Budget Friendly Events New York

Get Sh*t Done Club 💪 IN-PERSON Deep Work Saturday · 11am–1pm

⚠️ STRICT HOUSE RULES: The club has strict house rules, and people who don't follow them will be asked to leave. 🕚 Saturday, Nov 14, 11am–1pm. Kickoff at 11:15 sharp! This RSVP is for the IN-PERSON session only. 🙌 📍 Location: 1030 6th Avenue, 5th Floor (WALK UP!), New York, NY. Buzz the 5th floor! We also run an ONLINE session at the same time. Find it in our group's events if you'd rather join from home. 💻 Got a project you keep putting off? Bring it! 🙌 Get Sh\*t Done NYC is a friendly community of people who show up and actually finish things together: side projects, writing, job applications, business ideas, school work, that inbox from 2024. 😅 HOW IT WORKS 1\. Show up and settle in with your laptop \(or notebook\) and your unfinished project\. 2\. Quick intros: say what you're working on and one goal for the session\. 3\. Phones away\. We work in focused rounds with short breaks to check in\, cheer each other on\, and swap tips\. 4\. Pizza break 🍕 5\. We close by sharing what we got done\! 🎉 COST: Free to join, with a suggested donation of $15 (cash or Venmo at the door) to help keep the space going. Pizza is included! 🍕 HEADS-UP ABOUT THE SPACE: This is a no-frills pop-up. The room is sparse and simple: folding tables and chairs, nothing fancy, and it's a 4-flight walk-up on the 5th floor (no elevator). Bring a charger and headphones if you like. Coffee is welcome during rounds; the pizza break is the time for food. Come meet other doers and leave with real progress! 💪 🌐 More info: https://getshitdone.space

Flushing under $6 Food Crawl🥡

**Bring CASH** Most of the places do not take credit cards Walking food tour of Flushing’s cheap and delicious eats🥟🍜🧋🥡We host this annual event and always have a blast exploring one of the city’s cultural communities. Food Lineup: Eight Jane📍37-12 Main Street jianbang crepe $6 NY Go Go Dim Sum📍135-46 Roosevelt Avenue chicken skewer $2.75 Bao's Pastry📍135-25 Roosevelt Avenue egg tart $2 White Bear📍135-02 Roosevelt Avenue wonton with hot sauce $10 Banh Mi TBD📍 135-15 40th Road banh mi $7 Shanghai You Garden📍135-33 40th Road peking duck bao $2.75 One Chestnut📍41-22 Main Street roasted sweet potato sticks $7.99 Sheng Jin📍41-40 Main Street rolling donkey $2 Gao Xiao Pa📍41-39 Kissena Blvd spicy chicken sandwich with pineapple $6 Joe’s Steam Rice Roll📍136-20 Roosevelt Avenue joe’s signature $10

CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)

**Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13687](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13687)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. ABOUT In this crazy Coronavirus world, many of us are feeling isolated and need to socialize. We created Online WORD Game party event to allow you to do just that, in a fun safe environment. HOW IT WORKS This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame (Typically 90-120 seconds). The person(people) who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. We will also play Categories, Rebus and other word games. (You must be on camera if you want a chance to win prizes. Otherwise you can play for fun if you are off camera, but just cant win any rounds) Prizes may include Amazon Gift Cards, Free future events and other goodies. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link for you to use to log in. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13687](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13687)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL Cost: $11.99- $20 depending on how early you register.

New Gay Friends Event 🍂 November 2026

Hi New Gay Friends, It’s a new month so it’s time for another New Gay Friends event! 🍂 * **Where:** The West Village gay bar, Playhouse (100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014) * **When:** Tuesday, November 17, 2026 * **Time:** starting at 7pm and scheduled until 10pm. Feel free to stay later! 

This event promises to be a great opportunity for socializing, sharing a beverage, and most importantly, to make some New Gay Friends! Please remember to keep your RSVP to the event updated. As always, our events are open to all. Hope to see you there! 🍂 Reach out if you have any questions. Your organizer, Joe

It's Feast Time Again!!!

it's been too long but i feel like i should be able to go back to feasting. this time will be at this one of a kind restaurant that will blow you away on every level. not only is it spectacular inside but the food and drinks are out of this world too. come to be impressed, leave satisfied and happy ;-) https://sveta-nyc.com/ p.s. everybody pays for themselves but if you can't, i'm happy to help so don't let it stop you from coming

New York Dodgeball Open Gym (UES)

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME ATTENDING, IT'S FREE! This is a social event, so while some of us like to revel in being competitive, the goal is to meet people and have fun! That being said, headshots are **NOT ALLOWED**. We use 7 inch rubber No-Sting style dodgeballs. This provides a fun, friendly and competitive environment without any pain or bruising. The games are set to cool music. Basically, it’s one big party with dodgeball, music and friends. We’ll pick teams from people who show up each week. There will be no refs, but experienced New York Dodgeball players will oversee games. Co-ed, ages 21 and up. Please note we **always** have enough players for this event. Meetup is just one place we advertise, so if you only see one or two RSVPs please know that there will be others attending. We have a regular group of players who attend regularly and we would love for you to be part of this group. Wear athletic style clothing (work out clothes, basketball sneakers) and knee pads if you have them. If you wear glasses, we recommend wearing contacts or sports goggles. Event Details: Venue Address: 921 Madison Ave. New York, NY Date: Thursday September 24th & October 1st Cost: First time is FREE!! Returning players pay $20 (Accepting Cash, Venmo or Zelle)

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 48-65, Women 45-59

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13782](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13782) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says you can rsvp and pay organizer directly) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. **Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13782](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13782) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.**

Lets Dine NYC: HuTong Dim Sum Brunch

Come and join us for an unlimited dim sum brunch and a la carte menu The dim sum brunch for $48.00 with out tax and gratuity will include the following: VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLL VEGETARIAN SPINACH DUMPLING TRUFFLE SHIITAKE & WILD MUSHROOM BAO HUTONG PRAWN ROLL CRISPY YU XIANG PORK DUMPLING ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE SHRIMP DUMPLING SPICY BLACK GARLIC CHICKEN WONTON PAN-SEARED LOBSTER BAO+$18 (these are upgrades that is not included in the basic cost of the dim-sum) WAGYU BEEF MILLE-FEUILLE+$18 ( (these are upgrades that is not included in the basic cost of the dim-sum) SICHUAN PEPPERCORN PRAWN DUMPLING And the Option of Purchasing an Ala Carte Dish: MAPO TOFU24 SOFT & SILKY CHINESE STYLE SCRAMBLED EGGS22 Add mushroom, shrimp or lobster +$12 KUNG PAO CHICKEN28 MA LA BEEF TENDERLOIN40 Black beans, whole red peppercorns, chili & Chinese celery MA LA CHILI PRAWNS30 Fiery Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger & julienned Chinese celery The deposit for this event is $65.00 which includes tax and gratuity ( with no upgrades) for unlimited dim sum without dim sum upgrades . Please Venmo to 516-974-9203. Thank you If you RSVP for two events for this group and cancel without prior notice, you will no longer be able to attend any other events for this group. If for any reason you cannot make it please cancel ahead of time and give someone on the waitlist a chance to attend. You must purchase the dim sum brunch in order to participate and must be willing to pay 1.3 times the total amount of your bill to include taxes and gratuities. Thank you and hope to see you !!

Waygu Burger and Wine

Link to website for more information: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/events/wagyu-burger-and-wine-pairing Burger, Wine and Fries Deal is $35 with tax and tip it totals $46. If you order extra food or drinks your cost will be more. **Note:** Please be on time! Confirm your RSVP 48 hours in advance. **(I'll post a comment for you to like)** Please bring cash to make bill splitting easier. To calculate bill total take your food + drinks and multiply by 1.3. Reservation is under my name. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-56

Prepay repay required at https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13797 (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. Prepay repay required at https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13797 (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.

Comedy night At Villa Monte South! $25 prepay $30 at door! 6:30 dinner 8:00 Show