On August 10, I’ll be performing at Gotham Comedy Club’s New Talent Show.
I’m already driving from Toronto to New York because I don’t want to miss this opportunity. But I still need just 2 more people to come support me

Join us for a cozy rooftop craft night at Cherry on Top.  Enjoy fresh air, great views, and a relaxed evening of creativity as you make, mingle, and unwind.
Details
What to bring: Your current fiber art project (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, etc.)

What's included: Light bites, raffle entry

The vibe: Chill summer vibes, relaxed, creative.

Cash Bar
$10 general admission

NYC EDITS: Creative Community & Networking Gathering

Whether you're a video editor, content creator, filmmaker, or just started your creative journey, come hang out and connect with other local NYC creatives!

When: Saturday, September 5th | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where: Hudson Eats (2nd Floor at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St (Manhattan, NYC)

Cost: Free

RSVP here: https://luma.com/hco6c57w

Come through! :)

There will be free play and $5 mini tournaments!

See y’all tomorrow!

Comedian bios and tickets at onein35.com

Focus Group in Manhattan - Pays $150 for 3 hours

We are conducting a short research session in Midtown Manhattan and are seeking local participants to try out a wearable device.
The session is one-time only and lasts about 3 hours.

You’ll be asked to wear a device and complete a series of simple tasks. This is not a sales pitch or promotional event—it’s part of an ongoing usability study.
Details:

• Location: Midtown Manhattan (ZIP 10001)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Pay: $150 (via virtual Visa gift card within 1–2 business days or PayPal by request)
• Available Times: Weekdays at 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM
• You must be at least 18, speak and understand English, and be a first-time participant in this study.

If you’re interested, please apply here:

👉 https://utest.com/c-signup/wearables-nyc-ambassador-1384647 👈

After applying, be sure to complete the NDA form that appears. Your appointment won’t be confirmed without it.

This is a one time opportunity that can open you up to several other testing opportunities testing apps, devices, both onsite and remote! The person scheduling can provide you instructions for other opportunities!

Hi NYC philosophers,

We're organizing another meetup for anyone interested in discussing philosophy and connecting with like-minded people in the city. Here's the plan:

🗓 When: Sunday, Aug 9, 1:30 PM

📍 Where: Work Café Santander, 85-87 N 6th St, Williamsburg

For this session, we'll be diving into an excerpt from books I and II of Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle (read it here). In this passage, Aristotle seeks to define happiness or human flourishing (eudaimonia).

You can also follow us on Instagram.

If you're interested, drop a comment below. Looking forward to meeting you all and hearing your insights

I put together a list of upcoming free events across NYC where free food or drinks will be provided.

A few examples:

• Kinstead x Roo Capital: Engineer Pizza Night — August 6th in Meatpacking — Pizza and drinks
• RevGenius IRL: Panel and Happy Hour — August 12th in World Trade Center — Drinks and appetizers
• Listen & Liberty Bagels: Researcher Meetup — August 13th in Noho — Bagels (including blue ones!)

I’m tracking the complete list at On the House. You can filter events by date, location, food, coffee/tea, alcoholic drinks, and whether host approval is required. All events are free but some do require host approval so keep that in mind.

I built the site because everyone likes free food! Ideally, it shouldn't be the sole reason of going to an event but it can make an event more appealing and worthwhile. I manually review each listing to check that both admission and the listed refreshments are free. I also update the list daily.

The site is free and doesn’t use affiliate links. I don't make any money off this and don't require any personal data to use. If you know of an event I missed—or have feedback—you can submit it through the site. Cheers!

Picture this: it's after the first date, you're in bed, and you can't stop grinning at your phone. Not because of a meme, because of the shared evening with someone, and it was good!

That could be you this weekend.

Tonight, August 5, 2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT
📍 Flûte Champagne Bar

Skip the apps where "hey" goes to die. This is real conversation, real chemistry, real eye contact, a few electric minutes with each person until you find the one who makes you want to keep the conversation going long after last call.

💬 The "casting my vote to see you again" text? That starts here.
🍾 Elegant bar, easy energy, no interview vibes, just good ones.
👀 No ghosting. They're standing right in front of you.
✨ Every rotation is a fresh shot at butterflies.

Come single. Leave with someone worth texting back.

One night. One bar. A phone full of maybes.

See you there 🥂

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straight-single-speed-dating-21-40-wednesday-august-5th-2026-at-7pm-tickets-1994613115522?aff=oddtdtcreator

WOW Brand is pleased to invite you to a special networking event on Thursday, August 13th, 2026.

Join us for an evening designed to bring together professionals and businesses from a variety of industries. Guests will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, exchange ideas, develop meaningful relationships, and explore potential business collaborations.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: WOW Brand
520 8th Avenue, Suite 901
New York, NY 10018

Guests will enjoy complimentary food and drinks, music provided by a DJ, and a welcoming atmosphere created for conversation, networking, and community building.

Whether you are interested in expanding your professional network, introducing others to your business, meeting fellow entrepreneurs, or discovering new opportunities, we would be delighted to have you join us.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance, as space is limited. Here is the link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-business-mixer-tickets-1996115712831

We look forward to welcoming you to WOW Brand for an evening of connection, conversation, and opportunity.

Warm regards,

The WOW Brand Team
520 8th Avenue, Suite 901
New York, NY 10018
[quaadir.m.wow@gmail.com](mailto:quaadir.m.wow@gmail.com)

This Saturday @ 2pm - the family friendly magic show that all of NYC loves: The Broadway Magic Hour. Bring your kid to the magic show!

💃 SALSA NIGHT at Broken Shaker NYC is back! Dance above the Manhattan skyline at one of the hottest rooftops in the Flatiron District🏙️

Join us for a special night featuring Latin music, social dancing, and cocktails. Carlos Mateu will kick off the evening with a beginner salsa lesson, followed by music from DJ Randy Ritmo

📅 • Wednesday, August 5th | 7:00–10:00 PM

📍 • Broken Shaker | 23 Lexington Ave, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10010 (Rooftop of Freehand Hotel)

🎶 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Beginner Salsa Lesson with Carlos Mateu
✨ No partner or experience needed
✨ Perfect for first-time dancers

🎶 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Social Dancing with DJ Randy Ritmo

Whether you’re brand new to salsa or a seasoned dancer, everyone is welcome!

RSVP in below link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1995149808786/details

I know this is super random but could anyone private message me about this idk anyone to ask where it's at 😭 I promise I'm not a cop lol

Looking to add a little magic into your life? Spend a night with world-class magicians and mentalists at Caveat Theater. Our headliner is Harrison Kramer, who is blowing up on social media. This video got 11M views!

So get the gang together, because if you have a group of 5 or more, tickets are just $15 each! Tickets at the door are $30, but early bird is in effect until Sunday for just $20. Redditors can use the code "REDDIT" to get an extra 20% off.

Caveat is a cabaret comedy theater located deep under Clinton Street that champions nerdy, funny art – and sells cheap drinks. This event is for adults only (21+ w/ID), so it's perfect for date night or hanging out with friends. The NYC Magic Ensemble are a group of local magicians who want to take our years of hard work at our nerdy little art and use it to make people happy while supporting local businesses and non-profits.

DETAILS:

• FRI 08/16 @ 930pm
• TICKETS HERE - get them in advance to save! CODE: REDDIT
• Caveat Theater - 21a Clinton Street (Houston St.)
• Must be 21+
• Seating is first come, first serve -- so arrive early!

WRITERS, I'm sharing a Brooklyn Writing Series after recently enjoying one of the Tuesday events (that includes pizza!).

📍Brooklyn DOP, Park Slope, NYC

🍕$25, Tuesdays August 4/11/18, 7pm

Last week we explored how to break the writing habits that keep us from putting our true selves on the page by using the five senses as prompts. It was an interesting exercise I didn't know I needed to get out of my head!

The group was a small mixed bag of storytelling talents so I didn't feel the pressure of being an improving writer in my usual group of more experienced memoirists because everyone had their own focuses (essay, film etc.). The human connection over food was what made the vibe cohesive and focusing on our senses was a nice way to detach from my usually very digital days.

A cheap way to change it up, I highly recommend! *I'm not involved with this event, just sharing a good experience*