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YOU’RE INVITED TO FREE HEY! VINA AND ATHLETA’S PARTNER WORKOUTS!

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You know our goal at VINA is to connect you with more friends to have more fun, so we teamed up with Athleta to bring you a fun free workout class! Join us for a partner workout to make friends.

Feel free to come solo or being a friend to enjoy a fun morning that will include a partner-based workout, post class refreshments from Thistle, a raffle, do some shopping and more!

Here’s all the info you need. Click the link to RSVP!

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 AT 10AM AT ATHLETA
4505 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 10:00am
Time: 10am-11:30am
RSVP HERE!

Class description: Get ready for a morning of shakes, sweat, and smiles with your fave gal pal! Relevate is a turbocharged barre sculpt workout that weaves together yoga, Pilates, heart-pumping cardio, and functional strength training to strengthen and lengthen your body. Join us for a barre-less workout incorporating partner poses that will not only challenge your body, but will also leave you feeling supported and uplifted!

SUNDAY, MAY 5 AT 9:30AM AT ATHLETA AT THE VILLAGE
6320 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Woodland Hills, CA
Time: 9:30am-11am
RSVP HERE!

Class description: The theme for class will be to find strength in those around us. We’ll be starting the morning off with a “Power Circle” warm-up, complete with positive affirmations. This class is great for all levels and will leave you feeling strong as we use partners to strengthen our cores, dance our way out of our comfort zones and rely on each other to try some new partner yoga moves.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 AT 10AM AT ATHLETA AT THE POINT
830 South Sepulveda Boulevard
El Segundo, CA
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
RSVP HERE!

Class description: We invite you to join a special partner barre workout that’s based on ballet and infused with Pilates. No barre? No problem! You’ll get a full body workout from head to toe and work up a serious sweat all while leaning on & lending a hand to your workout partner. No technique or experience required, but be prepared to feel like a complete #BarreBabe at the end of this class!

See you there!!

XO,
Olivia
Founder and CEO of VINA

SPOTLIGHT: THE BEST PLACES IN L.A. FOR VINA HANGS

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So, you and your vinas are finally free on the same day, and can hang out! Super, exciting! What will you wear? But most importantly, where will you go? Check out this list of fun hang out spots in L.A. Share the list in your group chat, and move on to watching YouTube videos. Yay! Or, you can be awesome and host an event at any of the places below:  

Do you love food? Bond over a delicious meal at any of the amazing eatery options in Los Angeles.

DEKKADANCE 

Courtesy of dtlawanderer Instagram

Check out this cute restaurant located on the 69th floor of InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, which is the tallest building on the west coast! Whether you want to try the sky view buffet or brunch the delicious meals and beautiful views are sure to make for a memorable day. Call ahead and make a reservation. Prices range from $35 and up.  

BARBRIX 

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Do bottomless mimosas for $8.00 sound even better to you? Yeah, me too! Head on over to Barbrix or Market Provisions ($5.00 bottomless mimosas) this weekend. It’s a small place but it’s great for groups. Brunch ends at 3 pm. The food is delicious.   

SUSHI DATE

Next, for all you sushi lovers (after all the California roll was invented in Los Angeles). Go to Sushi Stop in Hollywood or Pasadena. You can order small portions and all the menu items range from $3 to $8. So have fun and order away! By the way, the salads are great too.  

If you prefer an all you can eat spot try Sushi by Jin. The fish is always fresh and you can’t beat all you can eat sushi for the low price of $30. Oh, and free green tea ice-cream! 

 If you are in Glendale stop by Octopus Restaurant. They are not all you can eat, but they have great desserts. If you stop by during happy hour you can get an amazing deal. Their happy hour is almost as amazing as their dynamite roll.  

CASTLE BBQ 

Bring along at least one vina and visit Castle BBQ, an all you can eat Korean BBQ restaurant a few minutes away from Los Angeles City College. The food is great and only costs $12 per person for all you can eat. They literally have a sign at the door that says they won’t serve you food unless you’re a party of 2 or more. Also, there is always a line so be prepared to wait 10-30 minutes. You will be more than grateful to have your vinas! 

Although I can go on and on about all the amazing food places in L.A., let’s move on to a 4.20 friendly event. 

If your already high and that’s the only reason you read this far, let me tell you about the “Magic Bus Experience.” A general admission ticket costs $35 and includes free arcade games, a hot box disco, a pillow fort, Karaoke, a cosmic temple, a living coloring room, a bubble wrap bathroom, a Play-Doh kitchen among other multi-sensory experiences. Imagine being stoned while falling down a rabbit hole into an Alice in Wonderland themed black light mini golf course. Just in case your Maryjane vinas are not convinced yet, there’s also an unlimited CBD tea and an unlimited tater tot bar!  

TAKE A COOKING CLASS

Feeling adventurous? Take a cooking class with your vinas at Hip Cooks in East L.A. or West L.A. The classes are 3 hours long and cost $75. Make sure to sign up ahead of time because they don’t accept walk-ins. On March 14th they have “Thai One On” class and on March 17th they have “Dim Sum and then Some” class. They also have “Don’t cry for me Argentina,” “The Mo’rockin (Morrocan) spice trail,” “The cheesecake whiz,” “Jamaican me crazy,” and other fun classes.  

MELROSE ROOFTOP THEATRE  

Melrose Rooftop Theatre
Courtesy of melroserooftoptheatre Instagram

If you and your vinas have been wanting to go out for a movie, this outdoor cinema is perfect. Have dinner and order cocktails while watching the movie, or stop by L.P. the rooftop bar adjacent to the theatre before the movie. Plan ahead and buy tickets for this April the calendar is out now!  

GO CLUBBING  

Calling all dancing queens! Arena K-town is a free entry club. Thursdays is 18+ and the rest of the days are 21+. Don’t forget to take a selfie next to their “We do it for the ratchets” sign. There is usually a long line so come early. The Avalon, Lit LA, Elevate Lounge and Electric pussycat are also great picks. Because who doesn’t love to dance?  

ORGANIZE A MUSEUM DAY

Los Angeles has so many amazing museums and some of them are free on certain days. Stop by Moca, they are offering multiple unique exhibitions this spring in celebration of their 40th anniversary.  

MUSEUM OF SELFIES 

Courtesy of themuseumofselfies Instagram

Stop by the museum of selfies in Hollywood and take the most epic selfie in the group. Speaking of groups, they do offer group discounts if you email them ahead of time. They are a pop-up museum so if they are no longer in your area you can always stop by The Museum of Illusions which has a permanent location in Los Angeles. This is such a fun interactive experience and you are sure to have some awesome Instagram worthy photos. 

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

This place is beautiful! Entrance is still free and you can take turns looking through the telescopes. A starry night is sure to be a memorable experience. For vinas hanging out in the day time, Griffith Park is a great place to go hiking and see the Hollywood sign. You can also have a picnic or even go horseback riding. The scenery is wonderful.  

There are so many amazing things to do in the City of Angeles, and even more angels in the city to do them with. Find your angel squad on Hey! VINA today and plan your L.A. adventure!

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Q&A WITH BRITTANY DEANDA AND TARA SCHULENBERG: “WE ARE HUMAN BEINGS THAT THRIVE ON CONNECTION BUT, ULTIMATELY, IT STARTS WITH US FIRST”

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For Brittany Deanda and Tara Schulenberg, two best vinas from Los Angeles, CA, their friendship story started early. Meeting at a ballet class when they both were just 12 years old, the two besties are now high vibrational lifestyle experts, yogis who practice Kundalini yoga and co-founders of the mind/body/spirit podcast, Elevate the Globe.
We talked everything from astrology, to what exactly Kundalini yoga is, to how they found their tribe. Check it out!
Q: Let’s start with your career paths and how you found your love for yoga. Did you both find Kundalini yoga at the same time?
Britt: I was working in sales/marketing until I found Kundalini and really dove into the practice about nine years ago. I started High Vibe Livin’ which was the name of Elevate the Globe until about a year and a half ago. I really knew I wanted to help elevate others through this practice because it transformed my life so much and helped me to release addictions and changed how I felt dramatically.
Tara: I began to dive into astrology first about five years ago, and then found out about Kundalini through Britt and started practicing in San Francisco where I was living at the time. We went to John of God in NY together and received all of the messages and downloads about us working together to create what is now Elevate The Globe.

Q: What is Kundalini yoga for us newbie yogis?
A: Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness, and it is a very an ancient practice that uses the technologies of breathwork, movement and mantra. It was the first yoga created, and this practice works the fastest for someone to reach a higher consciousness because of the holistic science that works on all of the 10 bodies, all of the internal systems and mind. We have found and seen first hand that kundalini yoga will accelerate one into a spiritual awakening and open up many doors that were not accessible before.

Q: How can Kundalini help a person?
A: Kundalini can help each and every one of us to rewire our subconscious mind and change our patterning (sometimes picked up in childhood) and bring us into higher vibrational energy quickly, through the breath, postures, meditation and mantra. We hear so many stories through our online communities of how this practice has changed their lives—we always have to pause and really read what people say because there are so many and they are all so miraculous.
Q: Hey! VINA is all about helping vinas find their community. Why is community important to you both?
A: Community is so important to us because it helps us to elevate each other and bring awareness to so many places around the globe. We are all so much stronger together than we are alone. When you are awakening your Kundalini energy and experiencing ascension, it’s important to have someone to share and talk about it all with to feel safe, grounded and secure. It’s also part of this Aquarian Age we’re now in—connecting in the community and sharing ourselves with others to remember we are not separate beings, we are all the same, all made of energy and all connected through one consciousness.

Q: Did you ever deal with loneliness? What helped you through it?
A: Oh yes!! Loneliness is all a part of the process and we went through it, definitely. We are still building our new tribe as we are evolving but, ultimately, we found that healing and self-love allows us to find peace and company within ourselves so that no matter what, we feel full and supported.
Loneliness is a lower vibration and, no matter what lower vibration we are working to heal, it starts with going within and doing the energy work to clear blocks or stagnant energy within the corresponding chakras that relate to whatever lower emotion you’re going through, to elevate to a higher frequency energy and emotion. It’s all a process.
Then after we work on a subconscious energetic level, we do the conscious mindset work. We practice the Law of Attraction with everything in our lives, so if you are feeling lonely and focusing on how alone you are, that is what you will feel more of. If you want to move through the loneliness, focus on what you want and on the relationships you do have. Focus on love and connection and visualize what that looks and feels like. And have fun! Sometimes we get too serious and when we are enjoying the journey and connecting to joy, everything flows easier! Whatever makes you feel joyful we always suggest adding more of that and anything that’s not, get rid of it.
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Q: Why do you think loneliness is on the rise?
A: A lot of people are searching outside of themselves and always looking for approval from others but lacking actual human connection. Happiness is our birthright and this feeling and knowing can only truly come from the self. You must go within to see what parts of yourself are calling out for your attention and work with yourself from the inside out.
It’s so cool to see energy work and mindfulness on the rise and we see that as the start of releasing the loneliness so many feel. The culture in the U.S. especially is much more soloed than other countries where families and communities are very close-knit. It takes intention and energy to connect and make community a priority, but there are so many ways not to feel alone. It’s one of the main reasons we have created this community: to help more people find connection online and in-person. There are so many ways to connect, it’s just about putting yourself out there and attracting like-minded and hearted people! Social media helps so much to find your tribe! Many people can see social media as being anti-social but we feel just the exact opposite–it’s just a new way of being social with others and connecting with people from around the globe.
Q: How important is having your “tribe” in terms of finding your personal happiness?
A: Having a tribe is all about love and support.  We are human beings that thrive on connection but, ultimately, it starts with us first. Personal happiness is about you and not anything outside of yourself. When we love ourselves and allow ourselves to heal through whatever it is we carry with us, we are able to give and receive love at a high capacity. Then having your tribe makes life so much better and more fun!
Q: What sparked your interest in astrology?
Tara: I have always been interested in and fascinated by the stars, the planets and what’s going on out in the universe since I was a little girl. My mom actually had my chart written up when I was young and, when I held it in my hands, it was some sort of remembrance—I knew this information and how to utilize it. I’ve always turned to astrology and numerology to help me understand the world around me, and it was a system I was just naturally drawn to help me understand myself and others.
Britt: I use it to be in harmony with the energy of the planet and I love to use Kundalini to align with the energy of the astrology through the meditations and kriyas I’m doing. I love feeling the energy and using my intuition and then seeing how it matches up and aligns with what’s going on!! Tara knows my whole chart and does all the astrology for our business and timing, so it’s great having her as a resource for it all.

Q: What astrology signs do you see having a great 2019? Why?
A: All of them! We deeply believe in the Law of Attraction, remember? Everyone will have a good year if they want to and focus their energy on it!
This year in numerology is a 3 year which is all about creative self-expression, being social and connecting with others, and expansion…so we can ALL use this energy to upgrade our lives. Of course, we all align differently to the planets with our signs but overall, if we are tapping into ourselves and our surroundings, we trust that everything—even the perceived challenges—is truly a blessing! Overall, this will be an easier year for everyone at a universal level than 2018. Last year was an 11/2 year which called for massive spiritual growth and awakening…which can leave some of us grumpy and feeling alone. This year will be so much more fun, and we know so many people are already feeling this creative, social energy.
If you want to connect with other yoga-lovers in your area, be sure to join our Yogis Community on Hey! VINA and start swiping. Your tribe is waiting for you, no matter your interests or hobbies. Join, swipe and make plans!
First photo courtesy of Ashley Streff.

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

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Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NEW YORK CITY PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

✨Let’s go to The Great Gatsby Party at Capitale at 9pm with Pamela — RSVP HERE

🎵Let’s go to the Biodiversity Jam at Caveat at 9pm with Ariel — DETAILS HERE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

🎉Let’s birthday with Daayaane at PHD at 10pm — JOIN IN HERE 

WASHINGTON, DC PLANS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

🎵Let’s see Arin Ray in concert with Czakyra at Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House at 9pm — COME JOIN HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

🎵Let’s go to Snails @ Echostage with Lauren in at 10pm — RSVP HERE

GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

🏃‍♀️Let’s take an exercise class at 3pm at Planet Fitness with Deja — RSVP HERE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

🧘‍♀️Let’s take an exercise class at 2:30pm at Planet Fitness with Deja — RSVP HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

🏋️‍♀️Let’s take an exercise class at 1:30pm at Planet Fitness with Deja — RSVP HERE

CANADA PLANS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

☕️Let’s meet for coffee at Starbucks at 12:15pm with Kye — MEET ME HERE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

🥂Let’s get dinner with Sarah at Ensire Ethiopian Restaurant at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

🍷Let’s Speakeasy at Untitled Champagne Lounge with Sarah at 8pm — SIGN UP HERE

DENVER, CO PLANS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

☕️Let’s meet for coffee at The Bardo Coffee House  with Hannah at 2pm — SIGN UP HERE

PITTSBURGH, PA PLANS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

🍳Let’s grab drinks at Federal Galley with Kelsey at 5:30pm — DETAILS HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well! 

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

/ brittanygalla / Leave a comment

Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NYC PLANS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🍷Let’s head to the FREE wine tasting with Jenny at Union Square at 2pm — SIGN UP HERE

🍽🍸 Let’s do dinner and drinks with Paula at Fig & Olive at 7pm — RSVP HERE

💃 Let’s go out dancing with Mila at The Park at 10pm — JOIN IN HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

🍶🎨 Let’s try our hand at pottery with Mir at La Mano Pottery at 1pm — SIGN UP HERE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

☕️ Let’s grab coffee with Pamela at Pennylane Coffee at 4pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

🥂🦋 Let’s grab drinks with Tasia at the Monarch Rooftop Bar at 5:30pm — RSVP HERE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

🍻 Let’s hit up happy hour with Cara at the Third Floor Cafe at 6:15pm — JOIN IN HERE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

🍗🥧 Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving-eve with Tiffany at FREQ at 11pm — RSVP HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

✌️🏙 Let’s do something with Jenny in Manhatten at 1pm — RSVP HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

👯‍♀️ Let’s go out dancing with Natilee at Playroom NYC at 10:45pm — JOIN IN HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

🎉 Let’s go to this Afro Code Day party with Ashley at Hudson Terrace at 4:30pm — SIGN UP HERE

🎟 Let’s check out The Heavy Hitters concert with Tiffany at Hulu Theater/Madison Square Garden at 8pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

SURRY HILLS, AUSTRALIA PLANS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

✌️Let’s do Sunday dinner with the VINA CEO Olivia June at Winery at 6pm — RSVP HERE

SAN FRANCISCO PLANS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

☕️ Let’s grab coffee with Grace at Stanza Coffee at 10am — RSVP HERE

🍝 Let’s do dinner with Shang at Chili House SF at 6pm — JOIN IN HERE

🍹 Let’s grab drinks with Lesley in San Francisco at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

🛁🎉 Let’s do a spa, dinner, club night with Nakisha at The Marker San Francisco at 3pm — RSVP HERE

CHICAGO PLANS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

✨ Let’s check out the lights festival with Emily at Magnificent Mile at 3pm — JOIN IN HERE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

🎸 Let’s go to the Amine Concert with Carly in Chicago at 7:30pm — RSVP HERE

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

🎤 Let’s go to the 6lack concert with Dree at The Riviera Theater at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

WASHINGTON, DC PLANS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

☕️🍰 Let’s have high tea with Meredith at The Mandarin Oriental at 3pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

💃 Let’s go out dancing with Jess at WILD DAYS at 10pm — JOIN IN HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

👯‍♂️ Let’s go out dancing with Nenneh at Bliss Nightclub at 11:45pm — RSVP HERE

LOS ANGELES PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

✌️ Let’s go to SuperDuperKyle Con with Jhai at Hollywood Palladium at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE

🎟👩🏻‍🎤 Let’s go to a concert with Kaliyah at Hollywood Palladium at 8pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

💃🌟 Let’s go to Dancing With The Stars with Sarah at The Grove at 12pm — JOIN IN HERE

TORONTO PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

🍔🍷 Let’s hit the food and wine expo with Keila at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 6pm — RSVP HERE

🎳🥳 Let’s go bowling for Eva’s birthday with Eva in Toronto at 8:15pm — RSVP HERE

SÃO PAULO PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🍻 Let’s grab drinks with Caroline in São Paulo at 9pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

💅 Let’s get a manicure with Caroline in São Paulo at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

🛍 Let’s go shopping with Caroline in São Paulo at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

SINGAPORE PLANS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

✌️ Let’s do something with Syafiqah at Bugis Junction at 9am — CHECK IT OUT HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

🍳🍊Let’s do brunch with Phua at Bread Yard at 12:45pm — RSVP HERE

☕️ Let’s meet for coffee with Xia Xiaomi in Singapore at 2pm — JOIN IN HERE

MONTREAL PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

☕️🥛 Let’s get coffee with Lily at Milton B – Cafeteria Urbaine at 3pm — SIGN UP HERE

🤗 Let’s do something with Lily at Societe V at 6pm — CHECK IT OUT HERE

CALGARY PLANS 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 

🍱 Let’s get dinner with Sarah at Sushi BBQ Inn at 6pm — JOIN IN HERE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA PLANS 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

📚 Let’s start a book club with Laura at 10am — JOIN IN HERE

✌️Let’s do something with Michelle at 2pm — RSPV HERE

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

📚 Let’s go to Slut Walk and march together with Eliza at 12pm at Father’s Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant — JOIN IN HERE

DALLAS PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

✌️ Let’s do something with Sierra at 9pm — JOIN IN HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

🦃Let’s have a Thanksgiving meal with Rue at Second Floor Regionally Inspired Kitchen at 12pm — RSPV HERE

OAKLAND, CA PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🎵 Let’s do Trap Karaoke with Nakisha at the New Parish at 9pm — JOIN IN HERE

AUSTIN, TX PLANS 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

🎵 Let’s go to Heavy Metal Show Partner with Kimberlee at Come and Take It Live at 5pm — JOIN IN HERE

CHARLOTTE, NC PLANS 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🎬 Let’s go to the movies with Marla at AMC Carolina Pavilion 22 at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

INDIANAPOLIS, IN PLANS 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

🥂 Let’s grab drinks with Crystal at 9pm — JOIN IN HERE

DENMARK PLANS 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

👯‍♀️ Let’s go to Women’s Circle with Denisa at Olof Palmes Alle at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

FINLAND PLANS 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Let’s go to Sunrise Avenue’s Gig with Noora at Club Teatria Oulu at 11pm — JOIN IN HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well! 

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

/ brittanygalla / Leave a comment

Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NEW YORK CITY PLANS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

🛍Let’s go shopping at Monica Vinader in NYC at 5:30pm-7:30pm with Brittany — RSVP HERE

🍹Let’s get Korean BBQ and drinks at Korea Town at 8:30pm with Benita — DETAILS HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

🍷Let’s go to the Freedom and Feminism Gala with Lynda at 22 Battery Place at 10pm — JOIN IN HERE

💃Let’s go to Epic Dancehall Palooza with Stacia at 431 W. 16th St. at 10:30pm — RSVP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🥂Let’s go to dinner and drinks with Paula at Fig & Olive at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE 

👯‍♀️Let’s go out dancing with Mila at The Park at 10pm — RSVP HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18

🎨Let’s go to a pottery class with Mir at La Mona Pottery at 1pm — SIGN UP HERE 

CHICAGO PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

📱Let’s make a group chat with Susana at 1:30am — COME JOIN HERE

🎹Let’s see Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridger at Thalia Hall with Olivia at 7:30pm — DETAILS HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

🎵Let’s go to Rezz with Elena at Aragon Ballroom at 7pm — RSVP HERE

👯‍♀️Let’s go dancing with Octavia at Benchmark at 7:30pm — RSVP HERE

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AUSTIN, TX PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

💃Let’s go out dancing at Barberella with Taylor at 9pm — RSVP HERE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

🍷Let’s get dinner at Korea House Restaurant with Rebecca at 8pm — RSVP HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

💃Let’s go out dancing at Scratchouse with Jordan at 11pm — RSVP HERE

WASHINGTON, DC PLANS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

🎵Let’s go see Tasha Cobbs at Warner Theater at 9pm with Tanaa — MEET ME HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

✌️Let’s do something with Rachel at 2pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

☕️Let’s go to high tea at the Mandarin at Mandarin Oriental with Meredith at 3pm — SIGN UP HERE

CANADA PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

🥂Let’s get dinner at Naina’s Kitchen with Sarah at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

LOS ANGELES, CA PLANS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

🦃Let’s go to Friendsgiving at Habesha Lounge with Shanila at 8:30pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🎵Let’s go to a concert at Hollywood Palladium with Kaliyah at 8pm — SIGN UP HERE

OAKLAND, CA PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

💃Let’s go dancing to Regaton at Complex Oakland with Alexis at 10pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

🎵Let’s do trap karaoke at The New Parish with Nakisha at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

MEDFORD, MA PLANS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

🍷Let’s go to wine club at Modera Medford with Alyson at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE

PORTLAND, OR PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

🍹Let’s grab drinks at QuarterWorld Arcade with Natalie at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

🍷Let’s grab drinks at The Great Lost Bear with Hannah at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE

MINNEAPOLIS, MN PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

✌️Let’s rufus du sol at First Avenue with Angela at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16

✌️Let’s do something at Kitty Cat Klub with Ashley at 8pm — SIGN UP HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well!  

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

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Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NYC PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

🍕Let’s grab dinner with Anu at Tacombi at 9:15pm — RSVP HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

🍷Let’s grab a drink with Princess at Sel Rrose at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

✌️Let’s pop up market with Kiara at 685 Washington St. at 1pm — SIGN UP HERE 

🎫Let’s go to the museum with Takisha at Museum of the City of New York at 1:30pm — COME JOIN HERE

🍳Let’s brunch with Brittany at Le Souk at 3pm — DETAILS HERE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

🍺Let’s play svu trivia with Janeth at McGarry’s at 9pm — RSVP HERE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

🥂Let’s go shopping at Monica Vinader with VINA from 5:30-7:30pm at Monica Vinader — JOIN HERE

CHICAGO PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

📱Let’s have a Snap Group at 10pm with Giovanna — RSVP HERE

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

✌️Let’s have a trivia night at HopCat at 9pm with Emily — RSVP HERE

🎶Let’s see Windhand with Dana at Subterranean at 10pm — MEET ME HERE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

✌️Let’s see Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridger at Thalia Hall at 7:30pm — SIGN UP HERE

SAN JOSE, CA PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

👯‍♀️Let’s dance with Christine at Purdance at 7:30pm — SIGN UP HERE

WASHINGTON, DC PLANS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

🧘‍♀️Let’s take a self-care class at Cove with Reba at 8pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

🍺Let’s go to open bar mixer at 4000 Tunlaw Rd. NW with Court at 3pm — SIGN UP HERE

🍷Let’s go to open bar mixer at 4000 Tunlaw Rd. NW with Brianna at 3pm — SIGN UP HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well! 

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

/ brittanygalla / Leave a comment

Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NEW YORK CITY PLANS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

🎃Let’s do Blood Manor in NYC at 6:30pm with Mir — RSVP HERE

🎵Let’s go to Tori Kelly’s concert with A’Yanna at The Riverside Church at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

💅Let’s go to the spa with Lala at Premier57 at 3pm — JOIN IN HERE

🚶‍♀️Let’s go for a walk with Julianna at 1296 Madison Ave. at 4:45pm — JOIN IN HERE

👻Let’s quiet in Halloween parade with Hajar at 114 Varick St. at 5:30pm — JOIN IN HERE

🎥Let’s see a movie with Kiara at SVA Theater at 7:30pm—RSPV HERE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

🎫Let’s go to the MoMa with Sophia at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE 

✌️Let’s go to the Whitney Museum with Kiara at Whitney Museum of American Art at 7pm — COME JOIN HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

💃Let’s go to Afro Code NYC Day Party with Ashley at The Delancey at 3pm — RSVP HERE

LOS ANGELES PLANS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

☕️Let’s K Town Meet for Tea with Julie at Hwa Sun Ji Tea & Coffee at 6:30pm — RSVP HERE

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31

🌮Let’s celebrate Halloween with Booritos with Taylor at Chipotle at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE

👯‍♀️Let’s do something in LA with Lesley at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

🍾Let’s grab drinks at High Rooftop Lounge with SomethingToWhineAbout at 5pm — SIGN UP HERE

🎃Let’s go to Yg Halloween Night/Concert at Globe Theatre Los Angeles Sabine with Breanna at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

🎼Let’s rufus du sol at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall with Julie at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

✌️Let’s attend Afrolicious at Los Angeles Convention Center with Xandrea at 12pm — SIGN UP HERE

CHICAGO, IL PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

🎵Let’s see Hobo Johnson at The LM with Jaci at House of Blues Chicago at 6pm — RSVP HERE

📱Let’s Northside Group Chat with Marlene at 7:45 pm — RSVP HERE

📱Let’s Logan Square Group Chat with Marlene at 9:30 pm — RSVP HERE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3

🥞Let’s brunch with Vicki at The Hampton Social at 12pm — RSVP HERE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

💃Let’s go out dancing with Xenia at 1015 Folsom at 8:30pm — RSVP HERE

☕️Let’s meet for coffee at Covo with Crystal at 1 pm — JOIN HERE

😂Let’s go to Singles Comedy Night at 1123 Folsom St. with GinuwineEul at 9pm — JOIN HERE

ATLANTA, GA PLANS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2

🍷Let’s grab drinks with Teimryna at Wet Willie’s at 7pm — RSVP HERE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4

👯‍♀️Let’s Sunday Funday with Shani at Sips n Strokes Toco Hills at 3pm — RSVP HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well! 

FUN VINA PLANS TO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK AND WEEKEND!

/ brittanygalla / Leave a comment

Hey, vinas! Since our PLANS feature launched, you never have a reason to say “I have nothing to do today!” again.

Need more convincing? Check out this list of open events happening in our top VINA cities! All you have to do is RSVP in the app and show up. Just click the link below to pull up all the details. Cheers to more vinas!

NEW YORK CITY PLANS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

🥗Let’s get dinner with Sasha at Miss Lily’s at 7pm — JOIN IN HERE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

💃Let’s go out dancing with Gail at The DL at 5pm — JOIN IN HERE

📺Let’s go to Law & Order SVU Trivia Night with Kiara at Stone Creek Bar and Lounge at 8pm — JOIN IN HERE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

🍾Let’s grab drinks with Iesha at 5 Napkin Bar at 5:45pm — JOIN IN HERE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

🎃Let’s go to pumpkin point with Dan at Governors Island at 11am — JOIN IN HERE

🎮Let’s go to Nyvr Expo with Alina at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 1pm — JOIN IN HERE

🏀Let’s watch the Penn State game with Debie at Tonic East at 2pm — JOIN IN HERE

🎥Let’s see Eyes Wide Shut with Marie-Charlotte at 353 West St. at 11:45pm — SIGN UP HERE 

LA PLANS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

🍕Let’s grab a quick meal with Brittany at Pitfire Artisan Pizza at 7pm — RSVP HERE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

🎤Let’s see Lany in concert with Sarah at Hollywood Palladium at 7pm — RSVP HERE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

🍹Let’s brunch with Rebecca at Vivian’s Millennium Cafe at 11am — RSVP HERE

🧘‍♀️Let’s do flow in the dark yoga with Carima  at Downtown at 6pm — RSVP HERE

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS PLANS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25

🎶Let’s see soulection at 9pm at Concord Music Hall with Olivia — RSVP HERE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

🏃‍♀️Let’s take an exercise class at 10:30am at 2242 Damen Ave. with Shaniquia — RSVP HERE

📱Let’s group chat with Marlene at 6pm — CONNECT HERE

🎃Let’s make Halloween plans with Jade at 6pm — SIGN UP HERE

🎶Let’s go to a Sabrina Claudio Concert at Concord Music Club with Faith at 8pm — SIGN UP HERE

HOUSTON, TEXAS PLANS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

🎲Let’s play games at Tea + Victory with Hillary at 7pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

👻Let’s go to Halloween Bar + Club Crawl at Okra-Charity Bar with Trish at 10pm — SIGN UP HERE

👸Let’s go to Sunday’s R 4 Spa Days at King Spa with Ashley at 12:30pm — SIGN UP HERE

NETHERLAND PLANS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

💃Let’s go out dancing at Cornelis Bar & Kitchen with Ebony at 9pm — SIGN UP HERE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

👯‍♀️Let’s go out dancing at Rotterdam Bar with Geneva at 1:15pm — SIGN UP HERE

💃Let’s go out dancing at Zuiderpark with Nathalie at 4pm — SIGN UP HERE

If your city isn’t mentioned here, go to the PLANS feature on Hey! VINA and start looking! Make sure your radius to find new vinas is set to at least 50 miles away from you—that way, you’ll see open plans in that same radius. And you can always create your own open plan as well! 

INSIDE OUR EPIC LA FASHION WEEK VINA PLAN

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Hey, vinas! Hey! VINA’s Community Manager Lora Levison here to tell you fabulous vinas all about the amazing night I had. So sit back and pour some bubbly🥂—this is good.

On October 10, I hosted a public plan inviting all vinas in Los Angeles to attend Los Angeles Fashion Week at the Petersen Automotive Museum. (Alert: If you haven’t checked out the discover plans feature in your app, or started hosting your own plans, are you really living?!). We saw the latest collections from designers Irina Marchuk, Irishlatina by Rebecca Rivera, Veronican Vallenes and Bohemian Society. I’m so glad I created this plan because I got to share several fashionista moments with my forever vinas, Juliet Lemar and Maya!

 

So why did Juliet have fun? “It was a fantastic night of inspiration and art. The highlight for me was meeting so many talented, creative, and wonderful people,” she says. YAS!

And even though Maya admits that she was a little nervous showing up at the open plan because she didn’t know anyone, she’s so happy she came. “My highlights were the runway shows and intermission because I was able to meet new people and get a feel for the fashion world,” she explained. “At the end, I was more comfortable. I felt like I’ve made a connection with the girls!”

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✨🛍Vina fashionistas Juliet, Lora and Maya✨🛍

For Juliet, it’s obvious why more vinas should be enjoying the plans feature. “Life is about getting out and living!” she says. “Creating future plans allows users to add events to their calendars and plan everything accordingly to insure a seamless, low stress, meet-up.”

As a supporter of VINA, she loves the mission behind the app: “One of my life goals is to make women feel less alone and VINA resonates with me because it brings women together to celebrate their power, uniqueness, passions, and above all community.”

Maya agrees. “The plans feature lets you connect with people you haven’t matched with yet and it’s easier to actually meet up with people instead of matching and not even talking to each other. Being on VINA has changed my life for the better because I was able to go to my first fashion show and was able to meet new people and make connections!”

Thanks for sharing, vinas! Need some tips on how to create a successful VINA plan? Read this! Now, get posting and RSVPing📅💃