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Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia

Thu, Jul 9, 11:00 PM

From Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia in Fort Greene

4.9

Join me for casual drinks and conversations, and a couple rounds of trivia. This is an event where people from around the neighborhood just meet and talk. Talk about your day, talk about your life, talk about the weather, talk about your hobbies. Anything and everything is welcome! Then, at 8pm, we can join the rest of the bar in a round of Trivia where we can test our repitoire of all-important knowledge. Hopefully we can make meaningful connections and turn strangers into friends.

5 attendees

Join our Intergalactic Potluck!!

Sat, Jul 18, 6:00 PM

From Borough Hoppers

4.9

On Saturday, July 18th, let’s get together for our Intergalactic Potluck!! 🛸🏞️🧺 Potluck is from 2 to 6pm We’ll take our group photo at 3:30pm Otherwise, feel free to arrive and leave whenever! 😃 We’ll meet in Central Park’s Great Hill Great Hill is close to West 105th Street and Central Park West Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6) If there is rain or other inclement weather, we will meet at The Hugh (on East 53rd and Lexington) instead. We’ll monitor the weather and will confirm the event location 24 to 48 hours in advance (but plan to meet at Great Hill!) Some more details: \- Meet people from all over New York City\, New Jersey\, and really all over el mundo\! 🌏 \- Bring a dish to share\! Bonus points if it’s from your culture\! 🙌 Please try to bring a serving for at least 8 to 12 people. Share what you’ll bring in our Google Forms link (includes optional allergen / sensitivities list): [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog) (Can also label your dish + allergies with a post-it!) \- We’ll have public restrooms on site\! $They were recently renovated too\!$ 🚻 [https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements](https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements) \- We’ll try our best to get together in a shaded area\. 🌳 \- Bring a to\-go container to take food with you when we’re done at 6pm\! 📦 \- We’ll have social games along with frisbee and volleyball\! 🥏🏐 \- Everyone is welcome\! So feel free to bring partners\, friends\, parents\, grandparents\, arch rivals\, and more\! 🏒 \- Feel free to text Fouad $the host$ with any questions\! His number is 440\-488\-5950 📞 \- Event is free and is a collab between Borough Hoppers and Social Striders Running Club\! 🙏

7 attendees

Food For Thought (F4T)

Sun, Jul 12, 4:00 PM

From Center for Inquiry New York City

4.7

Food For Thought (F4T) is a friendly weekend brunch for people who enjoy discussing serious and "serious" topics with other smart, engaging people. We welcome everyone, whether you are a card-carrying philosopher or are maybe not quite sure who Plato was. The only qualification you need is that you enjoy thinking and eating and can do both at the same time! The F4T Brunch will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. We will have a new suggested topic each month, though wandering off topic is also allowed! (Good luck trying to stop that from happening.) These will span Science, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, and more. Attendees will be invited to propose the topic for the next brunch. We are a friendly group, but we must restrict the attendance to 12 members , so we can all participate in a common conversation. And if you sign up, we expect you to show up! Two no-shows and you will be blocked from attending. (If you can't make it at the last minute, just change your RSVP.) To keep up to date on CFI-NYC events, you should sign up for our new, improved monthly newsletter! Just go to https://cfi-nyc.org/ and click Receive E-mails, at the bottom right. The topic for each event to be announced in the Comment section, below.

12 attendees

NYC Netrunner Weekly Casual Meetup (Hex and Co. Union Square)

Tue, Jul 7, 10:00 PM

From Netrunner Weekly Casual Meetup

We meet once every other week at OS NYC (50 Bowery, New York, NY 10013) , and alternating weeks at Hex and Co Union Square (801 Broadway, New York, NY 10003) and Pig Beach Astoria (35-37 36th St Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106) playing Standard and Startup formats. New players always welcome, we love to teach the game! Check in at https://discord.gg/TTzbvSQ7wS for up to date schedule changes and any venue shifts!

1 attendee

Learn how Cash flows with Casflow 101 & learn how to think like an investor

Wed, Jul 15, 10:30 PM

From Learn-Investing-Concepts-With-Cashflow-101

4.3

The game of Cashflow 101 simulates real-life financial management and features realistic Real Estate investing scenarios designed to show you how these types of transactions work in real life and helps you learn how to effectively utilize them in various investing strategies. It also stimulates your mind to think in different ways than you had before about money and wealth. As you play, your investing style starts to come out. Are you aggressive with the strategies or more conservative? We shall find out. All without the pressures of using your own money.

1 attendee

80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)

Wed, Jul 8, 12:45 AM

From NYC Professionals

4.4

**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [-** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix) (\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending. ABOUT: **Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!** HOW IT WORKS: You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. 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 read off 80s & 90s Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. 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 ON DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix) Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register. **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)** **Click: [https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/](https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/)**

21 attendees

Little Italy - Mystery Scavenger Hunt & Party!

Fri, Jul 10, 11:00 PM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity-"

4.6

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-italy-mystery-scavenger-hunt-san-gennaro-feast-tickets-1990060175556](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-italy-mystery-scavenger-hunt-san-gennaro-feast-tickets-1990060175556) *(\*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.)* Join us in Little Italy as the streets come alive with food, drink, music and murder! Help the police solve the case of "Vinny The Social Guy” who mysteriously disappeared after attending a party at a local restaurant. Come alone or with friends and we’ll set you up in teams then send you off on a fun and exciting evening with a chance to win great prizes! Here is how it works: * **We will make up teams of 4-6 (unless you have a team)** * **Set out into the heart of Little Italy to find as many clues as you can** * **Clues will be on and in the buildings, restaurants, shops and streets** * **When you finish, we'll return to announce winners, socialize, eat & drink** The Story: "Vinny The Social Guy" is an old school neighborhood guy who grew up in Brooklyn. He loved hanging out in Little Italy. He would spend the day meeting old friends, eating, drinking and trying to score points with the ladies. This trip was just like every other until Vinny disappeared! You will need to retrace his steps from that day to find out what happened to Vinny! (It is all in good fun, nothing gruesome!) FAQs: **What are we looking for?** You will be looking for bits and pieces of history, fun artifacts and current things that are already a part of the neighborhood. You will be taking some pictures and bringing things back. **Do I need to know anything?** No, the clues are fun, simple and also some are designed to educate. **Can I come alone?** Yes, 90% of those attending this event will likely register on their own. You can also come with friends. Each person will need their own ticket. **Age restriction?** This is for anyone 21 or older. 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)**

17 attendees

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

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30 PM

From GREAT STUFF TO DO IN NYC

4.0

**\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637)** (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), and for every 2 drinks purchased, the third will be free for the duration of the event! Plus, we'll have a DJ later to ensure that this a special one of a kind evening to meet singles 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 live 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)** * **Drink Specials for all (until 7 pm)** * **Every 2 Drinks gets 1 Drink FREE! (all night)** * **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?** 21 and over. 20s, 30s, 40s. **Is there a dress code?** Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts. **\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637)** ***\*\*\* For more fun events go to [www.FriendzyEvents.com](http://www.friendzyevents.com) \*\*\****

1 attendee

Come play tennis and party with us.

Fri, Jul 17, 11:30 PM

From Tennis on the Town

4.7

The event is 8:00 - 11:00. Check in starts at 7:30. You are guaranteed 1.5 hours of play. We offer doubles games and drill courts with pros. The last 20 minutes, we play our infamous "sky ball" game, or there is free play on the other courts. There are refreshments out all night, including beer, wine, chips, and dips. Tennis levels from advanced beginner and up are welcome, ages 21 and up. Games are made by level. You must know how to play. This event is not for beginners who don't know how to play a game or how to serve. The fee is $55 per person during the first week of the pre-sale. The pre-sale is $60 per person, one week before the event. If the presale is sold out, you can pay $65 at the door, but spots are not guaranteed. Please pay on our website to reserve your spot: [http://www.metrotennis.com/tennisonthetown](https://metrotennis.com/tennisOnTheTown)

8 attendees

Latinos July Happy Hour

Tue, Jul 7, 11:00 PM

From 💃Latina NYC: Latinos y Latinas de Nueva York

4.4

$5 to join this Latinos NYC networking event, pay at link **[https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)** We're having a Happy Hour for latinos, latinas & networking, socializing hanging out! We're meeting at Solas Bar.

13 attendees

FTI Event: Discuss Some Meaningful Topic with Smart People

Sat, Jul 11, 9:00 PM

From Mahwah Dinner Parties at Local Restaurants (Earn Free Food!)

4.5

This event is brought to you by the Free Thinker Institute (FTI), a not-for-profit looking to support and empower personal development for its members - and for everyone interested. At this event we will discuss some topic that will be focused on helping us all flourish as human beings. Here's the agenda: 1. Introductions 2. Brainstorm topics 3. Vote on topics 4. Discuss the topic(s) that were most popular In these conversations, we try to follow the 5 intentions, which can be found on [FreeThinkerInstitute.org.](http://freethinkerinstitute.org./)

2 attendees

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

Sat, Jul 11, 12:00 AM

From NYC 20's 30's -- ALL-THINGS-AWESOME --

4.8

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222092909](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222092909) **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/1992222092909](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222092909)

1 attendee

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