Brain Teasers New York

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* This is a great time of the year to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. \*\*\*\*\*1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food) FAQs: **How many will attend?** This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending. **Can I come alone?** Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! **Is this age-specific?** 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages. **Do I need to get ticket in advance?** Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket

Sip and Paint Pet Portrait Fun...Dogs Welcome- DBA Eastvillage

Sip and Paint a Pet Portrait...Dogs Welcome! It's EASY No Artistic Background Necessary One of NYC BEST DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES * Michele Draws your Pet for you before the event! * Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com * Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. * It will be pre sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece. * Artist paints a duplicate pet portrait along side you with step by step instructions Please only bring dogs who are well behaved and socialized (you might be photographed for future promos) D.B.A. 41 East 1st Ave and 2nd Street. Lower East Village- Please Purchase 1 drink \*This is a 21 and over venue Visit http://www.PetPortraitFun.com for more details THIS IS A PREPAY EVENT

Trivia Meetup - Sat. Sep. 12

A Saturday meetup at this location. The Hugh is at the Citicorp Building at 53 Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The 6, E and M trains stop there. From the subway, go thru the revolving doors and walk straight down. We'll be sitting at one of the large tables. Look for a table with games on it. You should check mta.info for changes in train services which often occur on weekends. NOTE - most of the atrium venues are closed on weekends. You might want to pack a sandwich or snacks and drink to bring with you. There are nearby places outside to get food and drinks. Okay, you know what to do.

Pups and Pints Paint Pet Portrait Fun Party- DBA East village

Sip and Paint a Pet Portrait...Dogs Welcome! It's EASY No Artistic Background Necessary One of NYC BEST DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES * Michele Draws your Pet for you before the event! * Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com * Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. * It will be pre sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece. * Artist paints a duplicate pet portrait along side you with step by step instructions \*Please only bring dogs who are well behaved and socialized (you might be photographed for future promos) \*This is a 21 and over venue D.B.A. 41 East 1st Ave and 2nd Street. Lower East Village- Please Purchase 1 drink Visit http://www.PetPortraitFun.com for more details THIS IS A PREPAY EVENT

The fine art of baloney detection

Welcome to “**Skeptic Dinners**,” a series of events facilitated by Prof. [Massimo Pigliucci](https://figsinwintertime.substack.com/), a philosopher and biologist at the City College of New York. The idea is similar to that of the [Ancient Greek symposia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium): let’s get a small number of like-minded people together over drinks and food and discuss interesting subjects! *** Three decades ago the astronomer and skeptic Carl Sagan published his famous essay on baloney detection, part of his book [The Demon-Haunted World](https://bookshop.org/a/80309/9780345409461), subtitled "Science as a Candle in the Dark." For this discussion, we revisit Sagan's baloney detection kit and update it a bit on the basis of an article written by Massimo Pigliucci for a recent issue of Skeptical Inquirer. Suggested readings / viewing: \* The Fine Art of Baloney Detection—Sagan’s Essay Three Decades Later (available for [free download as pdf here](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pegsgii5r4srdtyb3nixh/The-Fine-Art-of-Baloney-Detection-Sagan-s-Essay-Three-Decades-Later-Skeptical-Inquirer.PDF?rlkey=7py4zqz5pck0pwim2u0jzlj64&st=n39grbyp&dl=0)) \*\*\* NOTE: **new location!** Also NOTE: Since these are dinner events at a restaurant, which require reservations, **you are expected to consume some food**. Also please **treat your rsvp seriously** and update it if you decide not to come. If you don’t and we end up with empty seats, **you may be barred from some of the next meeting**. Thanks for understanding!

SMC Trail Work Volunteer Day

**TRAIL WORK will continue rerouting the Hogenauer Trail** (we are making progress!) up the slope and away from recently installed property fences. **Meet At:** Dog Park/ Wildflower Preserve, 11 Bear Lane, Maplewood. From there, we will walk to Crater View on Crest drive and then to the Hogenauer trail work site. (Note: While we normally meet the first Sudnay of each month, this volunteer day was shifted after the Labor Day weekend.) Trail work is physically challenging but very satisfying as we use hand tools to build and repair trails. Participants must be 15+ years. Those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants **should wear long pants** due to [ticks](https://www.somocon.org/?page_id=193928&fb) and thron bushes and sturdy shoes, and bring gloves (though backup gloves will be available). Tools, water, and a snack will be provided. (Registration is not required though if you sign up on Meetup, it helps us know how many tools to bring.) Only heavy, steady rain cancels.

Murder Mystery Mixer + After Party

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mystery-mixer-tickets-55462015381](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mystery-mixer-tickets-55462015381) **(**\*Limited # save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. *Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* **This will be our ultimate Murder Mystery Party! Join us for a night of fun, deception, mystery, laughs and socializing. No experience is necessary and this is the perfect party whether you come alone or with a group of friends; by the end of the night you will have interacted with everyone in the room! This is 100% fun. Can you catch the killer? Cocktails and chaos await!** Our interactive murder mystery nights are a fun and different way to socialize on a Saturday evening! For each of these adventures, everyone at the party plays a role and everyone is a suspect! When you arrive our staff will be on hand to welcome you and give you a character to play in the story. It is designed to be fun and not super hard. During the night our host will narrate the chain of events that lead to the murder then it is up to you to solve the case! **What to expect?** You will be given a character that may be the person who everyone is looking for or you may be the person who solves the mystery. (You will not know right away). Our hosts will set the mood and explain what you need to do which is pretty much relax and enjoy the party with all of the other guests who are playing characters too! **What's the story?** **THE STORY** Katie and Ronald have been dating on and off since high school. Their relationship has survived breakups, makeups, money problems, cheating accusations, lies, jealousy, and enough drama to fill ten years of reality television. But somehow, they always found their way back to each other. After a decade together, Ronald finally popped the question—and now their wedding is only **one week away!** Katie and Ronald are convinced that the problems of their past are behind them. They’re older. They’re wiser. They’ve matured. They’ve forgiven each other. At least… that’s what they keep telling everyone. To celebrate their final days of single life, Katie and Ronald have decided to skip the traditional separate bachelor and bachelorette parties and throw **one enormous combined celebration** instead. They’ve chartered a party bus and invited an unforgettable collection of friends, family members, former flames, old enemies, questionable acquaintances, and a few characters from their past who probably should have stayed there. The plan is simple: pile onto the party bus, hit several locations, drink too much, party too hard, and celebrate the happy couple before they walk down the aisle. **What could possibly go wrong?** Apparently… everything. As the party rolls from one stop to the next, the drinks start flowing—and so do the secrets. Old grudges resurface. Past relationships are exposed. Feelings get hurt. Friendships are tested. Unexpected bonds are formed. Hookups happen. Accusations start flying. And some people begin to wonder whether Katie and Ronald should be getting married at all. Then the celebration takes a deadly turn. **Before the night is over, one member of the party will be DEAD.** Suddenly, everyone is a suspect. Was it the jealous ex-boyfriend who never got over the bride? The nagging future mother-in-law who thinks this wedding is a terrible mistake? A jilted former lover looking for revenge? The minister who knows more about the couple than anyone realizes? The bride’s bizarre brother, who’s been acting suspiciously all night? Or could the killer be someone even closer to the wedding…**Katie or Ronald themselves?** Everyone aboard the party bus has a story. Everyone has a secret. And someone has a motive for murder. You’re invited to join Katie and Ronald for one final night of partying before they say **“I do.”** But choose your friends carefully. Because tonight… **You could be the victim. You could be the murderer. Or you could be the one who solves the case.** Welcome aboard. FAQs: **Can I come alone?** Yes 90% of those attending will likely register on their own but you are invited to bring as many guests as you would like just register for that amount. **Age-specific?** All are welcome 21 and over. **How much?** $20-$30 depending upon how early you purchase. NOT sold at door. Game limited to 40 people and this sells out quickly. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999731903956](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999731903956) **IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** NYC Speed Dating - Dating Games Is your dating life starting to feel monotonous? Do your dates resemble job interviews more than actual chemistry? Sick of dedicating your entire evening to getting to know just one person? Then check out **“Dating Games” Speed Dating!** It’s a lively, modern twist on the classic format. Join us for a one-of-a-kind social experience for NYC singles! Meet new people, win raffle prizes, and connect with other fun, like-minded singles. It’s not only a great way to meet a potential partner—it’s also perfect for finding new friends or even future wingmen/wingwomen. **Suggested age range: 20s, 30s & 40s.** Our warm, welcoming host will get things started before dividing everyone into small groups at various tables. You’ll chat, mingle, and play lighthearted social games with groups of about 4–5 singles. The games are easy, super fun, and designed to help everyone open up and connect. After each round, you’ll rotate tables—just like traditional speed dating—so you'll eventually meet all the singles attending. You’ll also receive a “match sheet,” where you can mark anyone you’d like to speak with again. If they choose you as well, the host will email you each other’s contact information within roughly 24 hours so you can plan a date. Let’s be honest—we’re all tired of endless swiping on apps and meeting people who may not be anything like their profiles. A “Dating Games” Speed Dating night is a far better way to connect because you meet real people *in person* and get a genuine sense of who they are. This is an entirely new, innovative take on speed dating! We appreciate the idea behind traditional speed dating, but it can be tough to keep conversations flowing. That’s why at “Dating Games” events, you’ll have entertaining, easy-to-play games to help break the ice and avoid the typical interview-style awkwardness. We find this format helps people connect more naturally and meaningfully. ### WIN PRIZES! You’ll enjoy an evening full of fresh faces, interactive games, and social fun—no special skills needed, just a little luck! Our friendly host will guide the whole experience and help everyone get acquainted. Throughout the night you’ll play multiple games while getting opportunities to interact with all the singles of the opposite sex. When you win a game, you earn a raffle ticket—giving you chances to win prizes! ### IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRE-PAY EVENT ONLY Tickets **must** be purchased online in advance—registration at the venue will *not* be available. As the event nears and space becomes limited, the price will increase to $35. *See more upcoming NYC events at [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-games-a-fun-twist-on-speed-dating-in-nyc-tickets-1982239058384?aff=oddtdtcreator)* For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999731903956](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999731903956)

50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-social-walk-50s-over-tickets-1307309892079) (\*Limited 5 save $5 by using discount code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. Based on previous walks, we'll have around 20.) Our Winter Walks offer invigorating, scenic, and a healthy outdoor activity, at one of our most popular NY locations - Central Park! Plus, it's a great and different way to meet others and make new friends of the same age! You will randomly be paired with others in the beginning then rotate at designated times so that you get to meet everyone participating. This event very casual and non-awkward + our host will help to make introductions. We will casually walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch through Central Park. You will also have the option to hang out afterwards where you can exchange contact info with others. Reminder, this is a a "social" walk and gender ratios may not be even. FAQs: **Where to meet?** Exact meeting location with host contact info will be sent to all paid attendees day of the event. **How many will attend?** We limit the # of attendees to a max of 20 so everyone has enough time to get to know each other. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$20 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. P.S. We also do this Central Park Walk fo 20s-40s - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-park-sunset-singles-stroll-tickets-1981450525862)

Lose in the final seconds

JEWISH Online SPEED DATING (Men and Women ages 30s AND 40S)

***\*Register at the bolded ticket link in the full event description.*** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13660#tix](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13660#tix) *(These sell out quickly so if you'd like participate, please register ASAP. Multiple groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a small portion attending. We have a good # registered and we keep the gender ratio even.)* This is the perfect event to meet singles from the tri-state area - all from the comfort of your own home. Get to meet people online before meeting them in person! You will meet singles via your computer with webcam or smartphone/tablet (strong WiFi connection required if using a phone). **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT THIS LINK** HOW DOES IT WORK? We will break participants into pairs of two, just like we do with traditional speed dating. You will get to speak to each dates for a specified amount of time (typically 4-6 minutes). After the specified number of minutes, the guys will rotate to the next date and the process continues. Just like with traditional speed dating, at the end of the event you will be able to let us know who you were interested in. We will send you both mutual matches (you picked them and they picked you) as well as one way matches (they picked you but you did not pick them). You are given 20 minutes from the end of the event to let us know who you are interested in and will receive the results the same night (usually within one hour) or the next morning. You will not have to wait 24 hours or more to get your results. The minimum number of potential dates will be 5 and the maximum will be about 10. If there are less than 5 members of the opposite sex in attendance, you will get credit for a future virtual event. How do I find the Zoom Room? After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation appear on your screen along with the Zoom link for you to use to log in. Cost? Between $23-$25 depending on how early you register. Rsvps on here are not reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT THIS LINK** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13660#tix](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13660#tix)

Game Night Social (Free Drink, Ping Pong, Pool, DJ)

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571) (Limited # save $5 by using promo code "5" at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We already have a good # registered.) GAME NIGHT SOCIAL W/ COMPLIMENTARY PING PONG, POOL, DJ, & FREE DRINK! Ladies get a FREE drink before 7pm, FREE ping pong, FREE pool for everyone (normally $25-$40 an hour) plus drink specials just for us! We'll also have a DJ to ensure that this a special one of a kind evening to meet new people and make new friends in a fun & safe environment! Sour Mouse is one of the trendiest new spot in the lower east side. This lounge combines great drinks and fun music! Add to this a ping pong and pool game hall and you have one unique combination! What to expect: * **FREE Drink for Ladies (before 7pm)** * **Happy Hour Drink Specials** * **Free Ping Pong** * **Free Pool** * **Live DJ** FAQ: **Can I come alone?** Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. **What is the suggested age range?** All are welcome 21 and over. We get a good mix of ages. **Is there a dress code?** Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301)