ENTERTAINMENT
BIG NEWS: The Sober Curator Wins 3 Communicator Awards!🎉

We’re poppin’ bottles (of non-alcoholic bubbly, of course) because The Sober Curator just brought home some serious hardware from the 31st Annual Communicator Awards—and we’re over the moon to share the news with YOU, our incredible sober community.

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Best and Worst Dressed at The Met Gala: Sober Edition

Fashion’s most glamorous night may be known for champagne toasts and afterparties, but a growing number of stars are showing us that style shines brightest with a clear head. This year’s Met Gala—celebrating Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and its exploration of dandyism, suiting, and self-expression—was the perfect stage for sober and sober-curious celebrities to serve looks as bold as their journeys.

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The Met Gala Best and Worst Dressed Menswear

The 2025 Met Gala brought menswear to the forefront like never before with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—a bold and deeply thoughtful celebration of Black dandyism, identity, and self-expression through suiting. With a dress code titled “Tailored for You,” the evening set the stage for redefining what men’s fashion can be: theatrical, political, precise, and unapologetically personal.

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Best And Worst Dressed At The Met Gala: Plus Size Edition

Fashion’s biggest night never disappoints—but this year, the plus-sized queens turned the volume all the way up on glamour, innovation, and unapologetic self-expression. Under the theme “Tailored For You”—an ode to the art of Black tailoring and dandyism—our curvy icons delivered looks that ranged from sculptural masterpieces to head-scratching misfires, and while some channeled the spirit of the exhibit with effortless grace and precision, others took detours that left the fashion police scrambling for citations.

HAPPY EVERY HOUR
The 2025 Sans Bar Academy Awards Finalists Are In — and The Sober Curator Is Front and Center

Lights. Camera. Sober Action! The Sans Bar Academy Awards are back, and the 2025 finalists have just been announced. As the alcohol-free movement continues to gain momentum, these awards celebrate the changemakers, creators, brands, and voices leading the charge toward a more inclusive, mindful, and booze-free future. And this year, The Sober Curator is taking center stage in one of the most influential categories of all: Culture Ambassador 2025.

ENTERTAINMENT

41+ Best Documentaries & Docu-Series Featuring Addiction and Recovery

Because it’s movie night and the feelings, right, it’s movie night! Since you’re no longer binging on alcohol and drugs, you will need other activities to fill your time. This article brings you the 41 Best Documentaries and Docu-Series that The Sober Curator recommends adding to your playlist.

#QUITLIT

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

The Sober Curator Contributors talk about Matthew Perry’s new memoir Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, along with Perry’s interview with Diane Sawyer. As one of Friends stars in the late 1990s, Perry struggled with alcohol and opiate addiction very quietly before it took over his life. As people who have consumed a ton of #QUITLIT and attended countless 12-Step meetings, the Sober Contributors give their impressions of the book and Perry’s honesty in depicting the program and sober living.

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KittiePig Saska Berry Blonde NA Beer: A Sober Delight – Detailed Review

Do you often find yourself drinking NA beer and wondering why there is no niche market specifically for metalheads who don’t drink? Well, wonder no more! Your headbanging prayers have been answered. KittiePig is a brand born from two heavy rock bands: Kittie and We Are Pigs. The goal is to fill a gap that they observed in those specific venues catering to the low-end roars and high-end guitars.

SOBER EVENTS

Are you #MinnySober?

Welcome to your Twin Cities sober scene guide! Our lineup of zero-proof events is almost as famous as our 10,000 lakes. We’ve got the details on all the spaces and places to enjoy elevated experiences sans alcohol. Discover vibrant venues for unforgettable moments- from indie NA bottle shops to professional sports team recovery game nights. Our community is redefining social drinking norms and amplifying wellness-focused lifestyles.

SOBER POPCULTURE

Nostalgia, Memes, and Sobriety: How Muppet Recovery on Instagram Became a Beloved Gem

There’s something magical about the Muppets that has captivated generations, and if you’re a Gen Xer like me, you understand the sentiment all too well. Growing up in the vibrant era of the 80s, the Muppets were not just entertainment; they were a lesson in community, humor, and acceptance. Fast forward to today, and that magic has found a new home on Instagram, on a page called Muppet Recovery. If you haven’t already jumped on this nostalgia train, I urge you to pause whatever you’re doing and follow @muppet_recovery on Instagram for a dose of laughter and warmth.