Olito Social Club: Interest & Attention
Think Olio is an ongoing experiment in lifelong learning. We are a community of open-minded people who gather to exchange ideas with new friends and connect over art, literature, and philosophy.
Olito is the Friday night social club born out of our community, giving us a place to gather each week. You're always welcome, whether you come solo or with friends - the vibes are communal and thoughtful.
Olito Social Club: Interest
What catches your attention—and what keeps it? This Friday, we’re gathering to explore the spark of interest: that unseen force that draws us in, sometimes fleetingly, sometimes for a lifetime. When does a casual curiosity deepen into a passion worth pursuing? Do we have control over this or does it happen by some mysterious power? What role does sustained attention play in turning a passing thought into a devotion, a hobby into a practice, a crush into a long-term relationship?
Together, we’ll reflect on the ingredients that feed our fascination—novelty, challenge, resonance, mystery—and how different forms of interest shape the course of our lives. Whether you’re thinking about creative work, romantic relationships, or your inability to finish a book you were once excited about, this Olito is a space to wonder out loud, listen closely, and maybe discover within a community where your latest interest is trying to tell you/
All are welcome! We'll create the conversation cards so all you have to do it show up, be open, and surrender to the Olio process of making new connections <3
What to expect:
8-9pm: This is the time to arrive, get settled and order some amazing pizza and a first round (the kitchen closes by 9pm).
9-10pm: This hour will be facilitated with a new conversation prompt every 10 minutes based on our theme giving you a chance to meet all the lovely folks in the room. (Ofc this is optional and there's a great backyard space if you don't want to participate)
10-11pm: Free flowing hang out time
11pm: Get those numbers! You don't have to go home, but you've gotta let us close down the bar because some of us have school on Saturday morning. You've got new crushes and new friends and you're riding the high of creating new community. See you next week!
Ethos of the Olito wine bar <3
In a community effort against the isolation and political nihilism we can sometimes feel in this city, custom-made conversation cards on communal tables invite guests to explore culture, creativity, and connection with strangers at our social club / wine bar.
We dream of a phone-less bar. We won't tell you to put it away but our hope is that the vibe will be so good, you won't even remember you have an instagram.
Come support and bring that good energy so we can keep this thing going and grow roots for our Olio community <3