obsessions are better shared.

monthly analogue hangouts in Rotterdam, built around chess, fashion, vinyl, and whatever comes next.

find your people

explore the obsessions

People playing chess outdoors on a sunny day, with some spectators watching.

check mates

chess hangouts. the game is the excuse. the people are the point. all levels. obsession required.

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People shopping for clothes in a store with racks of clothing and a mirror reflecting the scene.

closet collective

fashion hangouts. the outfits is the excuse. the people are the point. all styles. obsession required.

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People gathered in a cozy, warmly lit bar or café, engaging in conversation and enjoying drinks with a wooden ceiling and a wall-mounted television in the background.

album affairs (soon)

vinyl hangouts. the record is the excuse. the people are the point. all genres. obsession required.

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300

joined so far.

90%

walks in solo.

2

obsessions and growing

20-50

limited spots

| chess, fashion, vinyl | soon: art, poetry, gardening, reading, knitting, drawing, and more.

| chess, fashion, vinyl | soon: art, poetry, gardening, reading, knitting, drawing, and more.

we started this because we missed it ourselves.

a city full of interesting people, and no good way to meet them. not through bars where everyone already knows each other. not through exclusive clubs. not through ‘friendship’ apps.

we wanted a room full of people where showing up alone is completely normal. and where the shared interest does the work.

because real connections start with shared obsessions. and we're here to make sure you find yours.

hosted in spaces that care about their crowd.

A collection of cafe and restaurant logos, including Oud Zaad, Kaapse Maria, KURUB, Smoor, and ROTOnde.
People playing chess outside at night, with a woman smiling and holding a notepad, surrounded by others at a table with chess pieces and books.
Outdoor chess and checkers game on a street with many people, a young man standing and speaking, buildings in background, and a billboard with Melly Shum's image and text reading 'Melly Shum Hates Her Job'.

the people behind it.

we’re julie & matthijs. we believe the most extraordinary thing about obsession is that somewhere, someone shares it.

so follow yours without apology, without restraint. and let’s find the ones who understand.

hyped to meet you.

finally find your people.

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