Are you typing it in all lowercase (no capitals)? That is the most common reason that the invite code won’t work. That, or a spelling error due to you having a keyboard on your device that is adding accents.
An account is necessary to see events, buy tickets and manage your membership. It ensures your privacy so that nobody but you can gain access to your personal info.
Because we are a private members-only events company, it also ensures that only members and their invited guests are able to attend.
We get that. And no, there are no “public” areas of the site. No other users can see your name, email or other info. No other users can see what events you’ve gone to. Nobody will know you have an account unless you tell them (or unless they see you at an event of course).
Yes, if you are the invited guest of a member, then you may. You will be subject to costs for attending including an extra $1 non-member fee, per day, added on.