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Tea with the Queen: A Wonderland Kickoff

**Off with their boring weekends—and on with the tea!** **Welcome to the very first gathering of Wonderland Tea Society! Whether you're a long-time Wonderland fan or just curious about what we're brewing, this is your official invitation to step through the looking glass and join our queer-centered, trans-inclusive, ally friendly, tea community.** **🫖 What to Expect** **This inaugural tea party is all about warm welcomes, sweet treats, fabulous company, and setting the tone for our monthly adventures together. Think of it as a cozy meet-and-greet with extra sparkle.** **Here's what we have planned:** **Tea & Treats: A spread of assorted teas, desserts, and nibbles to enjoy throughout the afternoon. Potluck-style contributions are welcome if you'd like to bring something to share!** **Meet & Mingle: Relaxed social time to connect with fellow Wonderland enthusiasts. No pressure, no awkward icebreakers—just genuine conversation over a good cuppa.** **Dress-Up Encouraged: Come dressed as your favorite** **Wonderland character or inspired look! Alice, the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts, Tweedledee, the Caterpillar—or invent your own Wonderland persona. Makeup, wigs, accessories, and full glam all welcome. Not feeling the costume vibe? Come as you are—you're still family here.** **Photo Corner: We'll have a simple themed backdrop for anyone who wants to capture the moment. Photos are always opt-in—no pressure whatsoever.** **Future Planning Chat: We'll spend some time chatting about what you'd love to see in future meetups—venue preferences, activity ideas, themes, anything! This group is shaped by its members.** **📍 Where** **My home in [UWS close to West 103 and Broadway] Exact address will be shared privately with confirmed RSVPs prior to the event. Street and garage parking available. If you have accessibility needs, please message me and I'll make sure we can accommodate you comfortably 🐇** **👥 Who** **This event is open to:** **LGBTQ+ community members (queer, trans, non-binary, questioning, all genders, ENM/Polyamorous, Relationship anarchy, monogamous, kinky people, other. Allies who actively support and respect our community** **Anyone 18+ who loves tea, creativity, and kindness** **Whether this is your first group meetup ever or you're a seasoned social butterfly, you belong here. Many of us are meeting for the first time—so you won't be the only newbie!** **💰 Cost** **Free, but any donation to help cover some costs is appreciated.** **📋 What to Bring (Optional)** **A favorite tea, teacup or mug if you have one (we'll have extras!)** **A dessert or snack to share (homemade or store-bought). Your Wonderland-inspired outfit or accessories. An open mind and friendly heart.** **🏳️‍⚧️ Community Agreements** **By attending, you agree to: Respect everyone's pronouns, names, and identities. Honor consent in all interactions—including photos, touch, and conversation. Maintain confidentiality about who attends (privacy matters for our community).** **Treat every guest with dignity and kindness. Speak up if something feels off—our host is available for any concerns.** **Let’s** **drink tea and celebrate queer joy Wonderland style 🌹**

ONLINE LIVE- Are you Brighter than a 6th grader? Trivia

**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13540#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13540#tix)** Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register. (\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending. ABOUT: Do you know more than 6th Graders! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live interactive trivia game (Categories will be History, English/literature, Geography, Science, Math, Potpori). HOW IT WORKS: You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. 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 read off Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right 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. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. 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 ON DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13540#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13540#tix)** Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.

Sip and Paint Pet Portrait Fun...Dogs Welcome- DBA Eastvillage

Sip and Paint a Pet Portrait...Dogs Welcome! It's EASY No Artistic Background Necessary One of NYC BEST DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES * Michele Draws your Pet for you before the event! * Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com * Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. * It will be pre sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece. * Artist paints a duplicate pet portrait along side you with step by step instructions Please only bring dogs who are well behaved and socialized (you might be photographed for future promos) D.B.A. 41 East 1st Ave and 2nd Street. Lower East Village- Please Purchase 1 drink \*This is a 21 and over venue Visit http://www.PetPortraitFun.com for more details THIS IS A PREPAY EVENT

Haunted NYC Scavenger Hunt (Clues, Spells, and Curses!)

**\*GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1993624599845](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1993624599845) *(\*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)* Everyone's favorite Haunted Hunt is back! It's a unique, enjoyable way to socialize, learn and explore outdoors! Clues, Spells, and Curses! Join dozens as they set out onto the streets of the Financial District; the site of graveyards, hauntings and some of the grizzliest deeds ever done! It will be a fun way to explore and socialize. We'll set you up on teams and give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. **How does it work?** If you come alone we will set you up on a team (or you can play with a team) and we'll give you everything you need to know to help find the clues. Each team will have 90 minutes to find as many of the clues we give you. When finished we will return to a set location for socializing. Prizes are awarded to those finding the most clues. **What are we looking for?** Lower Manhattan in the early 1600's till now has been the site of hangings, hauntings, massacres, explosions, and other not so nice and creepy things. You will be scouring Bowling Green to City Hall, visiting (supposedly haunted places), searching for history-markers and research things that happened. **FAQs:** How do I find group? We will meet in front of the Fraunces Tavern. Host contact info will be emailed to all paid attendees day of event. **Dress Code?** Dress for the weather as you will be outside. **What if it rains?** We will contact attendees with a rain date. **Can I come alone?** Yes 95% of those attending will likely register on their own but you are invited to bring as many guests as you would like (just make sure they each have a ticket). **Cost?** $19-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket/capacity **Ages?** All are welcome. We usually get a good mix of ages attending. **For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Pups and Pints Paint Pet Portrait Fun Party- DBA East village

Sip and Paint a Pet Portrait...Dogs Welcome! It's EASY No Artistic Background Necessary One of NYC BEST DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES * Michele Draws your Pet for you before the event! * Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com * Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. * It will be pre sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece. * Artist paints a duplicate pet portrait along side you with step by step instructions \*Please only bring dogs who are well behaved and socialized (you might be photographed for future promos) \*This is a 21 and over venue D.B.A. 41 East 1st Ave and 2nd Street. Lower East Village- Please Purchase 1 drink Visit http://www.PetPortraitFun.com for more details THIS IS A PREPAY EVENT

Summer Fun – Modern Java Puzzlers!

Get ready to crack some tricky Java puzzles and level up your coding game this summer! Register at https://www.javasig.com/ Since JDK 9, Java, as a language, has evolved faster than at any point in its 30-year history. For developers, this is great, as it means we get more new features that make our code more concise and, hopefully, easier to read and understand. All new language features also bring their quirks and possibly unseen consequences. In this fun interactive session, we’ll examine a range of recent language features and pose questions to the audience about how the code works and what it does. We’ll cover many of the new language features from recent releases, including switch expressions, sealed classes and pattern matching. The answers will most definitely not always be as you expect!

Pups and Pints Paint a Pet Portrait Fun- DBA East village

Paint Party at the DBA East village with Pet Portrait Fun Paint a Pet Portrait at the DBA East Village ..Dogs Welcome! It's EASY No Artistic Background Necessary Gift a Pet Portrait to your Friend or Family Member of their Pet! * Artist Draws your Pet for you! * Send a photo of your pet to MICHELECAHILLK9@gmail.com * Trace and Paint watercolor portraits of your pet. * It will be pre sketched and ready for you to trace and watercolor your own masterpiece. \*Please purchase a beverage from the establishment \*Please only bring dogs who are well behaved and socialized \*You might be photographed to be used for promotional purposes for future events. Visit http://www.PetPortraitFun.com for more details

40s-50s Smart is Sexy Speed Dating with Thought Provoking Icebreakers

This is a prepay event. Please see info and tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218) \*\* 1 on 1 Speed Dating Event for Singles in their 40s & 50s \*\* **Do find intelligence important in a partner? Come meet other like minded people at our Speed Dating event.** *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* At this event you will be going on a series of about 7 to 12 mini dates with each date lasting about 5 minutes each. Women stay seated and the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman. *We will have fun, thought provoking ice breaker questions available to pull out of an envelope on the tables so there will never be a lull in conversation. The questions are also a great way to gauge chemistry with the other person.* You will get a match sheet and at the end of each mini-date you'll indicate whether or not you'd like to see the person again. At the end of the evening you will hand your match sheet in to the event host. If you both select each other, you'll receive an email within 48 hours with the first name and email of your mutual matches. We do not give out names or contact info unless there is a mutual match. Our Speed Dating events tend to attract quality, single professionals who are done with the dating games and ready to meet that special someone. Most people know within a few minutes if they would like to see someone again. *\* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.* Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992181073218) See more upcoming NYC events at: **[WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com/)**

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"Love Is Blind" Speed Dating (As seen on Netflix) Comp Drinks For Ladies

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-is-blind-20s-30-speed-dating-tickets-1993931413533](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-is-blind-20s-30-speed-dating-tickets-1993931413533) (\**Limited # of Women save $10 using discount code "10" at checkout. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to RSVPs. These events are well attended. Must pay in advance to attend.)* **Be prepared to experience a speed dating like no other! Since this event first debuted, mutually connecting matches have been increased by 20% on average for both genders! This speed dating event is a mind blowing cerebral and surreal experience!** Here is how it will work: Women will first have girlfriend connect time, playing complimentary pool and ping pong over complimentary cocktails in a private area separated from the men. Speed dating will then begin! The men will be donning a blind fold while the ladies will rotate for each round. For ladies and men, there will be special optional questions to ask to heighten the experience, but it is not mandatory! After the speed dating, the genders will be separated once more while the matches are selected and then handed in! There will be a complimentary after party in which everyone can mix and mingle over complimentary pool, ping pong, giant jenga and other cool games, for every drink purchased, your next will be half off the entire evening! Your matches will be emailed to you the morning with the option to leave your contact number in addition to email. What to expect: * **Up to 30 singles who are ready to become acquainted** * **Complimentary drink for ladies before 7pm** * **For men, every beverage that is purchased your next will be half off the entire evening (1 minimum drink required)** * **Complimentary ping pong, billiards for ladies pre/post speed dating** * **Unique speed dating that is rapidly becoming very popular** * **Your matches delivered the next day guaranteed** * **Live DJ after speed dating ends** FAQs: **How many will attend?** We get a good mix of singles in their 20s & 30s and do our best to keep the genders as even as possible. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $35-$40 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left For more fun events **follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

Grand Central Mystery & History Scavenger Hunt

\*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/grand-central-mystery-history-scavenger-hunt-21/ \*\*RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com\*\* **Cost: $25 General Admission** **$20 VIP Members (advance purchase)** **Or pay $35 cash/Venmo at check in** Discover secrets, solve a mystery, and make new friends! You don’t need any special skills — just a sense of adventure and curiosity! This unique scavenger hunt is all about connecting, uncovering history, exploring Grand Central and solving a mystery. **🕖 Schedule & Details:** Check-In: 7:00pm sharp in front of The Oyster Bar on the lower level. (Don’t be late!) Teams: Come solo or with friends — 99% of participants will be paired up on-site. 4-6 people per team. Hunt Time: 75 minutes to solve the clues and crack the case. **📖 The Story:** Meet Up Mary, a beloved figure on the NYC social scene, met a tragic end at Grand Central… and now it’s up to YOU to solve the mystery of what happened! Follow clues throughout the station in this fresh, all-new version of our Grand Central hunt. **🎟️ Cost:** $25 General Admission $20 VIP Members (advance purchase) Or pay $35 cash/Venmo at check in **👥 Ages:** 21+ **👕 Dress:** Casual & comfy (you’ll be on the move!) **💬 Questions or issues?** Email dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212.873.2256 (M–F, 10am–4pm) **🚫 Refund Policy:** Nonrefundable unless canceled. If you’re sick or test positive for COVID, credits may be issued with a doctor’s note or positive test result (credits may vary in value and apply only to select events). 🕵️‍♀️ Join us for a night of mystery, discovery, and connection — right in the heart of NYC! **Venue:** Meet in front of The Oyster Bar Restaurant Dining Concourse **Address:** 89 East 42nd street, Lower level Dining Concourse, New York, NY, 10017, United States \*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/grand-central-mystery-history-scavenger-hunt-21/

Museum of Natural History Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt

\*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/museum-of-natural-history-murder-mystery-scavenger-hunt-14/ \*\*RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com\*\* **Cost: $40 per person** **$30 for VIP Members** Get ready to unlock secrets, solve puzzles, and make new friends in one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the American Museum of Natural History, where you’ll become part of a thrilling mystery—and a whole lot of fun! **🦖 The Mission:** “Dino Dave” has vanished! A notorious (and not-so-popular) member of several meetup groups, Dave was last seen checking into a scavenger hunt at the museum… but never checked out. Now it’s up to YOU and your team to follow the trail of cryptic social media posts, decode clues, and uncover what really happened! Explore the museum’s legendary exhibits as part of an interactive adventure that blends sightseeing, problem-solving, and socializing with awesome people from NYSN and other fun local groups. **🗓 Event Details:** Meet-Up Spot: Outside About Coffee (on Columbus Ave near 81st Street) Time: 1:00 PM Teams: Come solo or with friends—we’ll group you into teams if you don’t have one Hunt Duration: 90 minutes to chase down clues and piece together Dave’s last known moves After Party: Celebrate your sleuthing with food and drinks at a nearby spot (pay-as-you-go) **🔍 What to Expect:** A clue sheet with instructions on what to look for. Access to museum exhibits and halls as you hunt A storyline that unfolds as you investigate A final showdown where your team submits its solution Social time with drinks, laughs, and friendly competition **🎟 Tickets:** $40 per person $30 for VIP Members **Includes:** Admission to the Museum of Natural History Your scavenger hunt experience **🧢 What to Bring & Wear:** Comfortable shoes (you’ll be on your feet!) Casual weekend attire A fully charged phone or camera for clue snapping **👥 Can I Come Alone?** Absolutely! Most people do, and this event is a fantastic way to meet fellow adventurers and new friends. **❓Questions?** Contact Dave Cervini 📧 dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com 📞 212.873.2256 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm) 🚫 Cancellations & Health Policy This event is nonrefundable unless canceled. If you become ill (including testing positive for COVID), send us a doctor’s note or test result, and we’ll do our best to issue credit for a future NYSN event (subject to availability and value). **Age Requirement:** 21+ Let the hunt begin—your afternoon adventure awaits! **Venue:** Meet at About Coffee **Address:** 445 Columbus Ave, near corner of 81st., New York, New York, 10024 \*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/museum-of-natural-history-murder-mystery-scavenger-hunt-14/