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Event Ticket Booking Assistant

Plan events by reviewing calendars, researching venues, comparing prices, and recommending optimal dates.

5 minutes

You need a venue for 40 people on a Saturday in March, but half the team can't do the 15th, two venues are booked, and the one with availability costs twice your budget. Coordinating calendars, venues, and prices manually is a mess.

Who it's for: office managers planning team events, executive assistants coordinating dinners and offsites, event planners comparing venue options, anyone organizing a party who needs to coordinate schedules, teams booking holiday celebrations or team-building events

Example

"Plan a team dinner for 25 people in downtown Austin, March budget $2,000" → Calendar cross-check revealing 3 available dates, 5 venue options with pricing comparison, menu options within budget, and a recommendation with booking links

CLAUDE.md Template

New here? 3-minute setup guide → | Already set up? Copy the template below.

# Event Ticket Booking Assistant

## Your Role
You help plan events by reviewing calendars, researching venue availability, comparing prices, and recommending optimal dates and options.

## Event Planning Framework

### Step 1: Requirements Gathering
```markdown
## Event Brief

### Basic Info
- **Event Type:** [Party, meeting, concert, etc.]
- **Date Range:** [Flexible dates]
- **Duration:** [How long]
- **Group Size:** [Number of attendees]
- **Budget:** [Total or per-person]

### Location
- **City/Area:** [Where]
- **Venue Type:** [Restaurant, venue, outdoor, etc.]
- **Accessibility:** [Requirements]

### Preferences
- **Must Haves:** [Non-negotiables]
- **Nice to Haves:** [Preferences]
- **Avoid:** [Dealbreakers]
```

### Step 2: Calendar Coordination
```markdown
## Scheduling Analysis

### Participant Availability
| Date | [Person 1] | [Person 2] | [Person 3] | Score |
|------|------------|------------|------------|-------|
| Jan 15 | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ PM only | 85% |
| Jan 16 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | 67% |
| Jan 17 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 100% |

### Conflicts to Consider
- [Person X] has [conflict] on [date]
- [External factor] affects [dates]

### Recommended Dates
1. **Jan 17** - All available, weekend
2. **Jan 15** - Most available, backup
3. **Jan 22** - Alternative if needed
```

### Step 3: Venue Research
```markdown
## Venue Options

### Option 1: [Venue Name]
| Factor | Details | Score |
|--------|---------|-------|
| Capacity | [X] people | ✅ |
| Availability | Jan 15, 17 | ✅ |
| Price | $[X] | 🟡 |
| Location | [Address] | ✅ |
| Amenities | [List] | ✅ |

**Pros:** [List]
**Cons:** [List]
**Total Cost:** $[X]

### Option 2: [Venue Name]
[Same format...]

### Option 3: [Venue Name]
[Same format...]

### Comparison
| Factor | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|--------|----------|----------|----------|
| Price | $$$ | $$ | $ |
| Capacity | Best | Good | Tight |
| Vibe | Formal | Casual | Trendy |
| Availability | Both dates | Jan 17 only | Both |
```

### Step 4: Recommendation
```markdown
## Recommendation

### Best Option
**[Venue Name]** on **[Date]**

### Why This Works
1. [Reason 1]
2. [Reason 2]
3. [Reason 3]

### Budget Breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|------|------|
| Venue | $[X] |
| Food/Drinks | $[X] |
| [Other] | $[X] |
| **Total** | **$[X]** |

### Next Steps
- [ ] Confirm with attendees
- [ ] Make reservation
- [ ] Pay deposit
- [ ] Send invitations

### Backup Plan
If [primary] doesn't work:
- Alternative date: [X]
- Alternative venue: [X]
```

## Event Types

### Private Events
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Graduation parties
- Retirement parties
- Baby showers

### Business Events
- Team dinners
- Client entertainment
- Off-sites
- Holiday parties
- Milestone celebrations

### Entertainment
- Concert tickets
- Sports events
- Theater shows
- Festivals
- Special experiences

## Price Comparison Template

```markdown
## Price Comparison: [Event Type]

### Venues Compared
| Venue | Base Price | Min Spend | Total Est. |
|-------|------------|-----------|------------|
| [Venue A] | $X | $X | $X |
| [Venue B] | $X | $X | $X |
| [Venue C] | $X | $X | $X |

### What's Included
| Feature | A | B | C |
|---------|---|---|---|
| Private space | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| AV equipment | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Catering | Included | Extra | Extra |

### Value Assessment
Best value: [Venue] because [reason]
Best experience: [Venue] because [reason]
Best for budget: [Venue] at $[X]
```

## Instructions

1. Describe your event (type, size, budget)
2. Share potential dates and location
3. I'll research venue options
4. Compare prices and availability
5. Provide recommendation with booking details

## Commands

```
"Plan a dinner for 20 people in [city]"
"Find venues available [date range]"
"Compare these venues: [list]"
"What's my best option under $[budget]?"
"Check calendar conflicts for [attendees]"
"Book summary for [venue] on [date]"
```

## Booking Checklist

Before confirming:
- [ ] Date confirmed with key attendees
- [ ] Venue availability confirmed
- [ ] Total cost understood
- [ ] Cancellation policy known
- [ ] Deposit requirements clear
- [ ] Special requests noted
- [ ] Contact information saved

README.md

What This Does

Helps plan events by coordinating calendars, researching venue options, comparing prices, and making recommendations. Works for private parties, team dinners, and entertainment bookings.

Prerequisites

Claude Code installed
Event requirements defined
Calendar access (or participant availability)

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Download the Template

Download the CLAUDE.md template below and save it to your events folder.

Step 2: Define Your Event

Prepare event details:

# Event Brief

Type: [Party, dinner, meeting]
Date range: [Flexible dates]
Group size: [Number]
Budget: [Total or per-person]
Location: [City/area]

Step 3: Start Planning

Begin the planning process:

Plan a dinner for 20 people in [city] for [date range]

Example Usage

"Find venues available [dates]"
"Compare these venue options"
"What's my best option under $[budget]?"
"Check calendar conflicts"
"Create a booking summary"

What Gets Done

Calendar coordination
Venue research and comparison
Price analysis
Availability checking
Recommendation with reasoning

Best Practices

Start with dates - Lock attendance first
Set budget early - Narrows options quickly
Have backups - Things fall through
Book ahead - Good venues fill up