NITE CAP Alliance News Room 
 

"Fringe gatherings in surprising places are nothing new . . . part of their allure is how they relocate nightlife into spaces not designed for it, whether that’s out of creative expression, defiance, or simple necessity."

Schurr, the guitarist for Song People, said that now, “there’s kind of a vibe or an aesthetic to the earplugs you keep on your keychain. It’s kind of like a signal that … not only do you care about your ears, but you go to shows.”

Bartenders and nightlife workers grapple with how to prioritize community safety with compassion and empathy.

In the post-pandemic era, shared tables offer an easy way for digital natives to socialize.

“More people are pursuing “soft clubbing” so as not to forgo social outings altogether, but rather to take part in their own creative ways. “