Upcoming DishCourse Events
Every DishCourse event is based on a common interest or activity, which helps create a connection from the start. Our professional hosts will help facilitate the experience and conversations, and you'll leave with a good meal in your belly and a great group of new friends.
An Update from the DishCourse Team
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Holiday Break
DishCourse is on holiday break! Thank you for being part of such a fun year. I’m using this time to recharge, tighten up the details, and come back with a fresh season of events. I cannot wait to see you in the new year.
A Peek at What’s Next
If you are wondering why this page looks a little empty, it is just the pause before the relaunch. The January schedule is already mapped out, and it is full of new, easy ways to meet people and make actual friends in Charlotte.
Coming in January
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Cake and Kudos: Celebrating Accomplishments: We’ll celebrate what you did in 2025, then set intentions for what you want to make happen in 2026
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Vision Board Night: A creative reset, good conversation, and yes, a little glue stick therapy
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Goal Setting Craft Night: A low pressure, hands on night to set goals and make cute goal punch cards together
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DishCourse Open House: A casual, come as you are event with cocktail tables organized by themes and interests, so you can float around and meet people who just get your lifestyle
A New Era of DishCourse
Dinner parties are staying, but 2026 is also about expanding beyond the classic dinner format. Expect more guided prompts, light activities, and experiences that make it easier to connect without it feeling forced.
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Check back soon for the full calendar and tickets.
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Events Calendar
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About DishCourse
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DishCourse is here to help strangers become friends. We host small group dinner parties (and other thoughtfully planned events) built around common interests, shared seasons of life, and the kind of conversation that actually goes somewhere. Our goal is simple: make it easier to build community in Charlotte.
How It Works
We release tickets about four weeks in advance. You can browse the upcoming calendar, pick the event theme that feels most you, and grab a seat.
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Every event is a little different, but you can always expect:
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a clear theme so you know what you are walking into
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a great venue and a welcoming vibe
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a small group size that makes it easy to connect
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The DishCourse Experience
From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted by your DishCourse host (hi, it is usually me) and guided to your seat. Expect a curated table setup with a personalized place setting and a warm, inclusive atmosphere that makes it feel easy to settle in.
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During the event, I keep things moving with light prompts, conversation starters, and optional activities that make meeting new people feel natural, not awkward. Sometimes we do games, sometimes we do a guided moment, sometimes it is simply a great meal with great people. Either way, you will leave feeling like you actually met someone.
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And yes, food and drinks matter here. We partner with some of the best spots Charlotte has to offer so the experience feels special from start to finish.
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Our Why
DishCourse started because making friends as an adult can be weirdly hard. After moving from Wisconsin to Charlotte in 2018, our founder felt how easy it is to get stuck in the loop of work, errands, and the same familiar faces, even when you really want community.
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DishCourse exists to take the heavy lifting out of socializing. We handle the planning, the structure, and the hosting so you can focus on what you came for: connection with the people right in front of you.
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Come take a seat at the table. We will build the community together, one event at a time.
Let's be friends.
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