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The Anime Gala - NYC, Times Square

Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM
From Anime Social Nexus
4.8
15 attendees
Cosplay Photo Mixer in New York

Cosplay Photo Mixer in New York

Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 PM
From New-York Photography Meetup & Photo Studio Events
4.5

Join us on **Friday, November 6th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** for a high-energy Cosplay Photography Mixer at FD Photo Studios, LIC. We’re opening **three completely different studios** so you can shoot your character in multiple distinct worlds in one evening: **[LIC 2 -](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)**[ ](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)**[The Urban Loft](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)** Wood platform, exposed-brick details, and a stylish lounge chair. Ideal for character storytelling, contemporary cosplay, fantasy-inspired looks, and editorial portraits. **[LIC 4 – The RGB Action Stage](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/ny-studio-4/)** Blackout studio featuring RGB lighting, illuminated X-walls, and concrete textures. Perfect for cyberpunk, anime, superheroes, villains, and dramatic cinematic portraits. **[LIC 5 – The Artistic Set](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/ny-studio-5/)** Bright studio featuring a hand-painted artistic wall, natural light, wood floors, and a circular LED installation. Great for colorful characters, creative concepts, anime-inspired portraits, and playful editorial 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 *Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you payment instructions.* **Who this is for** Open to heroes, villains, and everything in 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. 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. See you at the studio on Nov 6th!

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Big Apple Holiday Con [IRL event]

Big Apple Holiday Con [IRL event]

Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PM
From NYC Cosplay Meetup
4.7

Get tickets at [https://www.bigapplecc.com/](https://www.bigapplecc.com/). The Wydham New Yorker Hotel 481 8th Ave at W 34th St New York, NY 10001 This con has a kids and adults cosplay contest. The 2nd floor has the event space. A diverse group of different cosplayers from DC, Marvel, Anime, Gaming, etc. No meetup place scheduled but have fun if you go. Tag your pics to be added to the stories on IG: thecosplaymeet. Cosplay etiquette is important. Here are some tips: * Ask politely to take picture * No touching without permission this includes hugs, kisses, handshakes or putting your arms around someone during a picture * Please respect a cosplayer if they say "no" to a photo or touching or asks you to wear your mask, or keep social distance * No stalking a cosplayer or following them around the con If you go please send pics here to this page or tag us on Facebook or Instagram. [www.facebook.com/thecosplaymeet](www.facebook.com/thecosplaymeet) [www.instagram.com/thecosplaymeet](www.instagram.com/thecosplaymeet) Nearest Subway stops: Penn Station at W 34th St & 8th Ave. on A,C,E,1,2,3 or Herald Square at 34th & 6th Ave on D,F,Q,R. Check for train changes at [www.mta.info](www.mta.info)

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Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!

Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!

Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM
From NYC Cosplay Meetup
4.7

The Annual **Queens Fiber Arts Festival** on Nov 7th at the Kings Manor House at Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens. This is a great free outdoor event bring all the fiber friends together. Bring all your fall cosplay since to join in the Fall Festival also happening at the Kings Manor House. There will be knit and crochet classes, crafting circle, yarn giveaways, vendors, and a pumpkin patch. Check out the vendors on their site: [Queens Fiber Arts Festival](https://www.queensfiberarts.com/) Festival Organizer's IG: www.instagram.com/stitchesandyarn Feel free to enjoy the festival from 11am-4pm Weather permitting. **Group pic is from 12pm-12 15pm.** Wear something crochet or knit (made or bought) for a group photo or any Fall themed cosplay. Please keep it family friendly. I'll allow up to 10 min grace period for the group photo. What if I don't knit/crochet, can I still go? Yes you can visit the King Manor house. Also, we need people to volunteer to take pics and watch bags. **Directions:** **From LIRR** from Grand Central Station, Penn Station, Brooklyn, or any train station that stops to Jamaica Station. At Jamaica, Take the elevator down to the street level. Turn left on Sutphin Blvd, walk 2 blocks to Jamaica Ave. Turn right on Jamaica Ave and it's 3 blocks walk until you get to the park. Only $5 dollars each way from any NYC LIRR station (Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens) for LIRR "City ticket Off Peak" and with a shorter travel time less than 1 hour. **Nearest subway** is the E, J train at Jamaica Center-Parsons Archer. Exit at Archer Ave, walk until to 153rd St, turn right at the Church then left on Jamaica Ave. to enter the park. If you exit at Parsons Blvd, walk on Parsons Blvd and turn left on Jamaica Ave. It's 3 blocks walk until you get to the park. Check [mta.info](mta.info) for planned service changes on the trains

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"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: ... " @ China Institute Of America

"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: ... " @ China Institute Of America

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30 PM
From The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group
4.3

● **MeetUp For**: At 06:30 PM, to view [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s "[China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibition/china-institute-gallery-at-60-1966-2026/)" Special Exhibition, at [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On 2026 October 29 Thursday, at 06:30 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), located at [40 Rector Street, between 100 Washington Street and West Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), in Little Syria Manhattan, DownTown Manhattan, Manhattan. ● **ŸMeetUp Cost**:Ÿ * In the evening, during [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s [Gallery Extended Hours Free Evenings](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/), a single standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket to [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)) is complimentary, courtesy, gratis and free. * During normal and regular Gallery hours, admittance to [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) and [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)) is not free and there is an admission fee. * Standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket payment is $15.00, per single standard individual Gallery regular general admission ticket, to [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/), of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, getting, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery regular general admission tickets, by themselves, directly from [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at 06:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At 06:30 PM, to view [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/))'s "[China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibition/china-institute-gallery-at-60-1966-2026/)" Special Exhibition, at [China Institute Gallery](https://chinainstitute.org/gallery-exhibitions/) of [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post '"China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art" @ China Institute Of America' Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/316884783/)" MeetUp Event, immediately after [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['China Institute Gallery At 60, 1966 - 2026: Selections From Three Millennia Of Chinese Art' @ China Institute Of America](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/316727849/)" MeetUp Event, at a location and venue nearby [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), perhaps likely in ChinaTown Manhattan. ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at 06:30 PM, at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), on 2026 October 29 Thursday. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/73264/group/137667/) at [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)), inside the main entrance lobby of [40 Rector Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/40+Rector+St,+New+York,+NY+10006/), the building containing and housing [China Institute Of America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/) (formerly [China Institute In America](https://www.chinainstitute.org/)). * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. ● **MeetUp Advisories**: * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single standard individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms 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. ● **MeetUp MetaData**: * Antique. * Antiquity. * Archaeology. * Art. * Art Criticism. * Art Critique. * Art History. * Art Galley. * Art Museum. * Asia. * Asian. * Asian Art. * Asian Art History. * China. * Chinese. * Chinese Art. * Chinese Art History. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Art. * East Asian Art History. * Gallery. * Museum.

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

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

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 PM
From PlayYourCourt Montclair Tennis
3.8

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

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for finding and joining in-person or online events and groups around specific interests like cosplay. It connects enthusiasts to communities and fun activities.

Search Meetup for cosplay-themed events in New York by using relevant keywords and filtering by location. You'll find a variety of events tailored to cosplay fans.

Yes, you can join as many cosplay groups as you like on Meetup. This helps broaden your opportunities to attend more events and meet diverse enthusiasts.

Joining Meetup is typically free, although some individual groups or events may have fees to cover the costs of materials or venue rentals.

Events are hosted by various groups or individuals who share your interests, not directly by Meetup. This diversity can lead to a wide array of activities.

Yes, many cosplay groups welcome newcomers and offer helpful tips for getting started with your cosplay interests in New York.

RSVP to events through the Meetup platform by clicking on the event page and confirming your attendance. This helps organizers plan effectively.

Not necessarily. Some cosplay events may be online, while others are in-person. It varies depending on the organizer's choice and the nature of the event.

Absolutely! Cosplay groups are a fantastic way to meet new people who share similar interests, enhancing both social and creative experiences.

Meetup cannot guarantee immediate friendships, as building connections takes time and engagement. Participation increases your chances of forming lasting bonds.

You're not required to attend every event of a group. Attend based on your interest and schedule, allowing flexibility and convenience.

Cosplay events vary significantly in themes and scope. From themed parties and costume-making workshops to large conventions, there's something for everyone.

While Meetup offers many groups, availability can vary. Some niche interests might not have active local groups, but broader themed groups are likely available.

Yes, Meetup allows you to create and host your own events. This lets you engage more creatively with the local cosplay community and bring your ideas to life.

The quality of event organization can differ between hosts. While many offer well-run experiences, it's important to check reviews and group details for additional assurance.