Civic Groups New York

OC Race Practice - Intermediate/Advanced

Mapping for Equity in NYC Council District 11 with BetaNYC

[REGISTER ON TITO](https://ti.to/betanyc/mapping-for-equity-district11-july2026) BetaNYC will present the Mapping for Equity project and how to create more equitable and accessible mapped spaces. We will show you how we’re mapping parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap. Through this activity, we are making sure there's equal representation in data while quantifying and mapping our public realm. Together, we will site, count, and map community assets such as street lamps, benches, water fountains, trash cans, and picnic tables. This event will be delivered in English and all ages are welcome to attend (provided that anyone under 18 years old is present with a parent or guardian). We will be moving about the city and on uneven terrain. Plan on wearing appropriate footwear and environmental attire. If you have any needs or accommodations, please email [events@beta.nyc](mailto:events@beta.nyc). Please RSVP by the end of the day on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Agenda * 2:00 PM: Arrival and check-in to the event, mingling * 2:15 PM: BetaNYC remarks * 2:30 PM: Breakout into groups for Field Mapping * 3:30 PM: Groups start to walk back to the meeting point * 3:45 PM: Return to the meeting point * 4:00 PM: Close & clean up *BetaNYC is a safer space. Harassment, discrimination, and exclusionary behavior are not tolerated. Protected categories include gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and more. Violations can result in removal from the event and the BetaNYC network. If an incident occurs, contact* ***[saferspaces@beta.nyc](mailto:saferspaces@beta.nyc)*** *or find a BetaNYC staff member at the event.*

Jump!

Live Music - Bloomfield Civic Band - Outdoor Concert

Hang out in the park on a Monday night and listen to the Bloomfield Civic Band perform selections from a variety of movies! **note** there is an alternate indoor location in case of rain Location: Bloomfield Green across the street from the Bloomfield Public Library and Civic Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/oViNoFfRaCALRuKk8 What to bring: a chair or blanket to sit on After the concert we can walk across the street to BGR for food or a milkshake. Parking: street parking all around the park, or behind the library, most meters are free after 6pm -The event begins at 7pm rain or shine (with different locations) Christina,(aka Rina on Meetup - she's one of the hosts) be there earlier than 6:50. -Rain location is across the street from the park at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church - 76 Broad St, Bloomfield (same parking directions) -We'll still socialize after the concert at BGR (food/milkshakes) regardless of the weather - the concert should end around 8:30

OC Race - Intermediate/Advanced

Curlfest w/ Blktivity

Free Charles Oakley

The worldviews we build with: Why good design starts in the spirit

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/0KA1MIUltLo) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Description** Every product we ship carries a worldview. "Efficiency is paramount." "Scale is the goal." "User engagement is the gateway.” Most of us don’t pause to reflect on what foundations we're building within ourselves. Stuff that feels too nebulous and exists out there, instead of in us, in here. This isn't a talk about "bad actors." It's about the rest of us. The well-intentioned designers, PMs, and engineers whose unexamined defaults quietly shape what gets built, who it serves, and who it harms. Drawing on indigenous learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand, and examples from accessibility and AI design, we'll explore what happens when we treat worldview work as foundational rather than optional. Elina Ashimbayeva is determined to find hope amid humanity's existential crisis! Join Elina! This session will focus on examples and allow people to interact with each other to reflect on our individual and team practices and worldviews. Because you can't change a practice without first changing the soil it grows in. Attendees will leave with ... * A clearer view of the worldviews running underneath your own work * Language to name them with your team * Examples of how different worldviews produce radically different products - especially in AI and accessibility * A small set of tools and prompts for doing worldview work as part of practice, not separate from it. **Presenter bio** [Elina Ashimbayeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-ashimbayeva/) is a product manager, community builder, and facilitator with over a decade of work across healthcare, education, and social impact. Originally from Kazakhstan and Aotearoa New Zealand, she is now based in New York. Elina has led product and discovery work at Health New Zealand, designed the Equitable Product Cohort on ethics and equity in tech, and run a storytelling community, Storyo. Her practice sits at the intersection of human-centred design, values-led leadership, and the harder, slower work of shifting the worldviews underneath how teams actually operate. She recently launched Making Good Money, a podcast on financial transparency with founders of mission-driven ventures, where she talks about the values that we make decisions from, in life and in work. Elina loves dancing, poetry and, notable mention, mayonnaise. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube link](https://youtu.be/0KA1MIUltLo) Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring st, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/), and [Fable](https://makeitfable.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

OC Trek - All Levels

*The Last Blossom [Housenka]* (2025) @ Japan Society

**• MeetUp For:** At 07:05 PM, for [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [07:30 PM screening](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) of *[The Last Blossom \[Housenka\]](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/)*[ (2025)](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/), as part of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [JAPAN CUTS: Festival Of New Japanese Film 2026](https://www.japansociety.org/film/japancuts/), at [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), on 2026 July 10 Friday. **• MeetUp Date and Time:** On 2026 July 10 Friday, at 07:05 PM. **• MeetUp Venue and Location:** [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), located at [333 East 47th Street, between First and Second Avenues](https://www.google.com/maps/place/333+E+47th+St,+New+York,+NY+10017/), in Turtle Bay, MidTown Manhattan, Manhattan. **• MeetUp Cost:** * $20.00 for single standard individual Theatre regular general admission tickets. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own [single standard individual Theatre regular general admission ticket](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) to [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [07:30 PM screening](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) of *[The Last Blossom \[Housenka\]](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/)*[ (2025)](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/), as part of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [JAPAN CUTS: Festival Of New Japanese Film 2026](https://www.japansociety.org/film/japancuts/), at [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), from [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), as part of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [JAPAN CUTS: Festival Of New Japanese Film 2026](https://www.japansociety.org/film/japancuts/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. **• MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining:** * Meet at 07:05 PM, inside the [Blanchette H. and John D. Rockefeller 3rd Atrium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), on 2026 July 10 Friday. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-anime/members/73264/) inside the [Blanchette H. and John D. Rockefeller 3rd Atrium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/) or standing in line for seating in the [Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/) or seated inside the [Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/). **• MeetUp Activity:** At 07:05 PM, for [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [07:30 PM screening](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) of *[The Last Blossom \[Housenka\]](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/)*[ (2025)](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/), as part of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [JAPAN CUTS: Festival Of New Japanese Film 2026](https://www.japansociety.org/film/japancuts/), at [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), on 2026 July 10 Friday. **• MeetUp Notes:** * Meet at 07:05 PM, inside the [Blanchette H. and John D. Rockefeller 3rd Atrium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), on 2026 July 10 Friday. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-anime/members/73264/) inside the [Blanchette H. and John D. Rockefeller 3rd Atrium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/) or standing in line for seating in the [Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/) or seated inside the [Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium](https://www.japansociety.org/) of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own [single standard individual Theatre regular general admission ticket](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) to [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [07:30 PM screening](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/) of *[The Last Blossom \[Housenka\]](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/)*[ (2025)](https://www.japansociety.org/events/the-last-blossom/), from [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/), as part of [Japan Society](https://www.japansociety.org/)'s [JAPAN CUTS: Festival Of New Japanese Film 2026](https://www.japansociety.org/film/japancuts/). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. **• MeetUp Advisories:** * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. **MeetUp MetaData**: * Anime. * Anime Film. * Animeshyon. * Animation. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Animation. * East Asian Cinema. * East Asian Film. * East Asian Movie. * \*Housenka [The Last Blossom]\*. * Japan. * Japanese. * Japanese Animation. * Japanese Cinema. * Japanese Film. * Japanese Movie. * KINOSHITA Baku. * \*The Last Blossom [Housenka]\*.

Valentino Pier/Steve's Key Lime Pies

Let’s ride our Bromptons from Lower Manhattan to Valentino Pier in Redhook - ending in DUMBO. This is a 11-mile social ride at a slow pace, **for Brompton bicycles only**. **DETAILS** We’ll meet at the base of the Christopher Street Pier on the Hudson Greenway. We’ll depart punctually at 6:15PM sharp after 15 minutes of socializing. At the meeting point, there are restrooms for us to use. The route is on a paved, comfortable bike path, with little traffic. We'll cross the Manhattan Bridge to Brooklyn and cruise along the waterfront towards our goal, enjoying spectacular views of the tip of Manhattan. At Valentino Pier, we will have a break to have some of Steve's Key Lime Pies - a New York classic and very fun. We'll hang out to socialize a bit before we go on the second, shorter part of the ride. This will lead us to into DUMBO, Brooklyn. We will have a small After Party on our rooftop terrace with the wonderful views off the Manhattan skyline to round off the glorious day. **RIDE LEVEL:** Chill / Relaxed Pace: 16 kmh / 10 mph Distance: 11-12 miles Everyone is welcome, no one will be left behind. **WHAT TO BRING** * Since we will be riding back in the dark, lights are required * Please ensure your tires are inflated and your bike is in good working order * Spare inner tube in case of flats - everyone should bring this * A beverage and some food for the after party **AFTER PARTY** Please bring your a beverage, and snacks or a salad to share. **PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR RSVP!** If you can’t attend, please update your RSVP so someone from the waiting list can have your spot. Riders with a history of “no shows” may be removed from the ride in favor of others on the waiting list. **PLEASE RESPECT THE WAITING LIST!** We need to maintain our maximum rider-to-leader/helper ratio and cannot include more riders than we officially confirm on Meetup, so please respect the waiting list, thanks! **Happy Riding!** \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* Our Community Rules: 1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned. 2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional. 3. All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary). 4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP. BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following: 1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation. 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out. 3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

SDNNYC Goes to the Met: A Service Safari Experience

**Saturday, July 18th, 11:00AM-3:00 PM EDT** **SDN Goes to the Met: A Service Safari Experience** **Event Description** One of the great tools that Service Designers have in their toolset is the service safari, an exercise where a project team goes out into the wild and acts as customers to experience a product, service, or environment firsthand. The exercise helps you build deep empathy, uncover real-world pain points, and reveal gaps in your customer journey that traditional surveys or interviews might miss. On Saturday, July 18th we invite you to join us as we take a service safari to one of the crown jewels of New York City: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Attendees will break into groups and get an opportunity to practice this research technique firsthand within the museum itself. At the end of the day we will share our findings and gather for food and drink. **About Our Guide** **Peter March** Peter is a UX and experience design leader with 15+ years shaping products for Fortune 500 brands. His design practice spans across digital and real world touchpoints, bringing UX rigor to environments like events, exhibits, and retail. He formally served as a local leader of the Interaction Design Association, and is part of the TAILORU Stitch Collective, where he helps professionals integrate AI into human centered workflows. **Agenda** * 11am - 11:30 am Introductions and activity outline * 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Field research: Exploring in teams * 1:00 - 2:15 pm Lunch; team synthesis & debrief * 2:15 - 3pm Findings share back with the full group **Address** The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 **After-Party**: Dylan Murphy's 1453 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028 First drink is on SDNNYC! **Financial Transparency & Scholarships** As a non-profit, we do our best to strike a balance between making our events available to all and ensuring we keep the lights on. For this event, we are charging $10. * If this amount is prohibitive for you to attend this event, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and we’ll provide you a scholarship to this event. You can also email us at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com as we may miss messages on this platform. * If you’d like to provide scholarships, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and he will follow up with you. See you there :) David, Francesco, Yasmin, Cameron, Lynn, Nicholas, & Barry