We are a community-supported think-tank. That means that we create opportunities for members of the community to share the things they know and care about with other inquisitive people. These can be presentations, parties, classes, or events that defy categorization.
About Brunch
We host a free brunch on the last Sunday of every month (except December). People arrive around noon and mingle and dig into a free potluck until about 1, when the presentations begin. Four or five speakers give talks, performances, or propose projects. Instead of a Q&A, the speakers re-enter the audience for the last hour of the brunch, where everyone is buzzing with ideas and coffee.
Is it really free?
Yes, but we are a participatory organization. Brunch wouldn't be brunch if everyone didn't bring something to share -- ideas, food, or sometimes help setting up or breaking down. Since May of 2011, Brunch has been self-supporting thanks to voluntary small contributions when we pass the hat around, but we'd still do it if no one donated anything. No one is obligated to contribute anything.
How Can I contribute?
Show up at 11:30 to help set up.
Bring your own plates and cups
Bring food & drink
Cook the hash
Propose a talk
Help wash up
Put a dollar or two in the hat
What else do you do?
We have hosted a wide variety of other events in the past -- classes, parties, exhibitions, and workshops. 11/10/11: Visit archive.research-club.org to see some examples while we transition to our new site.
For 2011 - 2012, we're focusing on community-development and community-supported education rather than coming up with our own original programming. Any miscellaneous events in the near future will rely on the initiative and ingenuity of the members of our community.
Location
Starting November 20, our headquarters will be at Collective Agency at 322 NW Sixth ave, in Portland, OR.
I want to do an event through Research Club
Great! This is what we can offer:
promotion to our community
referrals to people who might want to help or participate
referrals to suitable venues
video / photo documentation (usually -- it's a case-by-case sort of thing)
We can't promise:
Event staff
Beverage service
Free advertising beyond our immediate community
Help creating, planning, or writing your project
A budget
