Soft Social Sessions

No networking, no performance, just shared space to think, create, and connect at your own pace.

Soft Socials at Erie Labor Temple are low-pressure weekly gatherings for reading, writing, making, and listening—no networking, no performance, just shared space to think, create, and connect at your own pace.

Upcoming in this series

Jam & Slam

September 14, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Jam & Slam is ELT’s Monday-night Soft Social for musicians, poets, spoken-word artists, and collaborators to jam, write, perform, experiment, or simply find people to make something with.

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music, poetry, lyrics, spoken word

OPEN BENCH

September 15, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Open Bench is ELT’s Tuesday-night Soft Social for bringing unfinished work, starting something new, working alongside other people, and making at your own pace without a class, deadline, or required outcome.

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tactile making, quiet gathering, materials, conversation, Handwork, Making, Works in Progress, craft, Creative Practice, Community, Soft Social

Sketchbook Social

September 17, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Bring a sketchbook, borrow basic materials, and draw in a room where nobody has to prove anything.

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drawing, doodling, sketchbooks, quiet gathering, all skill levels

Low Volume Vinyl Listening Night

September 18, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM

Bring one record worth sharing. We will listen closely, study the cover, and let the room talk.

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records, listening room, low volume, music conversation