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The $1 Record Club: A Communal Vinyl Listening Experience

The $1 Record Club: A Communal Vinyl Listening Experience

Sun, Jul 19, 9:30 PM
From The $1 Record Club: A Communal Vinyl Listening Experience

Unearth a dollar record, share its story, and hear it on a high-end sound system. Take home your chosen vinyl as a keepsake of the evening. @dolarrecordclub

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Collective Songwriter Showcase @ The Bitter End 7/19/26  5-8PM

Collective Songwriter Showcase @ The Bitter End 7/19/26 5-8PM

Sun, Jul 19, 9:00 PM
From New York Songwriters Collective
4.7

**New York Songwriters Collective Songwriter Showcase** **@ The Bitter End Sunday July 19th 5-8 PM (Doors 4:30PM)** **Our monthly residency at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village continues Door $10 Advance Tix/Tables/Seats [HERE](https://bitterend.com/#/events/189455)** **Join us for our annual fundraiser to benefit Operation BackPack NYC to provide school supplies to children in need as they return to school!** **Enjoy an evening of original songs by 21+ members.** **Come on down and see what the Collective is all about ... a nurturing, supportive place for all songwriters. Meet your new songwriting collaborators! Full members can sing up to perform in our monthly showcases!** **Become a Collective member at** [www.newyorksongwriterscollective.com](www.newyorksongwriterscollective.com) **Membership includes a complimentary Song Club Online (valued at $25!) and sign up for our showcases. For more info send an email with MEETUP in the subject to:** [info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com](mailto:info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com) **[JOIN THE COLLECTIVE NEWSLETTER HER](https://newyorksongwriterscollective.kit.com/3c3cc10a4c)E**

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Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

Dating Games: A Fun Twist on Speed Dating

Sat, Jul 18, 12:00 AM
From The Most Awesome Things To Do In New York City
4.8

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222200230](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222200230) **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** NYC Speed Dating - Dating Games Is your dating life starting to feel monotonous? Do your dates resemble job interviews more than actual chemistry? Sick of dedicating your entire evening to getting to know just one person? Then check out **“Dating Games” Speed Dating!** It’s a lively, modern twist on the classic format. Join us for a one-of-a-kind social experience for NYC singles! Meet new people, win raffle prizes, and connect with other fun, like-minded singles. It’s not only a great way to meet a potential partner—it’s also perfect for finding new friends or even future wingmen/wingwomen. **Suggested age range: 20s, 30s & 40s.** Our warm, welcoming host will get things started before dividing everyone into small groups at various tables. You’ll chat, mingle, and play lighthearted social games with groups of about 4–5 singles. The games are easy, super fun, and designed to help everyone open up and connect. After each round, you’ll rotate tables—just like traditional speed dating—so you'll eventually meet all the singles attending. You’ll also receive a “match sheet,” where you can mark anyone you’d like to speak with again. If they choose you as well, the host will email you each other’s contact information within roughly 24 hours so you can plan a date. Let’s be honest—we’re all tired of endless swiping on apps and meeting people who may not be anything like their profiles. A “Dating Games” Speed Dating night is a far better way to connect because you meet real people *in person* and get a genuine sense of who they are. This is an entirely new, innovative take on speed dating! We appreciate the idea behind traditional speed dating, but it can be tough to keep conversations flowing. That’s why at “Dating Games” events, you’ll have entertaining, easy-to-play games to help break the ice and avoid the typical interview-style awkwardness. We find this format helps people connect more naturally and meaningfully. ### WIN PRIZES! You’ll enjoy an evening full of fresh faces, interactive games, and social fun—no special skills needed, just a little luck! Our friendly host will guide the whole experience and help everyone get acquainted. Throughout the night you’ll play multiple games while getting opportunities to interact with all the singles of the opposite sex. When you win a game, you earn a raffle ticket—giving you chances to win prizes! ### IMPORTANT: THIS IS A PRE-PAY EVENT ONLY Tickets **must** be purchased online in advance—registration at the venue will *not* be available. As the event nears and space becomes limited, the price will increase to $35. *See more upcoming NYC events at [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dating-games-a-fun-twist-on-speed-dating-in-nyc-tickets-1982239058384?aff=oddtdtcreator)* For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222200230](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992222200230)

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The Language Collective, Tuesdays Evening Language Exchange NYC

The Language Collective, Tuesdays Evening Language Exchange NYC

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00 PM
From The Language Collective
4.8

**We are back to Lulla NYC!** *** We are meeting on the 2nd floor of Lulla NYC. Please take the stairs up or the elevator. We will be in the lobby bar area*** The Language Collective organizes weekly meetups held every Tuesday where language enthusiasts gather to practice and share different languages. Participation is free and open to all levels. To support the venue hosting the event, attendees are requested to purchase at least one drink during the meetup. The focus of this group is language learning and language exchange. This is a harassment-free event so please look after one another

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In Person Speed FRIENDING NYC- expand your social circle-

In Person Speed FRIENDING NYC- expand your social circle-

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00 PM
From I love Museums and Culture Events
3.6

Prepay is required at [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669) \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above. Ignore any references that says you can rsvp and pay the organizer directly. 1 item minimum purchase required. THIS IS **NOT** A DATING EVENT! If you are looking to expand your social circle, get some fresh air and make new friends/activity partners, then this Meetup is for you! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Prior to the event, we will email you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. 2. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people. 3. The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people. FAQs: How many will attend? This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. Don't go by the RSVPs you see in this group alone. We will have a good number of members attending. Can I come alone? Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends! Is this age-specific? This particular event is NOT age specific and open to all. RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. Must get ticket in advance to attend. $19.95-$25 depending upon how early you purchase ticket. Ignore any references that say you can pay the organizer directly. Prepay is required at \*RSVPS on here do not count as admission. All tickets prepaid at link above.

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Midsummer Picnic: July West Side Knitting Collective Meetup

Midsummer Picnic: July West Side Knitting Collective Meetup

Sat, Jul 18, 6:00 PM
From The West Side Knitting Collective
5.0

Join the West Side Knitting Collective for our second **knitting picnic in Central Park** on **Saturday, July 28th** **at 2pm.** We are taking our WIPs outdoors for an afternoon of knitting, sunshine, snacks, and good conversation. Our group will be meeting at the new **Kobrick Coffee on the UWS and then walking over to the park together**. **Bring a blanket, your current project and anything you’d like to snack or sip on** while we settle into one of the park’s best people-watching spots to knit the afternoon away. In the off chance that rain is in the forecast, we’ll move to a nearby indoor backup location.

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