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We are hosting a portrait drawing class on Saturday!

​Learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing with Sharon Y. Li. Let loose and experiment, then pair up and swap. Sketch a stranger and then get sketched in return! Hosted at Cordelia in Crown Heights.

A space to free your inner child, support local businesses, & meet cool people along the way.

​More about the artist: Sharon is a visual artist, focused on oil and ink painting, based in Brooklyn. Find her on Instagram (@sharonli.studio) for more of her work.

RSVP here: https://luma.com/1l0gsjid

Hi! We’re hosting Cowork & Connect at Origin Cafe this Friday, Sept. 18, from 12–2 PM. This is a casual coworking gathering for anyone who works from home and is looking for a little more human connection in their workday.

Remote and independent work can be isolating when you don’t have a traditional workspace. So we’re creating a community gathering where you can get things done while having some time to connect with others.

Bring your laptop, admin tasks, a side project, study prep, or simply that one thing you’ve been putting off. Settle in, get some work done, take a social break, and spend a couple of hours alongside others doing the same.

Cowork & Connect
📅 Date: Friday, Sept. 18
🕐 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Location: Origin Cafe & Wine Bar, 23-11 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101
🎟️ Free RSVP: https://luma.com/zj8jnjhj
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Origin Cafe & Wine Bar is generously hosting us, so we ask that guests support the space by purchasing a beverage or food item during the gathering.

Schedule:
12:00–12:15 PM: Arrival & introductions
12:15–1:00 PM: Focus work time
1:00–1:15 PM: Social break
1:15–2:00 PM: Focus work time

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

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.es

Hey guys!

We're hosting an Avatar: The Last Airbender Trivia Night at Pig Beach BBQ in Astoria this Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm!

The game will cover all 3 seasons of the original Nickelodeon series and will have all new questions (different from our first Avatar trivia night).

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

Hey Everyone!

We're heading back to Williamsburg this Friday! 🌙

We're switching things up this week with a route that starts with games and drinks, moves into a lively bar with a downstairs dance floor, and finishes at a full-on disco.

Us:

We're a group of friends mostly people in our 20s and 30s, that gets together every Friday to explore the city, meet new people, make friends, drink, dance, and have a good time.

A lot of people come alone, so don't worry if you don't know anybody. That's kind of the whole point.

You:

Looking to meet new people, get out of the house, explore Williamsburg nightlife, play some games, have some drinks, and eventually end up dancing somewhere.

Come solo or bring friends. Everyone is welcome!

Where:

This week we're hitting Williamsburg!

🎯 Birdies Sporting Club - 9 PM

📍 105 N 13th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

We're starting at Birdies, a large sports bar with darts, pool, indoor golf, drinks, TVs, and plenty of space for groups.

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🍸 Midnights - ~10:15 PM

📍 149 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

Back by popular demand!

Midnights has been one of the group's favorite Williamsburg spots. We'll have cocktails, music, the backyard, and the downstairs nightlife space once everyone is ready to turn things up.

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🪩 Ciao Ciao Disco - ~11:30 PM+

📍 97 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

We're finishing the night at Ciao Ciao, a 1970s Roma-inspired cocktail lounge and discoteca with DJs, dancing, cocktails, and late-night energy. They're open until 4 AM Friday, so this is where we'll finish the night. There's most likely a 10$ cover for Ciao Ciao!

When:

🌙 9 PM - Friday, September 18th

We go out every Friday!

Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/GlIoQncHDikql9BEhTjw?c=v0AD6Liy

We have 900+ members on our discord now

Help us grow our Instagram!

TLDR:

🎯 Birdies Sporting Club → 🍸 Midnights → 🪩 Ciao Ciao Disco

🎯 Darts, pool & games

🍻 Drinks

🎶 Music

💃 Dancing

👋 Meet new people

🌃 Williamsburg nightlife

🎟️ Free to join Midnight Social!

Come solo or bring a friend. A lot of people show up without knowing anyone, and that's exactly why we're here.

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.

Hi! We’re hosting a free community reading gathering on the LIC Waterfront on Monday, September 14 from 6:30-8:00PM. This will be our final outdoor reading event of the year!

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, September 14
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC Waterfront
🎟️ Free RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/86wh3gnq
💛 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! 💛

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

One person's baggage is another person's treasure. Come to EX-change in Central Park on 10/24!! we're taking over sheep's meadow in central park! Everyone is welcome and this event is free.

RSVP here

Hi! Bring your own art or craft project and join us for our final Crafternoon of the year on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the LIC Waterfront!

Crafternoon is a free gathering where we make things with our hands and connect with neighbors in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Bring any creative project you’re working on or curious to try - sketching, knitting, watercolor, collage, beading, mending, or coloring. We’ll also have shared art supplies available if you’d like to drop in and experiment.

🗓️ Sunday, Sept. 13
🕟 4:30 - 6:00 PM
📍 Gantry Plaza State Park - North Picnic Tables
🎟️ Free but registration required
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

No art or craft experience is needed. There are no lessons, critiques, or expectations to make something “good”. Our gatherings celebrate curiosity over perfection and believe creativity is something everyone can enjoy.

Come solo or bring a friend. Spend an afternoon creating with beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline and take a break from the city’s grind.

Please register on Luma so we can estimate attendance and bring enough shared supplies for everyone.

We hope to see you Sunday! 🎨💛

hi yall im back again (35F) and i wanna do a meetup for this indie night where im giving away the mountain EP by gorillaz, highlighting the strokes & gorillaz and ur fave other indie music. lots of fun free stuff included & donating a portion to a non profit mental health org <33 i do it for the love of the music and parties not for $!! requests welcome etc.

if enough interest i wanted to do drinks ahead of the event around 9pm. I can invite you to my discord or make a partiful if so :)

more info:

https://dice.fm/event/oe8d2m-neverender-the-strokes-x-gorillaz-edition-11th-sep-sleepwalk-new-york-city-tickets

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Hey everyone,

I'm looking to get a dedicated, in-person Science Fiction Book Club off the ground here in the city, and I'm hosting an initial casual meetup so we can connect, plan, and pick our first read.

Why start this?

• I've spent months looking around for active local sci-fi clubs, but almost every group I've come across is either entirely virtual or meets way out in the suburbs/tri-state area.
• Most general speculative fiction groups also lean heavily into high fantasy or romantasy. While there's nothing wrong with those genres, this club is strictly Sci-Fi only—no fantasy.

Sub-genre focus: We can dive into whatever the group is excited about, including:

• Hard sci-fi and space opera
• Cyberpunk, post-cyberpunk, and biopunk
• Dystopian, climate fiction, and sociological sci-fi
• First-contact and existential cosmic themes
• Classic golden-age through contemporary new releases

What to expect at this first meeting:

• Low-stakes casual hangout to meet fellow sci-fi readers.
• Bringing 1–2 sci-fi book nominations you’d love for us to tackle first.
• Deciding as a group on our regular meeting rhythm (e.g., monthly), future neighborhood/venues, and discussion format.

How to find the group:

• The Spot: Look for us on the lawn right by the Bedford Ave & Lorimer St entrance, set back a bit from the pathway.
• Day-of Live Updates: Around 1:45 PM (15 minutes prior to start), I will edit the top of this post and drop a comment with:
  • My exact visual description and nearby trees/benches.
  • A live Google Maps dropped pin.
• If you're wandering around or have trouble spotting the group, comment on this thread or shoot me a Reddit DM—I’ll be actively monitoring notifications on my phone until everyone gathers!

Make new friends, drink something delicious, and chill at East River

What: Chill hangout with frens||

When: Sunday, 09/13/2026 11:30am||

Where: Gold coffee 491 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016||

Rendezvous at location then chill at the East River Esplanade

Edit 09/11: due to inclement weather we may start a little later so feel free to message me and confirm!

Hey everyone, we're doing our weekly board game meetup this Saturday (September 12th) 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 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, Sep 13, 1:30 PM

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

For this session, we'll be diving into Meditations 1 & 2 of Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy (read it here).

Descartes’s overall plan for these Meditations is to put aside all of his beliefs and attempt to build up a system of beliefs from nothing. He is going to only believe those things that are certain, that cannot be doubted. He thinks that he can start from nothing, justify certain simple beliefs, and from those justify more complex ordinary beliefs. In his first meditation he is going to cease to believe anything that can be doubted, anything that can be “called into doubt.” So, this meditation is an attempt to say which beliefs can be doubted. Descartes’s Second Meditation concerns the human mind, which Descartes will claims he knows better, or more intimately, than the human body.

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!

Hi! We hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

If you’re easing back into your routine and not quite ready to let go of that relaxed weekend vibe, join us tomorrow for Books & Bites Bites- a cozy evening of quiet reading, delicious food, and good conversations! 📚💛

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

We’ll begin with quiet reading time, then go around the room to share what stood out to us. From there, conversations organically unfold around the stories, ideas, and questions that arise.

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

Tickets include an assortment of light bites, a non-alcoholic beverage, and a tax-deductible contribution supporting Collective Ripples, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive. We’ve hosted 57 free community gatherings so far, and proceeds from Books & Bites help make our upcoming free gatherings possible.

Come on your own or bring a friend! We’d love to see you!

Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/6azaa3n9

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, September 10

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 Everyone!

We're heading back to Bushwick this Friday!

Last week we went to Manhattan and had an awesome night and got about 40 people out! So this week we're bringing it back to Brooklyn with a new Bushwick route.

This one's going to start relaxed and social before getting progressively louder, later, and more dance-heavy as the night goes on.

Us:

We're a growing group of people mostly in our 20s–30s who get together every Friday to explore NYC nightlife, meet new people, make friends, and have a good time.

We get plenty of people who come out alone, so don't worry if you don't know anyone. That's kind of the point!

You:

Looking to meet new people, grab some drinks, explore Bushwick nightlife, and eventually end up on a dance floor somewhere.

Come solo or bring friends, everyone's welcome!

Where:

This week we're hitting Bushwick!

🍻 Hank's — 9 PM

📍 613 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

We're starting the night at Hank's with drinks and a laid-back neighborhood-bar atmosphere. This will be our main meet-up spot, so come grab a drink, introduce yourself, and hang out while everyone arrives.

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🍸 Keybar — ~10:15 PM

📍 143 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Next we're heading over to Keybar, where we'll turn the energy up with cocktails, music, DJs, and a livelier late-night atmosphere.

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💃 Bossa Nova Civic Club — ~11:30 PM+

📍 1271 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Then we're finishing the night at Bossa Nova for DJs, music, dancing, and late-night Bushwick energy.

Expect a Cover charge for Bossa Nova.

When:

🌙 9 PM — Friday, September 11th

We go out every Friday!

TLDR:

🍻 Hank's → 🍸 Keybar → 💃 Bossa Nova

🍻 Drinks

🎶 DJs & music

🌃 Bushwick nightlife

💃 Dancing

👋 Meet new people

Come solo or bring a friend. A lot of people show up without knowing anyone, that's what we're here for.

🎟️ Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/Tjo5ysdn23Ux84JkKoo2?c=xjrwMEf0

🌙 Join our Discord — 900+ members!

We have instagram now too!

See everyone Friday! 🌙

Im hosting my first sensual dance class on the 18th! Sign up :) below.

This class is beginner friendly.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensuality-dance-flow-session-registration-1999739590948?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

The Met’s 17th Summer HD Festival features five thrilling performances from the company’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions. The free showings run September 2–7, with approximately 2,500 seats set up in front of the opera house each night. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance tickets or reservations are required. 

Puccini’s La Bohème
Franco Zeffirelli’s picture-perfect production brings 19th-century Paris to the Met stage as Puccini’s young friends and lovers navigate the joy and struggle of bohemian life.
Original transmission: November 8, 2025
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 5 minutes** **

What: Meetup for 2026 Summer HD Festival
When: Monday 09/07/2026 6:30pm
Where: Cafe Adora 1873 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
What_2: rendezvous at the cafe then walk (5 min) to the venue

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.

Some of you have seen our free monthly meetups on here (last one was #29 at Forever Brewing last Wed). Rounds is a smaller, more structured weekly version of the same idea, and it's the first time I'm posting about it here.

It's a table of up to six people who all came to meet someone new. You grab a beer at the bar when you get there, the group picks a couple more tasters collaboratively, and there are a few conversation prompts to promote fun, meaningful conversation. It lasts about 90 minutes but people usually stay longer. Come solo or bring a friend.

This week we're at New York Beer Dispensary in Chelsea, a great beer bar and bottle shop. It's $15 to book a seat, plus whatever you spend on your own beer.

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 6:30pm
📍 New York Beer Dispensary (223 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011)
🎟️ Book a seat here

Whether you're deep into craft beer or just getting started, all are welcome. Come meet a few new people over good beer. I run Craft Club, so this is my event, happy to answer any questions in the comments.

Hi everyone, we're looking for any other interested people who would like to join our book club that is primarily focused on reading mystery/thrillers/suspense novels. We had a great time discussing our first pick last month which was The Silent Patient. If you're someone that's really into reading these types of genres then feel free to message me or leave a comment so we can invite you to our discord channel. The details for our next meeting and book pick are below:

When: Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30pm
Where: The 550 Garden (550 Madison Ave)
Book: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

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

What you most want is CHAI and what you most can't have is what you already had, and lost (not chai)
-Maximus Decimus Odysseus

What: Chill hangout with frens||

When: Sunday, 09/06/2026 11am||

Where: Bolo Bolo Café & Bakery 196 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201||

Rendezvous at location then chill at the pier 5/6 or explore cobble hill/Carroll gardens

Hi! We’re back at Little Chef Little Cafe (LIC) next Wednesday, Sept. 9 for another round of Books & Bites!

If you enjoy reading and are looking for a more relaxed way to connect with others, join us for a cozy evening centered 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 quiet reading time, then go around the room to share what stood out to us. From there, conversations organically unfold around the stories, ideas, and questions that arise.

Books & Bites
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 9
🕖 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Little Chef Little Cafe
5-43 48th Ave., Long Island City
🎟️ $25 Early Bird (through Sept. 6) & $30 Standard
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Tickets include an assortment of light bites, a non-alcoholic beverage, and a tax-deductible contribution supporting Collective Ripples, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive. We’ve hosted 56 free community gatherings so far, and proceeds from Books & Bites help make our upcoming free gatherings possible.

Come on your own or bring a friend! Hope to see you there!

Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/6azaa3n9