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Sun, Nov 8, 7:00 PM

From Fun events to attend in NYC

Join us for a movie afternoon and post-film conversation! We’re heading to AMC 34th Street 14 to watch *You Can See Everything*, the new documentary directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim following Elizabeth Holmes prior to her incarceration. After the screening, we’ll walk over to a nearby casual spot in the neighborhood to grab dinner, unwind, and discuss the film together! ### **Event Details** * **Date:** Sunday, November 8th * **Showtime:** 2:10 PM * **Location:** AMC 34th Street 14 * **Meeting Point:** Meet in the main lobby by **1:50 PM** so we can grab our seats before the trailers start. * **Post-Movie Dinner:** A casual bite nearby (specific spot shared in the event chat closer to the date). ### **Important Note on Tickets** ⚠️ **Please purchase your own ticket in advance!** To make sure we get seats near each other, aim for the **2:10 PM showtime on Sunday, Nov 8th** at AMC 34th Street. You can buy tickets via AMC’s website or app. Drop your seat number in the comments below once you grab yours so others can sit nearby! Whether you're a film buff or just looking for a fun Sunday afternoon out, all are welcome. See you at the theater!

1 attendee

Film - Ebenezer

Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 PM

From Carpe Diem

4.9

Join us as we watch the latest adaptation of the Charles Dickens' holiday classic starring Johnny Depp at the Regal Theater in Times Square. I have already purchased my ticket and I'm seated in **G8.** The movie showtime is for 4:40 pm. [https://www.fandango.com/regal-times-square-aaodh/theater-page?format=all&date=2026-11-14](https://www.fandango.com/regal-times-square-aaodh/theater-page?format=all&date=2026-11-14) After the movie, we can grab a bite to eat nearby. One possible option is 'Dallas BBQ', which is located right next door. If you have questions or need to get in contact, I can be reached at 917-769-2168.

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EBENEZER(Advanced Movie Screening)

Mon, Nov 9, 11:00 PM

From The ORIGINAL NYC Black & Latino Afterwork Drinks/Networking

4.5

The group has been invited to the advanced screening of Ebenezer, presented by 1964 Agency. This movie stars Johnny Depp. **Before you rsvp, please read the guidelines** * Rsvp on the meetup site first * Then rsvp using the link in the description * When you rsvp, you must provide your full name and email address. You will receive an email confirmation directly from the studio. * For the Organization/Affiliation please choose 1964 Agency **If this info isn't provided, then you can't attend!** **The link to rsvp is below:** [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB4Zx-vK7fZwmmQ8BsY0rsucAUZFYGQYy5ZTqU4QIS-lNt1w/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB4Zx-vK7fZwmmQ8BsY0rsucAUZFYGQYy5ZTqU4QIS-lNt1w/viewform) **This is a first come first serve event. You must arrive early to attend. Please be prepared to wait and stand on a line. The group will not be seated together.** This November, prepare to be ghosted. Johnny Depp is the deliciously unpleasant Ebenezer Scrooge in a thrilling reimagining of the most iconic ghost story of all time. On one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer collides with his past, present, and future on a supernatural journey that will decide his ultimate fate. If you think you know his story, think again. Directed by Ti West and with a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern, Ebenezer also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen. Watch the trailer below: [https://youtu.be/l_Ozo1xUgbU?si=ylvfTMca8dkRf5ao](https://youtu.be/l_Ozo1xUgbU?si=ylvfTMca8dkRf5ao)

1 attendee

Bad Trip Storytelling Show

Fri, Nov 13, 2:00 AM

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

4.6

The only storytelling comedy show where comedians share their most embarrassing stories. There's a chance to win a free drink after each performance by playing storytelling trivia based on the last story told. 🍻 When: Thursday November, 12th ⏰ Doors: 8:30 PM \| Show: 9:00 PM 📍 Where: Secret Pour 🎟️ Tickets: 3 dollars off with promo-code 3trip Buy tickets here: https://secretpour.ticketbud.com/badtrip

1 attendee

Environmental/Climate Justice Green Drinks Hackensack

Tue, Nov 10, 12:00 AM

From The Green Wei

4.3

About Enviromental Green Drinks Gatherings Environmental Green Drinks is an informal monthly get-together for people interested in green living, sustainable business and building communities that are safe for living, biking, walking and growing food. We meet at places where the food is excellent and the prices are good. Green Drinks are open, admission is free and new faces are always welcome, so come and join us some evening! Acerca de las Reuniones Green Drinks Green Drinks es un informal evento social para gente interesada en la sostenibilidad y el medio ambiente. Las reuniones facilitan el intercambio informal de ideas y estrategias "verdes" y colaboraciones comunitarias e individuales. Conversamos sobre alternativos fuentes de energía limpia, producción agrícola urbana, la comida natural y orgánica, comprar local, los empleos verdes. . . y la justicia ambiental. Nuestros encuentros están abiertos a la comunidad y todos encontrarán una calurosa bienvenida. Os Eventos Green Drinks Green Drinks é um evento social informal para dialogar sobre o estabelecimento duma sociedade sustentável, justa e no qual os comerciantes e indivíduos respeitam os recursos da terra e seus habitantes. A comunidade está muito bem vinda! Food | Comida Pay only for food and drinks you order.. Sólo se pagan la comida y bebidas que usted pide. Paga só à comida e bebidas que você solicite. Admission & Parking | Entrada Estacionamento Parqueo Admission free. Free on-site parking in restaurant lot. Entrada grátis. Grátis estacionamiento en el parqueadero del local. Entrada gratuita. Estacionamento gratuito no local.

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🕯️LET'S GO SEE THE CATACOMBS BY CANDLELIGHT

Sat, Nov 14, 5:45 PM

From New York City Art, Film, Museum, Social Club

4.8

# 🕯️ Catacombs by Candlelight ## Discover the Secrets Beneath Old New York ### 🏛️ History • Mystery • An Unforgettable Underground Experience 🗓 **Saturday, November 14, 2026** 🕐 **1:00 PM – approximately 2:30 PM** 🕧 **Please arrive by 12:45 PM for check-in** 📍 **Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral** **266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012** 🎟️ **Social Club Special: $25 per member — normally $38!** 👥 **Limited to 20 members** *** ## 🕯️ STEP BENEATH THE CITY… AND BACK IN TIME Above ground, Manhattan bustles with traffic, conversation, and the rhythm of everyday life. Below the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral lies a quieter world—one of historic burial vaults, candlelit passageways, and stories that reach deep into New York’s past. Join our Social Club for **Catacombs by Candlelight**, an atmospheric guided journey into a side of the city that many New Yorkers have never experienced. As we explore, the names and places of another era begin to take on new meaning. We’ll hear about the people connected to this historic cathedral, the community that grew around it, and the lives commemorated beneath its floors. **Come for the mystery. Leave with a deeper connection to the city and its history.** *** ## 🏛️ ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE This approximately **90-minute guided walking tour with Tommy’s New York** combines history, architecture, and the distinctive atmosphere of a sacred underground setting. Our experience includes: 🕯️ **The historic catacombs** Explore the burial spaces beneath the Basilica and hear the stories behind this remarkable setting. 🌿 **The cathedral grounds and walled graveyards** Discover areas normally closed to the general public and see how the history above ground connects with the world below. 📜 **Stories of old New York** Learn about the cathedral’s place in the city’s history and the people whose lives became part of its story. 👁️ **Details you might otherwise miss** Let our guide draw your attention to the features, names, and connections that bring the past into focus. This is a guided historical experience in an active religious site and burial place, with an atmosphere all its own. *** ## 🎟️ A SPECIAL RATE FOR OUR MEMBERS ### **Just $25 per person — normally $38!** Thanks to a special group arrangement, our members save **$13 each** on this memorable New York experience. Your ticket includes admission to the **Catacombs by Candlelight guided tour**. **Payment:** Please submit your **$25 payment through the Meetup event page using its PayPal payment option** to reserve your place. 👥 **We’re planning a group of 15–20 members, with a maximum of 20 spaces available. Your reservation is confirmed once payment is received. Refunds will be made only if the event is cancelled.** *** ## 🕰️ TIMING & MEETING DETAILS 🕧 **12:45 PM — Arrival and check-in** Please arrive on time so we can check in and be ready together. 🕐 **1:00 PM — Guided tour begins** 🕝 **Approximately 2:30 PM — Tour concludes** 📍 **Check-in address:** 266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (corner of Mulberry St. and Jersey St.) between Houston and Prince Street. Directions: By Subway B/D/F/M/6 trains to Broadway-Lafayette St/Bleecker St; R/W train to Prince St. ## 🧣 WHAT TO WEAR & BRING Please dress comfortably and respectfully for an active Basilica and sacred burial site. 👟 **Comfortable walking shoes:** The tour involves walking, standing, stairs, and uneven surfaces. 🧥 **Layers and a warm jacket:** Portions of the experience are outdoors, so dress for November weather. ☔ **Weather protection:** The tour takes place rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or raincoat if rain is expected. 🕯️ **Be prepared for low lighting:** Take your time and watch your footing as we explore. Please avoid costumes or overly revealing clothing, and help us respect the setting throughout our visit. *** ## ✨ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS EVENT 🕯️ **An atmospheric experience beneath the streets of Manhattan** 🏛️ **Access to historic spaces beyond the usual sightseeing route** 📜 **Stories that bring old New York to life** 👥 **A chance to explore with fellow Social Club members** 🎟️ **A special $25 ticket price—a $13 saving!** There’s more to New York than what we see at street level. **Join us as we venture below the surface for an afternoon of history, discovery, and candlelit wonder. 🕯️**

20 attendees

Behind-the-Scenes @ Temple Emanu-El: One of the World's Largest Synagogues

Sun, Nov 22, 7:30 PM

From New York Adventure Club

4.8

Tickets: $50.53 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003350265573](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003350265573) Hidden behind a majestic Fifth Avenue façade is one of the world's largest and most breathtaking synagogues, where soaring architecture, masterful craftsmanship, and nearly a century of history come together under one roof. What marvels, hidden spaces, and remarkable stories lie beyond its doors? Get ready to take an unforgettable journey through one of New York City's most extraordinary sacred spaces like never before. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes exploration of the historic Temple Emanu-El, one of the largest synagogues — and houses of worship — in the world. Led by licensed NYC guide Michael Morgenthal, who went to a yeshiva just blocks away from the temple, our experience through this majestic Art Deco temple dating back to 1929 will include: * **An overview of Temple Emanu-El's fascinating history**, from its founding to its prominent Fifth Avenue location and lasting impact on New York City's religious and cultural landscape * **A visit to the breathtaking main sanctuary**, featuring a 175-foot-long hand-painted and gilded ceiling, Guastavino-tiled walls, more than 60 stained-glass windows, original Hildreth Meière mosaics, and seating for 2,500 worshippers with unobstructed views of the ark * **A walkthrough of the temple's smaller sanctuaries**, home to rare Tiffany stained-glass windows and other remarkable architectural details * **A stop at other historic and hidden spaces throughout the temple**, offering a rare opportunity to step inside areas not typically accessible to the public See you there! \*All guests will have to pass through a metal detector in order to enter the synagogue \*\*Due to enhanced security protocols, the guest list will close 24 hours before the experience begins \*\*\*The exact route is subject to change **Testimonials** "The beauty of the building exceded all my expectation." -Avia "Gorgeous!" -Arno "Very good guide. Extensive tour." -Linda "I love the guide's knowledge." -Deborah "Mike was very knowledgeable and the space was breathtaking." -Jackie "I got to see something I was always curious about. Mike was easy to listen too and knowledgeable . The Temple really is a gem !" -Arabelle "The guide, Mike, was superb, his knowledge combined with friendly, outgoing personality made this tour unforgettable. We had already shared our experience with our friends and are planning to bring them to the next tour to share this delight with them." -Elena "I love the tour leader." -Margaret "The Tiffany stained glass windows and Art Deco details." -Debra "The synagogue is breathtaking and has interesting stories." -Yuliya "Complete explanations of venue, without being rushed." -Joy "Beautiful architecture, history and knowledgeable staff." -Matthew "Extremely informative." -Mary "The ability to see and walk through the entire synagogue, see the different chapels and gave at the amazing architecture." -Christian "Very knowledgeable, entertaining guide in a beautiful setting." -Mark "It was well organized." -Irene "Interesting subject, excellent presentation by guide (knowledgable, articulate)." -Michael "The venue is very interesting and unique, the tour guide was knowledgeable and personable." -Yana "The guide was knowledgeable and organized. The synagogue itself is really interesting." -Beth " It was great. The Temple is exquisite. Mike was a wonderful tour guide: interesting, animated, engaging & knowledgeable." -Ellen " Michael was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind. We learned so much and really enjoyed his insights and information on the space." -Jacquelyn " Mike was a great guide - he knew his material and presented it in a very engaging way." -Nicole " Mike the tour guide was great. He spoke clearly and knew a lot about this beautiful temple. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!" -Lorraine " Interesting and informative. Great tour." -Jack " I always wanted to learn about Temple Emanu-El and this event satisfied that goal. I found that the tour guide was very knowledgable, quite personable, and welcomed questions from attendees. I plan to look online to see if there are other events of interest where he will serve as tour guide. The stonework, mosaics, stained glass windows, etc. within the Temple are extraordinary. I hope more people take advantage of signing up for a tour of this remarkable structure and its artistic interiors." -Norma " TE is a beautiful synagogue and landmark. It is nice to see the space through another person’s eyes" -Peter " All good. Great architecture and great guide." -Kim " Stunning location and a great guide!" -Nora "Very interesting and informative. Guide was very engaging!" -Joyce "I appreciated the opportunity to get an up close look at the Bemas." -Jacob "The building is so beautiful. The history was fascinating and the content was excellent. Loved every minute of the time. Our guide was knowledgeable and very professional and explained everything clearly and his information and visual photos were excellent. At ease and was well informed." -Babs "Well organized and presented. Beautiful venue." -Jeffrey "We have had Mike as our guide on other tours as well and he never disappoints! The venue, the historical information, and the Background about the art, the architecture and prior synagogues All contributor to an excellent experience." -Samantha "Access to a place normally not accessible, knowledgeable guide, appreciated additional explanation for non-Jewish participants." -Mav Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Houses of Worship

3 attendees

5th Annual LegalizedNYC Festival: Special Tribute to Peter Tosh!

Tue, Nov 10, 12:00 AM

From LIVE REGGAE NYC!

4.7

Celebrate 50 years of ‘Legalize it’ It's the High Times CCB ALL-STARS annual [Peter Tosh](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/petertosh/) tribute show hosted at the 5th annual LEGALIZEDNYC Festival! \*Members may enter for a chance to win one FREE general admission ticket via the Live Reggae NYC email. Check for our mailing for with details and follow the directions! Winners are always picked at random! **Lineup & Performances:** * Big Youth * Ras Shiloh * High Times CCB All-Stars (Peter Tosh tribute) * Skadanks * DJ Bobby Konders & Massive B Sounds * Plus additional special guests on the bill **Doors 7 PM - Showtime 8 PM Sharp** **VIP Wing Seating** $65 Advance • $75 Day of Show **General Admission - Standing Room Only** $35 Advance • $45 Day of Show [Full Menu + Prix Fixe Menu](https://sonyhall.com/menu/) Available All Seating Cabaret Style • **First Come, First Served** $20 Minimum Per Person at Tables Standing Room Only Tickets Do Not Come with a Seat 21+ for Entry **Sponsored by:** Presented by the Kaleidoscope Collective, with **HIGH TIMES** and **Cough Country TV** serving as media sponsors and livestream partners. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- [@kaleidoscope__collective](https://www.instagram.com/kaleidoscope__collective/) [@maisoncanal](https://www.instagram.com/maisoncanal/) [@taprootfieldscanna](https://www.instagram.com/taprootfieldscanna/) [@hightimesmagazine](https://www.instagram.com/hightimesmagazine/) [@hightimes.cup](https://www.instagram.com/hightimes.cup/) [@latenightgreen](https://www.instagram.com/latenightgreen/) [@coughcountrynews](https://www.instagram.com/coughcountrynews/) **More Information:** Peter Tosh is one our greatest influences and an avatar of canna-culture. He’s the main inspiration for hosting the festival and his song ‘LEGALIZE IT’ has been the soundtrack to this movement. Peter fought to Legalize It so we all can be free. 50 years later! Don’t miss a true ALL-STAR experience!

3 attendees

Indigenous art, history, and language talk 🧺🐢

Thu, Nov 12, 9:40 PM

From Borough Hoppers

4.9

Indigenous art, history, and language talk 🧺🐢 Thursday, November 12th 4:40pm to 6:30pm At NYPL’s Schwarzman Building At 42nd and 5th Avenue From 4:40 to 4:50, meet outside NYPL Building 5 to 6:30, Indigenous talk Free, but RSVP required Link to RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ancestral-memory-indigenous-art-history-and-language-tickets-2003519720417 Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

6 attendees

Behind-the-Scenes @ Lincoln Center: Extended Tour Inside Iconic Halls

Tue, Nov 24, 7:45 PM

From New York Adventure Club

4.8

Tickets: $55.80 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003733944166](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003733944166) From the New York Philharmonic to the New York City Ballet, Lincoln Center's world-renowned institutions bring to life a 16-acre campus of architecturally significant venues, each designed with a distinct purpose, identity, and story. But what sights, spaces, and stories lie inside these iconic buildings that few ever get to experience? Get ready to explore Lincoln Center through a first-of-its-kind, extended experience across some of its most iconic spaces. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "http://www.nyadventureclub.com/") for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Lincoln Center, uncovering how its history, architecture, and institutions come together to shape one of New York City’s most important cultural destinations. Led by one of Lincoln Center's top guides, our in-depth experience will include: * **The story of Lincoln Center’s creation** — including a history of the neighborhood of San Juan Hill, a lively cultural hub and a largely working-class community, that existed in the area around Lincoln Center before it was built * **A rare look inside some of Lincoln Center’s most iconic venues** — featuring a rotating selection of spaces such as David Geffen Hall (New York Philharmonic), the Metropolitan Opera House (Metropolitan Opera), the David H. Koch Theater (New York City Ballet), the Vivian Beaumont Theater (Lincoln Center Theater), and Alice Tully Hall (Chamber Music Society) * **The chance to witness Lincoln Center in motion** — with opportunities to catch rehearsals or live preparations within its performance spaces * **An extended two-hour route through Lincoln Center** — with access to performance halls, plazas, and backstage areas **Afterward, we'll finish at David Geffen Hall's lobby bar** where you can purchase drinks with your fellow adventurers! **No tour is ever the same** as venues and access vary day by day\*\*.\*\* See you there! \*As late arrivals may not be able to join once the tour is in progress, please note that the listed start time is scheduled 15 minutes prior to the experience. \*\*Photography is generally permitted, except when instructed by your tour guide. \*\*\*Due to the complex scheduling of Lincoln Center’s venues, specific locations visited — and opportunities to view rehearsals — are subject to change. Tour dates are selected in advance to allow for the greatest possible access. **Tour Schedule** 2:45-3:00pm: Check-in 3:00-5:00pm: Tour Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Photo Credit: All - Lawrence Sumulong, Lincoln Center Categories: In-Person, Landmarks

4 attendees

TRIBECA - Return to A World of Photo Icons

Sat, Nov 21, 6:00 PM

From NYSP+ | New York Street Photography Plus

4.8

**DATE/TIME/CONTACT** Saturday, November 21 from 1pm to 3pm [ArtFrame24@gmail.com](http://ArtFrame24@gmail.com;/), **ALL WELCOME** Beginners to Professionals with Digital Cameras, Smartphone Cameras, Vid Cams, Discerning Eyes **MEETUP LOCATION** (Updated directions below) **Nancy Whiskey Pub, at 1 Lispenard St.,** corner of W. Broadway **Closest trains are** **"A, C,** or **E Trains" to Canal St. Station; the best way is to use the middle most exit off this platform. *The exit street staircase will be adjacent to the wall of* Nancy Whiskey Pub. If you use the most southerly exit you will only be 1 short block south of our meeting location.** **\*\*** *The 1, B, D, N, Q, 6, J, Z, M trains all stop along Canal St also, but are a little farther away.*\*\* *Always check NYC's **MTA.info** site for weekend trackwork train rescheduling & rerouting before starting your trip.* ***!!!NYC Subway rescheduling is very common nearly every weekend!!!*** **ABOUT** (source: Wikipedia) **Tribeca**, originally written as TriBeCa, is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City. Its name is a syllabic abbreviation of **"Triangle Below Canal Street"**. The "triangle" (more accurately a quadrilateral) is bounded by Canal Street, West Street, Broadway, and Chambers Street. By the 2010s, a common marketing tactic was to extend Tribeca's southern boundary to either Vesey or Murray Streets to increase the appeal of property listings. The neighborhood began as farmland, then was a residential neighborhood in the early 19th century, before becoming a mercantile area centered on produce, dry goods, and textiles, and then transitioning to artists and then actors, models, entrepreneurs, and other celebrities. The neighborhood is home to the Tribeca Festival, which was created in response to the September 11 attacks, to reinvigorate the neighborhood and downtown after the destruction caused by the terrorist attacks. (source: Google-AI Overview) **Tribeca** is a chic, upscale neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, known for its historic cast-iron and brick industrial buildings that have been converted into luxury lofts. The area, an acronym for **"Triangle Below Canal Street,"** features cobblestone streets, art galleries, boutiques, and a mix of residential and commercial spaces **PLAN** We'll navigate some of the most interesting streets of Manhattan loaded with original cobble stone streets, iconic buildings, & public parks as well as modern day preservations of our past treaures. ***Some Subjects on photo walk:*** 1. The Roxy Hotel 2. FDNY Firehouse Ladder 8 "Ghostbusters" Movie 3. 19th Century Cast Iron Buildings 4. Cobble Stone Streets 5. Staple Street Skybridge **RESTROOMS** For people using trains or buses Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, Port Authority - these have plenty of facilities. **RAIN DATE** If needed, Sunday, 11/22/2026, 1pm. *Rain is many a photographer's dream - we'll stick with light rain only.* **DISCLAIMER** *Participation in these events requires that you assume all risks associated with these activities and that the Organizers, Co-Organizers, and Event Hosts are in no way liable for any tickets/summons, loss, theft, damage, injury or illness as a result of your participation. In other words, you are attending these events at your own risk!!* **Event details may change at any time, so please check this page periodically**. If you have questions, please leave them in the comments below, in the event chat or to the above email address found under CONTACT before the event begins.

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The City Speaks: An Interactive One-Man Show of New York Slang & Speech

Thu, Nov 12, 11:30 PM

From New York Adventure Club

4.8

Tickets: $39.98 - $45.25 (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003917694769](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003917694769) New York City doesn't just have a language of its own — it has hundreds of them. But how did generations of immigrants, neighborhoods, and cultures shape everything from the way New Yorkers “tawk” to the slang we use without a second thought? Get ready to step inside a historic Lower East Side institution for an interactive theatrical experience where the words, voices, and accents of New York City take center stage. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "http://www.nyadventureclub.com/") for *The City Speaks*, a **one-man show exploring the voices of New York** and how the city's remarkable linguistic diversity has shaped its slang, sayings, accents, and ever-evolving way of speaking. Led by **performer and creator Nic Reale**, who brings the Lower East Side to life through a colorful cast of characters, this fun and comedic exploration of the city's linguistic history will include: * **A custom-made theatrical experience at the historic Henry Street Settlement**, the storied Lower East Side institution founded in 1893 that has served generations of immigrant and working-class New Yorkers while playing an enduring role in the neighborhood's social and cultural life * **The Lower East Side as a microcosm of New York City**, where generations of immigrants and their languages have lived side by side, exchanged words and ideas, and helped shape the way New Yorkers communicate * **Surprising stories behind familiar New York slang, sayings, and accents**, and how generations of immigration and cultural exchange shaped the way New Yorkers speak * **A colorful cast of characters — all performed by Nic**, bringing the neighborhood's many voices, personalities, accents, and linguistic quirks to life * **Plenty of audience participation**, from games and call-and-response to funny voices, accents, sounds, and other interactive moments that make everyone in the room part of the show Part linguistic deep dive and part interactive performance, *The City Speaks* uses one extraordinary neighborhood to tell the larger story of how generations of New Yorkers have learned to understand — and influence — one another through language. See you there! \*Please note that the performance takes place on the second floor of the Henry Street Settlement, which does not have an elevator. **About Nic Reale** Nic Reale was born on a busy archipelago off the coast of America and has been described as "Noam Chomsky meets Sesame Street as a damn good hip hop dancer." As a multidisciplinary creator, he leads tours, designs maps of urban and sociological issues, and expresses funny voices in many languages. After living away from his native New York in Southeast Asia and Europe for five years, he founded Studio Dérive, a creative production company that realizes The City Speaks as a walking tour, as well as The Blind Quest documentary series and Life Map collaborative art project. [https://studio-derive.com](https://studio-derive.com/ "https://studio-derive.com") **About the Henry Street Settlement** Henry Street Settlement is a historic Lower East Side institution founded in 1893 by nurse and social reformer Lillian Wald to serve the neighborhood's immigrant and working-class communities. From its beginnings providing health care to residents from a small tenement apartment on the Lower East Side, the organization grew into a pioneering force in public health, social services, education, and the arts. More than 130 years later, Henry Street Settlement continues to serve the Lower East Side from its historic neighborhood buildings while carrying forward its longstanding mission of strengthening and supporting New York City communities. [https://www.henrystreet.org](https://www.henrystreet.org/ "https://www.henrystreet.org") Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Entertainment

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Some screenings might require tickets, which you'll learn about in the event details. Check if you need to purchase in advance.

While Meetup facilitates connections, making friends is subject to your own interactions and participation during events.

Event frequency in New York varies depending on the active groups and organizers, but there's often a rich choice of screenings monthly.

Some documentary groups might offer online options, especially to broaden access. Confirm the format in the event details.

Yes, if you passionate about documentaries, you can create a group and host your own screenings by organizing within Meetup.

Documentary screenings attract a wide array of film enthusiasts from all walks of life, enhancing networking opportunities.

Organization quality can vary. It's often dependent on the host’s experience and preparation but collaboration often ensures a good outcome.

Typically, just your RSVP confirmation. Check the event listing for suggestions like bringing snacks or drinks, if allowed.

Certain groups focus specifically on local issues or filmmakers, providing unique New York perspectives on documentary themes.