Motherfuckery in the works
Mothers & Daughters: Love, Baggage, & The Women Who Made Us
Sunday, Nov. 15, 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
We’re continuing our Convo Series with a discussion about one of the most formative, fraught, and emotionally complex relationships in our lives: the one between mothers and daughters. Whether we're raising daughters ourselves, navigating relationships with our own mothers, or reckoning with the ways we've been shaped by the women who raised us, there's a lot to unpack. Together, we'll explore the love, loyalty, expectations, resentments, and unspoken rules that get passed down from one generation to the next. We'll talk about the ways we become our mothers and the ways we've consciously chosen to be different. This conversation is a chance to reflect on what these relationships have given us and what they've cost us, while finding solidarity in the complicated space between.
Fuck Around and Find Joy: An Improv Workshop
Saturday, Nov. 14th from 1-2:45 p.m. at Hyde Park Theatre in Central Austin
$35 members / $60 nonmembers
When was the last time you let yourself be completely silly, spontaneous, and unconcerned with what anyone thought of you? In this playful, interactive workshop led by Liz Kotin of North Node Therapeutic Theatre, we'll use improv games and exercises to get out of our heads, loosen our inhibitions, and rediscover the simple joy of making shit up as we go along. No improv or performance experience is necessary!
Burnout: Work, Worry, and the Exhaustion of Modern Life
January 2027 (exact date TBD), 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
When did simply keeping up with life become so damn exhausting? Between work, family, relationships, endless to-do lists, and the constant pressure to be doing more, it's no wonder so many of us feel like we're running on empty. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live in a world that asks us to do more, be more, and somehow still find time for self-care. We’ll talk about the invisible labor of keeping our families, careers, and relationships afloat, the pressure to be productive even when we're running on fumes, and the difference between ordinary tiredness and the deeper exhaustion. Come ready for honest conversation, shared experiences, and plenty of humor too.
Lie the Fuck Down: An Evening of Rest, Relaxation, & Sound
Stay tuned for a date, time, & location
You spend enough of your life upright, alert, and attending to shit. Lie the Fuck Down is an evening devoted to the radical pleasure of doing less. We’ll gather in a cozy space, get comfortable on mats and blankets, and let a professional sound practitioner guide us through an immersive sound bath designed to help the body soften, the mind quiet, and the nervous system settle. Afterward, we’ll ease back into the world with refreshments and time to connect, talk, and share. No expectations, and nothing to accomplish. Just show up and lie the fuck down!
Erotic Storytelling Night
Stay tuned for a date, time, & location (likely February 2027)
Think The Moth, but sexy. Erotic Storytelling Night is an intimate evening of true stories about moments in our lives that felt charged with desire, attraction, tension, or erotic possibility. We’ll have 5–7 storytelling spots, and there’s no need to write anything down, rehearse, or polish your story in advance—just come ready to tell it like you’d tell a group of friends. Not feeling like sharing? Come listen. We’ll gather in a cozy, private home with drinks, refreshments, and plenty of time to connect between stories. Most importantly, this is a confidential space: what gets shared at Erotic Storytelling Night stays at Erotic Storytelling Night. Come curious…and prepared to see the women around you in a whole new light. ✨
Fuck It Feast
Friday, Dec. 4th, 7-10 pm at a home in 78704 (address provided after RSVP/registration)
Come hungry! We’re celebrating the end of the year with a table full of good food and some of our favorite people. Join us for the Fuck It Feast, a catered dinner and a chance to gather, connect, laugh, and toast to everything this year has held…and everything we’re ready to say “fuck it” to and leave behind. Dinner is free for JMF members, with tickets also available for non-members who want to join us for the evening (details coming soon). Come as you are, and be warned: this is not your mother’s dinner party. 😈
Bad Girls: Breaking Rules, Raising Hell, & Having No Regrets
December 2026 (exact date TBD) 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
We’re continuing our Convo Series with a discussion about the rules we've spent our lives following—and the thrill of throwing them out the window. We'll talk about the rules we've broken, the trouble we've gotten into, the risks we've taken, and the times we've surprised ourselves with our own audacity. We'll also examine the unwritten rules we still follow without questioning, the consequences of stepping out of line, and what happens when we stop prioritizing other people's comfort over our own desires. Come ready to share your best stories of misbehavior, celebrate a little healthy rebellion, and consider what it might look like to raise a little more hell in the years ahead.
Past Workshops
We hope to host many of these events again. If you couldn’t make one and want to request that we host it again, let us know!
Visions & Vino
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Austin DIY Studio, 1721 W 35th Street, Austin, TX 78756
An evening of reflection, imagination, and playful creativity as we make vision boards together. This gathering is about honoring where we’ve been and setting intentions for where we’re headed—armed with magazines, glue sticks, and a little year-end magic. This is NOT about gluing a photo of a fancy car to a piece of cardboard; it’s about tuning in to what your soul actually craves. Through guided prompts and intuitive collage, we’ll bypass the logical mind and let images, textures, and instinct lead the way. You’ll leave with a vision board that feels alive—an abstract reflection of your deeper desires and the year ahead. (Limit: 20 people)
Unmasked: A Neurospicy Gathering
Tuesday, Feb. 17 | 6 - 7:30 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Pay-what-you-choose (Suggested donation: $15 members /$25 for non-members)
We’re kicking off our Convo Series with a discussion of all things neurospicy! Unmasked: A Neurospicy Gathering is a space for our beautifully different brains to come together without filters or camouflage. This evening is for the ADHD-ers, autistics, dyslexics, daydreamers, and all the glorious neurospicies who experience the world a little (or a lot) differently. (Limit: 15 people)
Stepping Into Your Story: A Therapeutic Theatre Workshop
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St., Austin TX 78751
What happens when you bring your inner world to the stage? In this experiential workshop co-led by Dr. Liz Kotin & Lindsey Lee of North Node Therapeutic Theater, we’ll use the tools of theater—storytelling, role-play, and improvisation—as a path to healing and self-discovery. Together we’ll explore how movement, story, and imagination can unlock what words alone can’t, transforming private struggles into shared, embodied expression. No acting experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to play. (Limit: 15 people)
Moonlit Fire Pit & Tarot Night
Sunday, March 15 from 7-9:30 pm | South Austin, 78748 (address given upon sign-up)
*Ticket includes food, wine, & special tarot deck you get to keep
Gather around the fire in South Austin for an intimate evening of guided reflection, cosmic insight, and connection, co-facilitated by JMF and Lezlie Mayers of Rock Rose Oracle, with guest contributions by Lindsay Lee and Liz Kotin of North Node. This one-night experience blends tarot, astrology, and storytelling into a thoughtfully curated flow—part ritual, part conversation, part one-night micro-retreat. (Limit: 20 people)
Fuck It, Let’s Doodle!
Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:30-5 PM
Figment Creative Labs in S. Austin (7809 Brodie Ln, Austin, TX 78745)
Unleash your creativity in this art workshop co-facilitated by JMF co-founder Sara Kocek & doodle artist Jennifer Hill Flores. We’ll use doodling as a doorway into the subconscious, not to make something impressive, but to pull to the surface what’s already there and just waiting to be discovered. There will be no prompts to “draw a thing” and no right answers or aesthetic goals, just lines, shapes, color, and curiosity. Expect a mix of guided artistic exercises and open, free-flowing time to connect with your fellow joyful motherfuckers.
Friendship in Adulthood: Making, Keeping, & Letting Go
Mon. June 15, 2026, 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
We’re continuing our Convo Series with a discussion of how friendships evolve as we grow—how we build new connections, nurture the ones that matter, and gracefully release those that no longer fit. Together, we’ll explore the joys, challenges, and emotional complexity of adult friendship in an open, welcoming space.
Shake the Shit Out
Sat. July 18, 2026, 3-5 PM | Driftwood, TX
Give your nervous system a reboot at Shake the Shit Out, AKA magic dance therapy known as PranaShakti movement, AKA witchy Zumba. Part somatic release workshop, part dance party, this experience is designed to help you move stress, stuck energy, and general life buildup out of your body through music, sweat, shaking, and letting yourself be a little unhinged. 😈 There’s no dance skills required, no choreography to remember, no pressure to be graceful. Just follow the vibe and move however feels good. Expect laughter, deep exhales, and a fuck-ton of joy.
The Woo: Spirituality, Intuition, & Energy
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 from 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
We’re continuing our Convo Series with a conversation about spirituality, intuition, energy, synchronicity, and all the things that live under the broad umbrella of "the woo." From tarot cards and astrology to gut feelings, meaningful coincidences, and experiences that defy easy explanation, we’ll explore how these ideas show up in our lives and what they mean to us. Whether you're a devoted believer, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, join us for an open, welcoming discussion full of curiosity and connection.
Sex & Desire: Finding Your Way in Midlife
Friday, Sept. 18th from 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's also talk about vaginal estrogen, hormone fluctuations, body image, spontaneous fantasies, disappearing fantasies, and the peculiar experience of feeling simultaneously too exhausted for sex and deeply interested in talking about sex. We’re continuing our Convo Series with a discussion of desire in all its forms—sexual, relational, emotional, creative, and personal—and how it changes as we move through midlife. Together, we’ll explore the joys, challenges, surprises, griefs, and possibilities that come with evolving bodies, shifting relationships, and changing definitions of pleasure and intimacy. Whether you're partnered, single, dating, celibate, questioning, thriving, struggling, or simply curious, you'll find an open, welcoming space for thoughtful conversation, shared experiences, and a healthy dose of humor.
The Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Expectations, Judgment, & Letting Go
Friday, Oct. 9th from 6:30 - 8 PM at Opa - 2050 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Free for members / suggested donation of $20 for non-members
We’re continuing our Convo Series with a discussion about expectations, judgment, approval, and the elusive art of letting go. Together, we’ll explore where our expectations come from, whose opinions still have way too much power over us, what gets easier to release as we get older, and what stubbornly doesn’t. We’ll talk about the difference between genuinely not giving a fuck and merely wanting not to give a fuck, the things we’re finally ready to stop apologizing for, and what might become possible if we loosened our grip on other people’s expectations. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, shared experiences, plenty of humor, and maybe the ceremonial release of a few fucks we never needed to give in the first place.