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(IN-PERSON) Get Sh*t Done Club: Saturday Work Session (Pizza Included 🍕)

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 PM

From Get Sh*t Done Club

This RSVP is for the IN-PERSON session only. 🙌 📍 Location: 1030 6th Avenue, 5th Floor (WALK UP!), New York, NY. Buzz the 5th floor! We also run an ONLINE session at the same time. Find it in our group's events if you'd rather join from home. 💻 Got a project you keep putting off? Bring it! 🙌 Get Sh\*t Done NYC is a friendly community of people who show up and actually finish things together: side projects, writing, job applications, business ideas, school work, that inbox from 2024. 😅 HOW IT WORKS 1\. Show up and settle in with your laptop $or notebook$ and your unfinished project\. 2\. Quick intros: say what you're working on and one goal for the session\. 3\. Phones away\. We work in focused rounds with short breaks to check in\, cheer each other on\, and swap tips\. 4\. Pizza break 🍕 5\. We close by sharing what we got done\! 🎉 COST: Free to join, with a suggested donation of $15 (cash or Venmo at the door) to help keep the space going. Pizza is included! 🍕 HEADS-UP ABOUT THE SPACE: This is a no-frills pop-up. The room is sparse and simple: folding tables and chairs, nothing fancy, and it's a 4-flight walk-up on the 5th floor (no elevator). Bring a charger and headphones if you like. Coffee is welcome during rounds; the pizza break is the time for food. Come meet other doers and leave with real progress! 💪 🌐 More info: https://getshitdone.space

6 attendees

The Drone Group online

Fri, Nov 13, 12:30 AM

From NJ Drone User Group

4.8

On our monthly online meetings, you connect from home (or your favorite spot) and watch the fun, talk to other members or guests, get news updates, see some videos from our database, show some of your own videos and photos (or send me a link to your favorite YouTube video and, 'if appropriate' 😉 I'll show it) and **generally have a great time**..... Minimum of 4 Members (not including the Host) or it will be postponed... I've scheduled this as a two hour event that you can join at any time as long as you have RSVPed to 'Attend' before the event starts (let me know if you're joining us late). We also keep going as long as there are interested active members online, which is often the case... For security\*\*\*\*\* reasons, RSVP to Attend in the usual way and I'll send you full instructions by eMail on how you access from almost anywhere in the world using the app of your choice (see **[http://alturl.com/tfdiz](http://alturl.com/tfdiz)**) that you can download from **[http://Zoom.us](http://Zoom.us)** * if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you. **=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=** Please donate towards the group running costs (fees are over $390\* a year) by sending a donation to **Nick@NjDug.org** on **[https://PayPal.com](https://PayPal.com)**.. Thanks to several of you for your past donations... \* Meetup charges Organizers over $18 per month (it's not free like it is to members) and Zoom $15 per month **=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=** **\*\*\*\*\*** We do it this way, to avoid getting destructive meeting crashers.

1 attendee

Caven Point, NJ. Wildlife Photowalk

Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 PM

From NYC Shutterbugs

4.5

We are going to Caven Point natural reserve, between Port Liberty and Liberty State Park. Please note: There is no public transport available. But for those arriving by car there is parking. Parking is free and so is the entrance to the park. Caven Point is an ecologically unique area; habitat for many species including migrating birds. It features sandy beach, saltwater marshland, and boardwalk trail. it is one of two wetlands in NYC to have survived in its natural state. It is an important site for native birds nesting as it is positioned right on the Hudson River Estuary, serving as a critical late-fall pitstop and overwintering ground. Waterfowl usually spotted in November is the brant, mallard, horned grebe, and peregrine falcon among others. Bring waterproof boots and telephoto lenses.

9 attendees

Bronx C@L Meetup #02

Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 PM

From Bronx CRAFT@large Meetup Group

A monthly meetup for Bronx based makers, creatives and builders ages 18 and older exploring the future of making and workforce development. For this meetup, we will gather at the [NYC FIRST STEM Center](https://www.nycfirst.org/stem-center-locations/afh) at [Andrew Freedman Home](https://www.theafh.org/) for a hands on activity using a laser machine, offering an opportunity to explore digital fabrication and learn by making. We will rotate locations around the borough and meet up every month for a presentation, discussion, hands on activity, or just time to talk shop. If you are not an expert, do not fret! It is about showing up, sharing what you are working on, and meeting other people making things with their hands in the Bronx. Beginners and pros are welcome. Just come as you are! *This event is for people 18 years of age or older*

7 attendees

Governors Island: Phone Photo Walk for the Jazz age Lawn Party

Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 PM

From Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey

4.8

**Let’s go to a a 2 to 3 miles Phone Photo Walk to Governors Island for the Jazz Age Lawn Party Autumn edition! We will be at the free grassy Area by the Stage and enjoy the 1920s music from the Dreamland Orchestra and watch the dancers dressed like Gatsby Area. Group meets at Governors Island Side ( not Manhattan Side) at 11am to use bathrooms close to the Ferry Dock. Ferry is free on Saturday before 11am. Bring snacks and water, use supportive shoes to walk on grass, dirt trails and uneven steps. Leader will use a pink cap. This will be a Social gathering and we plan to picnic and practice some fun photo skills. Please also register on the AMC website.** **https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001LlUn2AK/act00024505**

25 attendees

Stonewall Senders - an LGBTQ+ monthly climbing meetup group

Wed, Nov 4, 11:30 PM

From Stonewall Senders

4.7

Please arrive around 630pm and come to the front desk, make sure you sign a waiver beforehand! First time climbers will need a brief orientation, this is run by the Goat staff (they're super friendly!) After that come find us, we'll be on the ground floor in the bouldering area! Comfy clothes and a water bottle are a smart move, and if you have your own climbing gear feel free to bring it with you! Discount day passes are available to the group, simply RSVP here and let the front desk know you're here for the meetup!

4 attendees

Spatial Analytics with Python 🌎 + Lightning Talks ⚡️

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30 PM

From PyData NYC

4.7

Join us on **October 27th at 6:30 PM** for an evening exploring **geospatial data science with Python**, featuring Brendan Collins, Founder & CTO at Makepath and creator of Xarray-Spatial along with a round of lightning talks from the community! Please bring your 💻 to follow along and sign up using your official government-issued name. 🍕 Pizza & drinks will be provided - Thank you, Makepath! **Agenda** **🌎 xarray-spatial: In and Out of the Raster-verse** **Speaker: Brendan Collins (Founder & CTO at Makepath)** Spatial data comes in many shapes and sizes, but some of the most powerful spatial analysis techniques begin by viewing the world as a grid. Led by the library's creator and maintainer, this talk introduces [Xarray-Spatial](https://github.com/xarray-contrib/xarray-spatial), an open-source Python library for scalable raster analysis with CPU and GPU acceleration. We'll learn how to **enter the Raster-verse** by bringing spatial data into Xarray, **explore the Raster-verse** using algorithms for terrain analysis, hydrology, proximity, and more, and **escape the Raster-verse** through techniques like zonal statistics and polygonization. Finally, we'll discuss **contributing to the Raster-verse**, sharing lessons from maintaining Xarray-Spatial and how AI-augmented development is transforming open-source contributions, code quality, and scientific software engineering. Whether you're a GIS practitioner, data scientist, or Python developer, you'll leave with practical ideas for working with spatial data and contributing to open source. **👨‍💻 About the Speaker** **Brendan Collins** is the Founder and CTO of Makepath, where he helps early-stage startups and Fortune 500 engineering teams realize their product ambitions. A former employee of Anaconda, Brendan has spent the past decade applying PyData technologies, including NumPy, Xarray, and Numba, to engineering challenges across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. When not writing in the third person, Brendan enjoys swimming, playing the banjo, and gardening. ⚡️**A Round of Lightning Talks By The Community** **🤝 Networking** Connect with fellow data enthusiasts, Python developers, researchers, and community leaders. Build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. *** **📍 Event Details** **Doors open:** 6:00 PM **Doors close:** 7:00 PM **Event:** 6:30–8:30 PM **Venue:** CUNY Graduate Center *** **Important Information** Please register using your official government-issued name and bring a government-issued photo ID for check-in. This, and all PyData NYC events, is an all-level event. Newcomers and beginners are welcome! This event and all NumFOCUS-affiliated events and spaces, both in-person and online, are governed by our [Code of Conduct](https://pydata.org/code-of-conduct/).

106 attendees

XR Motion Meetup!

Fri, Oct 30, 12:00 AM

From XR Motion Meetup!

5.0

XR Motion is a mograph, VR, AR, 3D, AI, Metaverse meetup that gathers enthusiasts, professionals, and experts in the field!

4 attendees

Forward Pass 📊 — Applied AI Builders at Time Out Market DUMBO

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM

From NYC Applied AI Builders

**We're heading to the waterfront for this one.** Join us at Time Out Market in DUMBO — upstairs and on the rooftop — with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and the East River. An evening of conversation with the engineers, researchers, data scientists, and builders in NYC who are working on applied AI. From production ML systems and agentic workflows to quantitative methods and AI for financial data. No slides. No presentations. No pitches. Just good food, great views, honest conversation, and meeting the people in this city who care about the same hard problems you do — shipping AI that actually works in the real world. **Why we keep showing up:** The applied AI community in New York is massive but fragmented. The quant researchers are behind NDAs. The startup engineers are heads-down building. The ML platform teams are buried in infrastructure. The academics are publishing papers nobody in industry reads. The governance people are writing policies nobody in engineering follows. This group puts all of those people in the same room — and the conversations that come out of it are why people keep coming back. Come with whatever you're building, whatever you're stuck on, or whatever problem you've been wrestling with this week. Bring your questions, your half-baked architectures, and your honest takes on what's actually working versus what's just demo magic. Whether you've been to every event or this is your first time — you'll fit right in. **What the evening looks like:** Show up. Grab food from any of the 15+ vendors on the ground floor — tacos, burgers, poke, pizza, dumplings, whatever you're in the mood for. Grab a drink from the bar. Head upstairs and find the group. If the weather's right we'll be on the rooftop with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline behind us. Introduce yourself. Talk about what you're building, what stack you're using, what's breaking in production, and what problems keep you up at night. Time Out Market is spacious, casual, and built for exactly this kind of gathering — enough room to move around and meet new people, relaxed enough to settle into a real conversation, and a backdrop that reminds you why you live in this city. **Who should come:** ML engineers, data scientists, AI researchers, platform engineers, quantitative researchers, financial engineers, product managers building AI products, startup founders, data engineers, students, and anyone in NYC who is serious about applied AI. Whether you're shipping agents at a startup, building ML infrastructure at a bank, researching deep learning for time series, or just trying to get your first model into production — you belong here. **What we talk about:** Agentic AI — orchestration, tool use, multi-agent systems, evaluation, and what it actually takes to run autonomous systems in production. LLMs in the real world — RAG architectures, fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and the gap between what works in a notebook and what works at scale. AI for financial data — deep learning for time series, NLP on earnings calls and SEC filings, reinforcement learning for sequential decision-making, factor modeling, and backtesting methodology. Observability and governance — tracing, monitoring, model risk, compliance, and the oversight layer that determines whether your AI system is trustworthy. Infrastructure and engineering — data pipelines, feature stores, model serving, MLOps, and the unglamorous work that makes everything else possible. And whatever else comes up when you put a room full of builders together over food and drinks with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background. **A few notes:** 🍕 15+ food vendors on the ground floor — grab whatever you want, pay for what you order. There's something for every budget and every diet. 🍸 Full bar available upstairs ⏰ Arrive when you can — the earlier you come, the more people you'll meet 🌇 If weather permits we'll be on the rooftop — dress accordingly 📍 Look for the NYC Applied AI Builders group upstairs or on the rooftop — we'll post the exact location in the discussion on event day 🚇 **Getting there** — F train to York St, 5 minute walk. A/C to High St, 7 minute walk. 📍 **Time Out Market New York** — 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (DUMBO) 🕐 **6:00 PM – 8:00 PM** See you on the waterfront. 📊

30 attendees

Central Park Fall Bird Walk - Bluebirds!

Sat, Oct 31, 5:30 AM

From BirdingAroundNYC

4.9

Beginners welcome! Friendly group! Paid event! Join naturalist Debbie Becker on a two-hour fall Bird Walk. Admire the changing leaves and ripening berries as nature changes seasons. The walk includes plants and mushrooms but focuses mainly on bird and hawk identification. The Fall migration is a spectacular event! Have fun birding and meeting others who love nature. RSVP $20 by Venmo @Deb-becker-8 or PayPal editconsul@aol.com

7 attendees

AI AFTER: NYC Founders & Entrepreneurs Afterwork Rooftop Hangout #5

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 PM

From AI CIRCLE for Entrepreneurs

4.9

**5th EDITION!** An informal AFTERWORK meetup for **entrepreneurs, founders, and builders working with AI** — or simply excited about where it’s heading. **LOCATION: 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar** \- the best way to find us is to **join the 📲 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GitXj1CYsro5zpuw7WFzyW) or ask the host for directions.** ***We'll have a designated area on the rooftop. When you get to the rooftop, turn right and look for the sign: AI AFTER!*** Come meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, talk projects, and make new connections in NYC and the global AI scene. No pitches. No presentations. Just **AI, ideas, drinks & good conversations.** 🚀 \-\-\-\-\- **AI CIRCLE:** [an online global community of entrepreneurs](https://www.skool.com/ai-circle/about) exploring, building, and making money with AI. Online & offline, home-based in NYC, Barcelona, London, Dublin, and more 🌍

29 attendees

Ship Yourself an Assistant: Build Your First Full-Stack App with Base44

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00 PM

From No-Code: NYC

4.7

# **🤖 Ship Yourself an Assistant: Build Your First Full-Stack App with Base44** You've built landing pages. You've made pretty pages that don't remember anything about the person looking at them. Tonight's different. We're kicking off a three-part series with Base44, the AI app builder that doesn't stop at "looks good," it actually holds data. Come build a personal tool that *remembers*: a habit tracker, an expense logger, a research assistant, your call, your problem to solve, we’ll work together to get it built. **What's brewing:** * Live intro to Base44 and what makes it different from landing-page tools * Hands-on build time, leave with a working app * Real database behind your app * Group show-and-tell at the end, see what everyone shipped **Event Details:** * **Date:** September 27th * **Time:** 6pm * **Location:** Nomad Works, Times Square, New York, NY 10001 * **Cost:** FREE! **🙏 Thank you to [Base44](https://base44.com/)** for sponsoring this series and giving NYC builders hands-on access to a tool that goes beyond the landing page. *** *This event is also made possible by our community sponsors:* **[XRay.Tech](https://www.xray.tech/)**[:](https://www.xray.tech/) Your full-service workflow consultancy, combining the tools you already use with automation and AI to transform how your business gets work done. **[Barndoor Automations:](https://automations.barndoor.ai/)**[ ](https://automations.barndoor.ai/)Turn any business process into an AI automation you can trust. Plain English in, reliable automation out, with guardrails built in. **[Base44](https://base44.com/)**[: ](https://base44.com/)The AI app builder that goes past the landing page. Describe what you need in plain English and get a working app with a real database, logins, and logic, ready to share with a link. *** *By registering, you consent to receive communications from No-Code: NYC. Unsubscribe anytime.*

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform that helps people discover and join local groups and participate in events, both in person and online, based on shared interests.

Search Meetup by selecting the drones category in New York. You'll find clubs that often organize events, meetups, and flying sessions for enthusiasts.

Yes, you can join as many drone groups as you like on Meetup. This allows you to participate in a variety of events and connect with more enthusiasts.

Availability of drone events in New York can vary. While some groups host regular meetups, frequency relies on active organizers and demand.

Not necessarily. Many drone meetups welcome hobbyists of all levels, with gatherings often catering to both beginners and experienced flyers.

To RSVP, log into your Meetup account, find the event you're interested in, and click the 'RSVP' button to ensure your spot is reserved.

Typically, yes. Most drone meetups encourage attendees to bring their drones, but it's advisable to confirm any regulations or restrictions beforehand.

Meetup generally offers free access. However, some drone events may have fees to cover costs, like venue hire or permits, as determined by the group organizers.

Drone groups on Meetup are formed by individuals or communities with a shared interest in drones. They host events for socializing and flying drones together.

The organization quality of events depends on the groups. Some are highly organized with clear itineraries, while others may be more casual.

While many groups focus on general drone activities, specific interests like racing depend on the existing demand and organizer enthusiasm in New York.

Meetup fosters social connections, but successful interactions depend on your participation and the suitability of available groups.

Many drone meetups are in-person to facilitate flying activities, but check listings as some might include online gatherings for tech discussions.

Drone meetups often feature flying sessions, skill-sharing workshops, photography outings, and tech talks, accommodating diverse passions and skill levels.

Yes, with a Meetup account, anyone passionate about drones can start a group and organize events. It just requires enthusiasm and local compliance knowledge.

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