Pecha Kucha Night -- a fun and inexpensive date in cities all over the world

Want a fun, interesting evening but don't want to spend a lot of money? Find a friend or a date and enjoy an evening of interesting, fast paced fun at PechaKucha Night.

You don't have to go to the one in Portland, Maine, because these events are held all over the world. Just follow the link or do a Google search for PechaKucha and you will find a whole list of cities that have these entertaining and educational evenings. PechaKucha originated in Japan and means "chit-chat" in Japanese. The next PechaKucha Night, also called PK Night, for those who are not sure of the pronunciation, is February 25, 2016 at the Asylum, in Portland, Maine.

The event consists of ten people telling a story with twenty slides and only twenty seconds per slide to talk. No one is allowed to drone on for hours. Most presenters hang around after the event to answer questions.

The cost is minimal ($7 per person), and you can buy a beer or glass of wine (in the Portland event) to enjoy while you are there -- or not. Either way it is a relatively cheap date.

If you have a business, you can place an inexpensive ad to publicize your service or goods. Or you can be a sponsor and get more bang for the buck while supporting this creative event. The $25 ads are called flashlight ads. Here are a couple of examples of text for two ads by Maine Warmers® from last night's event. The host read the text while another person held up a photo of the company logo and the products.

Polar Bear Bed and Body Warmer

1. Bask in the luxury of your own little spa at the end of the day. This Cozy Polar Bear  microwave heating pad soothes sore tired muscles and is a comforting companion. Heat is one of the oldest natural home remedies for aches and pains. It stimulates circulation, improves flexibility, and relaxes tight muscles. 

A whole zoo of these comforting creatures – made in Scarborough, Maine – make perfect gifts for all ages and are available for purchase at mainewarmers.com.

Dachshund Neck Warmer

Let this Dachshund curl up on your lap and keep you warm on chilly autumn nights. Or wrap it 

Two notes of caution:

1. This microwave Maine Warmer is addicting.
2. If you loan this to a family member or friend, you might not get it back.

Go to Maine Warmers' web site for a replacement or for a gift for a friend in need of warmth and TLC.