I'm having my birthday party at home on Saturday night - food and drinks for about 15 good friends (we supply dinner and a nice cocktail, guests bring wine and beer). An out of town friend is coming and we asked her to invite a friend of hers who does live in our city and who we met once before and really liked. Now the friend-of-our-friend is asking via the friend if she can bring two other people we don't know. I'm really on the fence, can you give me some advice? Not a life or death situation I know, but I'm a little bit stumped... [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Dec 3, 2009 - 21 answers

Any suggestions for one-off D&D game for newbies? [more inside]
posted by mark7570 on Dec 3, 2009 - 16 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

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

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

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

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 are some suggestions for a last-minute Bachelor Party in Boston this coming weekend? [more inside]
posted by miasma on Jul 13, 2009 - 12 answers

I have been invited to a party just in order to make up for the faux pas of having it mentioned numerous times in my presence when I was not yet invited. Should I go? If not, how do I do so without burning any bridges? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Jun 28, 2009 - 30 answers

What to wear to a Twin Peaks party? (And how to bluff through the shame) [more inside]
posted by Luddite on Jun 19, 2009 - 37 answers

Help me self-catering a large party in central London [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on Jun 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Kind of a last minute request: I'm doing a bbq at my place tomorrow for my birthday, and I'm kind of stumped as to side dishes. [more inside]
posted by Ghidorah on Jun 12, 2009 - 45 answers

How can I deal with bloggers uploading pictures of private events? [more inside]
posted by mhz on Jun 10, 2009 - 81 answers

Party foul, or unforgivable etiquette breach? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Jun 8, 2009 - 173 answers

I'm throwing an occult themed party for kids and adults, and want to hire a fortune teller to read people's palms. Any one have experience with this sort of thing? Any tips on finding and vetting a fortune teller (extra bonus for specific suggestions in Philadelphia)?

You are smiling.... you are typing... you are posting a response... you are invited to my party!

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posted by sgarst on Jun 2, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I provide some not-terrible coffee to about 50 guests in Windham, NY? [more inside]
posted by Jonathan Harford on May 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Going to an engagement party tonight, as a guest. Is it okay if I wear a white dress? Is it a faux pas? The dress is a simple white shift mini dress with cap sleeves and silver flecks. I'm wearing opaque black pantyhose to give it a mod look, but I have been told with a 50/50 response that it's not okay to wear white to an engagement party. What do you think?
posted by Muffy on May 7, 2009 - 26 answers

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, and I want to plan a surprise party. Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Apr 4, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm too ignorant to properly evaluate a historical claim that I just read. [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Mar 28, 2009 - 34 answers

Can you help me find a painting? [more inside]
posted by iconomy on Mar 19, 2009 - 22 answers

Going to a Gold Party tonight. Help me make the most of my bamboo hoop earrings... [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Feb 6, 2009 - 9 answers

What party games do you like to play during the superbowl? We're throwing a party, and I'm trying to hedge against a blowout. [more inside]
posted by jenkinsEar on Jan 30, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I make my shy friends comfortable *enough* to come to my party? [more inside]
posted by Grlnxtdr on Jan 14, 2009 - 39 answers

Things to do on New Year's Eve in Manila? [more inside]
posted by mamaquita on Nov 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Please suggest Japanese songs to use for a video-of-photos at a going away party. 送別会の写真ビデオで使うための日本語の曲を進めてください。 [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Nov 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Ho do I remove confetti and streamer stains from hardwood floors? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke on Nov 5, 2008 - 7 answers

I don't have the 50€ to attend the gala Election party in Paris; what are my options? [more inside]
posted by LMGM on Nov 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Ideas for a Communist Party, Go! [more inside]
posted by theRussian on May 7, 2008 - 41 answers

I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted by parilous on May 6, 2008 - 20 answers

Planning a BirthDay event in Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Jul 3, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

We're getting married in October. We've always avoided drinking and dancing at other people's parties, and we'd like to avoid having our own wedding consist primarily of drinking and dancing. What are some entertainment alternatives for a fun party? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Jan 18, 2006 - 47 answers