Glass Blowing New York

WEDNESDAY In-person Crafting and Happy Hour

A lot of folks asked for a second monthly meeting, so here it is! Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for our in-person fiber arts meet up! Whether you knit, crochet, felt, sew, cross-stitch, or embroider, come by, grab a drink or a snack, and share your creations! We meet in the food hall at Brookfield Place (230 Vesey St) in Tribeca. We usually have a sign on the table so you can find us.

NYC Blockchain Networking Event - Monthly 3rd Thurs. - Blockchain Cryptocurrency

The EVERY 3RD THURSDAY Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Networking Event of New York City. Web: nycblockchainnetwork.com WHY THIS GROUP? Regular monthly meetings help to support relationship building, really getting to know people, and creating a lasting network effect in our community. Connections turn into relationships, ideas into innovations, and collaborations into transformative impact. This isn’t a one-time conference or event. Come as you are and experience passionate people, purposeful introductions, and unexpected opportunities. We hold regular 3rd Thursday monthly Blockchain networking events in New York City to support idea generation and connections. These events help to foster a strong ecosystem for blockchain innovation in New York City. **Time: RSVP HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND** * Event is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. * Name Tags will be provided to everyone who attends. * Name tags will also indicate your interest areas. * The dress code is Business Casual. **Location:** Locations can change from month to month so check the event details for the event. This event will be held in Midtown East: **Yara – Lounge** 319 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022 Lower level lounge Located in Midtown East, 2nd and 53rd St, one block from the (Lexington Av/53 St) Metro station. **Support The Space:** Since the venue is letting us use the space for the event, please support them by ordering beverages or food. **Ways to Connect:** **Twitter:** https://twitter.com/NYCBlockchainN1 **Website:** https://nycblockchainnetwork.com Facebook https://facebook.com/NYCblockchainNetwork Meetup Group -https://meetup.com/nyc-blockchain-network-monthly-3rd-thursday-meetup/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/groups/12553172/

Williamsburg Coffee and Craft

Bloom & Bond NJ

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Union Square Yarnies

Learn how Cash flows with Casflow 101 & learn how to think like an investor

The game of Cashflow 101 simulates real-life financial management and features realistic Real Estate investing scenarios designed to show you how these types of transactions work in real life and helps you learn how to effectively utilize them in various investing strategies. It also stimulates your mind to think in different ways than you had before about money and wealth. As you play, your investing style starts to come out. Are you aggressive with the strategies or more conservative? We shall find out. All without the pressures of using your own money.

May 2026 Knit+Wine Night

**Join us for our next Knit+Wine Night on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 5-7:00pm.** **Please note that** **space is limited to 15 people.** **For those of you who are new to Knit+Wine Night, this is an informal community event for knitters (& other crafters and textile enthusiasts) to come together to work on their own projects and enjoy the company of other makers. All types of knitters, crocheters, and fiber crafters are welcome! ******This is \*****not\** ***a class.******** **The cafe has a focused menu of beverages, including tea, coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails, and a small selection of pastries.** **Please note you must make a purchase in order to enter the cafe. The staff is wonderful and welcoming!** **NOTE a change in the way you sign up. Historically we have had too many who sign up and not show up. In order to accommodate all who intend to participate your $3.00 payment must be made to reserve your space. Those who do not will be relieved from the attendee column and a waitlist paying participant will be moved up. Venmo @Anouche-Mardirossian.** **(BTW if you are new to the group and wondering why there is a small registration fee, it's to help offset the fees MeetUp charges event organizers to use their website. It does not go towards food & drink purchases. Nor my own wallet :).**

Scenic Stitches: Brookfield Place

Join NYC Knitters for stitching, conversation, and beautiful Hudson River views. We’ll meet at **Brookfield Place** at the tables on the ground floor facing **Le District French Market**. There is plenty of indoor seating, and if the weather is nice we may step outside to enjoy the waterfront views. RSVPs are limited by Meetup, but everyone is welcome—feel free to just show up **Getting There** Subway: 1, R, W - Cortlandt Street 4, 5 - Fulton Street Bring a project and relax with fellow fiber lovers. **Yarn Swap** Bring yarn you’d like to trade. **About the group** NYC Knitters is a welcoming community of makers who gather across the city to knit, crochet, and connect. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, our meetups are all about sharing creativity, friendship, and connection. Bring your project, grab a seat, and join us for a good time in the heart of New York. **A quick note about public spaces** * Please set up your own chair and return it when leaving * Clean up yarn scraps and materials * Be mindful of others sharing the space Let me know in advance if you're new to knitting—some members are happy to help beginners get started.

Stitch, please!

If you're looking for people to stitch with, you've come to the right place! Bring your embroidery, sewing, cross stitch, etc. - all fiber art projects are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Rare Look Inside M&S Schmalberg, NYC's Last Custom Fabric Flower Factory

Tickets: $45.25 ( incl. $5.25 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1988487117497](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1988487117497) What do Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon, and Crazy Rich Asians all have in common? Tucked away on the 7th floor of a building in the heart of the New York City Garment Center is a century-old business that has created fabric flowers for everyone including A-list celebrities and film & television productions. Now's your chance to visit the historic facility where they're all made, one individual flower at a time. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/) for a private exploration of M&S Schmalberg, a fourth-generation family-owned business in Manhattan's Garment District that has been hand-making custom fabric flowers for over 100 years. Led by one of the company owners, our unique experience with the last custom flower maker in New York City will include: * An **overview of the artificial flora industry**, and how fast fashion and offshoring have affected the niche fashion craft * The **history of M&S Schmalberg**, from brothers Morris and Sam Schmalberg starting the business in 1916, to becoming the premier fabric flower makers for top fashion designers including Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs * A **private tour** **of the** **historic factory** to see the **fabric flower process from beginning to end** — from cutting out the fabrics in a myriad of different designs, to hand assembling petals into tulips, carnations, or other varieties * A **live** **demonstration** by the company's veteran artisans of the **century-old cutting machines** and **custom-made hydraulic presses** still in operation Afterward, you'll have the **opportunity to shop** for your own custom-made M&S Schmalberg fabric flowers **(at a steep discount)**, and even **go home with a stylish piece of history**! [Click here](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/style/fabric-flowers.html) to read a featured article of M&S Schmalberg in The New York Times! See you there! \*This experience is only conducted on weekdays when the factory is in operation \*\*Guests are encouraged to bring photos of clothes or dresses they want to pair with a fabric flower so the M&S Schmalberg staff can assist with finding the perfect match after the tour concludes **Testimonials** "The event was so much more that I expected! Not only did we get to see the actual steps (and equipment) to make BEAUTUFUL silk flowers, but we got to hear about a family’s history and how the business came to be. I learned so much. Walking home last night, I passed a store on the UES than had some silk (or otherwise) flowers strewn in its window. Thanks to the instruction from Adam Brand, I was easily able to identify them as NOT M&S Schmalberg’s flowers. I didn’t realize how many of their lovely flowers I’ve already seen on favorite TV shows and runways and galas. Thank you!" -Linda "The owner giving the tour, the family story, and seeing the workroom. Super interesting." -Kala "Adam is so passionate about the business, the heritage and present and future. He was fantastic." -Dena "This was so special! It's rare to see inside a family owned factory like this, especially in NYC." -Justin "Loved that they took the time to let us into their private workspace. Interesting and beautiful creations!" -Margaret "Resonate tour and history of a vintage business still operating." -Gabriella "A rare look inside a historic NYC industry." -Jerry "The opportunity to see a working factory. Guide had lots of stories about his family and the business and was willing to allow photos." -Meryl "One of the very best trips I’ve ever taken with you. The machines they’ve used for a hundred years still in use today was fascinating. Completely authentic — workers making flowers as we walked through. A trip that truly surpassed expectations. Nice shopping opportunity at the end too!" -Deb **Disclaimer** Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms).

Queens yarnies happy hour

Unwind and craft Wednesdays (Brooklyn)