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Sunny skies are glorious, but as anyone who's been around will tell you, the real fun usually happens after dark.
Nightlife in the Couve is a group for those of us in and around the Portland/Vancouver area whose circadian rhythms follow the beat of a different drum. We warmly welcome night owls, insomniacs, DSPD sufferers, graveyard shift workers, party animals, wannabe vampires, and all those who find themselves up past society's bedtime with energy to burn. Even if you're an early bird who's just curious what the world looks like after 9 PM, you're invited to join in any of our events.
Evening activities don't appear on Meetup as frequently as those hosted during daytime hours, but there is excitement to be had after the sun goes down (yep, even way up here in sleepy Vantucky). I've spent years hunting for the fun hidden on the black side of dusk, and now I'm looking to bring some adventurous individuals along for the ride. So let's get out there, make some new friends, and create memories that will last us long after the light of dawn spills over the foothills to wake all the poor saps who missed the party.
NOTE: Members must be 21 or older to join this group.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Bipartisan Post-Election CelebrationTap Union Freehouse, Vancouver, WA
According to the talking heads on CNN and Fox News, Democrats and Republicans have never been more divided. And while there's ample evidence that the two parties' policy objectives still overlap considerably more often than not, it certainly does feel like nobody in any branch of government can agree on anything. Perhaps it's the politicians themselves openly accusing each other of literally attempting to destroy the country. Or maybe it's the optics of so many angry old men in red caps and greasy young people with rainbow-dyed armpit hair on social media ranting that everyone on the opposite wing is pure evil and planning to commit puppy genocide.
My theory? It's all complete bullshit. Every word of it.
Look away from the screens for ten minutes and you'll see a fractured culture starving for unity. By and large, Americans are desperate for a sense of community and fellowship with one another. Our rulers know we're easier to control when we distrust each other—but most people aren't stupid, and the main thing the majority wants is an end to the ugly paranoia machine that revs into overdrive every four years. Hell, even the characters in 1984 only had to hate for two minutes a day.
I invite everyone across all political ideologies to join me on Election Day for an evening of allied celebration. A temporary reprieve from nonstop attack ads and stacks of campaign flyers choking our mailboxes is a great reason to come together. We'll throw back a few drinks, maybe play a board game for a bit, and enjoy some quality time spent with friends, new and old.
Please note: This is NOT an event for political discussion. In essence, it's the opposite of that. It's also not an opportunity to publicly air grievances over any election results. If you're upset about which candidates won or lost and think it'll somehow make you feel better to fight with a bunch of randos who are just as scared and powerless as you are, Facebook is right there.
