About us
Because we are smart enough to know how to have fun through unique events! So what are people saying about the New York Brainiacs?
"Wow, that event looks AMAZING!", "Oh my, I have never heard of that kind of event before!", "Where do you come up with these ideas, they are incredible"
We get together for fun and unique events including trivia nights, visiting museums, art galleries, classes, wine tastings, music, social mixers, parties, theater, walking tours, scavenger hunts, and more.
Our events are casual and fun with plenty of opportunity for socializing. Anyone can join. Most of our members are single, but it is not a requirement. If your plans change, all we ask is that you please update your RSVP's at least 24 hours before an event.
Upcoming events
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Climate Science and Energy Engineering Dinner
Skylight Diner, 402 West 34th Street, New York, NY, USWe meet monthly for dinner on the second Monday of the month to discuss climate science and zero-carbon energy engineering.
We feel that you can't be of much use as an environmentalist unless you are technically well-informed. Environmental problems are scientific problems, and how to solve them is an engineering question. If you are not technically well-informed, you will make inaccurate statements about science that are an embarrassment to the environmental movement, and the solutions you advocate will be ill-advised and/or counter-productive. So the purpose of these dinners is to create a space for informative discussion of climate science and zero-carbon energy engineering.
Environmentalists who are scientifically poorly-informed have an infamous track record of making predictions (often dire) that do not materialize as scheduled, and advocating solutions that are poor engineering choices.
We will meet on the second Monday of every month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Skylight Diner see (map) at the southwest corner of 9th Avenue and West 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan, within easy reach of the A/C/E & 7 subways, and a block away from LIRR and NJ Transit at Penn Station.
The restaurant has a large menu with many cuisines and does separate checks for large groups, so everyone can pay with their own credit card.
Once everybody has ordered food, the organizer will give a 30-60 minute talk which will be followed by general discussion.
If we are to transition to a non-nuclear grid powered by renewables (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, wave) we face the intermittency problem. People want the lights kept on even when the weather isn't cooperating, which means that some form of battery storage is needed. I was in the same room as Al Gore 7 years ago when he said "Wind and Solar are already cheaper than fossil fuels." which is highly misleading -- they are cheaper in the middle of a sunny, windy day, but on calm nights and calm, cloudy weeks, battery backup is needed, and that's expensive.
Nuclear advocates typically say that enough battery backup to provide a renewables-only grid is prohibitively expensive. Renewables advocates typically anticipate that batteries will get cheap enough before long.
Our topic today is electrical storage technology -- we will be discussing various different storage technologies and comparing their advantages and disadvantages.
2 attendees- $15.00
80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)
Location not specified yet*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [- https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13312#tix
(*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending.ABOUT:
Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!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 80s & 90s 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=13312#tix
Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.For more fun events:
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Grand Central Murder Mystery & Scavenger Hunt (+ After Party)
Grand Central Oyster Bar, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY, US*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-central-murder-mystery-scavenger-hunt-tickets-1039615376577
(This is co-organized by 30+ groups so don't go by RSVPs you see here. We'll have a good # attending. Must prepay to attend.)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.
Join us for a fun, social adventure at our Grand Central Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Get ready to have a good time making new friends and solving a mystery. Plus, you'll find out things about Grand Central you never knew before!
How It Works:
- When you arrive we will put you on teams - if you don’t already have one (90% of those attending will not have a team).
- Each team will be given a list of clues and 75 minutes to head to Grand Central to uncover the mystery of Mary’s demise. The team with the most points wins.
- Once everyone is back we'll safely socialize where you can share your experiences with the others.
The Theme:
Meet Up Mary is a regular on the social circuit in New York. You'd probably know her if you've been out before. She was very personable, friendly and bubbly! Unfortunately Mary met a horrific end at Grand Central and the police need you help to solve her case! Join us for this fun and educational night where you will get to explore every corner of the NYC Landmark in ways that you never have before! (If you have participated in our other Grand Central Hunts no worries as this is a completely different experience)FAQs:
Can I come alone? Yes about 90% will attend on their own.
What's dress code? Wear what you had on at work. It's casual and comfortable.
What are the ages? 21 and over. We'll have a good mix of ages.
How much to attend? $25 (goes to $35 as event gets closer).
Do I have to buy in advance? Yes. Space is limited and this will sell out.To find more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
1 attendee
Love Language Singles Party
Rosa Agave & Wine Lounge, 203 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY, US*TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-language-singles-party-tickets-1983813984029
Let's meet that special someone at this innovative Love Language Mixer!
What is truly our love language, and how do we discover this with our potential partner? At this innovative singles/social party, we will navigate ours while stepping into a space that is elegant yet inviting.Candlelit tables, warm textures and rich colors create an incredible vibe and ambiance! All ladies will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail courtesy in Tribeca’s newest hidden gem ROSA AGAVE & WINE LOUNGE.
Featured on WPIX on Feb 17, this is arguably one of if not the best cocktail lounge in N.Y.C.What to expect:
- Exclusive innovative singles/social mixer in one of Manhattan’s trendiest venues
- Discover our love language with a beautiful crowd in our 20s, 30s, 40’s
- Ladies will receive a complimentary cocktail, wine, non alcoholic beverage of choice before 9 pm
- Innovative Love Language venture at 9:30 pm
Dress Code: ladies: dress to impress, men: smart casual:(dress how you would on a nice dinner date) Clean shoes, nice pants, shirt at a bear minimum will be the expectation. No hoodies, tee shirts as you will be refused entry even with a ticket.
As Rosa-Agave & Wine is waiving their large $ rental fee, a 1 item purchase is required for ladies and a 2 item purchase for men is required at the venue.
FAQS:
How many members will attend? This is a multi-Meetup group event. Based on other RSVPs and members who have already prepaid, we will have a good # of members attending.
Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% attend on their own.For more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
1 attendee
Past events
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