This event is in the past.It took place on January 20, 2026 at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
Show up solo and leave with new friends at this free monthly gathering that turns strangers into conversation partners. Care Café reimagines café culture as an antidote to social anxiety, where small tables and shared snacks spark genuine connection without the awkwardness.
Intimate gathering
Community-driven
Anti-anxiety space
Free monthly event
Tips
🪑arrive early to snag a small table
💬conversation prompts provided, no small talk required
🎭hosted by legendary performance artist Peggy Shaw
Care Café
Show up solo and leave with new friends at this free monthly gathering that turns strangers into conversation partners. Care Café reimagines café culture as an antidote to social anxiety, where small tables and shared snacks spark genuine connection without the awkwardness.
Intimate gathering
Community-driven
Anti-anxiety space
Free monthly event
Tips
🪑arrive early to snag a small table
💬conversation prompts provided, no small talk required
🎭hosted by legendary performance artist Peggy Shaw
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