StoryTell 9/10: Messing Up
- Date
- 2024-09-10
- Location
- Kings County, NY, USA
- Host
- Personal
About this event
Everybody has a story about getting it wrong. Sometimes it becomes a private cringe reel; sometimes it becomes the story you tell for years because it changed how you see yourself. StoryTell 9/10: Messing Up is a chance to bring those moments into a room with other people, laugh where it makes sense, get honest where it matters, and hear how others made sense of their own missteps. This is an in-person evening built around a theme almost everyone can relate to: messing up. That could mean a social blunder, a bad call, a missed chance, a plan that fell apart, or a mistake that taught you something real. If you like events where people show up as themselves rather than trying to sound polished, this one should feel immediately approachable. About the Event StoryTell 9/10: Messing Up is a community-centered gathering focused on storytelling, conversation, and connection. The theme gives the night a clear emotional center: the moments when things did not go to plan, and what came after. Rather than treating mistakes as something to hide, the event makes room for reflection, humor, vulnerability, and perspective. Because it is tagged as a meetup, social, networking, and community event, you can expect the atmosphere to be more human than formal. This is not about perfect performance or professional polish. It is about being in a room with other people who understand that the stories we usually hesitate to tell are often the ones that create the strongest sense of recognition. The title suggests a recurring series, which often means people come not just for a single night out, but because they value the rhythm of gathering around a shared theme. If you are new, that can be a good thing: series events often attract people who care about the format and help create a welcoming tone for first-timers. What to Expect Expect an evening that balances listening, reacting, and meeting people. The central experience is likely to revolve around stories connected to the theme of messing up, whether those stories are funny, awkward, painful, insightful, or all four at once. The best storytelling events work because they let people bring specific moments into focus, and that specificity tends to make the whole room lean in. You can reasonably expect a flow that looks something like this: Arrival and settling in before the event gets underway A shared opening that frames the theme and sets the tone for the night Stories, prompts, or featured moments centered on messing up Natural opportunities to talk with others before, during breaks, or after the main program A social close where conversations continue beyond the formal portion of the event The networking tag does not have to mean stiff introductions or transactional small talk. In the context of a theme like this, it is more likely to mean meeting people through real conversation. When people hear one another talk about mistakes, near-disasters, recoveries, and lessons learned, the room tends to loosen up quickly. That makes it easier to connect without forcing it. If you are the kind of person who likes structure but does not want something overly programmed, this format hits a useful middle ground. There is a clear reason for everyone to be there, but enough openness for the night to feel social rather than scripted. Why Attend There is something unusually effective about a gathering built around imperfection. It changes the energy in the room. Instead of trying to impress strangers, people get to relate to one another through real moments of error, embarrassment, resilience, and growth. That tends to create better conversations than the usual event autopilot. You should come if you want more than surface-level mingling. A theme like Messing Up invites stories with texture: the decision that backfired, the thing you misunderstood, the version of yourself you outgrew, the mistake that now seems obvious in hindsight. Those are the stories that make people memorable to one another. Attending can also be valuable if you simply want perspective. Hearing how other people interpret failure, awkwardness, or regret can make your own experiences feel lighter, less isolating, or newly understandable. Even if you do not share much yourself, listening in a room like this can be clarifying. A few strong reasons people are drawn to events like this: You get honest conversation, not just default networking scripts You meet people through shared humanity, which makes connection easier You hear stories that stay with you because they are specific and real You leave with fresh perspective on mistakes, recovery, and self-awareness You spend a Tuesday evening doing something social with substance Practical Details The event takes place in person in Kings County, USA. That matters: storytelling and community events usually work best when people can react together in real time, read the room, and continue conversations face-to-face once the main portion wraps up. It is happening on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 PM EDT. Evening timing makes this a good fit if you want something social after the workday without committing your entire night. Arriving on time is a good idea, especially for a format where the opening tone can shape the whole room and where stories often build from the start. Because this is an in-person meetup, plan for a relaxed, present mindset. You do not need a perfect intro or a polished personal story to belong here. Curiosity, attentiveness, and a willingness to listen will take you far. If you are deciding whether to go, the simplest way to think about it is this: if the idea of spending an evening around candid stories, real reactions, and easy conversation sounds better than another generic social event, StoryTell 9/10: Messing Up is likely a very good use of your time.
Who should attend
This is for people who want a social event with actual substance behind it. - You should come if you love **hearing or telling real stories** and prefer specificity, honesty, and personality over polished event-speak. - You will likely feel at home if **you enjoy meeting new people**, but want a better entry point than standard networking small talk. - This is a strong fit if **you are reflective about mistakes, awkward moments, or lessons learned** and like spaces where people can talk about those experiences without posturing. - You may especially enjoy it if **you are part of a creative, community-minded, or socially curious crowd** and want an evening that feels open, conversational, and grounded. - Come if **you are new to this kind of gathering** and want a theme that makes conversation easier; “messing up” gives almost everyone something relatable to connect through. - It is also a good pick if **you simply want a Tuesday night that feels more meaningful than routine plans**, with a mix of listening, laughing, and meeting thoughtful people in person.