Come alone. You'll probably leave knowing a few more people. 😊
No pressure. No competition. Just people.
P.S. Meetup only allows us to accept 10 participants, but there's no 10-person limit for our event! 😊 So don't be discouraged if Meetup shows that the event is full.
You can confirm your attendance through our Facebook event instead:
📍 Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/7rJyw1X77
💬 WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fw5xG6EaLjT9dP3wVjkesE?mode=gi_tJoin our WhatsApp community to stay updated on future gatherings and connect with us!
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