Discover Local Events Near You: dtElection's Explore Feature

What Is Explore?

Explore is dtElection's event discovery feature. It shows you a map of public events in your area, filterable by category and date.

Unlike event platforms focused on ticket sales, Explore focuses on community events, meetups, and activities — the kind of things you'd want to coordinate with friends.

How It Works

1. Allow Location Access

When you visit the Explore page, dtElection asks for your location (you can also search for any city).

2. Browse Events on the Map

Events appear as pins on an OpenStreetMap. Click any pin to see event details.

3. Filter by Category

Looking for something specific? Filter by category:

• Music — Concerts, open mics, DJ nights
• Sports — Pickup games, races, watch parties
• Meetup — Community gatherings, social clubs
• Workshop — Classes, learning sessions
• Party — Celebrations, nightlife
• Food & Drink — Tastings, food festivals
• Networking — Professional events, mixers
• Outdoor — Hikes, outdoor activities
• Games — Board games, gaming events
• Art & Culture — Exhibitions, theater, cultural events
• Tech — Hackathons, tech talks, demos

4. Filter by Date

See events happening:

• Any time
• Today
• This week
• This month

5. View Event Details

Click an event to see:

• Full description
• Exact location with map
• Date and time
• RSVP option (for some events)

Why Explore?

It's Not Just About Selling Tickets

Platforms like Eventbrite and Ticketmaster focus on paid events because they make money from fees. Explore includes:

• Free community events
• Informal meetups
• Local activities without ticketing

Discovery + Scheduling Together

Found an interesting event? dtElection makes it easy to:

1. See the event on Explore
2. Share it with friends
3. Create a poll to coordinate who's going
4. RSVP together

Local Focus

We aggregate events from multiple sources to give you a comprehensive view of what's happening locally, including:

• Meetup groups
• Local venues
• Community organizations
• Event ticketing platforms
• Local event calendars

Using Explore with Friends

Here's how to use Explore for group planning:

Scenario: Weekend Plans

1. Open Explore and filter to "This weekend"
2. Browse events by category (Music, Food & Drink, Outdoor)
3. Find a few interesting options
4. Create a dtElection poll with those options
5. Share with your friend group
6. Vote on which event to attend
7. Go together!

Scenario: Finding Networking Events

1. Open Explore and filter to "Networking"
2. See professional events in your area
3. Check dates against your calendar
4. RSVP or add to your own calendar

Scenario: Team Building Activity

1. Filter Explore by "Workshop" or "Games"
2. Find team-appropriate activities
3. Create a poll for your team
4. Let everyone vote on preferences
5. Book the winning option

Events on Explore

Events come from various sources:

• User-created events — Anyone can create a public event on dtElection
• Aggregated listings — We pull from event APIs and local sources
• Community submissions — Users can submit events they discover

Event Categories Explained

Privacy on Explore

Explore maintains dtElection's privacy-first approach:

• Location is optional — You can search any city manually
• No tracking across events — We don't build profiles of your interests
• Anonymous browsing — No account required to explore events
• No advertising — Events aren't promoted based on payment

Creating Events for Explore

Want your event to appear on Explore? Here's how:

1. Create a free dtElection account
2. Click "New Event"
3. Fill in event details (title, description, location, time)
4. Set visibility to "Public"
5. Your event appears on Explore

Tips for Event Creators

• Be specific with location — Use the map picker for accurate placement
• Choose the right category — Helps people find your event
• Write a clear description — What will attendees experience?
• Include the time — Obvious, but often forgotten

Explore vs. Other Event Platforms

Coming Soon to Explore

We're actively improving Explore with:

• Saved searches — Get notified about new events matching your interests
• Friend activity — See what events friends are attending (opt-in)
• Event recommendations — Personalized suggestions based on past events
• Calendar sync — Add events directly to your calendar

Get Started with Explore

Ready to discover what's happening in your city?

1. Visit dtelection.com/explore
2. Allow location access (or search your city)
3. Browse, filter, discover!

No account required to explore. Create a free account to save events and create polls. You can also browse all supported cities to find events in destinations around the world.