November 4, 2009 6:00 PM - 27 attended

Cocktails for Justice

MANTRA (map)

Selected By: Robbie Samuels

Looking for the scoop on what Election Day results mean? Join SoJusters for Cocktails for Justice at Mantra* the day after.

Ever wondered how to work a room at a cocktail party? Then join us from 6-7pm for a special skillshare called "The Art of the Schmooze". Robbie Samuels, SoJust's Co-Organizer will cover the tools you'll need, how to set goals, how to initiate a conversation and perhaps most important - how to exit gracefully. You'll be able to put your new skills into practice right away when Cocktails for Justice - with no speaker or program - begins at 7pm.

Don't drink? That's fine. Plenty of folks don't. The emphasis here is less on the cocktails and more on the socializing. And even more so on the justice.

Join us if you want to cross-promote your events and campaigns while enjoying great cocktails, are new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in, or you've been looking for like-minded progressives to hang with in Boston. Newcomers always welcomed!

Hey organizers! If you're involved with a group or project and want to spread the word bring flyers for the free lit table - and there'll be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network.

* Located near Park Street T stop (Green & Red Line) and Downtown Crossing (Orange Line). The entrance is a little tricky to spot - look for the big 52. Check out their menu at www.mantrarestaurant.com.



Want to connect outside of SoJust events? Members can view and post events, job & volunteer announcements, roommate searches, etc. on the website - just click 'Messages'. The SoJust Calendar is packed with social justice-related events held throughout Greater Boston. Help us keep it filled - tell us about events you hear about.


From our FAQs:
"It's not very easy for me to meet new people and I'm not really one for small talk at bars."
We hear you. That's why at SoJust events, in addition to traditional name tags, we have "Ask Me About" and "Looking For" tags. That way you can slap whatever you're into lately up on your shirt and wait for fellow SoJusters to approach you. These seem to do the trick of moving past the basic "what do you do for work? where do you live?" questions to conversations that lead to more substantial connections.

"What actually happens at events?"
You'll always be greeted by friendly folks who can help get you socializing, introduce you to people, and chat with you about questions or wishes. It's likely a few people will be there promoting their campaigns and issues (yes, SoJust welcomes that sort of behavior). At our bigger events, there's always a literature table to toss down flyers, postcards, and other paraphenalia about events around town. Most importantly, we can pretty much guarantee there will be someone there you've never met before. As one of our members said, "You are bringing together people who might never get together otherwise - if that ain't a step towards justice I don't know what is."

Wanna know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and Event Photos.

27 attended
5.00 5.007 (7 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Robbie Samuels
    Co-Founder & Co-Organizer, Organizer
    I enjoyed meeting new members and getting to see some folks that haven't been around in awhile. I'm looking forward to doing more skillshares in the future.
  • Kristine
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    It was good to hear from the fearless leader & his extpertise. Met some really cool people too.
  • Janie
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
    Super tips! Thanks Robbie for sharing your mad skillz!!!!!!! :D
  • Deborah
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • sara ellenbogen
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Monica Faberman
    former Organizer Intern (Fall '09)
  • Joby Gelbspan
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Julie
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Catie
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • Alison Brill
    Co-Organizer, Co-Organizer
  • Randall
    STAR! (SoJust STARZ Street Team)
  • A former member
  • A former member

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Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.

Suggested Membership Fee

$25.00 see "Pages" for details.

This covers: See the link to a page describing why we have a suggested annual membership fee.

Payment is accepted using:

  • PayPal
  • Cash or check - “We save the PayPal fee if you pay in cash at an event.

Refunds are not offered for this Meetup.

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