Detroit UNO Social + Tournament | The Front Room Social Club
About this Event
Come spend your Friday evening with The Front Room Social Club.
The Front Room Social Club brings Metro Detroit founders, business owners, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and people with ideas together to get to know one another, share what they’re working on, and support each other along the way. It is free to join for invitations and community news; this event is ticketed separately.
Join us for UNO, pizza, friendly competition, and time to talk with the people around your table. Whether you’re running a business, working independently, or figuring out where to start, you’re welcome here. Come on your own or bring a friend.
How the night works
- Check in between 5:30 and 6:00 PM, pick up your player card, and find your first assigned table.
- Play three qualifying rounds, with new table assignments and quick introductions along the way. Each 20-minute block includes introductions, 15 minutes of scored play, and time to record scores.
- The six players with the lowest combined scores advance to the final table. Everyone else can watch, enjoy casual games, or keep connecting.
- A champion will be crowned and awarded a prize. We’ll close with a group photo and an invitation to stay connected with The Front Room Social Club.
We’re playing classic UNO—because stacking Draw Fours is how friendships end. 😂
We’ll walk you through everything before play, with instructions at each table.
Pizza from The Rectory
Pizza from The Rectory Detroit is included with your ticket. We’ll pause the cards for a dedicated pizza and conversation break before returning to play.
The Rectory is our pizza provider next door. The event itself takes place in The Congregation Detroit’s Fellowship Hall on the lower level.
Our featured member
Our Front Room Social Club Member Spotlight features JaVonte and his clothing brand, Why Not? Enjoy a five-minute showcase with a short launch video and a clothing walk as JaVonte shares what he’s building.
Event photography + video
Austin G. Morgan of Austin G. Photography will be capturing photos and video of the evening, including a group photo during the closing. Take a look at his work at austingphotography.com.
When
Friday, October 16, 2026
5:30–8:30 PM Eastern
Where
The Congregation Detroit
Fellowship Hall · Lower Level
9321 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48206
Tickets
$25 · Pizza included
Limited to 30 players total
Grab your spot and join us at the table. See the Agenda below for the evening’s schedule.
Join The Front Room Social Club free at thefrontroomsfld.com/social-club.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-in & table assignments
Info: Check in outside the Fellowship Hall, pick up your player card and first table assignment, and settle in.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:08 PM
Welcome to The Front Room Social Club
Info: Meet your host and founder Johnny Gaines III, hear how the Social Club connects founders, business owners, entrepreneurs, independent professionals, and people with ideas, and get a quick walkthrough of tonight’s play and scoring.
🕑: 06:08 PM - 06:28 PM
Round 1: meet your table
Info: Introduce yourself, get to know your tablemates, and kick off the first round of classic UNO. Rotate to your next table from 6:28–6:30.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:50 PM
Round 2: a new table, new connections
Info: A new table, new faces, and another round of friendly competition.
🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:08 PM
Pizza break with The Rectory
Info: Enjoy pizza from The Rectory and time to connect. Cards take a break while we eat. Pizza is included with your ticket.
🕑: 07:08 PM - 07:13 PM
Member spotlight: JaVonte / Why Not?
Info: A five-minute clothing showcase featuring a short launch video and a walk-through of Why Not? looks modeled by the Social Club event team. Move to your final qualifying table from 7:13–7:15.
🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:35 PM
Round 3: final qualifying round
Info: Meet your final qualifying table and enjoy one more round before we announce the six finalists.
🕑: 07:35 PM - 07:40 PM
Scores & final-table announcement
Info: We’ll tally the scores and announce the six players heading to the final table.
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM
Championship final & casual play
Info: The top six face off at the final table. Everyone else can cheer them on, enjoy casual UNO, or keep connecting.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Crown the champion & join the Social Club
Info: Celebrate the champion and award the prize, then hear our closing invitation. Scan to join The Front Room Social Club free and share your thoughts on the future physical Work Club.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:20 PM
Group photo with Austin G. Photography
Info: Gather for a group photo with Austin G. Morgan of Austin G. Photography.
🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:30 PM
Final connections & goodbyes
Info: Exchange contact details, finish your feedback, and say your goodbyes. The evening concludes at 8:30 PM.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00
