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Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia

Thu, Sep 17, 11:00 PM

From Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia in Fort Greene

4.9

Join me for casual drinks and conversations, and a couple rounds of trivia. This is an event where people from around the neighborhood just meet and talk. Talk about your day, talk about your life, talk about the weather, talk about your hobbies. Anything and everything is welcome! Then, at 8pm, we can join the rest of the bar in a round of Trivia where we can test our repitoire of all-important knowledge. Hopefully we can make meaningful connections and turn strangers into friends.

5 attendees

Skip the Small Talk Night at Bibliotheque NYC

Wed, Sep 9, 11:00 PM

From !!NY Singles!! Professionals & Friends. Discover New York!!!

4.1

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-bibliotheque-nyc-wednesday-september-9-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.**What's It Like?** Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself- most people do!) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering 'big talk' conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. There will be food and drinks for sale! **There is a 2 drink/food item minimum purchase for this event,** so please keep that in mind. **Check-in** for this event will begin around **6:45 PM**. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 PM so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety Please see our event [page](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-bibliotheque-nyc-wednesday-september-9-2026) for more accessibility info. **Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?** **[Grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-bibliotheque-nyc-wednesday-september-9-2026)** since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door. If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at [Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk)

7 attendees

NYC Netrunner Weekly Casual Meetup (Hex and Co. Union Square)

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 PM

From Netrunner Weekly Casual Meetup

We meet once every other week at OS NYC (50 Bowery, New York, NY 10013) , and alternating weeks at Hex and Co Union Square (801 Broadway, New York, NY 10003) and Pig Beach Astoria (35-37 36th St Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106) playing Standard and Startup formats. New players always welcome, we love to teach the game! Check in at https://discord.gg/TTzbvSQ7wS for up to date schedule changes and any venue shifts!

1 attendee

Food For Thought (F4T)

Sun, Sep 13, 4:00 PM

From Center for Inquiry New York City

4.7

Food For Thought (F4T) is a friendly weekend brunch for people who enjoy discussing serious and "serious" topics with other smart, engaging people. We welcome everyone, whether you are a card-carrying philosopher or are maybe not quite sure who Plato was. The only qualification you need is that you enjoy thinking and eating and can do both at the same time! The F4T Brunch will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. We will have a new suggested topic each month, though wandering off topic is also allowed! (Good luck trying to stop that from happening.) These will span Science, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, and more. Attendees will be invited to propose the topic for the next brunch. We are a friendly group, but we must restrict the attendance to 12 members , so we can all participate in a common conversation. And if you sign up, we expect you to show up! Two no-shows and you will be blocked from attending. (If you can't make it at the last minute, just change your RSVP.) To keep up to date on CFI-NYC events, you should sign up for our new, improved monthly newsletter! Just go to https://cfi-nyc.org/ and click Receive E-mails, at the bottom right. The topic for each event to be announced in the Comment section, below.

12 attendees

Learn how Cash flows with Casflow 101 & learn how to think like an investor

Wed, Sep 16, 11:00 PM

From Learn-Investing-Concepts-With-Cashflow-101

4.3

The game of Cashflow 101 simulates real-life financial management and features realistic Real Estate investing scenarios designed to show you how these types of transactions work in real life and helps you learn how to effectively utilize them in various investing strategies. It also stimulates your mind to think in different ways than you had before about money and wealth. As you play, your investing style starts to come out. Are you aggressive with the strategies or more conservative? We shall find out. All without the pressures of using your own money.

1 attendee

Make friends over pub and grub!

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30 PM

From NY Pub and Grub

4.6

It's Rooftop Season again! **Join us and make new friends!** We're meeting at the MAGIC HOUR Rooftop bar & Lounge. [https://moxytimessquare.com/dining/magic-hour-rooftop-bar-lounge/](https://moxytimessquare.com/dining/magic-hour-rooftop-bar-lounge/) **Moxy Times Square Rooftop** is NYC’s largest year-round rooftop bar, offering indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning views of the Empire State Building. Located on the 18th floor in the heart of Midtown, it features multiple bars, live DJs, cocktails, bar bites, and seasonal pop-ups. Event is free to attend- no cover, no drink minimum. PS: Please sign up only if you plan on attending. #noflakes Appropriate profile photo is mandatory.

60 attendees

Meet for Coffee

Thu, Sep 10, 5:00 PM

From Singles by Neighborhood-

4.3

*[What is your coffee personality?](https://app.favr.town/polls/s_i02d9Bma7yaubC?r=@favrtown)* Take the quiz and discover who your next coffee buddy might be. Find out when you visit us and meet in person! Come for the coffee. Leave with new connections. See detail and join us here: [Creative Sessions Over Coffee](https://favr.town/coffee-meetups/new-york-same-time-tomorrow-meet-for-coffee-u_0oq8O0n55T2g-202609031300) [Same Time Tomorrow](https://favr.town/@sametimetomorrow) is a cozy, community-driven coffee bar where you can drop in anytime to meet someone new. Just scan our **[favr.town](https://favr.town) QR code** on-site to see who else is here and open to connecting. Grab a delicious pastry or drink, start a conversation, and exchange creative ideas with open-minded people. We also have multiple meetups scheduled throughout the year. **See you at the meetups—and anytime in between!** Join: [Creative Sessions Over Coffee](https://favr.town/coffee-meetups/new-york-same-time-tomorrow-meet-for-coffee-u_0oq8O0n55T2g-202609031300)

1 attendee

End-Of-Summer Happy Hour

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30 PM

From Third Culture Kids (TCKs) of NYC

4.7

*\* **Placeholder date! Subject to change.** \** More details to come. Follow us on Instagram ([@tcknyc](https://www.instagram.com/tcknyc)) and RSVP to get updates!

6 attendees

Adult Game Night- Survey Says and more (Online Game Night)

Wed, Sep 9, 12:45 AM

From NYC Professionals

4.4

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix)** (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. ) This is the ADULT version of our very popular Survey Says game. There is nothing X-rated, but some of the questions would be considered R-rated or involve adult themes. 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 will get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will read off several survey questions on a variety of topics. Your goal is to come up with the number one answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. The winners will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. Prizes will be an Amazon Gift card! HOW DO YOU FIND THE ONLINE EVENT ROOM: Zoom link will be emailed to you DAY OF THE EVENT. 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=13723#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13723#tix)**

21 attendees

🗽🍹LABOR DAY Happy Hour: NYC Young Professionals & New to NYC

Mon, Sep 7, 10:15 PM

From 🗽NYC CONNECTS🚕Social Events🍸New to NYC🔌

4.6

LABOR DAY HAPPY HOUR! Games & Drinks🗽🍻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

18 attendees

Game Night Social (Free Drink, Ping Pong, Pool, DJ)

Fri, Sep 18, 10:30 PM

From GREAT STUFF TO DO IN NYC

4.0

**\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637)** (Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We already have a good # registered.) GAME NIGHT SOCIAL W/ COMPLIMENTARY PING PONG, POOL, DJ, & FREE DRINK! Ladies get a FREE drink before 7pm, FREE ping pong, FREE pool for everyone (normally $25-$40 an hour), and for every 2 drinks purchased, the third will be free for the duration of the event! Plus, we'll have a DJ later to ensure that this a special one of a kind evening to meet singles in a fun & safe environment! Sour Mouse is one of the trendiest new spot in the lower east side. This lounge combines great drinks and live music! Add to this a ping pong and pool game hall and you have one unique combination! **What to expect:** * **FREE Drink for Ladies (before 7pm)** * **Drink Specials for all (until 7 pm)** * **Every 2 Drinks gets 1 Drink FREE! (all night)** * **Free Ping Pong** * **Free Pool** * **Live DJ** FAQ: **Can I come alone?** Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. **What is the suggested age range?** 21 and over. 20s, 30s, 40s. **Is there a dress code?** Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts. **\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/798003729637)** ***\*\*\* For more fun events go to [www.FriendzyEvents.com](http://www.friendzyevents.com) \*\*\****

2 attendees

🥞🏖️☀️ Labor Day Brunch & Beach Party @ Coney Island! 🌊🌴🎶😎

Mon, Sep 7, 5:00 PM

From Socially Awkward but I'm Trying

4.7

# 🥞🏖️☀️ Labor Day Brunch & Beach Party @ Coney Island! 🌊🌴🎶😎 **No work, no stress... just brunch, beach vibes, good food, new friends, and a whole lot of fun!** 🎉🥞🌊 It’s **Labor Day**, so instead of sitting home wondering what to do with the day off, come spend it with us at **Coney Island!** 😎☀️ We’re starting the afternoon with a relaxed and affordable brunch at **IHOP**, then heading right over to **Coney Island Beach** for sunshine, ocean breezes, music, laughs, swimming, boardwalk adventures, and whatever else the day brings! 🌴🎶 ## 🥞🍳 PART 1 — LABOR DAY BRUNCH! 🕐 **1:00 PM – 2:30 PM** 📍 **IHOP** **1019 Surf Ave** **Brooklyn, NY 11224** We’ll meet **inside IHOP** and start the day with a nice, laid-back brunch together. This IHOP has a really **cozy, comfortable, family-style restaurant feel**, which makes it a great place for everyone to relax, talk, laugh, and get to know each other before we hit the beach. 😊🥞☕ It’s also **affordable**, casual, and there’s something on the menu for just about everyone — pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, coffee, and plenty more. 🍳🥞🍔 Best of all, it’s **right next to Coney Island Beach**, so once brunch is over, we can simply head over together and continue the party! 🏖️🌊 No fancy clothes. No expensive restaurant. No pressure. Just **good food, comfortable vibes, laughs, and a table full of new friends.** ❤️ Come hungry and ready to have a good time! ## 🏖️🌊 PART 2 — BEACH PARTY! At approximately **2:30 PM**, we’ll finish brunch and head over together to **Coney Island Beach!** ☀️🌴 Once we hit the beach, the rest of the afternoon is all about enjoying the day off and making the most of the unofficial end of summer! You can: 🏊‍♂️ Go swimming ☀️ Work on your tan 🏖️ Relax in the sand 🎶 Listen to music 🏐 Play beach games 🚶‍♂️ Walk the famous Coney Island Boardwalk 🎢 Check out the nearby attractions 🌭 Grab some classic Coney Island food 🍦 Get ice cream 😂 Joke around and meet new people 😎 Or simply sit back and enjoy the ocean breeze! There’s absolutely **no pressure to swim or participate in everything**. If you just want to sit on the beach, talk, laugh, people-watch, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the water, that’s perfectly fine too! ## 🎉 A GREAT WAY TO SPEND LABOR DAY! 📅 **Monday, September 7, 2026** Labor Day gives us an extra day off, so let’s actually do something fun with it! 😎 We’ll have a little bit of everything: 🥞 A cozy brunch ☕ Good conversation 🏖️ Beach time 🌊 Ocean views 🎶 Music 🌭 Coney Island food 😂 Plenty of laughs 🤝 And hopefully some new friendships! Come alone or bring a friend — **everyone is welcome!** If you’ve been wanting to get out of the house, meet some new people, and enjoy one more big summer-style outing before the season winds down, this is the perfect opportunity. And remember... ## 😎 THERE AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE AN SA PARTY! 🎉🔥 ### 🎒 WHAT TO BRING 🧴 Sunscreen 🏖️ Beach towel 🩳 Swimsuit if you plan to swim 🕶️ Sunglasses 💧 Water 💵 Money for brunch, snacks, or boardwalk food 😁 And your best Labor Day vibes! ## 📍 MEETING LOCATION **IHOP** **1019 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224** 🕐 **Meet-Up Time: 1:00 PM** 🥞 **Brunch: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM** 🏖️ **Beach Party: Immediately after brunch** We’ll meet **inside IHOP**. 📞 **Running late or having trouble finding us?** Call or text **Steven at 646-238-9910.** Come hungry... Come ready for the beach... Come ready to meet some new people... And let’s make this Labor Day one to remember! 🥞🏖️🌊☀️🎶🎉 **See you soon! WEPA! 🇵🇷🔥😎**

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