intellectual gatherings
Meetings of minds
Intellectual gatherings are social occasions where people meet to discuss ideas, literature, philosophy, or current affairs.
The term suggests conversation with substance rather than mere socializing: The salon hosted weekly intellectual gatherings for local writers and academics.
Book clubs, symposiums, and literary salons all qualify.
The phrase can carry a whiff of pretension when used self-consciously.
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
- book clubGroup discussing shared literature
- wine and cheeseComplementary appetizer beverages and solids
- colloquiumAcademic discussion meeting
- round tableEqual-status meeting format
conference · lectern · symposium · keynote speaker · podium · panel discussion · lecture series · workshop · projector · seminar · think tank · meeting of minds · ivory tower · faculty lounge · literary circle · dinner party · smile · whisper
intellectual gatheringswild parties
raves · keggers · frat parties · bacchanals · orgies
intellectual gatheringshangouts
Frequented social venues
kickbacks · house parties · barbecues · potlucks · shooting the breeze
intellectual gatheringsmass rallies
Large organized public gatherings
street parties · block parties · public festivals · open-air concerts · sporting events
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