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Here & Now: A Phone Free Experience
Here&Now is a curated, phone-free experience where strangers become friends through shared presence and meaningful conversations.
4.97/5 from over 100 reviews
Our Partners
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Unplug
Store Away Your Phone & Receive Your 'Present'
After checking your phone into our phone hotel, you'll receive 'The Present', a thoughtfully curated kit designed to make being phone-free feel natural.
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Connect
Make New Friends and Build Deep Relationships
Without your de(vices), spend the evening in real conversation, guided by light programming and interest-based activities.
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Recharge (You + Your Phone)
Leave Lighter
Reclaim your phone at the end of the night feeling lighter, mentally sharp, and more energized.
The Feed Can wait. Life wont.
Upcoming Events
Additional Services
Your Care, Simplified
Health Monitoring
Stay on top of your health with wearable integrations and digital dashboards.
Prescription Management
Easily refill prescriptions and have them delivered to your door.
Wellness Coaching
Get 1:1 guidance on nutrition, fitness, and stress management.
Insurance Integration
We work with most major insurance providers to make care affordable and seamless.
Our wall of love
Real people. Real stories.
Kanso events are amazing. The philosophy of getting people together for a few hours of genuine connection is great, but what really elevates it is the quality of the attendees.
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Jeff, VC Investor
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The quality of the people at Kanso events is A+. One of my favorite experiences in NYC.
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Tiffany, Wholesale Director
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Working with Kanso has been a game-changer for my mental health and productivity. I've proud to have built rock-solid tech habits that help me stay focused when I need it most.
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Alec, Marketing Specialist
Kanso events are amazing. The philosophy of getting people together for a few hours of genuine connection is great, but what really elevates it is the quality of the attendees.
5.0
Jeff, VC Investor
Working with Kanso has been a game-changer for my mental health and productivity. I've proud to have built rock-solid tech habits that help me stay focused when I need it most.
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Tiffany, 28
Working with Kanso has been a game-changer for my mental health and productivity. I've proud to have built rock-solid tech habits that help me stay focused when I need it most.
5.0
Alec, Marketing Specialist
Kanso events are amazing. The philosophy of getting people together for a few hours of genuine connection is great, but what really elevates it is the quality of the attendees.
5.0
Jeff, VC Investor
Working with Kanso has been a game-changer for my mental health and productivity. I've proud to have built rock-solid tech habits that help me stay focused when I need it most.
5.0
Tiffany, 28
Working with Kanso has been a game-changer for my mental health and productivity. I've proud to have built rock-solid tech habits that help me stay focused when I need it most.
5.0
Alec, Marketing Specialist
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Kanso has had a tremendous impact on my mental and physical health, relationships and overall well-being. I genuinely feel better about how I spend my time and how I show up in all areas of my life.
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Matt, Founder
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In a world that becomes increasingly digitized, it is so refreshing to find a group of people willing to disconnect and interact face to face. Kanso will take the world by storm and I feel blessed to be apart of it!
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Andrew, VC Investor
Definitely sign up for Kanso if you're addicted to your phone. It's super actionable to reduce screen time. Immediately added a phone shortcut to turn on grayscale mode. Had no idea you could do that!
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Katy, Career Coach
Kanso has had a tremendous impact on my mental and physical health, relationships and overall well-being. I genuinely feel better about how I spend my time and how I show up in all areas of my life.
5.0
Matt, Founder
In a world that becomes increasingly digitized, it is so refreshing to find a group of people willing to disconnect and interact face to face. Kanso will take the world by storm and I feel blessed to be apart of it!
5.0
Andrew, VC Investor
Definitely sign up for Kanso if you're addicted to your phone. It's super actionable to reduce screen time. Immediately added a phone shortcut to turn on grayscale mode. Had no idea you could do that!
5.0
Katy, Career Coach
Kanso has had a tremendous impact on my mental and physical health, relationships and overall well-being. I genuinely feel better about how I spend my time and how I show up in all areas of my life.
5.0
Matt, Founder
In a world that becomes increasingly digitized, it is so refreshing to find a group of people willing to disconnect and interact face to face. Kanso will take the world by storm and I feel blessed to be apart of it!
5.0
Andrew, VC Investor
Definitely sign up for Kanso if you're addicted to your phone. It's super actionable to reduce screen time. Immediately added a phone shortcut to turn on grayscale mode. Had no idea you could do that!
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Katy, Career Coach
FAQS
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
What actually happens at these events?
Each one’s a little different — some are centered around food, others around movement, creativity, or conversation — but all are intentionally phone-free. We keep the structure light, with just enough guidance to help people connect naturally.
Who is Here & Now for?
Ambitious people who are tired of the feed and hungry for REAL relationships. Our members are curious, open, and intellectually curious. Founders, creatives, parents, operators, artists, friends-of-friends. It’s a mix and that’s the point.
Is it okay to come solo?
Yes! A lot of people show up solo, and the experience is designed to make it easy to meet new people without it feeling forced or cringey.
Will my phone be safe?
Yes. We provide phone lockers so your device stays secure while you stay present. That said, if it magically disappears, learns to walk, or mysteriously breaks, Kanso can’t be held responsible.
Can I use my phone if something urgent comes up?
Absolutely. You can reclaim your phone at any time to check in with friends, family, work etc. All we ask is that you step outside and re-check it when you enter.
Is there a dress code?
Nope, come as you are.
What's your refund policy?
Given that space at each event is limited, there are no refunds. But! If you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you can request a $25 credit to use toward a future event.
Find your people
Why Attend Here & Now?
Be Present For the First Time in a Long Time
Put your phone away and actually feel the room. These events are built for presence, so conversations flow, connections land, and you remember the night.
Put your phone away and actually feel the room. These events are built for presence, so conversations flow, connections land, and you remember the night.
Talk to Strangers (The Good Kind)
The people here are curious, open, and just as tired of small talk as you are. You’ll meet someone new without forcing it, and leave feeling a little more connected to others and yourself.
The people here are curious, open, and just as tired of small talk as you are. You’ll meet someone new without forcing it, and leave feeling a little more connected to others and yourself.