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Small groups · Nearby · Low pressure

The SMS app showing a map of Minneapolis with nearby hangouts: Park Hang at 2:00 PM, Sunset Walk at 6:30 PM, and a Coffee & Chat event card

How it works

From map to meetup in a few taps.

See what’s happening nearby, start your own gathering, and show up when it feels right.

1

Attend

Open the map and see casual gatherings near you.

Map with hangout pins and a Coffee & Chat event card for today at 11:00 AM
2

Host

Drop a pin, pick a time, and set the vibe.

Create a gathering form with Coffee, Walk, and Games options, a date of Sat, May 24 at 4:00 PM, and a low-pressure vibe
3

Meet

Show up to a small group that already feels familiar.

Coffee & Chat event card at Loring Park, Minneapolis with attendees, beginner-friendly and small group tags, and an I'm in button
Why SMS

Real people.
Real plans.
Right around you.

SMS makes it easy to find or create simple hangouts in your neighborhood.

Small groups

Intimate hangouts with people nearby.

Local first

See what’s happening close to you.

Low pressure

No awkward intros. Just show up.

Easy to host

Create a hangout in seconds.

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Verified people

Real humans, not bots.

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Your info stays with you.

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The Archive · Since 2022

Every event we’ve ever hosted.

31 events · 3,200+ strangers · 12 venues · Minneapolis

Coming soon near you

Something for every kind of person.

Browse upcoming hangouts happening in and around Loring Park.

A tree-lined park path at sunset with the Minneapolis skyline
Outdoors

Sunset Walk

Today • 6:30 PM

Loring Park

+12
Four people talking around a table in a cozy coffee shop
Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat

Tomorrow • 10:00 AM

Five Watt Coffee

+7
A small group having a picnic on blankets in a leafy park
Park Hang

Park Hang

Sat • 2:00 PM

Loring Park

+9
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