I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving. I have zero idea what I'm doing. Advice, s'il vous plait! [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Nov 20, 2009 - 46 answers

One bachelorette party, ten miscellaneous female guests, one extremely introverted organizer (that's me!). Activities are set, but what little things can I do (or how should I behave) to keep things cohesive and lively, instead of awkward or lame? [more inside]
posted by yersinia on Sep 17, 2009 - 9 answers

I'd like to hosting meetups, events, and parties in my apartment with no furniture. Can this work? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Jan 9, 2009 - 22 answers

Need help planning a themed Oscars/Housewarming Party! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jan 2, 2009 - 10 answers

So, I have twenty-some unknown Barack Obama supporters coming to my house on Sunday, and I don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Mar 28, 2008 - 24 answers

What are some cheap & lovely ideas for a winter-themed house-party here in Montreal? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Jan 16, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm having a gathering, and a really strange woman has declared that she'll be there wearing a face mask, rubber gloves, and wielding hand sanitizers. How can I politely tell her I don't want her there? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 - 67 answers

If my wife hosts a baby shower, fairly large (30+ people) for her friend (with all the expense, labour and effort that requires) would she still be expected to give a present to her friend on top of this?
posted by iTristan on Jun 11, 2006 - 20 answers