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Club Meeting @ 80 River

All are welcome to join us at our club meeting/happy hour, this time at 80 River. Come to the meeting to meet our trip leaders, ask questions and hear about what we’re planning for the Winter!

Queer Book Club - Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Hey Everyone! **Welcome to Queer Book Club! We read books about, for and written by queer people! Follow us on Instagram @queer_book_club Our next meetup will be held on Tuesday November 10th at Young Ethel’s in Park Slope BK This month we will be reading Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova ** A literary horror debut about a boy who transforms into a monster, a monster who tries to be a man, and the people who love him in every form he takes Grieving mother Magos cuts out a piece of her deceased eleven-year-old son Santiago’s lung. Acting on fierce maternal instinct and the dubious logic of an old folktale, she nurtures the lung until it gains sentience, growing into the carnivorous little Monstrilio she keeps hidden within the walls of her family’s decaying Mexico City estate. Eventually, Monstrilio begins to resemble the Santiago he once was, but his innate impulses—though curbed by his biological and chosen family’s communal care—threaten to destroy this fragile second chance at life. A thought-provoking meditation on grief, acceptance, and the monstrous sides of love and loyalty, Gerardo Sámano Córdova blends bold imagination and evocative prose with deep emotional rigor. Told in four acts that span the globe from Brooklyn to Berlin, Monstrilio offers, with uncanny clarity, a cathartic and precise portrait of being human. **At the end of the discussion we can vote on which book we read for next month so bring a queer suggestion. Make sure to support our amazing host bar, by buying drinks! They are so great to support us so we must do our part in return! We are a lovely accepting group of queers and allies, and all are welcome! Our book list is officially too long for meetup and will now live on this google doc! 


[Queer Book Club - Booklist ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fm0thuCZrdC6FvW81I6eqO8X_uXLMuT48sxtjN8_ck/edit) 


See you next month!

NY Professionals Happy Hour

Meet new people and/or old friends at **Mr. B Bar!** 🇮🇹🍷 Join us at Mr. B Bar, a lively Italian bar in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, for a fun evening of Italian vibes, great drinks, and even better conversations. Enjoy a curated selection of Italian wines, beers, spritz, and delicious bites, including antipasti, imported cheeses, cured meats, and freshly made paninis. The venue also features NYC's only dedicated bocce ball room, adding a fun twist to the evening! Whether you're coming with friends or on your own, everyone is welcome! 📍 **Mr. B Bar** – 231 E 33rd St, New York, NY **Event is free to attend:** no cover, no drink minimum. Food and drinks are available for purchase and are encouraged to support the venue. PS: Please sign up only if you plan on attending. #noflakes An appropriate profile photo is mandatory.

Manhattan Smutty Book Club - The Trouble with Monsters by Grace McGinty

The book for December is recommended by Elle - **[The Trouble With Monsters: A Creature Crisis Hotline Novel by Grace McGinty](https://a.co/d/02aqkVAU)**. It's a monster reverse harem book about a human woman who comes to work for a monster crisis center. The books is pretty new, so it is only available in print or ebook, not audio. Quick housekeeping note: Scammers have been using the name of Smutty Book Club and its organizers to invite people to for-profit events. **If you receive any solicitation for an event or receive communication outside of Meetup asking for money, then it is a scam.** Please let us know if you see anything suspicious. **Ok, back to [The Trouble With Monsters](https://a.co/d/02aqkVAU):** ***The Trouble With Monsters is a standalone, why choose monster romance. It has heat and heart in equal measure.*** *. When creatures emerged from the hidden nooks and shadowy crannies of the world decades ago, they had one goal–to create a world where humans and creatures could live together peacefully, out in the open. And it worked, mostly.* *. Despite everyone's best efforts, problems still arose, and that's where the Creature Crisis Hotline stepped in.* *. Bridge troll blocking your commute to work? Call the Creature Crisis Hotline and they'll send a team to relocate him.* *. Want to eat your annoying coworker because he keeps stealing your designated parking spot? The hotline will talk you through that rage.* *. Accidentally bought a demon possessed teapot at the thrift store? Don't worry, a Creature Crisis Hotline Team will take care of it.* *. So when Hailey's attractive Orc neighbor suddenly disappears, she listens to her gut and calls the hotline for help. Little did she know that one call would change her life forever, and the person the Creature Crisis Team would really save was her.* The book for each month will be chosen at the book club before. So come with your suggestions! Please join us at Cornerstone Tavern, 961 2nd Ave, New York, NY (51st and 2nd) for great conversation, laughs, and friendship. Look for our signs, and listen for the laughter. We are often in the back of Cornerstone behind the curtain, which is actually a different restaurant called the Stags Head and then up the stairs. We start at 7pm, but feel free to come early before happy hour ends at 7. People usually start to drift in by 6:30pm.

Monday🗽🍹NYC Connects Social Happy Hour: Professionals & New to NYC

🗽🍻FREE with RSVP. Happy hour for people to make friends & socialize in NYC. Ask for group on arrival. 👔Young professionals aged 21+-35 years old attending. If older, yes you can join! 1-2 drink purchases or food required to attend. * Make new NYC friends * Meetup social * Young professionals and friends * Network, connect and meet those new to NYC * NYC business networking * Bronx - Manhattan - Queens - Brooklyn - Staten Island - New Jersey - Long Island networking Industries that join and participate! NYC Finance networking Social NYC Accounting networking Social NYC Technology and startups networking Social NYC College graduates making new friends Social NYC Healthcare networking Social NYC Fintech Networking Social NYC Legal and lawyers networking Social NYC PHD graduates networking Social NYC Education and teachers Networking Social NYC Real Estate Networking

November Book Club: The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott

For our November meetup, we're celebrating some of the **best books thus far!** This will also be **our last book club meetup of 2026 before we break for the holidays**, so we're adding a little something extra to close out the year! ### This Month's Book **The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott** *Three women. Three murderous husbands. One killer mystery.* It's 1966 in sunny California, where Beverley, Elsie, and Margot have something rather unusual in common: they were all married to notorious serial killers. Now trying to rebuild their lives under the weight of scandal and suspicion, the three women form an unlikely friendship. But when a new string of murders rocks their community, they decide to investigate themselves. After all, who better to catch a killer than women who once shared a home with one? Part murder mystery, part female friendship, and full of secrets, this one should give us plenty to talk about! ### 📚 Bonus: Bring a Book, Take a Book! Since this is our last meetup of the year, we're adding a little **book swap** to the fun! Have books sitting on your shelves that you've finished, don't plan to reread, or are ready to donate? Bring them along and give them a second life with a fellow book lover! Bring a book(s), or browse what others have brought. **No pressure to participate!** The swap is completely optional. **When: Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)** **Where: Bronx Alehouse** 216 W 238th St, Bronx, NY Whether you've been coming all year or are joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you as we close out our 2026 book club season. **Let's end the year on a high note. See you at noon! 🍻📚**

Dinner Club Social: Make New Friends

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the New York Dinner Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over dinner. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated dinner venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 48-65, Women 45-59

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13783](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13783) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says you can rsvp and pay organizer directly) 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. **Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13783](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13783) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.**

NYC CONNECTS 💃🕺Beginners in Latin Dancing (Salsa & Bachata!)

🗽💃🕺NYC CONNECTS people that want to MAKE NEW FRIENDS in NYC + learn how to dance latin music! Questions @ +1 (917) 995-5773 MARIELA also to pay as well. Meet & socialize with other absolute beginners as well that are new to NYC! $20 to join, we will be doing SALSA at 6:30pm! 🥳A two-for-one class combo also available if you stay after the first one. It's just +$10 more. where you will learn basics of two dance genres BACHATA right after! It's the first class of a 3 month progressive coursework. Come try it out. Below are the price schedules 1 class $25 ($20 if you RSVP here on meetup) 4 classes $80

NYC Ages 21-40s Board Game Event

1. A $2 donation is appreciated to cover the Meetup fees and purchase of new games for the group. 2. Space is limited, but please feel free to come regardless of waitlist status. Tuesday Night 6PM-10PM upstairs at the Downtown Galway Hooker (galwayhookerbar.com) Pub (133 7th Ave South between Charles St. & 10th Street, West Village, NY) The Jameson Room. Happy Hour is extended for our group: $8 all drafts, $9 well drinks, and house wine. We encourage you to come as close to 6pm as you can, but showing up anytime between 6 and 8 PM is absolutely fine! We will bring a few different games each time but if you have a game you want to bring, please do! Feel free to bring friends. Please have $2 cash when you arrive - this helps cover the cost of the meetup.com fees and to buy new games. There will be a collection box near the stairs. The games we play can be found in the following link, but is not limited to it. Some of the attendees including myself bring games from our personal collections. [Board Games List](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UjLZfOQQ8Ngz-gwByJh5NC7nARtx1Pzwrnkr3BbY07s/edit?usp=sharing) No outside alcohol is allowed at this event. Please purchase from the bar. Space is limited, but don’t let the wait list status keep you from attending. Please feel free to come down and we guarantee you will have fun.

Let's Drink Beer at a Tap Room in the West Village, Again!