Night One: Clay Night · Nov 5 · Tyler, TX · 20 spots

Why this exists

Real nights. No phones.

One night a month, phones go in the pouch at the door. Two hours of making things, real conversation, and people who actually showed up. No scrolling. No photos. Just the night.

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The idea

Put the phones away.Get the night back.

That's not a willpower problem. It's a design problem. The phone is engineered to win every contest for your attention, and it does, every time.

Lantern Club is my answer. One night a month, phones go in the pouch at the door, and for two hours you're just a person again. Making things. Talking. The way it used to feel before every room had a screen in it.

I'm Spencer. I'm 18. I started Lantern Club because the best nights I've had never involved a screen, and I wanted more of them. Turns out I'm not the only one.

"Every night has one rule: the phone stays in the pouch. Everything else is clay, conversation, music, and people who showed up to actually be there."

How a night works

Four steps. Then just talk.

Step 01

Phones in the pouch

You walk in, your phone goes in the canvas pouch at the door. It stays there all night. That's the whole rule.

Doors 6:30
Step 02

Make something

Every night has a hands-on activity. Clay, painting, building, cooking. Zero experience needed. Bad art encouraged.

7:00
Step 03

Draw a card

Between rounds we pull conversation cards. Deep ones, funny ones, ones that start real stories. Everyone answers.

7:45
Step 04

Talk until you're done

No agenda after that. Most people stay the full two hours and don't want to leave. Phones back at the door on your way out.

9:00

Night One · November 5, 2026

Clay Night. The first one.

Thursday, Nov 5 · Tyler, Texas

Air-dry clay, good music, and strangers who won't be strangers by 9 PM.

  • When Doors 6:30 PM, program 7 to 9 PM
  • Where Tyler, Texas (venue announced soon)
  • What Clay, tools, conversation cards, snacks, music
  • Bring Just yourself. Wear something clay-safe.
$10per ticket
20 spots

Covers clay, tools, and snacks. Non-refundable, but you can transfer yours to a friend. When they're gone, they're gone.

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A Lantern Club product

Can't make it to a night?Bring one home.

Unplugged is the night in a box. The same pouch, the same conversation cards, the same candle we use at our nights, shipped to your door. Host your own phone-free evening wherever you are.

Unplugged

The night in a box · $35

  • 👜The Pouch. Heavy canvas. Holds 4 to 6 phones. Phones go in at the door.
  • 🃏The Deck. 50 cards. Deep, fun, hot takes, stories. Zero small talk.
  • 🕯The Candle. Light it. The night has started.
  • 📋The Guide. Run the night. Read it once.

Free US shipping · Ships in 4 to 6 weeks · 30-day guarantee, full refund, keep the deck.

Preorder for $35

First run ships 4 to 6 weeks after the preorder closes. You'll get tracking the day yours leaves.

Every kit funds the next Lantern night. You're not buying a product, you're keeping the lights on.

"Your best nights had no screens. Unplugged just makes it happen on purpose."

From the deck

Fifty cards. Zero small talk.

A few from the actual deck, the same one we use at every night. Plus 44 more. No cheesy icebreakers, we checked twice.

Deep

What do you want to be remembered for?

Card 07 / 50
Hot Take

What's something everyone likes that you secretly think is overrated?

Card 18 / 50
Story

Tell us about a time you got completely lost.

Card 24 / 50
Reflective

What are you grateful for that you rarely say out loud?

Card 31 / 50
Fun

What's your most irrational fear?

Card 39 / 50
Deep

What's something you've never told anyone in this room?

Card 44 / 50

Questions, answered

Fair questions.

Is that really it? Two hours, no phone?+

Yes. That's the event. It's two hours. You'll survive, and you'll probably love it.

What if there's an emergency?+

Give them the host's number before the night. Real emergencies get through.

Can I bring a friend?+

Please do. Most people will. You'll leave knowing people.

Is this a religious thing?+

No. All are welcome. The only doctrine is put the phone away.

How do I get a Night One ticket?+

Email hello@orielaco.com with the subject "Night One ticket" and you're first in line when they drop. 20 spots, $10 each.

When does my Unplugged kit ship?+

First run ships 4 to 6 weeks after the preorder closes. You'll get tracking the day yours leaves. 30-day guarantee, full refund, keep the deck.

Your best nights had no screens.

You already know the feeling. Lantern Club just makes it happen on purpose.

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