This event is in the past.It took place on January 20, 2026 at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
East Village, New York
🪑Arrive early to snag a small table
💬Conversation prompts provided, no small talk required
🎭Hosted by legendary performance artist Peggy Shaw
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
East Village, New York
🪑Arrive early to snag a small table
💬Conversation prompts provided, no small talk required
🎭Hosted by legendary performance artist Peggy Shaw
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