Who we are
The Commons: Meet People Who Move Like You
The Commons hosts events that help people connect through movement—not cheap small talk.
We believe connection happens best when you meet people who move like you—passing a ball, cheering on a teammate, hitting that last rep, or laughing over a post-game drink. That’s why every event is built around activities that are fun, inclusive, and designed to bring people together.
You can show up solo or bring friends—either way, you are welcome and you belong.
In a time when many people crave real connection, The Commons exists to bring people back together—to build community, spark new friendships, and remind us that we’re better when we belong to something bigger than ourselves. This is what we refer to as The Common Good.
We’re not here to serve games or drinks. We’re here to serve community.
Welcome to The Commons.
*This project is under design and development with more information to come.
Origin Story
The Commons was created in response to what’s missing from most social gatherings today.
People rarely stay to connect after workout classes. Run clubs have transformed into glorified speed dating. Bars are generally loud, forced, and lead to shallow conversations. Sports leagues are often too competitive and hardly co-ed. And wellness events can sometimes lack structure, playfulness, and approachability.
The vision to host activity based social events was inspired by a familiar setting—the university commons—a shared space between classes where people came to hang out, share stories, play games, and turn ordinary moments into real connection. That spirit of belonging and shared experience is at the heart of every Commons event.
The name also speaks to something deeper: The Common Good. It’s a belief that we are better when we expand our community and belong to something bigger than ourselves
That’s where The Commons comes in. It’s not just another event. It’s a focus on what makes us human: An innate need to move, connect, and belong.