A Spark Appears
A local organizer drops a half-baked idea into the neighborhood — maybe a pasta singles' night, a vinyl session, or a sunset walk.
For City Transplants
Microgatherings made easy forcity transplants
New to the city and tired of hearing "we should hang out sometime"? On OMI, you help shape a local organizer's half-baked idea into a real gathering — then grab one of the seats at a curated microgathering near you.
Most loved characters
Brett
Local Facilitator & Community Connector
Brett is the calm, informed voice that turns a rough event idea into a neighborhood moment. He knows what's happening locally, asks the right questions, and helps everyone feel welcome.
Riley
Local Bakery Owner & Food Insider
Riley always knows what's opening, what's changing, and what's actually worth eating nearby. She's the friend who suggests the perfect spot and remembers what you love.
Maddy
Remote Therapist · 27 · Social Butterfly
Maddy reads the room, tells you the truth when you need it, and then says, 'Okay, we're going out.' She's the friend who won't let you stay home overthinking a good night.
Community-voted OMI personas. Tap a card to meet them in the app.
Built For City Transplants
New city, no circle yet?
OMI is made for people who moved somewhere new — for work, for school, for a fresh start — and found that adult friendships don't just appear. If you've ever scrolled a feed full of other people's plans in a city where you know three people, you're exactly who we built this for.
Our founder, Summer, moved to the US alone nine years ago. As an introvert, she learned the hard way how heavy social life can feel for a newcomer. Over the past year she curated monthly community events and watched real friendships form at those tables. OMI exists to scale that impact — so every city transplant can find their people without the awkward planning.
The OMI Journey
From a half-baked idea to a real table with real people — together.
Co-Create the Vibe
You and your neighbors suggest the time, agenda, event rules, and little touches that make it feel right. The organizer listens and shapes it with the group.
Show Up Local
Once the gathering is finalized, you get notified and RSVP to a real microgathering — always under 12 people — at a curated local spot nearby.
Philosophy
The Noise is Getting Louder
"Life happens in the gaps"
Coffee after work. A sunset walk. Late-night ramen. A pickup volleyball game. The best memories aren't planned months ahead — they're decided in a group chat. OMI helps those moments actually happen.
— The OMI Team
Curated, Not Crowded
Why OMI gatherings feel different
Most event apps hand you a giant RSVP list. We do the opposite: fewer events, selected organizers, co-created details, and a hard cap on the table.
Every event is curated
No open-invite chaos. Each gathering is reviewed for vibe, location, and group size before it goes live in your neighborhood feed.
Organizers are selected
Hosts are hand-picked neighbors and creators who care about the room — not follower counts. We keep the ones people come back for.
Capped under 12 people
Microgatherings by design. Small enough that everyone talks, low-stakes enough that showing up alone feels normal.
Co-created, not broadcast
Locals help shape an organizer's half-baked idea into something worth showing up for — from time and agenda to the little details that make it click.
Questions
Everything about OMI
- What is OMI?
- Who is OMI for?
- How does co-creation work?
- How big is an OMI meetup?
- Can I host my own neighborhood hangout?
- Are OMI events curated?
- How long does planning a hangout take?
- What is OMI Flash?
- Can local businesses partner with OMI?
Partner With Us
If you're a Local Business, fill the form
Tell us a little about your place. We'll reach out when there's a fit for OMI meetups, flash gatherings, and neighborhood moments. No pressure — leave your details and we'll follow up when it makes sense.
Contact Us
Let's build the sanctuary together.
Questions, partnerships, or press — drop us a line and we'll get back to you.