Pop-Up Circle VBC x Circular Library: The Dreamer's Handbook

Doors at 6:30 PM. Circle begins at 7:00 PM.

Join us for a discussion of the essay "The Dreamer's Handbook" by Stephen Kane. “The Dreamer’s Handbook” argues that instead of only fighting a system driven by ego and fear, people should build alternatives through a shared positive vision, creative and constructive protest, and culture change. Its core message is “be the change,” with worker co-ops as a sample action plan and DAOs as another model for less hierarchical governance. The appendix, which readers are invited to help expand, offers practical steps, which among other topics, we will get into.

Please find the reading HERE.

About Pop-Up Circles

Pop-Up Circles are one-night conversations built around a short story, essay, or similar short-sized work.

Smaller than our regular Circles and capped at 30 people, these evenings are designed to be intimate, experimental, and easy to jump into. No month-long commitment required.

Read the piece beforehand, then join us for a guided discussion with good people in a beautiful space. If you need help finding the work, reach out to us.

—VBC

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About the Brand: Circular Library is a house for sustainable lifestyle brands — a curated retail and community space where independent designers, ethical brands, and conscious consumers come together. Through thoughtful product curation, events, and partnerships, they create a platform that supports emerging sustainable brands while fostering meaningful community connections. Their mission is to make sustainability accessible, inspiring, and woven into everyday life.

Learn more about them at https://circular-library.com/ or follow them on Instagram www.instagram.com/circularlibrary.