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Meet & Mingle: Ladies Networking Night ✨

Meet & Mingle: Ladies Networking Night ✨

Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 PM
From New York Coworking Friends
4.8

Come meet some new people, make professional connections, and hang out with other women in NYC at a relaxed networking night with New York Coworking Friends. This event is for women and non-binary folk only. ​We’re taking over **Bananas** 🍌 for an evening designed to make networking feel a little less awkward and a lot more fun. Bananas has great bites and drinks, so feel free to come hungry. ​Whether you’re working remotely, freelancing, building something of your own, looking for your next opportunity, or just hoping to expand your circle in NYC, this is a chance to meet other women across industries in a casual, welcoming setting. **Sign Up** Please **[sign up on luma to RSVP](https://luma.com/9fzx48lg)**. Get an early bird ticket while it's free ✨ ​**What to expect** ​We’ll start the evening with some casual mingling, followed by light prompts and introductions to make it easier to meet people beyond whoever you happen to be standing next to. ​Come solo — most people do! We’ll make it easy to jump into conversations and meet new people throughout the night. ​This event is for women across industries and career stages, including remote workers, creatives, founders, freelancers, people in tech, job seekers, and anyone interested in building their professional and social community in NYC. ​**About the Organizer** **[New York Coworking Friends](https://www.meetup.com/new-york-coworking-friends/?utm_source=luma)** is a community of remote workers who meet at different coworking spaces, cafes, and other third spaces throughout the city for social coworking sessions to make remote work more fun. Join our **ladies only [Whatsapp](https://waprotect.com/0BgGpCth?utm_source=luma) chat** or our **[main chat](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB?utm_source=luma)** to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends?utm_source=luma).**

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Joint NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Virtual Event)

Joint NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Virtual Event)

Thu, Nov 12, 11:30 PM
From NYPL/NWU Joint Open Mic Series
4.7

Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. This virtual open mic is held every second Thursday of the month as a collaboration between the National Writers Union ([https://nwu.org](www.nwu.org)/) and the NYPL Ottendorfer Library. Each writer can read for up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. Advanced registration is available at [Events \| The New York Public Library \(nypl\.org\)](https://www.nypl.org/events/calendar). If you have any problems joining our open mic, send an email to Mercedes Lau at mercedeslau@nypl.org or call/text Alexandria at (203) 947-2497. Much thanks to our co-host, Elissa P. Matthews! Check out her website, especially the About Me which is like no other short biography. https://epmatthews.com/about/ This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited. The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU's endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU's resources. Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below: To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: [https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1](https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1)

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Social Coworking Session @ Moxy Chelsea

Social Coworking Session @ Moxy Chelsea

Mon, Nov 2, 3:00 PM
From New York Coworking Friends
4.8

**Productive and Social Coworking Session at Moxy Chelsea 👩🏽‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻** Work in a focused but social environment with other remote workers. Please buy something from Moxy (such as coffee or tea) to support the venue while coworking. ⏰ **Schedule** **9:30 - 10:30:** Arrival and informal introductions, start your work **10:30am - 1pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks **1pm - 2pm:** Community lunch 🥗🥙🥘 **2pm - 4pm:** Focused co-working with social breaks You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day or arrive early. 🚀 **Join the Whatsapp Community to Stay Updated** → Join our **[Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB)** to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on **[instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends)**. 📍**Location** Moxy Chelsea, second floor - we are usually seated near the windows or at a big table towards the left when you walk up.

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Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (In-person Event)

Live NYPL-NWU Open Mic (In-person Event)

Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM
From NYPL/NWU Joint Open Mic Series
4.7

Come to read or listen to others' inspired words. Each writer can read for up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined on a first-come, first-serve basis. This in-person open mic is held every third Saturday of the month as a collaboration between the National Writers Union ([https://nwu.org](www.nwu.org)/) and the NYPL Ottendorfer Library. If you have any questions about our open mic, send an email to Mercedes Lau at mercedeslau@nypl.org or call/text Alexandria at (203) 947-2497. Much thanks to our co-host, Elissa P. Matthews! Check out her website, especially the About Me which is like no other short biography. https://epmatthews.com/about/ Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited. The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU's endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU's resources. Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below: To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: [https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1](https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1)

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Morning CoWork + Fall Foliage 🍁 Hike

Morning CoWork + Fall Foliage 🍁 Hike

Sat, Nov 7, 4:00 PM
From New York Coworking Friends
4.8

**Productive and Social Coworking Session at Azal Coffee Shop (Forest Hills)** Join us for a relaxed morning Cowork Session. We will meet and work for an hour and a half in Starbucks Kew Gardens. At 1230pm when the temp is the warmest we will walk through Forest Park Orange Trail ending near Woodhaven. ⏰ **Schedule** **11am - 1230noon:** focused co-working **1230pm -2pm:** Hike Though Forest Park Ending by the J train You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day, stay late, or arrive early. 🚀 **Join our Whatsapp Community to Stay Updated** → Join our [Whatsapp community](https://waprotect.com/b4SxaaAB) to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. We're also on [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ny_coworking_friends). 📍**Location** Starbucks Kew Gardens 118-24 Queens Blvd · Queens · US **Interested in Collaborating?** We’re always open to partnerships with coworking spaces, communities, and sponsors who align with our mission of creating fun, productive, and inclusive coworking experiences. If you'd like to team up, host a coworking session, or explore sponsorship opportunities, feel free to reach out to newyorkcoworkingfriends@gmail.com

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Langroops NYC BROOKLYN 🗣 Language Exchange (Sunday) Free!

Langroops NYC BROOKLYN 🗣 Language Exchange (Sunday) Free!

Sun, Nov 8, 8:00 PM
From Langroops NYC Language Exchange
4.7

All languages welcome! === Practice your English, and help other people practice English Practica tu español, y ayuda a otros a practicar español Pratiquez le français, et aidez les autres à pratiquer le français 练习说中文,而帮助别人练习说中文 ✅RSVP on Meetup is required to join this event. **Please comment with the languages you are coming to speak and practice!** **💌 Stay in touch:** Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/langroopsnyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langroops/ Telegram: [https://t.me/+eL8C6JWIghQzOWYx](https://t.me/+eL8C6JWIghQzOWYx) We have an updates group on Whatsapp - please comment if you want to be added. 🤷‍♂️🌎Who is this meetup for? Anyone who is learning a language and wants to practice speaking with native speakers and get tips from other learners! All languages and levels are welcome! 🤷‍♂️🗣How it works: Please look for an organizer when you arrive and we'll help you make a nametag and get seated :) We usually gather around 1-3 tables depending on the languages people want to practice. Usually we get interest in English, Spanish, French & Chinese. Occasionally Portuguese, Japanese & more! If you comment with the language you want to practice, you have higher chances of practicing that language ✌ You should be spending about half the time practicing and half the time helping others ✌ **This event is FREE** 💵 We accept contributions via Venmo before or after the event (@langroops). *Your contributions allow us to continue holding this on other fun language learning events!* 🚫We kindly ask participants to avoid any kind of solicitation at our events. 🙅‍♂️This is not a dating event, so please avoid any kind of interaction that may make other attendees feel uncomfortable. If you feel like someone is acting inappropriately, please approach one of the organizers so that we can handle it. 📷\*We sometimes take pictures at our events for memories and social media - we will try and notify you beforehand 🌎If you can't make this event you can also check out our online events at www.langroops.com 🤷‍♂️Who are we? Langroops is a hub of volunteer lead language exchange communities that conduct weekly free events for a wide variety of languages. We pride ourselves in being a safe place for sincere language learners to come and practice with native speakers. FAQs: ❓Can I come if I am a beginner/haven't started learning yet? 👉Language learners and enthusiasts of all levels are welcome! That said, you will get the most out of the event if you can speak at least a little in the language you are learning. ❓Can I come late? 👉Yes! You can come at any time you like after the event has started. ❓What time does the event end? 👉The official times for the event are 3-6 PM. ❓How often does this event take place? 👉Every weekend! ❓Can I move between tables? 👉Of course! If you are practicing multiple languages you can move between tables as you wish. Just make sure you spend some of the time helping people with your native language! ❓Where is the English table? 👉Every table is an English table! Just go to the table with the sign for your native language and meet English speakers learning your language to practice with. ❓Is there an X language table? 👉All tables are based on attendance, our popular tables are listed above and we try and connect people that share language interests at the event. We are happy to open a table for any language - just comment below and arrive on time :)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup helps freelancers connect with others in their field by joining groups, attending events, and building a strong professional network within New York's vibrant freelancing community.

Definitely! New York hosts numerous freelancer groups on Meetup for networking, skill sharing, and collaboration. Search for groups by interest to find one that matches your needs.

To join a freelancer group in NYC, simply create an account on Meetup, search for freelancer-related communities, and click 'Join' to begin participating in their activities and events.

Yes, you can RSVP to events organized by freelancer groups through Meetup, making it simple to manage your schedule and ensure your participation in networking opportunities.

Meetup allows you to join most groups and attend events at no cost, although some specific events may require a small fee for participation or materials.

While Meetup focuses on connecting freelancers through networking events and groups, finding gigs directly is more common through online job platforms. Use Meetup to meet potential collaborators instead.

Activity levels vary by group, but many New York freelancer communities on Meetup host regular meetings, workshops, and networking sessions catering to diverse interests and professions.

Freelancer groups in New York host a variety of events, including networking gatherings, workshops, panel discussions, and informal meet-ups to foster collaboration and career growth.

While Meetup provides networking opportunities, success depends on your active participation, networking skills, and engagement within the community rather than any guarantees from the platform.

Meeting frequency varies among groups. Some hold regular, weekly events while others may meet monthly. Checking a group's schedule on Meetup helps you plan your participation.

Although many interests are represented in New York's freelancer scene, not every niche may have an active group. However, Meetup enables you to create new groups to attract peers.

Joining freelancer communities helps in expanding your professional network, learning from peers, accessing collaborative opportunities, and improving skills within a supportive environment.

Meetup connects freelancers in New York by offering platforms to form groups, share events, and communicate through messaging, fostering an environment conducive to building relationships and collaborations.

Absolutely! If you have a unique idea or field of interest, starting a new freelancing group on Meetup allows you to build and grow a community around shared professional pursuits.

Events depend on organizer preferences; they may be in-person or online, offering flexibility to freelancers in New York seeking diverse ways to connect and engage with each other.