Spades Academy

Spades is a Black rite of passage. The memories, the music playing in the background, the aunties talking trash, and the whole game within the game happening without anyone saying a word. And yet, so many people never really learned how to play. If YouTube failed you, we got you. Spades Academy is officially in session.

Join us at Co-Space for a fun, beginner-friendly Spades experience designed to help you finally learn the game without the side eye, the yelling, or the pressure. This is a judgment-free zone where we lovingly teach the rules, the strategy, and the culture behind one of our most beloved Black pastimes.

The Night: You’ll begin the night in small groups with an experienced Spades player who will be your instructor, patiently walking you through the game, answer your questions, and get you ready to play. Then at the end of the night, you’ll hop i…