Hosting a public LAN Party; What legal issues should I be aware of? [more inside]
posted by ilumos on Nov 28, 2009 - 0 answers

What steps can company management take to minimize liability at an office holiday party where alcohol is served? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Nov 24, 2009 - 25 answers

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

I am thinking of organizing a "two-dollar dare" party and I need simple dares that can be performed in front of a lot of people, and achievable right there. Props are fine, as is the use of another person. So far, I have things like, picking your nose, licking someone else's foot, peeing in a pair of adult-diapers, letting someone slap you hard, letting someone give you a haircut, simulating an orgasm. The idea is that if the people at the party want to see it, they can up the "bid" to a double-dare ($4) or a triple-dog-dare ($6) so I am looking for a good selection of tame dares and rather more outrageous ones. Can the hive mind help me?
posted by Sully on Nov 19, 2009 - 18 answers

Our street in Chicago was just repaved, and in honor of The City that Works, we're closing it off on Saturday to throw a block party. We've got 100 feet of beautifully smooth black asphalt with a slight crown and a gradual west to east fall of about 3 feet or so, enough for things to slowly roll with a starter push. We don't have enough time to make soap box racers, but what else could we do with the street before it's ripped to shreds by snowplows?
posted by eamondaly on Nov 17, 2009 - 13 answers

My husband is turning 30 next month, and because his birthday typically gets overshadowed by the holidays, I am throwing him a BIG surprise party at our house. I am trying to come up with a loose theme that I can tie into the cake/cupcakes, decorations, and some little scavenger hunt hint cards I am going to leave for him. Some of my ideas have been pretty lame, so I'm turning to the hive mind for ideas! [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Nov 12, 2009 - 9 answers

For Christmas Card art--what are some inappropriate workplace party behaviors that can be portrayed in a single drawing? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Nov 9, 2009 - 25 answers

Birthday Party for a 30 year old. Need ideas for short, 10-20 minute games/activities to do. [more inside]
posted by royalsong on Nov 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you tell me something great to do this Saturday afternoon (Nov. 7th) in central/downtown Toronto? [more inside]
posted by dnesan on Nov 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me find music about sexin' up Superheroes! I'm running an event based on Yoe's "Secret Identity" and I need background music that references a bunch of things and/.or sounds like something The Silk Specter would enjoy. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Nov 2, 2009 - 25 answers

How can I enjoy a frat party when I'm too old and lame to actually want to go? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Oct 29, 2009 - 27 answers

I'm looking for a decent Raclette grill around the 60 dollar mark. Can anyone make a recommendation? [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos on Oct 26, 2009 - 4 answers

Next Thursday, I'm going to be forced to throw a Halloween party for about 15-20 second graders. Most, but not all, will be boys. We have a small house, and I have no freaking idea of what to do besides pump them full of sugar and hope that they don't break anything. I'd like to have some alternate plans. [more inside]
posted by bibliowench on Oct 23, 2009 - 19 answers

My co-worker is hosting a Halloween-birthday party for her tween daughter and friends. Her daughter has decided she'd like to tell fortunes at her party and we're trying to come up with some cool, funny tween-friendly fortunes. Any ideas would be welcome.
posted by moonlitpines on Oct 22, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the cheapest way to cover my apartment walls in black? I have a huge apartment, with a lot of surface space which I want to make black for an upcoming 'ween party. The material has to be purchased in New York.
posted by pakoothefakoo on Oct 21, 2009 - 16 answers

Grateful for inspirational suggestions for a contribution to a "Book of Memories" for my brother's golden wedding anniversary. [more inside]
posted by aqsakal on Oct 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Toronto: I'm giving a large party and want to hire one or two servers for the evening to help with prep and serving. Are there any companies/individuals you would highly recommend?
posted by uans on Oct 7, 2009 - 4 answers

I am looking for a sound recording of a party ambience where many people are chatting, laughing - the kind of sound where you would expect to hear in a party, maybe about 15 minutes long. I found a good example of what I am looking for here . Except this sound sample is too short for me, I am looking for something like this one at least 15 minutes long. So when it repeats it is not easy to detect that it is looping. [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Oct 5, 2009 - 13 answers

Have party guests build music playlist prior to party online. Is there such a site? [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Sep 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Anyone have any good ideas for a Halloween costume involving a mustache? [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Sep 29, 2009 - 32 answers

NYC party-filter: I need a private-ish room for an after-party in November. Caveats inside. [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Sep 25, 2009 - 7 answers

I have a gigantic ballroom reserved for a very small lab meeting. What crazy-cool things can we do to make use of this space at 9:30am on a weekday? Party? [more inside]
posted by tr0ubley on Sep 24, 2009 - 19 answers

Are baby showers, by default, supposed to be surprises? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby on Sep 21, 2009 - 38 answers

I need to dress up for a friend's party as "my favorite dead rockstar." Given my looks (brunette and curvy) and my budget (low), who can I be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 32 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 need ideas for a Sci-Fi convention themed book club party I am hosting this weekend. [more inside]
posted by Lapin on Sep 16, 2009 - 13 answers

Autumn is almost here where I live! Tell me your favorite autumn party recipes, with some restrictions listed inside. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Sep 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Baby shower party games that aren't horrible? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Sep 15, 2009 - 34 answers

Advance Halloween preparation! We're having a Dark Carnival- themed party-- think scary clowns, murderous roustabouts, and evil fortunetellers. We're looking for appropriate background music. [more inside]
posted by cereselle on Sep 14, 2009 - 26 answers

Suggestions for birthday party locations to rent in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Sep 14, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I deal with anxiety about my discrete social groups interacting with one another? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 12 answers

I am a college student living in a co-op (house with 38 people). I need to arrange a party; preferably a costume party. The themes I have come up with so far are: 1) Time Traveler's Ball 2) Alice in Wonderland 3)Mad Science Night Question: What are good ideas for entertainment/activites for those themes? [more inside]
posted by Mayhembob on Sep 9, 2009 - 10 answers

What activities or games would be good for a joint bachelor/ bachelorette party? [more inside]
posted by tacoma1 on Aug 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Uh oh, time to plan a memorable, one of a kind Southern California bachelor party and strippers aren't an option! Please hive mind, help! [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning on Aug 23, 2009 - 13 answers

A dozen 10-year-old girls and a birthday party. How do I keep them busy? Suggestions for fun games and low-budget diversions. [more inside]
posted by terrier319 on Aug 16, 2009 - 16 answers

Throughing my wife a 40th birthday party... at a bar (in the Tampa Bay area), with our favorite band... we'll have an area for the catered food i'm bringing... but I need some other suggestions on how to make this event particularly special and unique, not only for the 50 or so guests, but also my wife. [more inside]
posted by foodybat on Aug 15, 2009 - 6 answers

I try to throw thematic parties once a month (budget: cheap) and was wondering what the best thematic party you've been to was, or what thematic party idea would be one you'd love to go to. [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Aug 14, 2009 - 63 answers

[End of Summer Drinks Filter]: Scandinavian summer is quickly coming to a close, and I need some great ideas for end of summer cocktails! Looking for new and exciting instead of the usual spirit and mixer stuff. Thanks follow mefite imbibers for your advice! [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Aug 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Birthday party favour ideas for kids under 8? I’m planning a party for my 5-year-old daughter. There will be about 18 girls and boys ranging in age from 4-8. What can I give them as party favours? I like to give one useful item rather than a goody bag filled with trinkets. I don’t want to spend more than $4 per favour. In the past I’ve given jigsaw puzzles, jump ropes, balls, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pockets. [more inside]
posted by yawper on Aug 6, 2009 - 35 answers

How does a third party logistics provider typically charge their customers? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo on Aug 6, 2009 - 3 answers

suggestions for celebrating my 40th birthday in san francisco? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Aug 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me throw an awesome Zombie Apocalypse theme party! [more inside]
posted by Help, I can't stop talking! on Aug 2, 2009 - 25 answers

In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

What should I cook in my small kitchen for a rainy barbecue? [more inside]
posted by emilyw on Jul 30, 2009 - 22 answers

Organising a stag do near London [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on Jul 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Most Halloweens I have a small Rocky Horror Picture Show party at my place. But this year I wanted to screen a different musical. Still, I want people to dress up, and I want the night to carry the same raucous, raunchy tone. How can I "slutify" The Sound of Music?
posted by Sully on Jul 29, 2009 - 20 answers

Kids. Party. Retro games. How do these things go together? [more inside]
posted by MonkeyToes on Jul 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Teach me how to be a great host. I'm hosting a dinner party for my SO's birthday in September. Give me some tips to make everyone (including the birthday boy and ME) feel relaxed and happy. [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Jul 20, 2009 - 22 answers

80s party costume suggestions [more inside]
posted by dmt on Jul 19, 2009 - 30 answers

Is there a rave subculture, and how can I get in on it? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on Jul 17, 2009 - 12 answers