Welcome to the guide.

As a much, much more popular book than this says:

DON'T PANIC!

If you wish to discuss any of these venues, there are forums over here..

Towels, however, are unneccessary[1].

[1] At least, at most venues. Those venues were they are neccessary will provide your towels - so don't worry about bringing one with you[2]

[2] Except possibly to Arq if/when they have another foam party. There, highly reccomended.