Hello Bloom Community! 

Thanks for coming out to our NYC launch this past weekend - we had a great time meeting you all and building kinky, queer community. If you didn't make it, no worries! We'll be continuing to ramp up our partner events in NYC in the coming weeks (see calendar here). 

We have a special edition newsletter this week to put a new feature + hiring announcement on your radar, as well as a couple of spotlight events. Have a wonderful week everyone! 

BLOOM NEWS: Feature Update

We shipped a new feature for you to add your existing friends and new IRL connections on Bloom.  Coordinate meetups at community events + stay in touch with folks you meet out & about by sharing your personal referral code/QR code! Steps below: 

1. Click the "Profile" tab in Bloom
2. Scroll down to the section titled "Become Buds with your profile code" 
3. Add new buds IRL by scanning their code with your phone camera 

BLOOM NEWS: Hiring in Portland, Seattle, & Vancouver!
 

We are hiring for community ambassadors in Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver. Check out the position and apply or share the link with your friends https://www.joinbloom.community/careers. If you have ideas for what events & community happenings you want to see in these areas, SAVE THE DATE for our member happy hours happening on Tues 5/17 (Portland), Weds 5/18 (Seattle), and Thurs 5/19 (Vancouver)! 

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Comic Con Revolution

We're excited to partner with Comic Con Revolution for their 5th anniversary in Ontario, CA! At Comic Con Revolution you can meet legendary and rising comic artists and creators, gaming luminaries, genre actors (including Star Trek, naturally) and even pro wrestlers. The merch side is filled with games, toys, collectibles, and some of the best hand-crafted fandom-inspired art and craft you’ve ever seen.

BLOOM SPOTLIGHT: Cuellar's Art Reception

We're excited about our growing community in San Diego! Come hang out with one of SD's queer polyam artists, Cuellar, at Bluefoot Bar and Lounge on Weds. We will be groovin' to sounds by Peso surrounded by a collection of Cuellar's collages featuring vintage playboy centerfolds. Let's build a bigger queer polyam community of creatives and creative enthusiasts!