Guides & FAQ

Welcome to Common Events

Common Events is an independent, community-driven platform for subcultures and gatherings. We don't prioritize profit or ads—we prioritize genuine connection. This guide will walk you through every minute detail of our infrastructure.

Finding Events

There are three ways to discover what's happening: the Feed, the Map, and Search.

Categories

Filter by what moves you. Common categories include:
  • Art & Culture
  • Clubbing
  • Drag Show
  • Workshop & Seminar

Location Search

Search by city or use "My Location" to find events within a specific radius (up to 100km).

Engaging with the Community

Actions you take help shape the platform for everyone else.

Liking Events

Liking an event adds it to your bookmarks and signals its quality to the system. You can even see a dedicated list of your liked events in your profile.

Following Organizers

Follow your favorite collectives or venues. When you follow an organizer, you'll be the first to know when they announce something new, either through our in-app notifications or push alerts.

Sharing is Caring

Use the native share menu on your phone to send events directly to threads, signal groups, or Instagram stories. Our links are optimized with metadata to look great everywhere.

Calendar Integration

Never miss an event again by syncing our platform with your personal calendar.

Google/Apple

Direct sync links with one click.

.ICS Files

Universal file download for any app.

Mobile Experience (PWA)

Common Events is a Progressive Web App (PWA). It works in your browser but can be installed like a native app for the best experience.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open this site in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow).
  3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

Android

  1. Open this site in Chrome.
  2. Tap the Install App banner or find it in the menu (⋮).
  3. The app will now appear in your drawer and on your screen.

Notification Mastery

Control exactly how and when you hear from us.

Notification Types:

  • Email Notifications

    Weekly highlights and specific event invitations.

  • Push Notifications

    Requires PWA installation. Real-time alerts for 24h reminders and new events from organizers you follow.

Note: On iOS, Push Notifications are only available if you have added the app to your Home Screen.

Account Security

Manage your profile and privacy settings.

Password & Email

Found in your Profile under "Settings". We recommend using a unique password and enabling email notifications to receive security alerts.

Danger Zone (Deletion)

You can delete your account at any time. This will permanently remove your profile, likes, and any organizer status. This action cannot be undone.

Supporting the Cause

We are a non-profit initiative. Every cent donated goes directly into hosting costs, geocoding API fees, and maintaining the infrastructure.

Why Donate?

To keep this platform 100% independent and free from tracking, data sale, or advertising. You can donate via Stripe in the "Donations" section of the main menu.