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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.


Great Migration African Safari & Zanzibar Extension ~ A Journey of a Lifetime...

Great Migration African Safari & Zanzibar Extension ~ A Journey of a Lifetime...

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We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source.

Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below)

Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies.

On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa!

Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.

The itinerary is:
July 5 Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha
July 6 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
July 7 Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive
July 8 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area)
July 9 Serengeti (Central)
July 10 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 11 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
July 12 Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron
July 13 Lake Natron to Arusha
July 14 Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

All of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited!

How much does this cost?
African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.
Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748
We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save.

***Airfare is not included.***

RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK

IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna

Land Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals every day
- All park fees to Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti.
- Crater service fees.
- Professional driver guide
- Open roof land cruiser vehicles
- Drinking water during the safari

We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:
Price per person, Double occupancy $870.
Solo room - $1285
**Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included**
To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the $200 deposit through this secure link

For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST

Have more questions?
Click here to message Anna
Click here to message Marc

AND/OR

We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom

Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.

To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE

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  • Pre- Valentine's Singles Party (w/ Free Drink for Ladies & Free Apps For All)

    Pre- Valentine's Singles Party (w/ Free Drink for Ladies & Free Apps For All)

    Latitude 39 Restaurant & Bar, West 39th Street, NYC, NY, new york, NY, US

    *GET TICKETS AT - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-valentines-mixer-tickets-1981874984429
    (*Limited # women save $5 by using discount code "5". Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We already have a good # registered.)

    Are you single and ready to mingle? Then come join us and meet other singles just in time for Valentine's Day! Tis the season that love is in the air! Join us at the newly minted “Latitude 39” and enjoy an evening of new connections, conversations and hopefully that special someone.

    All ladies will receive a complementary beverage of choice(alcoholic/non) before 7:30 pm and everyone will receive complimentary limited appetizers served at 7 pm. There will be a happy hour of $6 beers, $8 dollar wines and $10 cocktails until 7 pm. The theme of the evening will be “LOVE LANGUAGE”!

    As Latitude 39 is waiving their large $ rental fee for 2 rooms, there will be a 1 item minimum spend for ladies and a 2 item spend for men at the venue!

    FAQ:
    Can I come alone? Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter.
    What is the suggested age range? 21 and over. 20s, 30s, 40s.
    Is there a dress code? Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts.

    For more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283

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    Pre-Valentine's Speed Dating (Comp Drink for Ladies & Free After Party for All)

    Pre-Valentine's Speed Dating (Comp Drink for Ladies & Free After Party for All)

    Latitude 39 Restaurant & Bar, West 39th Street, NYC, NY, new york, NY, US

    *TO ATTEND GET TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-valentines-speed-dating-20s-30s-30s-40s-tickets-1982332050526
    (*Limited # of Women save $5 using discount code "5" at checkout. Must purchase a ticket in advance to attend. Our last one sold out quickly, especially for men, so get your ticket ASAP.)

    Join us and make that special connection just in time for Valentine's Day and beyond.

    Come meet that someone special at this flirty, fun and fast paced speed dating event! Ladies will receive a complimentary drink before 7pm and all will receive free entry to a singles after party at the same venue!
    Your match results will be delivered the next morning guaranteed.

    Here is how it will work: In our own private VIP room, ladies will sit and men will rotate. Everyone will have a personalized 1 on 1, five minute conversation in order to determine if this person is aligned as a match. There will also be a happy hour of $6 dollar beer, $8 dollar wines and $10 dollar cocktails until 7 pm.

    As venue is waiving their large rental fee, there is a 1 item spend for ladies and a 2 item spend for men is required for men at the venue.

    FAQs:

    How many will attend? We get a good mix of singles 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? $25-$35 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

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    Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-54

    Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-54

    Nosh @ The Courtyard Marriott, 114 W 40th St, New York, NY, US

    Prepay required at
    https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13284#tix
    (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise).
    Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink)

    SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED
    DETAILS
    Up to 10 dates in one night! Proof of age required. 85+ engagements ,a few kids and a lot of other happy couples! Men and women sit together for about 5 minutes, and then the guys rotate over partners. After the event you let us know who you are interested in and the results (both mutual matches and one way matches) are provided the next day.

    *If you feel sick please don’t come; *When greeting others please do not shake hands; *Please wash your hands before arriving;

    This is a PREPAY only event. Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.

    Prepay required at
    https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13284#tix
    (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise).

    $30.75- $40.75 depending on how early you register.

    For more fun events:
    Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
    Click: https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/

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  • Play & Date (*New Kind Of Speed Dating Event)

    Play & Date (*New Kind Of Speed Dating Event)

    The Westbury, 20 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, United States, New York, NY, US

    *TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/play-date-new-kind-of-speed-dating-sold-out-for-men-tickets-1982011580993
    (*Our last one sold out quickly, especially for men, so get your ticket ASAP.)

    Come check out this unique twist on speed dating. Join us for a unique social event for singles in NYC (20s, 30s, 40s)! Make new social connections, win raffle prizes and meet other fun singles!

    HOW IT WORKS:
    Our friendly host will welcome everyone and then you'll be grouped off into separate tables where you'll get to meet, chat with and play fun social games with other singles in small groups of about 4 or 5 people. Then, similar to traditional speed dating, you'll rotate from table to table getting a chance to meet all the other singles in attendance. You'll be handed a "match sheet" and at the end of the event you'll be able to indicate people you'd like to talk to again in the future. If they also choose you, our host will send you each others' contact information within about 24 hours after the event and you can feel free to set up a date with them.

    Let's face it, we're all tired of swiping over and over again on people who may or may not look like or be like the person they're portraying on the apps. A Play & Date speed dating event is a much better way to meet someone because you actually get to meet singles in person and really get to know them.

    This is entirely new and revolutionary type of speed dating event! We love the idea of traditional speed dating but sometimes it's hard to come up with things to talk about. That's why at a Play & Date speed dating event you'll have fun, easy games to play to get to know everyone instead of dealing with the usual dating "job interview" type questions. We find that it's a much better way to get to know someone!

    WIN PRIZES:
    You'll enjoy an evening of meeting new people, fun social interactions and games... No skill necessary, just a bit of luck! Our friendly host will be orchestrating the event and making introductions among the group. You'll participate in several games during the evening while getting a chance to interact with all members of the opposite sex. Win a game, get a raffle ticket for chances to win prizes!

    WHY IT WORKS:
    Through the years we've organized many speed dating events. We had a host that would sometimes invite the guests to stay around if they wanted to after the event to play some games. She would bring some fun interactive games and casino type games of chance/luck with her. We noticed something fascinating start to happen! More people would make connections at the games after the event than at the actual speed dating! That led us to creating this event. It's the perfect way to meet people in this busy city!

    WHAT GAMES WILL WE BE PLAYING:
    They are simple but extremely fun games that don't require much skill... they are mostly fun games of luck and chance to get the crowd mingling and having a good time. The fun games are set up to break the ice, help you gauge compatibility and make quality connections. Some of the games are similar to the most popular party games, others are like casino games that involve rolling dice and some are a little bit different but we assure you... they are really, really fun and you don't need to know how to play anything in particular (ie. we won't be playing blackjack or poker or anything like that).

    FAQs:
    How many people will be participating? We usually have between 20 and 30 or so people in attendance. We don't exactly gender balance the event occasionally we have a few more women than men and sometimes we have a few more men than women. Either way we make sure you get to meet a good amount of singles of the opposite gender.
    Can I come alone? Yes about 75% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter.
    Is there a dress code? No specific dress code. We just suggest "neat casual"

    ** IMPORTANT QUICK NOTE: PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. THIS EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY AT 8:00 PM. IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE ON TIME OR A LITTLE BIT EARLY. THE BAR WILL BE OPEN SO FEEL FREE TO ARRIVE EARLY AND HAVE A DRINK AT THE BAR BEFORE THE EVENT STARTS

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