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About Us

Over 3 Years of Experience

OpenCulture was created to bring people together through shared interests and cultural experiences. We believe that culture is most meaningful when it is lived, shared, and experienced alongside others. Whether through cooking, music, travel, or the arts, our goal is to create spaces where connection feels natural and community can grow.

At the heart of OpenCulture is the idea that gathering around what we enjoy can lead to something bigger. By encouraging people to come together across different interests and backgrounds, we help build understanding, curiosity, and belonging among younger generations.

Our impact extends beyond connection. Through partnerships with trusted organizations that provide scholarships, OpenCulture supports future learners who want to make a difference. What begins as a shared experience today helps create opportunity and impact for tomorrow.

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Why Choose Us

People choose OpenCulture because it creates real connection through shared interests and cultural experiences. Our community consistently responds positively, showing that when people come together with intention, the impact is meaningful and lasting.

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This is the event that truly defines who we are. What begins as a simple gathering transforms into something deeper: laughter over shared plates, stories exchanged across backgrounds, and connections that last long after the evening ends. It’s where culture stops being something you observe and becomes something you live.

  • Opera Nights
  • Cooking groups
  • Movie nights
  • Travel inforation
  • Many more!

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The People Behind OpenCulture

Nora Lindstrom

Nora Lindstrom

Co-Founder
Nora Lindstrom is a co-founder of OpenCulture, driven by a deep belief in the power of shared experiences to bring people together. She is passionate about creating spaces where culture feels accessible, welcoming, and human rather than distant or exclusive. Nora helped shape OpenCulture with the idea that connection grows when people are encouraged to gather around what they love, whether that’s food, music, travel, or the arts. For her, culture is not something to be observed from the outside, but something meant to be lived, shared, and passed forward. Through OpenCulture, Nora is committed to building community while creating lasting impact for future learners. She believes that when people come together with intention, they don’t just form connections, they create opportunities that extend far beyond the moment.
Mayara Zucula

Mayara Zucula

Co-founder
Mayara is a co-founder of OpenCulture, inspired by the idea that culture becomes most powerful when people are encouraged to share their stories, traditions, and perspectives with one another. She believes that meaningful connection grows when individuals feel seen, heard, and welcomed into shared spaces. Mayara helped shape OpenCulture with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration, ensuring that experiences reflect a wide range of cultural backgrounds and voices. For her, culture is not static or defined by one narrative, but something that evolves through exchange, curiosity, and openness. Through OpenCulture, Mayara is excited to see people come together across differences, build understanding, and form connections that extend beyond the experience itself. She believes that when people listen to one another, community becomes stronger and more intentional.
Emmett Lerwick

Emmett Lerwick

Co-founder
Emmett Lerwick is a co-founder of OpenCulture, motivated by a desire to create spaces where people feel comfortable showing up as they are. He believes that shared experiences—whether through food, music, travel, or the arts—are some of the most natural ways to meet others and build genuine connection. Emmett helped shape OpenCulture around the idea that culture should feel lived and accessible, not distant or intimidating. His focus is on creating opportunities where curiosity leads the way and people can learn from one another in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Through OpenCulture, Emmett is excited to see new members discover community through shared interests and cultural experiences. He looks forward to watching connections grow, conversations begin, and a diverse group of people come together to create something meaningful.

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