Budget Friendly Events New York

ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)

**Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. ABOUT In this crazy Coronavirus world, many of us are feeling isolated and need to socialize. We created Online WORD Game party event to allow you to do just that, in a fun safe environment. HOW IT WORKS This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame (Typically 90-120 seconds). The person(people) who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. We will also play Categories, Rebus and other word games. (You must be on camera if you want a chance to win prizes. Otherwise you can play for fun if you are off camera, but just cant win any rounds) Prizes may include Amazon Gift Cards, Free future events and other goodies. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link for you to use to log in. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13537)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL Cost: $11.99- $20 depending on how early you register.

CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

Speed Dating NYC : 58-72 Women 49-66

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says you can rsvp and pay organizer directly) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day. **Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13595) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.**

New York Dodgeball Open Gym (UES)

This is a social event, so while some of us like to revel in being competitive, the goal is to meet people and have fun! That being said, headshots are **NOT ALLOWED**. We use cloth style dodgeballs. This provides a fun, friendly and competitive environment without any pain or bruising. The games are set to cool music. Basically, it’s one big party with dodgeball, music and friends. We’ll pick teams from people who show up each week. There will be no refs, but experienced New York Dodgeball players will oversee games. Co-ed, ages 21 and up. Please note we **always** have enough players for this event. Meetup is just one place we advertise, so if you only see one or two RSVPs please know that there will be others attending. We have a regular group of players who attend regularly and we would love for you to be part of this group. Wear athletic style clothing (work out clothes, basketball sneakers) and knee pads if you have them. If you wear glasses, we recommend wearing contacts or sports goggles. Event Details: Venue Address: 921 Madison Ave. New York, NY Date: Thursday July 9th Cost: $10 (Accepting Cash, Venmo or Zelle)

FTI: AI & whether it will help or hurt humanity!

Brought to you by the Free Thinker Institute - Let's discuss whether AI will help or hurt humanity in the long run!

Friendly live no rake $2/5 No Limit Holdem Poker! (10 players max)

**Doors will open at 6:30pm. We will start early if there are enough players.** **Everyone starts on the waitlist at first. Once you send a deposit, your lock will be locked and you will be moved to “going/attending”.** **Join us for a fun, friendly $2/5 no limit holdem game. No rake actually means no rake (no time collection, jackpot drop, etc).** **Every hour the host may introduce something to keep the game interesting (one hand of PLO every orbit, a round of bomb pots, 72 game, bounty game, standup game, etc). We will keep it friendly, we will not try to force people to play games they really don’t want to.** **We'll have some snacks/drinks but feel free to bring your own too. Hope to see you all then!** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- IMPORTANT INFO \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** 1. **To prevent no-shows, we are asking all players to put down a deposit of $20. This will go towards a dedicated dealer. Once your deposit is received, we will move you from the waitlist to "Going".** 1. **Please send the deposit via Venmo to @jchang_nyc (https://venmo.com/code?user_id=1282062778630144421&created=1742403184, also see the QR code in the event photos). In the description, please do not put anything related to poker or gambling, a simple emoji like 🎉 is good. Include the name you use on meetup in the description so that we know who you are.** 1. **If you can't make it to the game, let us know at least 24 hours beforehand and we will send your deposit back.** 1. **We have 10 seats total. If there are no more seats, we will refund your deposit.** 1. **The game will start on time! If you are late, we will post your blinds until you arrive.** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **We will meet and then take a short walk over to the game location. For new players, we may request to see your driver's license or id for everyone's safety and peace of mind, so please bring it with you.** **House Rules:** 1. **Minimum buy in is $400. Maximum buy in is $1500 or half the biggest stack, whichever is greater.** 1. **Chips will be settled with cash or Venmo/Zelle/CashApp.** 1. **Bomb pots are played after each monotone flop. Players may sit out of bomb pots. If less than half the table is participating, the bomb pot will not be played.** 1. **Standard casino rules apply (verbal bets/calls/folds/raises are binding, throwing in 1 chip is a call, etc). If you are unsure, please ask for clarification before the game starts.** 1. **Any disputes will be settled by a ruling from the host, cohost, and/or dedicated dealer. If all hosts are involved in the hand and there is no dedicated dealer, then disputes will be settled by a majority vote of players not involved in the hand.** 1. **If we don't have a dedicated dealer, shuffling/dealing will rotate among players. One player will shuffle, another player will cut, and a third player will deal. So that the shuffle, cut, and deal are done by 3 separate players.** 1. **If you are not able to shuffle or deal, you can defer to another player.** 1. **If we don't have a dedicated dealer, we rely on everyone to keep the game moving smoothly! If you are in a conversation, make sure you play your hand first when it is your turn. Don't hesitate to point out where the action is or remind people about the shuffling/dealing procedure.**

Who pays for the cloud?

Welcome to “**Skeptic Dinners**,” a series of events facilitated by Prof. [Massimo Pigliucci](https://figsinwintertime.substack.com/), a philosopher and biologist at the City College of New York. The idea is similar to that of the [Ancient Greek symposia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium): let’s get a small number of like-minded people together over drinks and food and discuss interesting subjects! *** What are the pros and cons of having a data center in your town? Does it drive up land prices? How should we think of the environmental and social costs associated with data centers? Who should pay them? Suggested readings: [Who pays for the cloud](https://www.carbon-direct.com/insights/who-pays-for-the-cloud-the-hidden-costs-of-rising-data-center-demand)? The hidden costs of rising data center demand (Carbon Direct) [Buying Land for Data Center Development](https://www.datacenterrealestate.com/news/real-estate-trends-buying-land-for-data-center-development-in-2025) in 2025 (Data Center Real Estate) \*\*\* **Location:** a private apartment in mid-town Manhattan (west side), the exact address will be communicated to members who rsvp for the event. **Food:** we will order pizza, feel free to bring wine to share.

Restaurant Week Dinner - Flatiron

Monday happy hour social🗽🍹NYC Young Professionals

🗽🍻FREE EVENT! Happy hour for people to make friends & socialize in NYC. Perfect for those new to nyc! More events @ **[https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social)** Professionals (21+-35+yrs) NYC Networking Social Monday and people new to NYC making new friends 🗽🔌A Monday After work NYC Social by NYC CONNECTS Social Meetup! Make new professional connections & friends at our event. We are to the left of the bar, darts area. 👔Young professionals aged 21+-35 years old attending. If older, yes you can join! We are open to all those in NYC that want to make new connections. 1-2 drink purchases or food required to attend. Questions? Text host at (718) 300-6483 If you are totally new to NYC, fantastic! Come make new friends on Monday with us; something to look forward to after work! * Make new NYC friends * Meetup social * Young professionals and friends * Network, connect and meet those new to NYC * NYC business networking * Bronx - Manhattan - Queens - Brooklyn - Staten Island - New Jersey - Long Island networking Meet, talk with new people in NYC, make new connections in New York City. ️More @ [linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social](https://linktr.ee/NYC.Connects.Social) Industries that join and participate! NYC Finance networking Social NYC Accounting networking Social NYC Technology and startups networking Social NYC College graduates making new friends Social NYC Healthcare networking Social NYC Fintech Networking Social NYC Legal and lawyers networking Social NYC PHD graduates networking Social NYC Education and teachers Networking Social NYC Real Estate Networking

Jewish Speed Dating in NYC - Men 48-61 and Women ages 45-58

\*\*\* **NYC Jewish Single Men 48-61 and Women ages 45-58. (proof of age required) Prepay required at** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13565](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13565) Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay the organizer directly as this is a prepay only event. DETAILS Hey there fellow Jewish Singles in NYC! Get ready to buckle up for an amazing time at our Jewish Speed Dating event in the heart of NYC. Who knows, your soulmate could be waiting for you there! Imagine going on up to 15 dates all in one night. Talk about maximizing your chances, right? But hey, no need to fret about age compatibility because we've got you covered. We'll make sure everyone's legit by checking proof of age. We're all about delivering what we promise. Now, here's the deal: try to arrive a cool 15 to 30 minutes early. That way, you can settle in, grab a drink, and get yourself pumped for an unforgettable evening of pure fun. Trust us, being fashionably late won't do much to calm those nerves. So, let's dive into the magic of the event. After each round of dates, you'll have a chance to jot down the names of the folks who caught your interest on a handy scorecard. Ladies, you stay put while the men do a little rotation dance. And guess what? You get to make your selections after each round. It's as easy as pie and stress-free! When the night comes to a close, just hand in your scorecard. Within a swift 12 hours (sometimes even sooner), we'll work our matchmaking magic and process the match results. You'll receive both mutual matches (where the interest is mutual) and one-way matches (where they picked you, but you didn't pick them). It's an extra chance to connect if you're up for it. Oh, and keep in mind, there's a two-item minimum purchase requirement (food or drink). But we promise you, it's totally worth it. So why waste another moment? Sign up now and brace yourself for a night filled with laughter, flirty conversations, and who knows, maybe even love! It's gonna be epic! **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **Prepay required at** [https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13565](https://www.jewishdatingnyc.com/event-details.aspx?id=13565) Ignore any references that say you can pay the organizer directly as this is prepaid only.

Restaurant Week at Margaux

It's Summer Restaurant Week.. Let's switch things up with a dinner instead of our usual brunch. Let's go to Margaux by La Sirene. Description from Resy: It’s the sister project of a cult-favorite French restaurant (La Sirène, ICYMI), conveniently located for your Midtown power lunch needs. Chef Didier Pawlicki is serving up all the classics, from escargots and foie gras to brie and jambon sandwiches. Oui, chef! They are offering 3 courses for $60. link to menu: https://margaux.lasirene.nyc/menu/restaurant-week/ **Please be advised: Many places require full table participation during restaurant week. You should be prepared to order from it.** They are offering a 3 course meal for $60. total with tax and tip is $78. If you order additional food or drinks your total will be higher. **Note:** Please be on time! Confirm your RSVP 48 hours in advance. **(I'll post a comment for you to like)** Please bring cash to make bill splitting easier.

40s & Over Mixer (Free Drink For Women)

\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-singles-mixer-free-drink-for-women-tickets-1996453633561](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-singles-mixer-free-drink-for-women-tickets-1996453633561) Join us and other like minded singles & socialites 40 plus! Come on out and meet other singles & socialities in a nice casual atmosphere after a long week at work! Ladies will receive a comp beverage before a 7:30pm. Make new connections in 2 rooms including a nice out door private covered patio. There will be a $5 beer, $8 dollar wine, and $9 happy hour on all mixed drinks, sangrias and margaritas until 8 pm. Hungry? There will be an amazing happy hour on delicious food ranging from $8 to $12 until 8pm. The ages of the event will be singles & socialites will be 40's & Over. There will be optional fun & thoughtful icebreakers to stimulate engaging conversation. As Peggy's is waving their large rental fee, & providing a comp beverage of choice for ladies, a 1 item minimum spend in food or drink is required for ladies and a 2 item spend is required for men at the venue. Dress code: Dress to impress/business casual. No tee shirts, sneakers and caps will be allowed.