Dry socials

Sprout Society and Bar Nun are teaming up for an evening of connection, creativity, and drinks!

🌟 A perfect opportunity for:

• entrepreneurs
• consultants and freelancers
• artists and creatives
• community builders

🎟️ Free with RSVP: https://luma.com/ssnetwork

Watch our video to learn more.

‼️ Note: Even if you can't make it, RSVP on Luma to be notified first of our upcoming events.

🕔 A packed agenda, get excited for:

🤝 meeting future collaborators and friends in an inclusive, substance-free space

🎭 a guided, interactive ice breaker activity – this month’s is an introductory improv and theater workshop led by Playwright, Director, and Stage Manager Courtney Seyl

💧a free premium water from sponsor RAIN for the first 24 arrivals

🍻 free flow hang with one complimentary non-alcoholic beverage served by The Bar Nun Life

🚶 an optional tour of Sprout Society coworking space to learn about memberships and other offerings

🎁 occasional special perks like guest speakers, promo codes, prizes, and giveaways

This event is part of Community Week NYC (May 9-17, 2026) - a citywide celebration of social connection. Explore all events so you can find your people.

About our venue

Sprout Society is a nonprofit community hub + DIY space in Bushwick for creativity, community, and care. Drop in, co-work, gather, host, take a class, find your people. Anyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of what they're going through or what they can afford.

About our co-hosts

The Bar Nun Life brings people together through non-alcoholic experiences focused on wellness, art, technology, and vegetarian dining.

Courtney Seyl (they/she) is a playwright, director, and stage manager based in Brooklyn, NY.

• University of Puget Sound BA in theatre arts and English
• residency with ARTBARN in Tacoma
• directing participant in Intiman Emerging Artist’s Program in Seattle
• attended Kennedy Center’s Playwriting Intensive by Gary Garrison in the cohort of the Voices of America writers workshop
• directed “Clean Slate” by Rachel Leighson off-Broadway at The Flea
• stage managed “In the Devil’s Hands” by Helen Banner with Zoopraxis Theatre
• premiered their first full length play REVOLUTION at The Tank Theatre which won the Off-Off-Broadway Award for Best Performance in a play
• their play “Compulsion” came in fourth at the Irondale on Women Festival in the New Media Storytelling Category and was featured in the Shelter ‘n’ Play podcast

Full, updated details on event page: https://luma.com/ssnetwork

Watch our video to learn more.

‼️ Note: Even if you can't make it, RSVP on Eventbrite to be notified first of our upcoming events.

✨ Get excited for:

• 🎨 Guided icebreaker: a 🌱 nature-inspired, ✍️ wellness-themed activity perfect for interacting with others and enjoying some post-holiday recovery (weather permitting, in the backyard!)
• 💐 Flower bar: build a custom bouquet for purchase or learn some arrangement tips from an expert
• 💧 Free premium water: the first 24 guests get a free premium water from RAIN
• 🍹 Complimentary drink: Bar Nun will pour you one complimentary non-alcoholic beverage during our free-flow hang
• 🛍 Discount: special perk just for attendees!

About our venue

🌸 Stolen Magnolia is a Bushwick, Brooklyn-based flower arrangement design studio. Started by a New York native, the florist:

• 🎁 offers unique gifts like plants, cards, and candles primarily from local businesses and artists
• 📸 creates tailored floral experiences for events (consultations available)
• 🧘 hosts community events and wellness workshops

Full, updated details on event page: https://drysocial8.eventbrite.com