Become a Venue Partner
Tribe is transforming city neighborhoods into villages by hosting curated gatherings in unique hyper-local venues to connect residents.
We partner with local businesses who have unique spaces and want to donate use of those spaces after hours to give back to their village, increase their brand's exposure, and build a relationship with the customers who live around them. We especially love retail spaces!
Join us and become meaningful neighbors by transforming your idle space into an after-hours community gathering hub where people feel like they belong.
be loved
Attract happy new customers into your space
give back
Donate your idle space to your community
Stand out
Set your brand apart from those next door
Be rooted
Become an integral part of your village
How it works
Whether you're new to your city and are looking to get plugged in, or you simply enjoy meeting new people, Tribe helps you experience the magic of community through exclusive curated gatherings in secret venues, where you get to connect with like-minded people with the help of an experienced host!
Tell us about yourself
and your interests
Fill out a brief survey to tell us about your interests and lifestyle, and what kind of people you'd like to meet. Our membership team will then interview you to make sure that you're a good fit for our community and that you share our values of authenticity, vulnerability and play.
Sign up to become a
Village Member
Once we have determined that you're a good fit for the platform, you will receive an invitation to become a Village Member! Pay $49 per month to confirm your membership and gain exclusive access to community-building experiences in your city. There are limited memberships available in each city.
Attend curated invite-only experiences in your city
Every week, Tribe organizes invite-only experiences for members to connect authentically in their city. These range from intimate pop-up family dinners to swanky cocktail parties in secret venues and everything in between. Experiences may be free to attend or require an additional fee to cover the cost of food, drinks, etc.
Transform your space into a community hub
Kaitlyn, SF
“My favorite experience through Tribe was an Art & Friends Night that our host organized for a small group of 6 people. We dressed up, had dinner at a beautiful restaurant with curated conversation about the arts, attended a ballet show, and then finished off with drinks at a speakeasy. I love that we got to connect over our shared love for the arts and support local artists!"
Paul, LA
“One of my favorite events in the city was a 12-person cocktail party inside a boutique clothing store on Fillmore St. The other guests were awesome, the curated conversation was meaningful, and I love that we met at a secret location that I would never have expected to have a social gathering in."
Christine, SF
“One of my favorite Tribe events was a Ladies' Wine Night with 13 other fabulous women my age. The host served us a 5 course tasting menu of conversations that turned a group of strangers into close friends. We laughed, we cried, and we walked away with lasting memories from a magical evening.”
Apply to become a Venue Partner
Join the waitlist to become a Village Member in your city. There are limited spots available so apply for a membership before they sell out!
Frequently asked questions
Wondering what the experience of being a Village Member is like? See our answers to frequently asked questions below!
1. What is the Club Membership?
Tribe operates Social Clubs in different cities to help people easily find a community of like-minded peers. Our clubs may be co-ed or same-sex, depending on the city, and we vet all of our members before inviting them to join. Currently, our San Francisco Bay Area clubs are co-ed, while our clubs in Austin, Portland, Seattle and Denver are women's only. A Club Memberships gets you exclusive access to weekly members-only experiences in your city rooted in conversation and play, along with access to our local member community chats and possibly other perks in your city.
2. How often does the Club organize experiences?
We host 2-4 experiences on average each week!
3. How much does it cost to become a Club Member?
Members pay $69-$99 per month, depending on their billing frequency. We have 3, 6 and 12 month billing options, and a $49 one-time non-refundable initiation fee when you join. The membership fees help us cover the compensation of staff who organize and facilitate our experiences, as well as rental cost for the venues where we host our private events.
4. Are all experiences free for Club Members?
While many experiences are free to attend for members, some experiences may require guests to pay a fee to attend. Roughly half of our events are free, while the other half costs members $20-30 to attend.
The free events are generally low key events like a hike, game nights, etc., while the paid events are more curated and require us to cover the cost of food, beverages, show tickets, retreat accommodations, etc.
5. What is the structure of the Club Member experience?
When new members join, they can immediately start attending a la carte events that we host every week. Every quarter, we invite members to join a 6-12 week cohort-based event series with dedicated programming to help members within each cohort connect with one another on a recurring basis.
The vibe of a cohort series is a bit like “Hogwarts Houses” meets “Fraternity/Sorority Pledging” meets “Summer Camp for Adults”.
Each cohort will have a dedicated day of the week, where every week on that specific day of the week, for 6-12 weeks, cohort members will be invited to an event where they know they’ll see the same faces over time. There will also be one special weekend experience for cohorts every month, e.g. an overnight retreat, a field day, scavenger hunt day, etc., where all the cohorts come together and compete against one another playfully for the prize of the best cohort of the season!
6. How often do new cohort series start?
We are currently offering cohort series once a quarter.
You can join as a new member at any time and start attending a la carte events while you wait to get placed in a cohort for the next cohort season. If you're joining a brand new club that is just launching in your city, all founding members will go through a cohort series experience together as part of the launch.
7. What kind of experiences does the Club organize?
Every week, the Club organizes different activities to make sure members are able to develop meaningful connections. These range from cocktail and dinner parties to hikes and outdoor picnics. Tribe will customize activities based on the interests and preferences of current members.
Our experiences generally fall into 3 categories:
1. Conversation-focused gatherings that have a theme
- These are either dinner format (<10 people) or cocktail format (10-20 people)
- There’s a theme with curated conversation prompts connected to it
- There are usually beverages and bites
- They may cost $10-30 to attend
- Examples are our Wine Night, Full Moon Circle, Family Dinners, etc.
2. Activity-focused gatherings that revolve around a shared interest
- Examples are yoga classes, live shows, game nights, hikes
- They can be free or have an additional cost based on the activity
- There’s usually dinner and/or drinks on either side of the activity
3. Excursions and trips
- These can be day-long or overnight trips to a destination
- Examples are trips where members go wine-tasting, boating, skiing, camping, etc.
- In some cities, we have launched international trips!
- These can be low cost like an outdoor hike, but can also be $100+ depending on whether transportation and lodging are required.
8. I would like to become a Club Member. What are my next steps?
1. Join the membership waitlist.
2. We will invite you to an interview with us to make sure there is mutual fit.
3. You can officially become a member by accepting the invitation and providing your payment details.
4. Once your membership is confirmed, we will email you a survey to get to know you and your preferences.
5. Once you complete onboarding, we will start inviting you to different experiences based on your profile and invite you to a cohort-based series!
9. Who hosts the Club events?
Club events are organized by contracted Staff Hosts, appointed Club Captains, and volunteer members. We vet our staff hosts based on their personality profiles, skills as a gatherer, and knowledge of their city and pay them to organize experiences for members on a recurring basis. We prefer staff hosts who have great energy and enjoy connecting others, as well as those who love planning fun events!
Club Captains are members who commit to organizing monthly events in exchange for a discounted membership. Staff hosts work with Club Captains to empower them to organize unique activities for members.
In addition to Staff Hosts and Club Captains, any member can host an event for fellow members by adding an event to their city's member-led calendar. This is a great way for members to host house parties, concert outings, hikes, etc. on an ad hoc basis without needing to formally commit to being a Club Captain.
10. What if I don't like my experience as a Club Member?
Your first month at a Tribe Club comes with a no-questions-asked refund guarantee. You can end your membership at any time during the first month and get a full refund for any fees you've paid if you’re not satisfied with your experience. After the first month, you can cancel your membership anytime, but past payments will not be refunded.
11. Can I put my membership on hold if I will be traveling or unavailable for a long time?
Yes, you can! Here are some Important things to know about your vacation or other suspension:
- Temporarily suspend your membership for 30-90 days
- You may only use this option once every 12 months.
- Your membership will automatically resume after 90 days if you don't resume it before.
- If you want to suspend your membership for less than 30 days, longer than 90 days, or more than once every 12 months, you can cancel your membership permanently. Once members cancel their membership, they forfeit their place on the waitlist and must wait for at least 12 months before they can re-apply to join.
12. Can Club Members attend all a la carte experiences?
Most Club events are open to all members, but occasionally we host events that are invite-only. These may be focused on specific groups within the Club to help people with specific things in common gather with one another. Once you fill out the member survey and tell us about yourself and your preferences, we will find others in your city or neighborhood who have similar interests, lifestyles, and compatible personalities. For our invite-only experiences, we aim to invite members who are in similar stages of life (based on age and marital/family status) and where people enjoy similar activities. For example, we may organize an experience for a group of 25-30 year old single women in a city who all love the outdoors and enjoy playing volleyball.