Casual Meetups New York

Casual Drinks, Conversations, and Trivia

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.

Food For Thought (F4T)

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 meets on the second and fourth Sunday 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 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. To keep up-to-date on CFI-NYC events you should sign up for our monthly newsletter. Go to https://cfi-nyc.org/ and at the lower right click on Receive E-Mails. Topic for each event to be announced in the Comments section below...

Dog Cafe! 🐶☕️

On Sunday, October 18th, let’s drown ourselves in cuteness at a famous NYC Dog Cafe! 🐶☕️ We'll try to keep our group size to 10 or under. We'll take the first 3 people who are bringing a dog and the first 7 people who are not bringing a dog. **Please see details below:** Sunday, October 18th 4 PM to 6 PM Feel free to join whenever No minimum order, but we recommend getting at least a coffee to support the cafe! **Where:** 195 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 Dog Cafe (Boris & Horton) Google map link [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZuFNcWYVH6hciQ5Q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZuFNcWYVH6hciQ5Q7) **Please Note:** The location has a $5 cover fee per party, to avoid it, please tell them you're with Prakhar's party. Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! **The not so fun rule on RSVPs:** Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

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

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!

Our Annual Halloween Bash at 230 Fifth, Free Admission til 8PM!

***Tell the doorman that you're there for Andy Troy's Party and admission is FREE til 8 PM, $20 from 8-11 PM. We're expecting a really big crowd so come early!*** Hello Everyone: We have many events each year but none rival our annual Halloween Bash! Held at the top rooftop club in NYC, and drawing a crowd of over 500 creatures of the night, it is a party not to be missed! **We'll be in 230 Fifth's main room, the Penthouse lounge**, **which features a staircase leading to the roof!** The party will include: DJ Vinnie Campisi terrorizing you with all your favorite tunes! **A costume contest with valuable prizes!** **DRINK SPECIALS!** $7 beer! $9 wine! $10 well drinks! Lots of other surprises! THE DATE: Friday, October 30th THE TIME: 6:00PM until... THE LOCATION: 230 FIFTH (west side of Fifth Avenue between 26th & 27th Streets) **\*\*\*The current entrance is around the corner at 1150 Broadway\*\*\*** **For More Info: AndyfTroy@aol.com OR 917-754-4329** Don't DARE miss it! I've been hosting Halloween parties on Meetup in NYC for the past 20 years, skipping only 2020. I put together an album of highlights. So check out Halloween Parties: A Look Back! [https://tastingnyc.com/gallery/15-years-of-halloween-parties-a-look-back/](https://tastingnyc.com/gallery/15-years-of-halloween-parties-a-look-back/)

Graffiti, Coffee Crawl, & Thrift Stores in Bushwick! ☕👕

On Saturday, October 17th, let’s explore the graffiti, coffee, and thrift stores of Bushwick! ☕👕 From 9:30am to 12:30pm Can join anytime! Shops will also have matcha, tea, hot cocoa, and snacks as well! It’s free, but please RSVP We’ll share our current location in the chat. Please see our itinerary below: 9:30am, meet at Cypress Ave and Troutman Street, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtLKWAfzK4gssaKL8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HtLKWAfzK4gssaKL8) 10 min walk 9:40am, head south to Irving Ave and Troutman Street, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyFXbVCeRJ5oGGdc9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyFXbVCeRJ5oGGdc9) 10 to 10:15am, get coffee at Nook (at 45 Irving Ave), [https://maps.app.goo.gl/7RLiiK1Muy4EubMQA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7RLiiK1Muy4EubMQA) 1 min walk 10:15 to 10:30am, hang out in Maria Hernandez Park, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/ENzV9dGZc4gQXdkH9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ENzV9dGZc4gQXdkH9) 4 min walk 10:30 to 10:40am, grab a bagel at Knickerbocker Bagel, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/5WRxx6VPAqmcqGxu5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/5WRxx6VPAqmcqGxu5) 2 min walk 10:40 to 10:50am, get coffee at YellowSun Coffee, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yg4AbWfDJhfzYBsb6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yg4AbWfDJhfzYBsb6) 12 min walk 11am to 11:10am, Get coffee at Loveless Coffees, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4KpRfoVCVQGHqHd7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/a4KpRfoVCVQGHqHd7) 3 min walk 11:15 to 11:25am, Get coffee at Obscure Coffee Roasters, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/1woHK9vTEbn8kEjS6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1woHK9vTEbn8kEjS6) 8 min walk 11:35 to 11:45am, do some thrifting at Urban Jungle (at 118 Knickerbocker), [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AhCaQzBC5EVJPnVZ6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AhCaQzBC5EVJPnVZ6) 5 min walk 11:50 to Noon, do some thrifting at Beacon’s Closet (at 23 Bogart), [https://maps.app.goo.gl/3TPUkeZfr8LquBYd6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3TPUkeZfr8LquBYd6) 3 min walk 12:05pm to 12:30pm, have coffee at Sey Coffee, [https://maps.app.goo.gl/WrJhgs97Qkn8cuk56](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WrJhgs97Qkn8cuk56) We’ll take the train to Manhattan at 12:30pm. Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

**###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-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026 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. Folks in this Meetup group get **10% off**! Use code: **MEETUP** at checkout. **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 Tuesday 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 drinks for sale! **There is a 1 drink 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-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026) 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-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026)** 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. Want to see what else is happening at McCarren Parkhouse? Feel free to check them out **[here](https://mccarrenparkhouse.com)**! 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) For refunds or transfers, please contact use at info@skipthesmalltalk.com

FPG Meetup - Sat. Oct. 17

Okay gang. A Saturday FPG Meetup at Whole Foods Hudson Yards. We'll be at the usual table area. Get something to support the venue and then join us for mirth and merriment. All righty, you know what to do.

You Can See Everything!

On Saturday, October 24th we'll see You Can See Everything (the new Elizabeth Holmes doc) at AMC Empire. See more details below Directed by Nathan Fielder (the comedian from Nathan for You, The Rehearsal), Lance Oppenheim Meet in 1st floor lobby from 6:40pm to 6:50pm Trailers begin at 7pm 20 minutes of previews, so movie starts at 7:20pm Movie is 3 hours lol so we'll get out at 10:20pm At AMC Empire (Times Square) Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XsFkatiJudJsGjJA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XsFkatiJudJsGjJA) We got seats P10 to P14 (3rd last row to the left of center) Link to tickets on AMC's site: https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/147241301/seats

Friendship Comedy Night

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/friendship-comedy-night-at-flop-house-comedy-club-east-village-thursday-october-29-2026 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. Folks in this Meetup group get **10% off**! Use code: **MEETUP** at checkout. **Schedule:** **6:45 pm** - 7:00 pm: **Check-in** **7:00 pm** - 8:00 pm: **Friendship Comedy Show** **8:00 pm** - 10:00 pm: **Meet new friends, with actually-good questions** (hosted by Skip the Small Talk) **What's It Like?** We've all heard that making friends in NYC is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be humans. Now, hear professional comedians complain about it! And after the comedy show, you'll get to ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings! We'll warm things up with a 45-ish-minute-long comedy show about all things friendship. The highs, the lows, and the delicious jelly-filled middles. Mmmmmm. Then, we'll actually get to meet each other! We're bringing in Skip the Small Talk for a 2ish-hour-long event where we'll pair you up with strangers and have you switch off partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). We'll have a fabulous host leading the whole shebang so it won't be awkward, and we'll give you question cards to guide conversation just a few notches deeper than you'd usually go so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! There will be drink for sale! **There is a 1 drink minimum 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. Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: [tinyurl.com/ststSafety](https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety) **Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?** **[Grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/friendship-comedy-night-at-flop-house-comedy-club-east-village-thursday-october-29-2026)** 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) For refunds or transfers, please contact us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com

Happy To Be Here (Happy Hour)

French Conversation at The Upside + Quizz!

Join us for casual conversation en français at The Upside Bar, near 89th & Amsterdam. To share costs, you may donate and we suggest $3. First timers, please be our guest, come check us out, you can donate next time. Trivia night! Martin