Drones New York

Drone Lab + Open Projector

**A Night of Collective Sound + Vision** Join us every 3rd Friday for an evening of improvised ambient music and live visuals. Everyone's welcome, whether you want to play, project, or just relax and listen. **What happens:** Musicians and sound artists create evolving ambient soundscapes together using instruments, voice, or sound equipment. Visual artists and VJs share abstract videos and experimental imagery on screen. Think part performance, part meditation, part creative experiment. Each night is different depending on who participates. **How to join in:** * Music: Open to everyone, anytime during the event. Bring your instrument or use ours. * Visuals: First-come, first-served slots (15-20 minutes each). Bring your laptop. **The vibe:** There’s no setlist, no headliner, just a free-flowing mix of collaboration and exploration. You can join in or relax in the cozy lounge area and take it all in. Feel free to move between the main space, bar, or backyard art installation anytime. No intermissions. Shoes off inside. See website for full participation details. Ticket Price: $20 suggested donation We offer sliding scale because we want to make the event accessible to all. We appreciate your support of our events and community that is forming. Q&A and full details [here](https://www.delightfactorynyc.com/events/drone-lab-apr17) Tickets [here](Get Tickets)

International Drone Day

This event is open to the general public to show 'Drones are Good' so you will need proof of insurance coverage to fly (AMA members are covered). Ask Nick how to get covered.... Currently, this event runs the first Saturday in May every year... Hundreds of teams worldwide meet on this same day to show and educate the public that “Drones” (aka UAVs, quadcopters, multi rotors, and sUAS) are not here to harm, spy, or cause any problems. Rather they can be used for good purposes, such as photography, search & rescue, law enforcement, fighting fires, and for recreational family-friendly FUN. We encourage Drone enthusiasts, hobbyists and anyone who is curious to attend. You may also bring your drone with you and ask questions or just set them up and have show-and-tell with all of the other Droneits! The Drone movement in the United States isn’t just a hobby; It’s having a significant impact on technology development and growing local economies, and one of the ultimate goals of International Drone Day is to enhance community engagement with the technology and facilitate connections among New Jersey residents. We'll have demonstrations and racing with mini-Quad FPV and miniature size up to 3" similar to the Tiny Whoop type ..

Superintelligent AI and Loss of Control

**​​​​​​​​A free, public workshop—no technical background needed** **​​**What would it actually mean for machines to become smarter than humans—not just at chess or writing, but at everything? For decades, scientists and researchers have debated the idea of Superintelligent AI: systems that could outperform humans across nearly all cognitive tasks. What once sounded like distant science fiction is now increasingly discussed as a real possibility within our lifetimes. ​​This workshop is a guided, interactive introduction to the idea of superintelligence and the problem of loss of control—what happens if we create systems that are more capable than we are, but whose goals don’t perfectly align with human values. **​​Over the course of the workshop, we’ll explore:** * ​​**Superintelligence**: What it means for an AI system to surpass human intelligence across domains, and how this differs from today’s AI. * **​​Power and control:** Why advanced AI could wield enormous economic, political, and strategic influence—and why “just turning it off” may not be realistic. * ​​**Misalignment risks**: How systems pursuing the wrong objectives could cause harm even without malicious intent. * ​​**Societal choices:** How decisions made today—by researchers, companies, and governments—may shape whether AI becomes a tool we control or a force we struggle to contain. **​​What you’ll get:** * ​​A clear, non-technical introduction to core ideas from AI safety and existential risk research. * ​​Live demonstrations of current AI capabilities, to ground abstract concerns in real systems. * ​​Small-group discussions and thought experiments that connect AI risks to everyday life, institutions, and incentives. * ​​A better mental model for evaluating headlines, hype, and claims about AI progress. **​​Format & vibe:** ​​This is not a lecture it is an interactive workshop designed to help people think clearly about a topic that is increasingly important and moving very quickly. ​​Whether you’re new to AI, casually interested, or deeply unsure what to believe, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of why many researchers take superintelligence seriously—and what’s actually at stake if we get it wrong.

Central Park - Warblers!

3 -Hour WARBLER WALK $25/person limited to 10 people. Reserve now. You must send in your registration fee when you register for this walk. Spring migration will bring colorful tropical birds to Central Park. This event is highlighted the first two weeks in May. Don’t miss out. Go birding with an expert, Debbie Becker, and observe & photograph warblers. All walks meet at 1:30pm at a major entrance to Central Park off of 5th avenue. The exact location will be posted the morning of the walk.

5th Annual AMC Central Park Cherry Blossom Phono Photo Walk

Join us four our 5th Annual AMC Central Park Cherry Blossom Phone Photo walk! Photographer Rebeca Galbinski and AMC leader Carrie Ho will take you through some 4 miles on an expedition in search of the Spring blooms. Group meets at 11:15am by the Strawberry Fields Imagine Mosaic benches and we will zig zag towards the West Side of the Reservoir where most of the pink cherry trees shall be in bloom. We will be passing Bethesda Terrace, the Wisteria Pergola, Shakespeare Garden and the Ramble on the way with stops to practice some phone photo skills. Use supportive shoes, bring snacks and water and please also register at AMC website. https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000012tPd2AI/act00019514 Get some inspiration at @rebecaphotony

Bronx Tennis @ Seton Park, Every Saturday Year 'Round

I have renewed our Saturday Year 'Round listing. We play every Saturday year 'round as long as it is at least 34 degrees and the courts are dry. This is a competitive tennis group requiring a certified rating of at least 3.0. We do not accept beginners. Saturday sessions are limited to eight (8) players plus a ninth designated reserve player, and we will have a waiting list. Check the "comments" section for the starting time each week, which will either be 11 AM in colder weather, or 10 AM as the weather heats up. Bring your tennis permit, a new can of balls and a positive attitude. Every member in good standing is invited as long as you register by midnight of the prior day, you are fully vaxxed, and you rate at least 3.0.

The AGI Transition: How AI Affects Work and Life

**​​​​​​​​A free, public workshop—no technical background needed** ​Artificial intelligence is no longer just getting better at narrow tasks—it’s beginning to look general. Many researchers believe we’re entering the early stages of the AGI transition: a period where AI systems start to match or exceed human abilities across a wide range of domains. ​This workshop explores what AGI actually means, how to think about it intuitively (without hype or jargon), and what this transition could mean for your job, your relationships, and your day-to-day life—much sooner than most people expect. ​Together, we’ll explore questions like: **​What is AGI?** ​How do experts define artificial general intelligence, and how is it different from today’s AI tools? **​Work & Jobs:** ​Which kinds of jobs are already being automated or transformed—and which ones experts believe are most likely to remain resilient? **​Human Connection:** ​How is AI starting to replace or supplement roles once filled by coworkers, friends, tutors, therapists, and companions? **​Robots & the Physical World:** ​What happens when advanced AI is paired with rapidly improving robotics—and which parts of the economy could change next? **​What you’ll get:** * ​A clear, beginner-friendly explanation of AGI and why it matters * Real-world examples of how AI is already reshaping work and social life * ​Live demos that highlight both impressive capabilities and emerging risks * ​Interactive discussion and exercises to test your own intuitions about the future ​Come ready to grapple with one of the biggest transitions humanity may ever face—a shift that could redefine not just how we work, but how we relate to each other, find meaning, and navigate a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines.

Central Park Bird Walk

Bird walk with an experienced naturalist and bird guide. $20 per person for 2 hour walk. See hawks, eagles, ducks and spring birds. To register please send $20 via Venmo to @Deb-becker-8 or $21 via Paypal to editconsul@aol.com Location will be posted by 10am on the day of the walk. We always meet at a major entrance to Central Park off 5th Avenue. Beginners are welcome!

Airflow Workshop: Space Camp NYC

**\*\**YOU MUST [APPLY TO ATTEND HERE](https://www.astronomer.io/events/space-camp/nyc/).*** ***PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON MEETUP.\*\**** **The data universe is expanding, and you’ve been recruited to build.** **Step into the role of a data engineer at AstroTrips, a fictional interplanetary travel company, and build an AI-powered pipeline to process customer review using LLM analysis, intelligent routing, vector embeddings, and an AI agent that drafts responses, all with human-in-the-loop approval.** **Workshop Details** * **Focus:** AI and LLM orchestration patterns * **Level:** Intermediate * **Prerequisites:** Basic Python knowledge, familiarity with Airflow concepts helpful but not required * **Environment:** Browser-based (Astro IDE), no local setup or Docker required **Mission Breakdown** **Setting the stage:** * We'll kick off with an introduction to AstroTrips, Airflow as a unified control plane for data and AI, and the decorator-based approach to LLM orchestration. **Hands-on Workshop Stages:** * **Setup:** Connect to the Astro IDE, start your Airflow environment, and explore the Support Portal plugin. * **Analyze reviews:** Build an LLM pipeline that classifies and summarizes customer reviews, including image analysis for reviews with attachments. * **Route reviews:** Use AI-powered branching to assign reviews to the right team, with dynamic task mapping over the full review queue. * **Embed reviews:** Generate vector embeddings and store them for similarity search, with asset-triggered scheduling. * **Respond to reviews:** Build an agent with database tools that drafts customer responses, then pause for human approval before persisting the result. **Mission Accomplished** After the workshop, stick around for drinks and snacks on our post-mission Spacewalk. **\*\**YOU MUST [APPLY TO ATTEND HERE](https://www.astronomer.io/events/space-camp/nyc/).*** ***PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON MEETUP.\*\****

Open OC Practice

XR Motion Meetup!

XR Motion is a mograph, VR, AR, 3D, AI, Metaverse meetup that gathers enthusiasts, professionals, and experts in the field!

Strenuous: Africa Loop + Lemon Squeezer of Harriman