Who we are
The Parlour is a cozy local space where women and gender non-conforming folks can come together regularly to connect, create, and share in artistic and culinary experiences. Our goal is to build a community-driven gathering place shaped by the women around us—where hosts and performers from the community help create a welcoming, expressive, and inspiring environment for everyone.
Each quarter, The Parlour hosts special events led by Jo Berry, your neighborhood “salonnière,” featuring pop-ups, performances, readings, discussions, and tarot nights. Every event is paired with food from BerryGoodEats, Jo’s own catering company, offering a thoughtfully curated menu of dishes and sweet treats. The food is meant to bring people together, spark conversation, and add a little extra magic to an evening centered on creativity, connection, and community.
Jo's favorite part...
"Think old-school Salons where people would mingle and compare ideas. It’s a safe space for women and femmes to be together, share stories and spend a few dedicated hours away from other responsibilities and relish being amongst our peers. A lot of times there will be readings and discussions and sometimes performances accompanied by discussions of feminism in performance - a creative space for women."
Tell Me More About Salons
"While the roots of the salon can be found in Ancient Greece and Rome, the first recorded salons took place in Italy in the 15th Century, and these were a precursor to the Enlightenment Period. They were an opportunity for artists, poets, musicians, thinkers, the Renaissance intellectual glitteratti and their hangers-on, to come together across social classes to hob-nob and share ideas out of the scrutiny of the Roman Catholic Church."
Saturday, June 6th 12:30PM
$50
The Parlour’s Sip & Stitch Workshop
Hosted by The Parlour (Jo) with Special Guest Maria Luisa Whittingham
So excited to officially announce our next gathering:
Stitch & Sip at The Parlour
Saturday, June 6th 12:30PM
Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon of embroidery, connection, and a little Parlour magic. Whether you’re brand new or just looking to unwind with something tactile and satisfying, this is for you.
✨ All materials (bits and bobs included) will be provided
✨ Bites + sips will be served
✨Feel free to bring anything you’d like to embellish or patch
✨We have hoops and thread to borrow to create a little masterpiece
✨Come as you are — leave with something uniquely yours.
$50/pp
