Early access · Built with community hosts

Find your people. Show up with context. Never guess the vibe.

Kinfolk is a community-first discovery app for meetups, gatherings, parties, and neighborhood moments. Think Meetup x Eventbrite with Airbnb-level polish, social identity, and friend visibility baked in.

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You will feel comfortable
Who is going, what is happening, and how to join are visible before you RSVP.
Verified hosts
Friend visibility
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Weekly heat index
92% of guests say they met someone they would see again.
Warm & welcoming
Dallas, Austin, Houston
Sunday Rooftop Kickback
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RSVP open
Verified host
Sunday Rooftop Kickback
See who is going, what the vibe is, and arrive already knowing the room feels right.
Sun · Mar 22 · 7:30 PMDeep Ellum, DallasNightlifeHosted by Kinfolk Hosts
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team

Emotional goal

Built so you can say: “These are my kind of people. I will not show up blind.”

Every screen answers what is this, who is it for, who is going, why should I care, and will I feel comfortable. No vague flyers, no mystery links.

Silhouette overlay at an event

Community-first

See the vibe first
Every listing opens with photography, host intent, and dress code so you know what you are walking into.
Saturday Run Club runners on the move

Community-first

Real people, real receipts
Verified hosts, visible guest list, and friend visibility make it feel less like a random flyer and more like a warm invite.
Black Foodies Night Market crowd at night

Community-first

Arrive with context
Preview the chat, understand accessibility, and plan arrivals together so nobody shows up blind.

Two ways to use Kinfolk

Hosters run the room. Event-goers decide where the energy goes.

Kinfolk is built for both sides of the event. Hosters are the creators, promoters, collectives, and venue teams making something happen. Event-goers are the regulars, connectors, and tastemakers choosing where to show up next.

Hoster

A hoster is the person making the room happen.
That can be a TikTok creator, promoter, venue team, tastemaker, or community organizer running something people want to pull up to.
Creator-led
Ticketed or RSVP
Waitlist-ready

Creator host

TikTok creator

You use content and community to fill events people trust.

Promoter host

Promoter

You run nightlife, ticketed rooms, and consistent guest flow.

Collective host

Community

You lead meetups, brunches, wellness runs, or culture events.

Venue partner

Venue

You host on behalf of a venue, brand, or residency series.

Event-goer

An event-goer is the person choosing the right room.
Some show up every week, some bring the group chat, and some are tastemakers who help a room feel alive before it starts.
Regulars
Connectors
Tastemakers

Regular event-goer

Regular

You want the app first so your weekends are already mapped.

Connector

Connector

You bring friends together and care who is in the room.

Tastemaker

Tastemaker

You set the group chat agenda and spot the right events early.

New in town

New here

You need trusted rooms, host context, and less guesswork.

Curated lineup

Meetups, gatherings, and parties with the vibe made visible.

Built with hosts across Dallas who care about culture, safety, and warm energy. See the details, meet the people, and slide into the right room.

Sunday Rooftop Kickback crowd
Featured
Featured
RSVP open
Verified host
Sunday Rooftop Kickback
Neo-soul, small plates, and an easy way to meet folks without the velvet rope energy.
Sun · Apr 12 · 7:30 PMDeep Ellum, DallasNightlifeHosted by Kinfolk Hosts
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Black Creatives Mixer crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Black Creatives Mixer
Founders, artists, and collaborators linking up without awkward networking energy.
Wed · Apr 16 · 7:00 PMBishop Arts, DallasNetworkingHosted by Milan Carter
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Saturday Brunch & Vibes crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Saturday Brunch & Vibes
Brunch for people who don't want to pretend they are not there for the music.
Sat · Apr 18 · 11:00 AMDowntown, DallasBrunchHosted by Ari Bennett
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Gallery First Fridays crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Gallery First Fridays
Black artists, live vinyl, and small-batch wine pours in the Design District.
Fri · Apr 24 · 8:00 PMDesign District, DallasCommunityHosted by The Village Collective
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Founders Coffee & Cowork crowd
RSVP open
Founders Coffee & Cowork
Builders, operators, and product minds co-working with low pressure and strong coffee.
Tue · Apr 21 · 9:00 AMFulton Market, DallasNetworkingHosted by LinkUp Labs
Seats still moving fast
Doors open 30 minutes before start
Saturday Run Club crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Saturday Run Club
3-mile social run, stretches after, smoothie bar collab, and beginner-friendly pacing.
Sat · Apr 19 · 8:30 AMWhite Rock Lake, DallasCommunityHosted by Rooted Run Crew
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Afrobeats Night: Celebration Mode crowd
Featured
Featured
RSVP open
Verified host
Afrobeats Night: Celebration Mode
Birthday pull-ups, graduation toasts, and pure dance floor joy all night.
Sat · Apr 26 · 10:00 PMDeep Ellum, DallasNightlifeHosted by Kinfolk Hosts
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Park Picnic & Spades crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Park Picnic & Spades
Family reunion energy: spades, dominoes, grilling, and a kids corner.
Sun · Apr 27 · 3:00 PMKlyde Warren Park, DallasCommunityHosted by HomeTeam
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Black Foodies Night Market crowd
RSVP open
Verified host
Black Foodies Night Market
Pop-up chefs, DJ sets, and late-night vendors showcasing the best of the city.
Fri · May 2 · 7:30 PMBishop Arts, DallasFestivalHosted by Kinfolk Hosts
Seats still moving fast
Verified by the Kinfolk host team
Find the exact room you want

Filters tuned to culture, not just logistics.

Search by vibe, neighborhood, schedule, and accessibility. Save the rooms that feel like you and get early signals before they sell out.

Who is going?

See the guest list and chat before arrival.

Trust layer

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Friends of friends are in this chat · 26 going
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Jas7:12 PM
Anybody pulling up solo?
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Malik7:14 PM
Yeah, me too. We can meet near the front.
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Host7:16 PM
Dress code is chill. Rooftop opens at 8.

Ready for day one

Join Kinfolk early access and bring your people.

We are partnering with trusted hosts to launch meetups, gatherings, and neighborhood events that feel like you. Get the drop before slots fill up.

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