Events From Facebook
By Neilie Johnson,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Slick, searchable guide to local events; watch privacy.
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What’s It About?
Facebook is about helping people connect with each other, and EVENTS FROM FACEBOOK helps them connect with fun local activities. This free app lets users search any city worldwide for events related to every conceivable interest: sports, books, theater, music, shopping, art, comedy, parties, food, networking, and so on. In addition to location and interest, users can filter according to day or date, indicate whether they will attend an event, and reference event details including tickets, time, venue, and directions to the event.
Is It Any Good?
This simple but sophisticated app is the shortest route to fun, no matter what your interests might be, but be aware of potential privacy pitfalls. After connecting to your Facebook account, the app requests information such as where you are and what kinds of events you enjoy. Then, from a search screen, you can filter by event category and date. A scrollable list of things that match your criteria appears and gives you all the information you need to attend the event, including photos of the venue. You can discuss the event or ask questions of the community in a message thread, share the event with friends, and even check out similar events suggested by the app. One downside to the app is that though your Facebook friends can see when you're attending an event, there's no way to create your own events in the app or directly invite friends to an event you're attending. Also, depending on a teen's Facebook friends and account settings, it may not be a great idea to broadcast potential locations and times. Still, when it comes to the fastest route to impromptu fun, Events From Facebook is efficient and convenient.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about sharing your location online. Should you be careful about sharing that information? Is it ever OK, and, if so, with whom is it OK to do so?
Discuss how to decide which events are kid-appropriate.
Think about events that let you take a break from technology. What kinds of non-tech experiences can you look for?
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
- Pricing structure: Free
- Release date: October 7, 2016
- Category: Social Networking
- Topics: Friendship
- Publisher: Facebook Inc.
- Version: 1.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 8.0 or later
- Last updated: February 11, 2019
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