Let’s imagine a scenario. You’ve just had a fun weekend with friends, but now it’s Monday: you have some energy but no ideas for what to do and the mid-week blues are creeping in. You long for an event to look forward to, something that will get you through the week and into another fun weekend. That’s where Sofar comes in.
Sofar shows happen almost every night of the week, so you’ll have no trouble finding some live music to fill your weekday evenings. Don’t just reserve your fun for the weekend; spread it across the week!
Plus, if you’re at the end of your Dry January journey, you might want a little push to finish strong.
Here are some ways a Sofar show can overcome the mid-week blues.
Get Outside Your Comfort Zone
Venturing beyond your comfort zone is invigorating. You can expand your world, boost your self-confidence, and build new connections. Adventuring the Sofar way can mean discovering a new bar or historic space in your city. It can mean hearing new music and having new conversations. Maybe you’ve been looking for an opportunity to check out a new neighborhood. Or maybe you want an evening of genuine human connection, where you’re not staring at a screen. That new streaming TV show will always be there, but Sofar shows only happen once. And you can be part of the magic.
Make New Connections
When you’re at a Sofar show, you’re sharing a room with people who share your love for live music. You’re there to get out of your typical routine and see a show, and there’s an element of surprise buzzing in the room. Therefore, you’ll have something to chat about. Do you have shared favorite bands? Or were you both at past Sofar shows and just didn’t know it? Because of this, it’s not unusual to meet someone at a Sofar show who could become a friend, or maybe even something more.
Discover New Music Through Diverse Lineups
Where else can you experience a night of live music that showcases a fusion of different styles and genres? From R&B and storytellers to jazz and electronic looping, at a Sofar show you will always be exposed to an eclectic range of artists and genres. Maybe you’ll learn to love a style of music that you had never heard before, or maybe you’ll find a new song to obsess over.
Explore a New Part of Town
Stepping into a new neighborhood, finding a street you’ve never been to before, encountering the vibe and energy of another neighborhood – there’s something exciting about the unknown. When we’re experiencing a place for the first time, we are more alert, more vigilant, and our senses are attentive. That’s why the first time you commute somewhere new, the journey can feel long, stimulating; and when you return to make the same commute the next day, the novelty has worn off and the journey goes by faster. Unfamiliarity can make you feel alive, so why not choose to go to a show in a neighborhood you’ve never been to before?
Surprise Yourself with Fun
Things can get stressful during the workweek so treat yourself with a night to unwind. Get dressed up, grab a drink with new friends, be part of something spontaneous on a Wednesday night. You just might surprise yourself, and at the very least learn something new.
Also, did you know that many Sofar shows are BYOB? That means you can have a lot of fun with your budget safely in check too.
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