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Happy Hour Saturday Free Tix Comedy MeetUp!

Happy Hour Saturday Free Tix Comedy MeetUp!

Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 PM
From Free & Cheap NYC NightLife
4.5

**Happy Hour Comedy Meetup 6pm** Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

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Speed Dating NYC : 58-72 Women 49-66

Speed Dating NYC : 58-72 Women 49-66

Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 PM
From Frugal Fun Finders

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13727](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13727) (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=13727](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13727) (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.**

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Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)

Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)

Sun, Oct 4, 5:00 PM
From Awesome Things to Do
4.7

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855) *(This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* CELEBRATE SPRING AT ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR MEETUPS - A PICNIC 'N PAINT IN CENTRAL PARK! Come join us in a relaxed, creative and social setting. No experience necessary. So grab your picnic basket and enjoy wonderful paint event in Central Park! Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. No smocks so please dress appropriately. Please bring something to sit on. What to expect: **• Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members.** **• We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary.** **• 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques.** **• All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons.** DIRECTIONS TO FIND GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. Cost? $35-$45, price goes up as the event date gets closer. This event will sell out. Can't purchase at the door. 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)

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Happy Hour Friday Free Tix Comedy MeetUp!

Happy Hour Friday Free Tix Comedy MeetUp!

Fri, Oct 16, 10:00 PM
From Free & Cheap NYC NightLife
4.5

**Happy Hour Comedy Meetup 6pm** Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

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Virtual Speed Dating NYC Tri State area - Men and Women 30s & 40s

Virtual Speed Dating NYC Tri State area - Men and Women 30s & 40s

Tue, Oct 6, 11:00 AM
From Frugal Fun Finders

Open to those who live or work in NYC Tri State area. \*\*\* **All Single Men and Women ages 30s & 40s. Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13739](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13739) Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay organizer later as this is a prepay only event. $20-$30 depending on how early you register. DISCOUNT CODE: VIRTUAL How else is it similar/different from Traditional Speed Dating One on One dates: 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.** \*\*\* How many potential dates will be there? **The minimum number of potential dates will be 5 and the maximum will be about 15. If for any reason there were less than 5 members of the opposite sex in attendance, you would get credit for a future Virtual event.** \*\*\* How do I find the Virtual 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. **RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **All Single Men and Women ages 30s & 40s. Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13739](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13739) Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay organizer later as this is a prepay only event. $20-$30 depending on how early you register. DISCOUNT CODE: VIRTUAL

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Sunday  Free Comedy Show Tickets!

Sunday Free Comedy Show Tickets!

Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 PM
From Free & Cheap NYC NightLife
4.5

Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

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