What weβre about
We're a bunch of open-minded and insatiably curious humans who love bringing people together in fun and meaningful ways. π
We are big fans of play, empathetic listening, and authentic sharing. We host creative, fun, and out-of-the-box social experiences that foster creativity, curiosity, and most importantly, connection! π
Also, if you have any cool event ideas, we would love to hear them! π
Our signature event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the world from Berlin to London to Mexico City to Medellin to Lisbon to even Iceland - and has now finally landed in Zurich! π¨π
Oh, and we also love llamas. π¦
Upcoming events (1)
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ποΈ Sign up here: epicllama.typeform.com/ftstzurich ποΈ
FTST has traveled the world from Berlin to Melbourne, London, Lisbon, Mexico City, to Iceland and is now coming to Zurich for the third time this year! π¨π
π¦ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
F*ck the Small Talk is a one-of-a-kind social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itβs also just a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for an afternoon of games, talks, and connections with friends you havenβt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Zurich every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life then this is the place for you. π
π HOW DOES IT WORK?
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. Don't worry, nothing too awkward! After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. Youβll never have to speak in public if you donβt want to!
πΉ HOW TO JOIN?
Take 2 minutes to fill out our form ππΌ
epicllama.typeform.com/ftstzurichOur events are limited to 30 carefully selected guests to ensure a cozy atmosphere. We prioritize a balance in gender and cultural diversity, making each gathering a unique blend of perspectives! If you're invited you'll receive an invite with a special link via our ticketing platform Luma :)
𧧠HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is 20-24 CHF and includes the following:
π°οΈ 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
π₯ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
π Supporting our mission to slowly eliminate small talk around the world
π« Also includes those pesky ticket fees!If you aren't able to afford this just send us a message and weβll figure something out. Student/low-income tickets available. π
π³ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location to ticket holders 24 hours before the event.π WHAT THEY SAY
π£ βThis is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.β - Sonya
π£ βI loved F*ck the small talk, I was a little bit nervous at first but they are pros at making you feel comfortable with the rest of the group, the activities are really fun and I enjoyed every second (consider that the one who's saying this is very, very shy). Give it a try!β - Brenda
π£ "itβs a wonderful experience, itβs like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe youβll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other"- Sara
π£ βF*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.β - Matthias
Check out our other reviews on Google here π«Ά
π€ FAQ
β’ Can I come alone?
Of course, in fact, we encourage it!β’ Can I be late?
Please don't! "Doors" open at 6.30 pm and we start at exactly 6.45pm! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.β’ I signed up but never got an invite. Why?
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 25 people. We believe this is a good number to ensure an awesome experience, and weβve learned that itβs easier to build connections with smaller groups! Please try again next time if do not receive an invite - no hard feelings π
β’ Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. β₯οΈ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! πβ’ I'm digging this! Can I get involved somehow?
Sure thing, send us a messageβ’ Can I bring my pet llama?
100% yes, any well-behaved pets are highly encouraged!πΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Age guide 25 - 40ish* (age guide is only a reference, never a limit π)
* Only 25ish spots available
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!π ββοΈπ±This event is a no-phone experience. Keep them tucked in your pocket π ββοΈπ±
We started in Berlin back in 2019 and there are now chapters in Medellin, Lisbon, and London! π¦πΊ π¨π΄ π¦πΉ π¬π§ π΅πΉ Interested in becoming a host in your city? Send us a message.
www.epicllama.com/fuckthesmalltalk
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