Pastello Society

Sydney

OffMode is a community for people who want their time back. We host weekly phone-free gatherings for anyone craving to slow down, rediscover their hobbies, and build friendships that exist beyond a screen. OffMode is a place to be yourself, be more present, and enjoy the moment. Join the movement!

London

A community for women in the messy middle - navigating change, outgrowing old versions of themselves, beginning again or feeling called towards something more. A space to connect, explore what’s next and cultivate a life that feels more like you through monthly meet-ups, honest conversations, self-devotion, movement, workshops and shared experiences. Led by Somatic Self-Devotion Mentor, Virali - @theviralipatel Relaunching soon 💖

London

your brain is mush. my brain is mush. everyone’s brain is mush. mush is the antidote to overwhelm! a science-backed creative wellness brand built for people who are digitally fried, creatively dormant, and secretly wish they had a proper hobby. this community is where we take that offline. and start getting handsy, IRL, together. before your mind enters the gutter, we mean getting creative, making something, and having an overall laugh. we’re talking monthly meetups - walks, coffee shops, low-key creative moments you can do with your hands in under 30 minutes. no pressure and certainly no artistic ability required. you can be genuinely terrible and still have the best time. that’s kind of the whole point! mush IRL is for dabblers. for the burnt-out professional. for the person who hasn't done anything creative since school and kind of misses it. for anyone who wants to meet interesting people and do something that isn't another drink or another scroll. hi, I'm Jake, the solo founder of mush! I started this because I genuinely believe creativity and doing something with your hands is one of the most underrated tools for feeling like a human again. the science backs that up. the rest is just having a nice time. events are £5. relaxed. fun. you’ll leave feeling weirdly good (and science shows this feeling carries into your next day too)! mush boxes launch end of 2026 👉 mushbox.uk come and be bad at something with us 🤜

London

In an era where AI writes poems and people date algorithms, the symbolism couldn’t be clearer. We have gained technological intimacy but lost emotional connection. Relationships suffer not from lack of love but from lack of presence. Social fragmentation, rising loneliness, and cultural polarization mark this new Venusian void. An era of cold beauty, where art and emotion are manufactured…but every loss contains a seed of rebirth. The fall of Venus may have also awaken humanity’s longing for real connection. On that note, if you’ve read this far…welcome. Creative events for people who want real connection in London. Not networking, clubbing or another pub quiz. We hosts unexpected, original nights designed to make strangers actually talk to each other. Summer 2026 calendar is live. Hot Takes and Cold Drinks. Palette and People. The Situation Games. Strangers Make Dinner. And more dropping every two weeks. Join the club. First access to every event goes here before anywhere else. Come see what we’re doing.