Barny & Friends
Why Barny?
What Sets Us Apart
The way we socialize and connect today is broken.
Going to another dimly lit club for overpriced alcohol to end the night feeling empty? So overplayed! Another boring, cut-and-dry networking happy hour to schmooze? No, thanks!
Barny & Friends is set on fixing this -- with thoughtfully curated events. Our themed elevated cocktail events create safe spaces for people to reconnect with self, authentically express themselves in creative ways, and fully immerse in the present to maximize each fleeting moment.
Meet Barny
Hi, we are Bara & Danny - a wife and husband duo! Barny is a mash-up of Bara + Danny — but he’s also the spirit animal of the parties we always wanted to attend.
Yes — Barny is our cheeky tribute to the purple dinosaur that raised a generation. While we’re in no way affiliated with Barney's World, our character Barny is a loving parody — a playful reimagination that evokes childhood joy through an adult lens. He’s nostalgia with a cocktail in hand, an ode to simpler times with upgraded taste.
We like to think of Barny as what happens when your childhood bestie grows up, gets therapy, and starts throwing house parties with cocktails and art supplies. He’s not your babysitter anymore — he’s your hype man.
Born from our love for hosting, community, and making everyday moments feel like a celebration, we built Barny & Friends!
What is Barny & Friends?
Barny & Friends curates immersive events that blend the sophistication of upscale cocktail parties with the uninhibited joy of nostalgic play. Our gatherings are wholesome ragers, designed to foster introspection, genuine connection, creative expression, and memorable soulful experiences – while keeping great music, booze & bites flowing.
We believe you absolutely can have the best of both worlds -- that the best gatherings make space for both deep conversation and dance breaks, DIY crafts and dirty martinis, old-school joy with a fresh new modern twist. We can still have real, deeply gratifying human connection in the modern day.
Our Core Values:
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Authenticity: Creating spaces where guests feel free to be themselves.
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Connection: Encouraging deep introspection and meaningful interactions among attendees.
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Creativity: Inspiring self-expression through art, music, and DIY activities.
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Inclusivity: Ensuring events feel luxurious, yet remain welcoming and accessible to all.