Femme Fridays : Dream Interpretation

Join us for an evening of femme-centered connection. Maybe crafts, maybe guest speakers, maybe a film or poetry share-- definitely snacks!
About this Event

Femme Friday

Join us on the final Friday of every month for Femme Friday—a warm, welcoming, and dynamic gathering for women, non-binary folks, and all femme expressions seeking community and connection.

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Wearing the Dream: A Community Dream Interpretation Practice

What if, instead of asking what a dream means, we learned to listen to what it has to say?

Join us for an evening of dream exploration, shared storytelling, and the curious work of making meaning from the images and experiences that visit us in sleep.

Drawing from Gestalt dreamwork, associative interpretation, and the practice of wearing the dream, we'll explore several ways of engaging with our dreams. Rather than treating dream symbols as having fixed or universal meanings, we'll approach each dream as a living narrative, shaped by the dreamer's own experiences, emotions, memories, and associations.

Through guided exercises and group reflection, we'll experiment with stepping into the perspectives of different elements of a dream, noticing what emerges when we allow its characters, landscapes, and even ordinary objects to speak in their own voices.

We'll also explore how revisiting and reconstructing a dream's narrative can reveal connections and possibilities that may not have been apparent when we first woke.

No experience with dream interpretation is necessary. Bring a recent dream, an old dream that has stayed with you, or simply your curiosity. You are welcome to share, listen, or participate quietly. There is no single correct interpretation, and no one will be asked to disclose more than they wish.

Come curious. Leave with a new way of listening to the stories you tell yourself in sleep.

Andrea (Andi) Scarbrough is the founder of Azalea Jane Salon, a space devoted to beauty, belonging, and meaningful human connection. She is also a student and researcher at Oregon State University, where her interdisciplinary studies bring together religion, philosophy, sociology, and the study of ritual.

Her work explores how we create meaning through embodied experience, storytelling, and shared ritual, with particular interest in the ways everyday spaces and practices can become sites of transformation, connection, and belonging.

Dreaming is one of Andi's special interests. Her studies and teaching explore the cultural, psychological, and neuroscientific dimensions of dreaming, including the many ways people across cultures have interpreted and worked with their dreams.

Through Femme Friday and other community gatherings at Azalea Jane, Andi brings her academic interests into everyday life, creating welcoming spaces for curiosity, conversation, and the exploration of what it means to be human.

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This ongoing event is a way to celebrate of the many ways we show up in the world and deepen relationships with like-minded folks. Here, we honor the magic that happens when we come together across identities and experiences.

Each gathering will be a unique expereince and the theme/ topic /guest will be announced in advance via social media. Expect an evening filled with creative activities like crafting, poetry readings, guest speakers, film screenings--heck we might even break out in a card game! The vibe is relaxed, the snacks are plentiful, and the possibilities are open-ended—what unfolds is up to us.

Femme Friday is about more than just socializing—it's about creating a safe intersectional space where different voices can meet, share, and uplift one another. When we gather, we create a tapestry of stories, perspectives, and energies that not only enrich our individual experiences but also strengthen the fabric of our shared community.

House Rules

This is an Inclusive Space: We embrace all gender identities, sexual orientations, and expressions; use respectful language and pronouns.

Prioritize Consent: Always ask for consent before physical contact or sensitive topics, and respect personal boundaries.

Maintain Confidentiality: What’s shared in the group stays in the group; honor each person’s privacy and trust.

Foster Integrity: Be honest, reliable, and accountable for your actions and words.

Maintain Safety:We make every effort to ensure the space is physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe for everyone.

Encourage Active Listening: We make space foe everyone to speak, please listen with empathy, and speak from your own experience.

Be Mindful of Accessibility: we make every effort to ensure meetings and activities are accessible for all, considering different needs.