Met Through Friends: Plus-One Party

​Everyone says they want to meet someone "through friends," and we help make it happen. Grab a pal and join us for a dating event with a twist: everyone brings a great single friend for someone else to meet! ​​​Each ticket includes admission for 2 people (1 woman interested in men + 1 man interested in women). Your plus-one can be a platonic friend you think would be great for someone else, or a crush you'd like to find a cheeky way to spend time with... up to you! Attendees of this event must bring a single friend of the orientation they're interested in to gain admission. ​Expect structured mini-dates, a lively after-party, and, as always, great friends-of-friends. ​Agenda:<ul><li>​​7:00-7:20: Check-In (please arrive on time and with your plus-one for smooth check-in. Doors close promptly at 7:20.)</li><li>​7:30-9:00: Mini-Dates (Get 6-minute introductions to each other person at the party)</li><li>​9:00-10:00: Cocktail Party (Think of this like the ultimate house party with friends: revisit earlier conversations, check back in with your plus-one, or make some new friends... up to you!)</li></ul>

Marcellino's

Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Showcase

The Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, powered by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.masscec.com/" target="_blank">MassCEC</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fedtech.io/" target="_blank">FedTech</a>, invites you to the showcase event for its inaugural cohort. Join us at Greentown Labs on November 19th at 5:00 PM for networking and pitch presentations. We look forward to seeing you there! Come see the teams of entrepreneurs pitch their go-to-market strategies for innovative climate solutions. The Climatetech Studio matched teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort. Entrepreneurs worked closely with expert coaches and advisors to assess the potential of their technologies and form strategies for successful commercialization. Questions? Email us at massclimatetech@fedtech.io

Greentown Labs

Convening the Climatetech Community: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Building Networks, Leveraging Mentors

Join UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Massachusetts Founders Network, MassCEC, and FedTech for an evening of networking, updates, and conversation around the Massachusetts climatetech ecosystem. Our state has a thriving climatetech ecosystem in many cities and towns. To support and expand these efforts, we’re hosting events in Lowell and Springfield. Are you a founder? Join to learn about the breadth of startup resources and funding opportunities for you. Maybe you’re a serial entrepreneur looking for your next gig. Are you an investor? Meet ambitious entrepreneurs and find rising stars for your portfolio. Are you already working in climate and sustainability? You have valuable expertise to share as mentors and advisors for climatetech ventures big and small. Are you interested and want to learn more? This is your chance to find work in climate, volunteer openings, and just explore how you can be part of the climatetech revolution! In addition to lightning talks from partners across the state, this will also be a special opportunity to learn more about the inaugural MA Climatetech Studio, a MassCEC sponsored program that matches participants with team members, cutting-edge technologies, and mentors and advisors during an intensive 16-week program cohort. All participants will receive a $15,000 stipend as well as a chance to win up to $100,000 in prize funding, additional grant funding, and a paid entrepreneur-in-residence. Massachusetts is becoming a leader in climatetech; come learn more about the ecosystem and chat with your fellow climatetech enthusiasts!&nbsp; Agenda: 5:30 pm - Doors open and networking 6:00 pm - Welcoming remarks, lightning talks from co-hosts, and Q&amp;A with presenters 6:45 pm - Networking Appetizers and light snacks will be provided. Metered parking spots are available around the building and are free after 6pm. There is also the&nbsp;HCID garage on 350.4 Dutton Street and the Edward J. Early garage on 135 Middlesex Street. If you’re unable to attend, but interested in learning more about mentorship, advising, or applying to the MA Climatetech Studio, please email sharon.bort@fedtech.io This event is produced as a collaboration between&nbsp;UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Massachusetts Founders Network, MassCEC, and FedTech.

UMass Lowell Innovation Hub

Mingle Mayhem

Dating in 2024 is mayhem, and we're all a little exhausted.&nbsp;Are you sick of swiping endlessly?&nbsp;Burnt out from forced&nbsp;5-minute conversations at speed dating?&nbsp;Would you rather do your hobbies and hang out with your friends than go on yet another first date?&nbsp;Looking to find your person?&nbsp;&nbsp; We're here to help you get&nbsp;off the app merry-go-round and find&nbsp;organic connections in a comfortable, fun way.&nbsp;Our mission is to create a low-stress, low-stakes, low-cringe space&nbsp;to meet lots of people just outside your existing groups of friends.&nbsp; We'll have snacks, games, a bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and some surprise activities and features designed to get you talking with lots of people and find someone you click with. There will&nbsp;always&nbsp;be the option to hang out by the sidelines and continue a great conversation, or just scope out who's in the room. We all know tons of people from dating apps and other parts of our lives. Most of them are perfectly lovely humans whom we just don't have the right chemistry with.&nbsp;Bring those people to&nbsp;Mingle Mayhem! (We'll even give you a discount code to share with them!) Reach out to that person who was GREAT but not right for you, or someone who you’ve been chatting with on the apps but haven’t met in person yet.&nbsp;Where you didn't find a spark, someone else may find a flame! Someone else's "not quite" could be your "just right!" Who is this event for?&nbsp;We're envisioning this event for singles in their late 20's through 30's who live in the Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville area.&nbsp;While we're hoping to&nbsp;host a queer version at some point, this event will&nbsp;generally be geared&nbsp;toward hetero folks.&nbsp; Not ready to sign up yet but want to stay in the loop?&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mingle.mayhem.boston/" target="_blank">@mingle.mayhem.boston</a>)&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/CSCnrEbwpfy3ghPaA" target="_blank">sign up for our email list</a>&nbsp;(we promise, no spam!)&nbsp; Questions? Ideas? Problems&nbsp;buying tickets?&nbsp;Email us at mingle.mayhem@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Upstairs at Bow Market

MA Climatetech Studio Applicant Info Session

Applicants and interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to join our info session series for the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio! Are you ready to be a part of the climatetech revolution? The Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, powered by MassCEC and FedTech, is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort, and this is your chance to dive headfirst into this growing innovative sector. The Climatetech Studio matches teams of entrepreneurs with cutting-edge technologies from federal and university labs during an intensive 16-week program cohort. Entrepreneurs will work closely with expert coaches and advisors to assess the potential of their technologies and form strategies for successful commercialization. Each participant will receive a $15,000 stipend and have the chance to win further prize money and grant funding. There is no cost to participate, no equity taken, and the program is designed to be flexible for those working full-time.

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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Met Through Friends: Plus-One Party

Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Showcase

Convening the Climatetech Community: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Building Networks, Leveraging Mentors

Mingle Mayhem

MA Climatetech Studio Applicant Info Session