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Join New York's garment exchange scene and meet style peers

Craft & Swap - Embroidery Workshop

Craft & Swap - Embroidery Workshop

Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM
From Athena IRL Meetups

# ​✨ Stitch, swap, sip, socialize. ✨ # ​Join us for Craft & Swap — a cozy creative social event where you can meet new people, learn freehand embroidery, and spend the day making art. Make sure to rsvp here to get location: [https://luma.com/ipzpsv8w](https://luma.com/ipzpsv8w) This is open to queer community members and allies who support a safe, inclusive atmosphere. ​No experience needed — all embroidery materials and beginner-friendly instruction are included. 🧵 ​Bring clothes to swap, customize, or revive while enjoying pastries, coffee, music, and a warm creative atmosphere. Whether you come to craft, thrift each other’s closets, or just romanticize your life for a day, this is a space to slow down and make something with your hands alongside other creative people. ​Included: * ​Freehand embroidery lesson + supplies * ​Belgian and Korean Pastries * ​Coffee and tea * ​Creative social mixer vibes * ​Music, crafting, and community ✨ ​Come solo or with friends — leave with new art, new clothes, and new connections. Make sure to rsvp here to get location: [https://luma.com/ipzpsv8w](https://luma.com/ipzpsv8w) # ​**Event Agenda:** ​11:00AM ​Doors open ​11:30AM ​We’ll begin with introductions, names, creative backgrounds, and a light icebreaker before the lesson begins. ​Our embroidery lesson will be led by Naomi — spotlighting calm, patient, female-led instruction with an in-person hands-on approach inspired by Belgian embroidery traditions and mindful crafting practices. ​We’re keeping the atmosphere stress-free and community-focused, with room for breaks, conversation, and crafting. ​1:00PM-4:00PM ​Clothing Swap! Swap your pre-loved clothes and socialize with other fashionistas. ​ # ​Community Guidelines ​This event is rooted in respect, creativity, consent, and community care. By attending, you agree to help maintain a welcoming and safer space for everyone regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body type, disability, age, or background. ​Discrimination, harassment, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, misogyny, ableism, intimidation, or non-consensual behavior will not be tolerated. Please respect personal boundaries, pronouns, belongings, and the shared environment. ​We encourage kindness, communication, and accountability. Event organizers reserve the right to remove anyone whose behavior negatively impacts the safety or comfort of others without refund or warning. ​Let’s create a space that feels expressive, collaborative, inclusive, and genuinely supportive for all attendees. ​Accessibility Notice: The space is a one-floor walk-up and unfortunately does not have elevator access. ​Please respect the privacy of the space and community. This is a private space, and we ask that attendees do not publicly share the address, post identifying details of the location, or invite unregistered guests without permission from organizers. # ​Photo & Video Consent ​By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos, videos, and other media may be captured throughout the experience for promotional, marketing, archival, and social media purposes by Athena Events and affiliated collaborators. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed and recorded, and for your likeness, voice, and image to be used in future event promotion without compensation. ​We aim to maintain a respectful, consent-forward environment. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please notify an event organizer upon arrival and we will do our best to accommodate you. # ​Assumption of Risk & Liability ​By attending this event, attendees acknowledge that participation is voluntary and assume responsibility for their own actions, belongings, and personal well-being during the event. Organizers will make reasonable efforts to maintain a respectful and safer environment, but cannot guarantee the actions or conduct of all attendees or the safety of personal property.

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Book Swap @ Central Park

Book Swap @ Central Park

Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM
From New York City Book Swaps

***The Meetup guest limit is 10 because of the free event limit, but we have unlimited space for people to join us.*** Book swap 11am-2pm at Sheep Meadow in Central Park. Look for books and the sign. This is a drop-in/drop-out event, meaning you don't have to stay the entire time. All genres, all sizes, and all conditions welcome. Leftover books will be recycled at future book swaps. **Don't have a book to contribute?** We'll have plenty of extras for you. **Not a big reader?** Come hang out anyway!

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10 attendees
In Person: Fashion Selling on eBay in 2026!

In Person: Fashion Selling on eBay in 2026!

Tue, Jun 9, 3:00 PM
From NYC Metro Area eBay & Online Sellers Meetup Circle
5.0

Calling all Northeast eBay sellers! 📣 Mark your calendars for our powerhouse **in-person June meetup focused on fashion selling**! Our entire session is dedicated to selling **fashion and accessories on eBay**—from vintage to modern, luxury to everyday finds. You’ll hear directly from **three eBay teams** sharing what’s happening right now in fashion selling for 2026: * **Government Relations** Learn about **Country of Origin requirements** and how they impact your international sales * **eBay Fashion Team** Get insider tips on your listings + discover what’s trending so you can source smarter * **eBay Live Team** Find out what live selling involves, how to get approved, and tips for running successful shows ❓ **Plenty of time for Q&A** **Why attend:** • 🤝 Connect with fellow Northeast eBay sellers • 🎓 Learn directly from eBay experts • 📈 Stay ahead with current fashion trends and selling strategies 🎁 Seller SWAG provided by eBay Community ✨ Yummy light bites provided 😋 You’ll receive the full address and details **one week prior to the event**. YOU MUST REGISTER to attend, as attendees are submitted to eBay and the building security in advance. We will meet in person at the eBay Manhattan Chelsea office. Photo ID is required to gain access to the building. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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21 attendees

Clothing Optional FRI afternoon game social Harlem 6/12 (male-identified only)

Fri, Jun 12, 6:00 PM
From nude
4.6
3 attendees
Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

Sat, Jun 13, 12:00 AM
From NYC Fashion Social Network (8,000+ members)
4.3

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989755383916](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989755383916) **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/1989755383916](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989755383916)

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Agentic Coding with Clojure

Agentic Coding with Clojure

Mon, Jun 8, 10:30 PM
From Clojure/nyc
4.7

Clojure Programmers of New York! You thought you'd have to switch to TypeScript in order to take advantage of LLMs? Worry not! Clojure is more token efficient, has higher *quality* training data (average Clojure programmer is just smarter, let's be honest), and you can give the LLM direct REPL access! Let us meet up for an evening of lightning talks and discussion centered around how to best utilize LLMs with Clojure. We will NOT change our minds about whether Claude or Codex is better, but we WILL have pizza, we WILL compare clojure-mcp configs, and we WILL finally get to the bottom of what goes in \`.skills/\` versus what goes into \`AGENTS.md\`. We have a few lightning talks lined up (to be announced) but we would welcome more. If you are interested in giving a 5-minute talk, reach out! org@clojure.nyc Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!

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Frequently asked questions

A clothing swap is an event where participants exchange clothing pieces. It's an eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe and meet like-minded fashion enthusiasts, offering an avenue to discover unique items for free.

You can find clothing swaps in New York by searching for event listings on Meetup. Use location filters to view groups organizing such exchanges right in your vicinity.

Yes, you can join clothing swap groups in New York through Meetup. Look for communities focused on sustainable fashion and garment exchanges to become a part of ongoing events.

Participating in clothing swaps helps you refresh your wardrobe without spending money while promoting sustainable fashion. It's also a great opportunity to connect with others who share your interest in eco-friendly practices.

Yes, typically you should bring clothes to contribute to the swap. Each event may have specific guidelines regarding the type and condition of clothing to bring, so check RSVP details for exact instructions.

Many clothing swaps are free or have a nominal fee to cover venue costs. Always confirm with the event listing or the group organizing the swap for specific information regarding any charges.

The frequency of clothing swap events in New York depends on the organizers and demand. Some groups host monthly swaps, while others may arrange quarterly events. Keep an eye on Meetup for upcoming opportunities.

Bringing friends is usually encouraged! Check with the event host for specifics on guest policies, and ensure that all attendees confirm their attendance through the event’s RSVP system.

No, clothing swap events are organized by individual groups or hosts, not directly by Meetup. Each group's leaders manage the details of their events, allowing for varied formats and styles.

The variety at clothing swaps can vary widely based on participants. Though you might find a range of garments, availability depends on what is brought to the swap by others on a particular day.

You aren't required to attend every swap event. RSVP only to those fitting your schedule and interests, ensuring you participate in swaps where you can both give and receive suitable clothing.

Preparation typically involves selecting gently used clothes you'd like to exchange. Some events might have themes or guidelines about acceptable items, so check the event description for particulars.

While finding great items is a common perk, no guarantee exists due to the nature of swaps. Be open to unexpected finds and enjoy the social and community aspect of the event.

Yes, New York’s vibrant and diverse community often holds numerous swaps. However, the availability of events you might be interested in will vary, so regularly check for new listings on Meetup.

Meetup is primarily designed for group activities and gatherings, so it might not be ideal for one-on-one clothing exchanges. However, these connections can sometimes naturally emerge from swap events.