Corrections and Updates
Trends in hosting can change over time. Certain suggestions in my book may need to be updated. This page will list those. Corrections: None yet. Did you find one? Please …
Venues, Tips, and Tricks: Hosting Elsewhere
You can still throw parties even if hosting at home is not a possibility. Try these, and please email me if you have any suggestions to add. Venues A park. …
Cathy’s Fiesta in DC: A Post-Partium
Cathy is a yoga instructor who lives in Washington, D.C. She told me she was hosting a Mexican-themed party on a Saturday night for 15 of her friends. I convinced …
3 Ways to Upgrade Any Party
Name tags Icebreakers Guest Bios Those are probably my best tips for how to upgrade any small party. I’ll update this page with a bunch more stuff after I lock …
Playlists for Cocktail Parties
I usually stream the Beach Boys channel from a paid online music service like Spotify or Pandora. I love this channel because the music is timeless and appeals to a …
My Press Links (Nick Gray)
Hi and thanks for clicking the link to check out my press mentions! Major Press New York Times: Get The Most Out Of A Visit to The Museum with Nick …
Co-Host Best Practices
Hello and welcome! So, you’re having trouble building a Core Group. Or you want to co-host a party using the Party Like a Professional formula. Use these tips and tricks …
Party Games: List of the Best
If you’re someone who likes being over-prepared and you’re worried about what will happen if only a few people show up at your party, have a board or card game …
An Actual Post-Party Survey That I’ve Used
Here’s the survey that I’ve sent out to my guests the morning after a party: Quick Feedback: Nick Gray’s Cocktails + Icebreakers Party If that link doesn’t work (email me …
Footnotes in the Book
Introduction Why the average American hasn’t made a new friend in 5 years Many Americans are lonely, and Gen Z most of all, study finds Ch 1: The Strength of …