Every Tuesday

gift connection and curiosity.

Meet five interesting people to bond over a fascinating story from our culture.

Complete a quick form to tell us about your interests and we’ll match you with a compatible reading group.

Our editors assign your group a contemporary magazine article to read before you meet up.

We book a table at a local bar and provide you with conversation prompts about the article you read. It’s like a book club.

Let us know who you hit it off with and we’ll keep you connected in a reading group and outside of After School.

We start by picking stories suited for your reading group based on your survey responses.

Our editors select reported stories, personal essays, or short fiction from well-known publications.

Sometimes, we’ll use articles that dominate the discourse, like Bad Art Friend or Cat Person.

We stay away from politics and hot-button issues. We want you to be stimulated not mad.

FAQs about After School

After School includes matching to a reading group, article selection, discussion worksheet, and table booking. The cost of drinks or food are paid directly at the bar.
We form your reading group based on your interests, age and gender distribution, and location.
We vary start times to fit different schedules. Check the start time when you book your date.
Cost vary by city and your subscription choice. You can buy a one time ticket, or a monthly subscription that allows you to attend as many reading groups as you want in a month.
Email us at hello@joinafterschool.org