Cosplay Groups New York

The Anime Gala - NYC, Times Square

Cosplay Aerial Class [Brooklyn, NY] - 10/3

Cosplay Random Play Dance [New York, NY] - 10/3

HalloWeird Artist Alley [Bayonne, New Jersey] - 10/24

Cosplay Photography Mixer at FD Photo Studios, Brooklyn Metro

**Join us on Friday, October 2nd, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a high-energy Cosplay Photography Mixer at FD Photo Studios, Brooklyn Metro.** We’re opening three completely different studios so you can shoot your character in multiple distinct worlds in one evening: **[Metro 1](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/metro-1/)**[ ](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/metro-1/)\- The Neon Garage Vibrant RGB tunnel with glowing walls and a real motorcycle\. Perfect for cyberpunk\, techwear\, villains\, anime\, and high\-energy action shots\. **[Metro 2](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/metro-2/)** \- RGB Ceiling Mirror walls \+ RGB ceiling for dynamic reflections and dramatic urban lighting\. Ideal for gritty\, cinematic\, and storytelling cosplay\. **[Metro 5](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/metro-5/)** \- The Rain Room Black cyc wall with real rain effects\. Perfect for moody\, emotional\, film\-like character moments and slow\-motion shots\. Whether you’re a cosplayer who wants to finally get the shots your character deserves, a photographer looking for unique environments and strong portfolio pieces, or a creative team wanting fresh content, this event is designed for you. **Tickets** Photographers $30 Cosplayers & Models $20 Duo Ticket for Two $40 Trio Ticket for Three $55 Add a 1-hour early entrance to your ticket for an additional $10 to prep for an event start: work on your hair & makeup, or lighting setup. Join this event on Meetup and we will send you ticket purchase instructions! **Who this is for** Open to heroes, villains, and everything between… cosplayers, photographers, videographers, models, actors, HMUAs, dancers, brands, stylists, designers, producers, and anyone building a portfolio or looking for fresh content. If you've been meaning to book studio time, try a new collaboration, or meet the NYC creative community, this is the way to do it. Cosplay is strongly encouraged (but not required). Bring your own costumes or collaborate with others on-site. **How it works** This is a collaborative group mixer. Please share the space respectfully and work together creatively. A few things to know going in: * Studios are shared. Please rotate between the studios so everyone gets time. * Models and photographers are not provided or guaranteed. You may bring your own team or collaborate with creatives you meet at the event. FD provides the space and available lighting, and grip equipment. * Photo participation. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed. * Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements. * Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need. * For RGB Studio (#1): Do not lean against the RGB wall lights. Keep the motorcycle in an upright position. * For Rain Studio (#5): Watch your step on the wet floor. * Towels are available for $10 on site. *\*\*Early entry for getting ready is available for an additional $10 and can be purchased through Eventbrite or paid in person via cash/Venmo. If you arrive between 5:00–5:45 PM and would like access to the studios, this fee will apply. Makeup stations and changing rooms are provided.* Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need. Please note: The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the event if needed. All registered participants will be notified promptly. After our last cosplay mixer filled up, we're running monthly Cosplay events! See you at the studio on October 2nd!

The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group October Meetup

Please, répondez sil vous plaît (RSVP) whether you are joining or not. Come join [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/), for some conversation, discussion, socializing and some fun. Share your affections, enthusiasms, interests and knowledge for Science Fiction and/or Fantasy, during [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group October MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314704657/)", on Tuesday 6 October 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join other like minded individuals in sharing our common affections, enthusiasms, interests and knowledge for Science Fiction and/or Fantasy, at [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group October MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314704657/)", on Third Tier/Uppermost/Second Floor, NOT the entresol/mezzanine level, seating area of [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). To possibly find [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/), please, search for and seek out [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Members](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/), on the Third Tier/Uppermost Level/Second Floor, NOT the entresol/mezzanine level, seating area of [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). There will likely be a paper sign reading, "[The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)". To possibly recognize the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) of [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/) and the [MeetUp Event Host](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) it is perhaps advisable to view their [MeetUp Member Profile picture](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/). Viewing [MeetUp Member Profile pictures](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/) of fellow [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy MeetUp Members](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/members/) might be of some assistance as well. [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/) is located at [11 West 32nd Street (Korea Way), between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in KoreaTown, Manhattan](https://www.google.com/maps/place/11+W+32nd+St,+New+York,+NY+10001). And as [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/) is a place of business and commerce, attendees are encouraged and requested to make some purchases from the [Vendors](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/about-3) in [Food Gallery 32](https://www.foodgallery32nyc.com/). PLEASE, BE ADVISED AND AWARE, AND NOTE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: • Each and every individual attendee is fully culpable, fully liable and fully responsible, for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. • Each and every individual attendee is fully culpable, fully liable and fully responsible for their own expenses and tabs, including, but not limited to all charges, all fees, all taxes, all tips and all gratuities. • Each and every individual attendee, either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, inoculated and immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. • Each and every individual attendee acknowledges and understands that if the weather, the day of, is inconducive to conducting activities or inclement, activities may be relocated, postponed and/or cancelled. Most sentient beings are invited and welcome to join and attend.

The Multiversal Talent Show! @ Industry City [Brooklyn, Ny]

📚🎌 Bi-Weekly Kinokuniya Manga Meetup!

Our **[Discord community](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe)** is where anime and manga fans in NYC connect every day, and every other week we take the community offline with a trip to Books Kinokuniya! It’s the perfect chance to connect in person, browse new releases together, and spend the day surrounded by fellow fans. Whether you’re collecting manga, reading your first series, hunting for figures, or just looking to make friends with people who share your interests, we’d love to have you join us. 📅 When: Every other week (see event date & time) 📍 Where: Books Kinokuniya 1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 ✨ What to expect: * 📖 Browse manga, light novels, and art books * 🛍️ Check out anime figures, collectibles, and Japanese gifts * 🤝 Meet fellow anime and manga fans from the Discord * 💬 Share recommendations and discover new series * 🍜 Optional food, coffee, or bubble tea after the meetup Our Discord is the heart of the community. That’s where we chat throughout the week, share anime and manga recommendations, game together, vote on future meetups, and keep everyone updated on upcoming events. **Join our Discord community:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Whether you’ve been in the server for years or are just discovering us, we’d love to have you. Come hang out online, then join us at Kinokuniya for our next meetup! 📚✨

Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/montclair-nj/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Weekly Japanese & English Conversation

Members of all levels are welcome, from absolute beginners on up, and there is never a prerequisite. Native speakers are also encouraged to attend, both to lend their expertise and to receive the benefit of a look at the structure of Japanese from an outside linguistic perspective. This is an opportunity to practice Japanese conversation, discuss, explore and study the grammar, particles, Kanji, idioms and of course the culture of Japan (members share their Japanese experience). The topics vary among all these according to what people are interested in talking about and the natural flow of conversation. Moreover, native Japanese speakers are encouraged to practice their English (and/or ask questions about various difficult situations in their English studies) in exchange for their assisting Japanese language students. Look for tables with the Meetup sign The meeting is free with no membership dues, hourly costs or other expenses.

Play board games and meet cool people!

🎌✨ Weekly Anime and Gaming Night ✨🎌

🎮 **Weekly Anime & Gaming Night is Official!** 🍿 If you've been hanging out in the [Discord](https://discord.gg/sHHWY6fAe), you already know the vibes. Since we've been doing this consistently (and it's been a blast), we're making it an official weekly community event! **🗓 When:** Saturdays at 5:00 PM **📍 Where:** 499 President St. Game Room Every week we'll get together to watch a few episodes of anime, play games, hang out, and inevitably end up debating power scaling, ranking openings, or going completely off-topic. We'll keep rotating anime picks and taking suggestions from the community, so everyone gets a chance to influence what we watch. Nothing overly structured—just a consistent place to unwind, meet people, and have a good time. Not in the Discord yet? That's where we vote on shows, chat throughout the week, coordinate events, and keep the community going between meetups. **Join the Discord:** https://discord.gg/KeqkngjUp Whether you've been here since day one or you're brand new, we'd love to have you. Grab a snack and pull up. 💫