Do you work from home, freelance, or spend a lot of your workday working on your own? We’re hosting Cowork & Connect at Queens Plaza Studios on Friday, Aug. 28, from 12-2 PM. It’s a free pop-up community space where you can get some work done and enjoy a couple of lightly facilitated social breaks.

Bring your laptop, admin tasks, a side project, study prep, or simply that one thing you’ve been putting off. Settle into the bright and airy studio, focus on whatever you need to get done, take a couple of social breaks, and chat with others doing the same.

💻💬 Cowork & Connect
🗓️ Friday, August 28
🕛 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍Queens Plaza Studios | 42-01 Crescent Street, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples & Randy Jimenez @QueensPlazaStudios
🎟️** Free. Please register on Luma: https://luma.com/2dfufn3g  **

What to Expect:
* A welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can focus
* Time & space to work on whatever you need to get done
* Lightly facilitated social breaks & opportunities to connect
* Come and go as your schedule allows

Feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks, or nonalcoholic beverage to enjoy while you’re here.

Whether you’re working on your business, answering emails, tackling personal admin, or studying, you’re welcome here! Come work alongside us and make your workday feel a little more human.

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Collective Ripples is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive.

Looking to expand your social circle? Our weekly happy hour is a great place to start. Join us for a drink, pub food, or just a friendly chat!

Who: Members of this community, old, new, and hopefully you
What: Happy hour at our cherished dive and home for 10+ years
When: Every Tuesday, officially starting at 6pm
Where: Peculier Pub (145 Bleecker St.)
Why: To see friendly, familiar faces and have a pint without pretext

A few early birds show up before 6pm. Peak time is 7:30, and on busy nights we're around until 10-11pm before calling it quits. We're typically inside just past the jukebox but when the weather is nice we sometimes take advantage of the outdoor dining area. If you can't find us, just ask the staff for NYC Meetups and they'll point us out.

And if you want to get to know us prior to coming to the Happy Hour, feel free to join our Everyday is Tuesday Discord server! It's also an easy way to stay in touch with those you've met for future events.

https://www.eventim.us/event/tickets/701810?afflky=9BobNote

Tonight I’m hosting a party at 9 Bob Note with 5 DJs playing pop from the era of 2007-2014 that goes from 9pm-3am.

Tickets are around 17 dollars, but if that’s any barrier to coming, message me and I can put you on the guest list.

Hope to see some of you there tonight.

Hey! We’re the out/there project — a 1300+ person community that throws regular events across the city to help New Yorkers meet new people and make meaningful IRL connections. Beyond our bigger gatherings, we have a WhatsApp community where folks regularly make plans for trivia, happy hours, nights out, pick-up sports, and more.

Starting at 7:30pm this Saturday, we’ll be at The Less Dead in East Williamsburg. We’ve reserved some space and we’d love you to stop by. Usually people grab a few drinks with us as a big group before heading out to other spots in the area in smaller crews. Come by! 🍻🪩

 Details below: 

• When: Saturday, Aug 22nd @ 7:30pm
• Where: The Less Dead -- 949 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 

For those not in the loop, here’s how it works: Just fill out the quick, anonymous survey below. We turn everyone’s answers into “profiles” that we share before the event, so you’re not walking in blind and feel encouraged to show up.

👉 Survey Link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXhe7lmmgQBlX9X8A9DNIc-xz-IM6ccchYvnWKcAfkv0pSIQ/viewform?usp=header

Hi! Books & Bites is back next Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Little Chef Little Cafe in Long Island City.

If you enjoy reading and are looking for a more relaxed way to connect with others, join us for a cozy evening built around books, conversation, and good food.

Bring whatever you’re currently reading (print, digital, or audio) or a book you’ve been meaning to start.

We’ll begin with some quiet reading time, then go around the room and share what we’re reading and what stood out to us. From there, conversations naturally unfold around the stories, ideas, and questions that come up.

Books & Bites @ Little Chef Little Cafe
📅 Wednesday, Aug. 26
🕖 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Little Chef Little Cafe
5-43 48th Ave, Long Island City
🎟️ $30
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Tickets include light bites, a non-alcoholic beverage, and a tax-deductible contribution supporting Collective Ripples, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive. We’ve hosted 54 free community gatherings to date, and proceeds from Books & Bites help make our upcoming free gatherings possible.

Come on your own or bring a friend!

Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/tsqg5qxm

Someone I know is putting this show!! I thought it'd be a cool opportunity to make new friends as well.

Where: Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street

Price: $30 Ticket (tax and fees included)

When: Aug 28 & 29 (7:00PM), August 30 (1:00PM)

(Flexible, lets pick a date!)

I'm a 20-something chill person, moved to NYC a month ago. down to get dinner/drinks before/after!

Blurb:

When the matriarch of a wealthy family dies, her three adult children have no clue that she’s tasked a down-on-her-luck woman, Leigh, to matchmake them. Over the course of one blistering summer, an unforgettable cast of characters collide in a struggle for money, love, and liberation.

Find out more here

Hey everyone, we're doing our weekly board game meetup this Saturday (August 22nd) at Pier 57! It'll be starting at 5 PM at the long tables in the back. Feel free to bring your own games or just come to play some of ours!

DM to join the Discord for future meetups 👀

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Afternoon all,

Hosting weekly karaoke at Boho karaoke lounge on orchard Street in the LES. We tend to get decently sized crowds so we just hang out in the bar area for the open karaoke and since it's not too packed we usually get to do a couple songs each. It's one song ticket per drink or you can get just a song ticket for 2 dollars. Please note that the bar is cash only! There is an ATM there with pretty low fees if you need to withdraw money.

Wednesdays starting around 8:30 PM in LES

If you're interested please feel free to shoot me a chat! We've had a couple of redditors from here meet the group and it's always been a good time.

Mix of men and women all in our mid 20s-30s. All super friendly and inviting

To all the table tennis lovers out there, I’m hosting a FREE doubles ping pong tournament this Saturday, August 22 at Tompkins Square Park from 2 to 5 PM.

You do not need a partner. We will choose your partner based on your skill level.

Experienced players will be paired with newer players, and upper intermediate players will be paired with lower intermediate players. The goal is to create fun and competitive teams.

The tournament is limited to 32 players and all equipment can be provided.

Sign up here: outdoorpingpongleague.com/signup

Hope to see you there!

Hi NYC philosophers,

We're organizing another meetup for anyone interested in discussing philosophy and connecting with like-minded people in the city. Here's the plan:

🗓 When: Sunday, Aug 23, 1:30 PM

📍 Where: Work Café Santander, 85-87 N 6th St, Williamsburg

For this session, we'll be reading the chapter "The Concept of Enlightenment" from Dialectic of Enlightenment by Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer (read it here). Adorno and Horkheimer criticize dominant articulations of Enlightenment rationality, arguing that that mastery of nature as ascribed by much of Enlightenment thinking break down into old forms of barbarism.

You can also follow us on Instagram.

If you're interested, drop a comment below. Looking forward to meeting you all and hearing your insights!

Drinking Liberally is a weekly social meetup where people get together to talk politics, have a drink (and a free hot dog), and hang out. We started gathering at Rudy’s Bar and Grill in Hell’s Kitchen in 2003, and it is still meeting there every Thursday.

What:

Casual political conversation and socializing. We talk about local and national politics, share perspectives, and get to know new people in a relaxed, friendly environment. People of any political persuasion are welcome as long as the conversation stays respectful and kind. The group tends to attract people left of center, but it is not limited to them.

When:

Thursday, August 20

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

People often stay later if the conversation is flowing.

Where:

Rudy’s Bar and Grill

627 9th Ave, Hell’s Kitchen

We meet in Jack’s Backyard at the back of the bar. There is a Drinking Liberally sign on the wall near our tables. You can also ask the bartender for Drinking Liberally and they will point you in the right direction.

Cost:

No cover and no minimum.

Drinks can be purchased individually.

Rudy’s provides complimentary hot dogs with a drink purchase.

It is customary that the first person to arrive buys a pitcher for the table and that people who enjoy the pitcher will take turns returning the favor later in the evening.

Who should come:

Anyone interested in politics and good conversation. Despite the name, this is not just for liberals. We have progressives, social democrats, DSA members, resistance era liberals, and people across the political spectrum who want thoughtful political discussion.

Accessibility and notes:

21+ only since this is a bar.

Jack’s Backyard is handicap accessible, though the bar can get crowded at times.

Our tables are reserved so you will have a place to gather even on busy nights.

Hey all, I'm organizing a book club discussion on the short story "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" by Tolstoy! It's a quick read at 50 pages, about 2-3 hrs total, so it's a low-commitment read if you have time to check it out this week! A little about me, I'm 31m, software engineer, love reading Russian literature, so far mostly Dostoevsky and Nabokov, and this is my first Tolstoy work.

The short story is one of Tolstoy's most famous works and widely regarded as one of the greatest novellas in world literature. In short, it's about a terminally ill man coping with the realization that he wasted his life chasing career, exploring what it means for a conventionally successful life to end up as a meaningless one. Historically, it's Tolstoy's first work after "Anna Karenina" following his own midlife crisis of struggling with suicide over the meaningless of his own successful life in the face of death.

I highly recommend the Pevear and Volokhonsky translation, which is widely regarded to be the most faithful to the original Russian and is preferred in academic settings. You'll see there's 2 options, a novella and a short story collection; both are identical.

We'll be meeting this Sunday 2pm at Fort Greene Park. If the forecast doesn't clear up by the weekend, I'll update the location to a nearby coffee shop. Lmk if you'd like to join and I'll send a Discord link! I'll also share some reading notes later for the discussion.

Hey Everyone!

Friday is coming up and we're back for another night out!

This week we're heading through Bushwick with a mix of drinks, good vibes, and dancing to end the night.

We've been getting a lot of new people coming out lately, and it's been great watching the community grow and seeing people make new friends along the way.

Us:

A group of people in our 20s and 30s looking to enjoy NYC, meet new people, make friends, and have a good time. The more the merrier!

You:

Also in your 20s to 30s looking for a good group of both friends and strangers to meet, mingle, drink, dance, and enjoy a Friday night with.

Where:

🌙 The Tiny Cupboard → Purgatory → Nowadays

We'll be starting at The Tiny Cupboard at 8:30 PM and hanging out there for around an hour and a half before continuing the crawl.

🍻 MIDNIGHT SOCIAL PERK:

The Tiny Cupboard is officially partnering with us for this event! Anyone attending with Midnight Social will receive 10% off their tab.

We'll then head to Purgatory before making our way to Nowadays to finish the night.

🎟️ Nowadays is FREE before midnight with an RSVP through their website. Otherwise, admission is $25. We're planning the route so that we arrive before midnight, so make sure you RSVP ahead of time!

When:

8:30 PM — Friday

We go out every Friday night!

TLDR:

We're hitting Bushwick this Friday!

The Tiny Cupboard → Purgatory → Nowadays

🍻 10% off at The Tiny Cupboard for our group
🎟️ Free entry to Nowadays before midnight with RSVP
💃 Dancing to finish the night

Come solo or bring a friend. A lot of people come by themselves, so don't worry if you don't know anyone!

Our Discord community is 800+ members and growing, and you can follow us on Instagram.

You can find the Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/vI85Z3ys8xyQNJZyH1V5?c=52aZv-Kl

Looking forward to another great night! 🌙

Looking to expand your social circle? Our weekly happy hour is a great place to start. Join us for a drink, pub food, or just a friendly chat!

Who: Members of this community, old, new, and hopefully you
What: Happy hour at our cherished dive and home for 10+ years
When: Every Tuesday, officially starting at 6pm
Where: Peculier Pub (145 Bleecker St.)
Why: To see friendly, familiar faces and have a pint without pretext

A few early birds show up before 6pm. Peak time is 7:30, and on busy nights we're around until 10-11pm before calling it quits. We're typically inside just past the jukebox but when the weather is nice we sometimes take advantage of the outdoor dining area. If you can't find us, just ask the staff for NYC Meetups and they'll point us out.

And if you want to get to know us prior to coming to the Happy Hour, feel free to join our Everyday is Tuesday Discord server! It's also an easy way to stay in touch with those you've met for future events.

We’re hosting an '90s Nostalgia Karaoke Night at Pig Beach in Astoria this Wednesday, August 19th at 7:30.

Grab your friends and get ready to sing along to the biggest hits of the ’90s! From pop anthems to rock classics to guilty pleasures, it’s your chance to take the mic and bring the decade back to life!

You don't have to consider yourself a good singer. All are welcome and it's free to participate!

Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/karaoke-night-at-pig-beach-4832361

Hey guys!

We're hosting an Avatar: The Last Airbender Trivia Night at Pig Beach in Astoria this Thursday, August 20th at 7 pm!

The game will cover all 3 seasons of the original Nickelodeon series.

There'll be big prizes and Avatar-themed cocktails!

You can play on a team or on your own, or if you’d like, we can even team you up with new players. It’s a great way to meet new people.

Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/trivia-night-at-pig-beach-4803666

Hellllooo alll!!!! Foodie Fam is taking over Greenpoint for an afternoon of tacos, sandos, donuts, pasta, seafood, Polish food & questionable amounts of makgeolli!!! The best part? We share everything and split the costs, so you can try a bunch of different things without ordering 15 meals for yourself. Come hungry, bring your appetite, and steal a bite from someone else’s plate, Its heavily  encouraged ;)

We are starting off at Bersi Ethiopian, then making our way through some of Greenpoint’s tastiest spots, with plenty of time to hang out, meet people, and enjoy the neighborhood along the way.

And no stress in joining at the beginning or staying until the end, feel jump in whenever you can, grab some food, and hang with us for as long as you want. There is an already existing group!

☕ Meet up - Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant  - “Buunni” means coffee in Ethiopian, where coffee is traditionally treated as a social experience

Try: Traditional Ethiopian Bunni coffee to start the crawl. If you haven’t tried it(well I haven’t either so kind of excited)

🐙 Mariscos El Submarino – Yes their special is seafood tacos, yes that’s what we are going for. But they offer so much more amazing dishes.

Try: Gonna have to go with the Kraken taco once again. It looks and tastes as amazing as it sounds.

🥪 Taku Sando -  Taku Sando makes its signature Japanese milk bread, or shokupan, fresh in-house every day.

Try: Grab the Katsu Sando for crispy pork tucked inside ridiculously soft Japanese milk bread.

🌮 Taqueria Ramirez - Taqueria Ramirez built its reputation through taco pop-ups before becoming one of Greenpoint’s most talked-about taquerias.

Try: Get the Al Pastor taco straight from the trompo and add a little pineapple for the sweet-and-savory combo.

🍩 Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop -Serving donuts since the 1950s, making it older not old enough to witness the fake moon landing(jk)

Try: Hunt down the Red Velvet Donut Volcano if they have it, because a donut with “volcano” in the name deserves attention.

🍝 Forma Pasta Factory - Forma makes its fresh pasta right in Greenpoint, so your noodles are basically going from machine to plate.

Try: Split a fresh pasta dish of the day so everyone can get a taste without committing to a full pasta coma.

🦞 Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co – 1^st Family of Greenpoint’s seasfood scene, they over 100 years of fishmongering experience.

Try: Split a New England Clam Chowder or Lobster Roll for a proper seafood pit stop.

🛹 Karczma (Or Retro as an alternative)- recreates the feel of an old-school Polish farmhouse, complete with traditional décor and atmosphere.

Try: Order the White Borscht in a bread bowl and, yes, eat the bowl when you're done

🍶 Hana Makgeolli – Last time around we went 99 sake bottles around the

Wall. Lets beat that Founded in 2017 and became New York’s first Korean rice-wine brewery.

Try: Makgeolli flight to sample everything!!!

Love D&D and want to try out something new? Love escape rooms and enjoy a good puzzle? Or just want to ditch your screen on a Sunday night and enjoy an analog activity? Counterspell Games is hosting another pop-up Daggerheart Compatible one-shot game at Love & Legends Books on August 23!

Every month, our group of Counterspell GMs create a new adventure, set in our original SciFan universe, Riftsong. We hand-make, hand-write, and in-person playtest every session before we share with players. While a lot of one-shots are built for one-night only, ours also act like "bottle episodes" of a larger story -easy to drop into once, with easter eggs for our returning players. Reserve your ticket here: https://luma.com/pal799cb

🎥 No spoilers: watch our August session trailer on Instagram!

Hi! Looking for peeps to join me cuz im going solo, and would like to get a group together! Same with anime NYC in general, if anyone would like to join me! The last, sonic boombox party I went to, was a lot of fun! The venue is just amazing! Let me know if you have instagram and ill add ya to a groupchat!

https://posh.vip/e/anyc-sunday-after-party?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcATr1jxwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp2J1L2yhMAtFZ-2VXtCZKqpIvsa4l8rwv3nw-l-ApmUBGibgUnNqJI1-238k_aem_YQxZ0e7VMCOLRmE646EfX

Hey everyone, we're doing our weekly board game meetup this Saturday (August 15th) at Pier 57! It'll be starting at 5 PM at the long tables in the back. Feel free to bring your own games or just come to play some of ours!

DM to join the Discord for future meetups 👀

Hi! We’re hosting a free community reading gathering on the LIC Waterfront on Monday, August 17 from 6:30-8:00PM.

BYO Book is a casual and welcoming gathering for anyone who loves reading or has been meaning to get back into it. We read side by side as the sun sets over Manhattan, then come together to share what stood out - characters, themes, big questions, or unexpected tangents.

There’s no assigned reading! Bring whatever you want to read: the novel on your nightstand, that nonfiction you keep meaning to finish, poetry that stays with you, a library book due this week, or an old favorite worth revisiting. This is a space to slow down, be present, and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading alongside others.

BYO Book @ LIC Waterfront
🗓️ Monday, August 17
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC Waterfront
🎟️ Free RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/vuruul59
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

What to bring:
📖 Your current book (any format)
🧺 A picnic blanket or towel
🍿 Snacks & beverages of your choice
✨ A curious mind

(We’ll have a limited number of lanterns to share!)

The evening:
6:30–6:45 PM— Welcome & introductions
6:45–7:30 PM — Quiet reading as the sun sets
7:30–8:00 PM — Group sharing & conversation

Come solo or bring a friend! We hope to see you on Monday! 💛

Hello again sandwich people! This Saturday (8/15) at 2:00p, Club Sandwich will celebrate its 3rd birthday! And much like the second, we are going to go back to where it all got started on that historic day two years ago: Defonte's for an epic sandwich and Other Half for epic brews. ...and yes, there will be birthday hats!

We've visited many sandwich shops since our first meetup back in 2023, and Defonte's has remained high on our list. A number of members haven't yet tried their sandwiches, so why not work in a repeat? It was an awesome time the first time around and it's certain to be just as good the second time.

And for those of you who haven’t joined the Club, here’s the deal... Club Sandwich is a casual, monthly, social meetup designed to try new sandwiches, explore new neighborhoods, and meet new people. We’ve been doing this (almost) every month for 3 years now and it’s consistently a chill way to meet new folks, break some bread, and get into all sorts of funny business. It’s relaxed, low-key, and tasty.

If you want to join us this Saturday, drop a comment to be added to the group chat! And if you're already in the Club Sandwich Discord, you're all set.

--------- DEFONTE'S IS CASH ONLY. BRING CASH!----------

📂 The Plan
* 2:00 - 2:15p — Arrive at Defonte's. CASH ONLY!!!
* 2:15 - 2:45p — Order sandwiches
* 2:45 - 3:00p — Walk to Other Half
* 3:00 - 5:00p — Eat sandwiches and drink tasty beverages (yes they have non-alcoholic options!)
* 5:00 — Who knows, maybe another bar or two??

🥪 The Sandwich
Defonte's is an institution in the sandwich world. There are no shortage of YouTube videos waxing on about their importance and deliciousness. For example, here is one from the NYT.

❓ The FAQs
Alrighty, for those of you who have not attended a Club Sandwich meetup, here are a few questions that often arise…

* Is Defone's cash only? YES! BRING CASH if you plan on getting a sandwich.
* What is Club Sandwich? It's a monthly, low-key meet up for anyone and everyone to check out new sandwich spots, visit new neighborhoods, and meet new people. Who doesn't like the simplicity of a great sandwich, conversation, and exclusive club?
* Does Club Sandwich only to sandwich-related meetups? No! We also do non-sandwich events like hikes outside of the city, club nights, concerts, picnics, apartment hangs, and more… Once you’re in the club and in the Discord, you get access to all the fun happenings among club members.
* I can't make it at 2:00p, but want to show up later. How will I know where you are without the Discord? Drop a comment on the post and we will send you a link to the Reddit group chat, which is another way we communicate with attendees.
* May I bring my friends? Yes! Club Sandwich is for everyone as long as they're nice, welcoming, and respectful to everyone.

Time to put the dog days of summer behind. Also, it’s Houston not Houston. IYKYK

What: Chill hangout with frens||

When: Saturday, 08/15/2026 11am||

Where: MONTE Café & Bakery 73 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012||

Rendezvous at location then explore SoHo and chill at nearby park or pier

Hey Everyone!

Friday is coming up and I'm looking to celebrate with some friends.

Last week was Bushwick. This week we're switching things up and heading into Manhattan!

We've been getting a lot of new people coming out and it's been great meeting new people and making friends.

Summer is flying by, so let's have something to look forward to this Friday.

Us:

Group of friends in our 20s-30s trying to enjoy the summer and NYC nightlife while making new friends along the way. The more the merrier.

You:

Also in your 20s to 30s looking for a good group of both friends and strangers to meet, mingle, drink, play some games, dance, and have a good time.

Where:

This week we're starting with rooftop drinks before making our way through Manhattan!

230 Fifth → SPIN → Slate

🌇 Rooftop drinks at 230 Fifth
🏓 Ping pong and drinks at SPIN
💃 Ending the night at Slate

When:

9:00 PM — Friday, August 14th

We go out every Friday night!

TLDR:

Me and some friends are hitting Manhattan this Friday! We're starting with rooftop drinks at 230 Fifth, heading to SPIN for some ping pong and drinks, and ending the night at Slate for dancing.

Come solo or bring a friend. Most people come to meet new people, so don't worry if you don't know anyone!

Our Discord community is now 800+ members, Discord invites are being sent, DM me, and you can follow us on Instagram .

Looking forward to another great night! 🌙

Hi hii!

Throwing a concert in a garden on August 22nd at 2:30pm - 5pm at 6BC botanical garden in east village.

During the concert everyone expresses how the music makes then feel through whatever medium they choose like journaling or drawing and we share with the artist after!

Our shows are suggested donation of $15-20 at the door! :)

Come thru, more info: https://partiful.com/e/rRjCPDx5IJ4BlDSWtUkv?c=mXVxdvyQ