What Happens at COMMON After Work?

COMMON changes when the workday ends.

Desks and work zones give way to game tables, cinema seating, workshop materials, conversations, and shared plans for the evening. The calendar changes from week to week, but the idea remains consistent: give people something enjoyable to do together and make it easy to take part.

You can come with friends, as a couple, or on your own. Many formats are designed for beginners, and the activity itself gives people an easy way to start talking.

Play

Games are one of the clearest expressions of the COMMON community.

COMMON Games brings people around one table for Mafia, Bunker, quizzes, and other social formats developed and hosted by the team. Some evenings depend on persuasion and bluffing; others reward observation, teamwork, or the kind of unexpected knowledge that only becomes useful during a quiz.

The goal is not only to identify a winner. Games create fast shared stories, make introductions less awkward, and give people something to continue discussing after the last round.

No established team is necessary. Solo visitors can join a group at the event, subject to availability and registration rules.

Watch

COMMON hosts film nights and screenings on a large screen.

Some evenings focus on a selected film, with popcorn, drinks from the bar, and space to relax after work. Others bring people together for major football matches or themed formats that combine a screening with a quiz, conversation, or creative activity.

The important part is the shared experience. It is less like watching something alone at home and more like having a comfortable living room large enough for a community.

Create

Creative workshops offer a slower and more hands-on way to spend an evening.

Past formats have included painting with dimensional elements, themed canvases, and collage sessions. They are presented as approachable experiences rather than tests of existing skill. Materials are usually prepared in advance, and the host guides participants through the process.

The exact format, price, and included materials vary by event. Check the current announcement before registering.

Meet

Some events are built directly around conversation and new connections.

Language clubs create an informal setting for speaking practice without making the evening feel like a lesson or examination. Community formats such as People & Ideas bring together people looking for collaborators, work, inspiration, friendship, or simply a new conversation.

There does not always need to be a complex program. Sometimes the value is having a welcoming reason to be in the same room.

Celebrate

COMMON can also become a private setting for birthdays, dinners, gatherings, creative evenings, and other occasions.

Separate rooms allow a group to shape the event around its own people instead of fitting into a standard restaurant format. Room choice, duration, capacity, and pricing should be arranged directly with COMMON.

The team also welcomes hosts who want to run workshops, lectures, clubs, screenings, or recurring events. If you have an idea, the first step is to describe the format, expected group size, and kind of setup it needs.

How to choose an event

Start with the kind of evening you want:

• Play when you want energy, roles, teamwork, and conversation.
• Watch when you want a film or match in company.
• Create when you want to make something and take it home.
• Meet when the people and conversation are the main event.
• Celebrate when you want to bring your own group or idea into the space.

Dates, prices, deposits, age restrictions, and registration methods change between events. Use the current COMMON event listing or announcement as the source of truth rather than relying on an older post.

Whichever format you choose, you do not have to wait until you have assembled the perfect group. At COMMON, the event is the reason to arrive; the people you meet can become the reason to return.