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Central Park Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Central Park Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Sat, Nov 14, 6:30 PM
From BirdingAroundNYC
4.9

Central Park Bird Walk - Paid event $20/person Beginners Welcome! We will be looking for eastern bluebirds that migrate through our area at this time of year. They will be eating berries, brightly colored, orange and red, and it will truly be a fall experience. We will also be looking for Hawks, Eagles, and owls. And other fall migrants. Pay by Venmo @ Deb-Becker-8 PayPal editconsul@aol.com Or in person with cash.

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The Language Collective, Tuesdays Evening Language Exchange NYC

The Language Collective, Tuesdays Evening Language Exchange NYC

Wed, Nov 25, 12:00 AM
From The Language Collective
4.8

**We are at our new location La Diaspora!** \\\ *We are meeting in the back room. Please ask bar staff if you need help finding us :)) \\\* The Language Collective organizes weekly meetups held every Tuesday where language enthusiasts gather to practice and share different languages. Participation is free and open to all levels. To support the venue hosting the event, attendees are requested to purchase at least one drink during the meetup. The focus of this group is language learning and language exchange. This is a harassment-free event so please look after one another

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Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)

Fri, Nov 20, 12:00 AM
From The Most Awesome Things To Do In New York City
4.8

\*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

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ASSEMBLAGE: A Special Prototyping Session - Columbia DSL + CUNY

ASSEMBLAGE: A Special Prototyping Session - Columbia DSL + CUNY

Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM
From Columbia Digital Storytelling Lab
4.7

Join the Last Human Collective for a special prototyping session of *Assemblage*, an ambitious new participatory performance exploring human agency, artificial intelligence, and automation. This session will be hosted in collaboration with the Digital Game Development Program at CUNY. Part performance, part social experiment, *Assemblage* invites participants to step inside a system that they collectively shape, disrupt, and transform. This is a rare opportunity to experience an ambitious new work in development, collaborate, and help shape what comes next. **Space is limited. No experience necessary. Just a willingness to experiment.** **WHERE** CUNY Digital Game Development Program Marshak building 160 Convent Ave at basically 135th street. Enter from the 135th gate and walk north on your right; Marshak is the building under the scaffolding across from the plaza. **MAKE SURE TO BRING a photo id, a phone & a pair of headphones that works with your phone**

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10 attendees
50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

50s & Over Central Park Social Walk

Sun, Nov 15, 5:00 PM
From The Most Awesome Things To Do In New York City
4.8

**\*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)

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🎬 Holiday Matinee Movie 🍿 (dark comedy thriller)

🎬 Holiday Matinee Movie 🍿 (dark comedy thriller)

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM
From Sublime Time Culture Collective
4.8

🍿 Movie 🎟️ [You can buy your ticket in advance here](https://www.fandango.com/amc-19th-st-east-6-aabqg/theater-page?date=2026-11-11) Tickets are 20% off for our 1:05 pm time slot. **Wednesday,** **November 11th is Veterans Day.** Some of us will have the day off. 🎬 **Let's go see** **Martin McDonagh's new dark comedy, [Wild Horse Nine](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wild_horse_nine)!** It has a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the moment🍅 ⭐️ **Quote from RogerEbert. com:** "The movie gives you all this, plus some of the best acting ever done by Malkovich, Rockwell and Buscemi..., and one wickedly quotable line after another." 🤩 [Read their review](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wild-horse-nine-martin-mcdonagh-sam-rockwell-john-malkovich-film-review-2026) Other movies from this director include: \- In Brugges \(2008\) \- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing\, Missouri \(2017\) \- The Banshees of Inisherin \(2022\) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 🗓️ **When:** Wednesday, Nov 11 1:05 pm showtime Let's meet a few minutes early at 12:45 pm in the theater's lobby. 📍**Where:** AMC 19th St. East 6 890 Broadway New York, NY 💺 **Seating tips** ✅ **I already booked Seat D8** * Middle seats in rows C, D, or E are recommended at this particular theater (for the best view of the screen). * These theaters are on the smaller side, so might fill up quickly. 🎟️ [You can buy your ticket in advance here](https://www.fandango.com/amc-19th-st-east-6-aabqg/theater-page?date=2026-11-11) Tickets are 20% off for our 1:05 pm time slot. If anyone's interested, maybe we'll get coffee or a bite after the film. **♦️ Reminder: Please update your RSVP** **later** **if you can't make it.** (And please don't be a no-show. See the [Basic Ground Rules](https://www.meetup.com/sublime-time-culture-collective-nyc/) in our group description for more about RSVPs.) See you there! ***

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