Ferris
Your neighborhood, by text

Good things.
Close to home.

A class around the corner. A gallery down the block. Someone nearby to go with. Tell Ferris what you like, and discover more of your neighborhood.

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Your interests. Your neighborhood. Your pace.
No app to download.

Ferris
Anything good nearby tonight?
Two ideas for you:

A gallery opening on Java St. Free, and a short walk.

A beginner dance class at 7. $15.

Want the details?
Tell me about the gallery

An example of how it works. Events are illustrative.

A little more local.

01Tell Ferris what you like.

Art, jazz, yoga, kids’ activities. A few words are enough to get started.

02Choose your pace.

A few timely suggestions, a weekly roundup, or only when you ask. Change it anytime.

03Make a plan.

Ask for details, bring a friend, and spend a little more time out in your neighborhood.

Your neighborhood. Your pace.

Ferris sends local recommendations and updates you ask for. Recurring recommendations are optional.

Text Ferris

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Meet the people around you.

Find someone nearby who shares an interest, make a plan, or join a small neighborhood activity. Introductions are always optional: both people say yes before first names or contact details are shared.

Your number stays yours.

We use your number and preferences only to run Ferris. We never sell your information, and we don't share your mobile number or opt-in data with third parties for marketing. Text STOP at any time and you'll get no further messages. Email us to have your data deleted. Privacy Policy.

Say hello.

Questions, corrections, or want an event listed? Email amar.bakshi@gmail.com or text HELP.
Ferris is operated by IRADA, LLC.

Curious how it works? Try the interactive demo (simulated residents, no real texts).

Ferris Bueller and friends in a convertible. Caption: The question isn’t what are we going to do. The question is what aren’t we going to do.
A little inspiration for getting out there.