Four friends on a bus wearing flower crowns and sunglasses, smiling and enjoying drinks, dressed in colorful, vintage-inspired clothing.

Events & Apparel

A sign with a red border and handwritten-style text explaining that attendees at events put their phones in zippable pouches to live in the moment, and that a team of photographers will capture moments on cameras, disposables, and camcorders for social media.
A vintage Pin-up style illustration of a woman with a modern twist, wearing sunglasses and a pin-up dress, sitting on the ground with one knee up, surrounded by vinyl records and a record player. The text reads "Before the Internet" in cursive.
A sign with red border and beige background containing a message about apparel being conversation starters and encouraging kindness by greeting strangers.

Our Mission

Before the Internet™ is here to revive real-life connections.

Through our ‘Phone-Free’ Events, we’re encouraging people to live in the moment. Through our Conversation Starting Apparel, we’re aiming to Bring Back Small Talk.

We want to give people the sense of community and social belonging that was reminiscent of a time Before the Internet.

Join us in connecting a disconnected society.

  • Heineken logo featuring a white star and the word 'Heineken' in white font on a black background.
  • Logo for Casa del Rey with stylized text and sunburst design
  • Line drawing of a greenhouse with the word 'Greenhouse' beneath it, on a black background.
  • Spikeball logo with a circular design and the word 'spikeball' in bold lowercase letters on a black background.
  • Nightcap logo in white with the tagline 'You're Covered' on a black background.
  • Black background with white text that reads 'Hot Takes,' with a flame illustration next to the word 'Hot' and a horn illustration next to the word 'Takes'.
  • Fujifilm logo in white text on black background.
  • Black and white logo of a picnic table with the word "REDEZVIEWS" underneath.
  • The black and white Raw logo with bold stylized letters on a black background.
  • Black background with the word TRUBAR in large white letters.
  • Black background with large white text that reads 'BREZ' in a stylized font.
Two women standing behind a promotional table for Casa del Rey cocktails, with large tequila bottle props labeled Paloma and Sunrise, at an outdoor event with people, tables, umbrellas, and city skyscrapers in the background.
Four young women with sunglasses smiling and posing in front of a vintage van with a sticker that reads 'Before the Internet,' in an urban setting with tall buildings. Two women are kneeling in front, and two are standing behind them.
Group of young adults celebrating outdoors at a crowded event, raising their hands, holding drinks, and smiling with a cityscape in the background.
A pastel-colored Ford vehicle with the word TRUBAR on the front, parked among other cars, with two women standing in the open roof of the vehicle, smiling with palm trees and blue sky in the background.

  • Phones are discouraged, as attendees place it in a zippable pouch upon entry. It’s a nice little reminder to live in the moment.

  • Disposable cameras are handed out to attendees. It’s an interactive way to get off your phone and still snap those pics.

  • With your phone out of sight, just enjoy the party with no worry. Dance, talk, & truly connect.

  • All our photos are developed and posted through our socials and newsletter. Make sure to sign up here.

“Phone-Free” Events

700 People. Not a Phone in Sight

Shop Apparel:

The logo for 'Curiosity' includes the word 'CURIOCITY' in bold blue letters with quotation marks on each side.

As Seen In:

Red text spelling 'blogTO' in a stylized font.
Logo reading "Streets of Toronto" with a skyline silhouette including the CN Tower above the text.