Chicago — Est. 2024

We Are
Nyari

Chicago's social circle for people who move with intention. Curated gatherings. Genuine connections.

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Who We Are

A club built on presence

Nyari is a social club rooted in Chicago — designed for people who value real connection over noise. We gather in thoughtfully chosen spaces, share good conversation, and leave knowing someone new.

Hosted by Chinnel W, every Nyari event is intimate by design. No mass invites, no filler — just a room full of people worth meeting.

Chi
Based in Chicago
IRL
In-person first
2+
Events per month
∞
Good conversation
Your Host Chinnel W.

The Host

The person who sets the tone

"I want every room to feel like the best dinner party you've ever been to — even if it's 200 people."

Chinnel W is a Chicago-based connector, community builder, and the heart behind every Nyari gathering. With a background spanning culture, hospitality, and creative production, she brings something rare to the room: the ability to make a stranger feel like a regular.

Her approach to hosting isn't performative — it's intentional. Every event she curates is built around a single idea: that the right environment unlocks the best version of people. Great music, good energy, and no awkward small talk.

When Chinnel is in the room, you feel it. And when she introduces you to someone, you remember it.

Our Culture

Put it away.

Nyari is a phone-discouraged space. Not because we're precious about it — because we've seen what a room looks like when everyone's actually in it. Eyes up. Drinks in hand. Conversations that go somewhere.

We're not asking you to disappear from the internet. We're asking you to show up to the room. The people around you are worth it.

Leave the screen. Find the moment.

Voices

What Members Say

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I rolled my eyes at the no-phone thing. Then I looked up and realized I'd been talking to the same people for two hours. I hadn't done that in years.

Maya R. · First-timer

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No phones sounds intense until you're in it. It just feels like everyone's actually present. Best conversation I've had in months.

Devin T. · Regular

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I came alone and was nervous. Without a screen to hide behind, I had no choice but to meet people. Left with five new numbers — on a napkin, naturally.

Simone B. · Member

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Three hours in and I hadn't checked the time once. That never happens to me. Nyari gets it — the room is the whole point.

Andre M. · Regular

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Putting my phone away felt strange for about ten minutes. Then it felt like a relief. I left lighter than I came.

Lara K. · First-timer

What's Coming

Upcoming
Events

Sept 28

Summer Rooftop Social

West Loop · Rooftop · 8pm – late

Tickets Live
July 12

Art & Wine — Private Gallery Night

River North · Gallery · 7pm – 11pm

Coming Soon
Aug 02

The Nyari Dinner

Wicker Park · Private Dining · TBA

Coming Soon

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Choose Your
Experience

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Online Member

$10

per month

  • Access to the Nyari online community
  • Event announcements & early access
  • Member directory
  • Digital recaps & exclusive content
Join the Community

General Admission

$20

per event

  • Entry to the event
  • Full access to all event spaces

Inner Circle

$60

per event

  • Priority entry + reserved space
  • Full access to all event spaces
  • Host's choice: drink or exclusive merch drop
  • Dedicated photoshoot with the event photographer

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