Budget Friendly Events New York

New York City Sunlight Sketches and Friendly Faces

I am organizing a casual afternoon of sketching in the park for anyone interested in capturing the city light and connecting with fellow local artists. We will be meeting up to spend a few hours observing the way the sun hits the trees and buildings, sketching at our own pace, and enjoying the outdoors. This is a very relaxed, low-pressure environment meant for anyone who enjoys drawing, regardless of whether you consider yourself a professional or someone who just picked up a pencil for the first time today. The goal is simply to get outside, enjoy the afternoon, and meet some new people who share a creative interest. We will find a comfortable spot, spread out, and share our work if we feel like it, or just enjoy the company while we draw. Please bring whatever supplies you are comfortable using, a folding chair or blanket if you would like, and a bit of patience for the shifting sun. If you have been looking for a reason to head to the park and want to meet a few friendly faces, I would love to see you there. Please let me know if you can make it by clicking the button to RSVP so I have an idea of how many people to look out for.

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-56

**Prepay repay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13749](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13749) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise) 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=13749](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13749) (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.**

Speed Dating NYC : Men ages 43-57, Women 40-54

**Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13750#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13750#tix) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise). 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. \*If you feel sick please don’t come; \*When greeting others please do not shake hands; \*Please wash your hands before arriving; **This is a PREPAY only event. Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **Prepay required at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13750#tix](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13750#tix) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore anything that says otherwise). $30.75- $40.75 depending on how early you register.

CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

Halloween Happy Hour at Botanica

Let's celebrate Halloween with a happy hour at Botanica Bar. Happy Hour at Botanica Bar: $2 dollars off drafts $6 well drinks $6 house wine $3 dollars off frozen drinks https://botanicabarnyc.com/happy-hour Botanica Bar is conveniently located close to D,F,M at Broadway / Lafayette 6 at bleecker R at Prince Street is a short walk N/Q at Canal is roughly a 10-15 walk All are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there.

🎃New Gay Friends - October 2026🎃

Hi New Gay Friends!

 🎃I hope you’re having a spooky October so far! It’s time for our next event. It will be on **Thursday, October 22nd**. It will **start at 7pm and go for a few hours**.

 It will be at, **Sugar Mouse (47 3rd Ave)**, in the East Village. We have had some great events here in the past as well as at their sister bar, so we’re excited to be back! 

I hope you can join us to socialize and meet some new gay friends!🎃 As always, all are welcome.

 Please also remember to keep your RSVP for the event up to date.

 Your organizer,

 Joe

UNDER $40! Michelin Bib 😋 Redux 🌶 @ PEPPERCORN STATION 🇨🇳

40s & Over Mixer (Free Drink For Women)

\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-singles-mixer-free-drink-for-women-tickets-2003327062171](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40s-over-singles-mixer-free-drink-for-women-tickets-2003327062171) Join us and other like minded 40a & over singles & socialites! Enjoy a nice casual atmosphere after a long week at work. Ladies will receive a comp beverage before a 7:30pm. Make new connections in 2 rooms including a nice, private covered patio. There will be a $5 beer, $8 dollar wine, and $9 happy hour on all mixed drinks, sangrias and margaritas until 8 pm. Hungry? There will be an amazing happy hour on delicious food ranging from $8 to $12 until 8pm. There will be optional fun & thoughtful icebreakers to stimulate engaging conversation. As venue is waving their large rental fee, & providing a comp beverage of choice for ladies, a 1 item minimum spend in food or drink is required for ladies and a 2 item spend is required for men at the venue. Dress code: Dress to impress/business casual. No tee shirts, sneakers and caps will be allowed.

Batch Cooking Basics to Improve Blood Sugar

[Register here](https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1Im19n6/g/n6HjYw3gkW/plant-powered-batch-cooking-basics-4a9nHpDDQX/overview)! *Presented in partnership with EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care* Busy days shouldn’t get in the way of healthy eating! Let Plant Powered Metro New York show you how to set yourself up for success. In this interactive class, you’ll learn simple approaches to batch cooking that can help you eat well all week long while improving your blood sugar. Plus, enjoy a live food demo and tasting featuring an easy, affordable plant-powered recipe that you can prepare in bulk and share with your family.

$UNDER 40! Canto Night Redux @ UNCLE LOU 🇨🇳

English Conversation for Intermediate Learners

There is a fee to attend this event. Read the description that follows for more info. Join us for this class and practice conversation with other English learners. Students will participate in instructor-led activities designed to improve listening and speaking skills. This class is for learners at the intermediate level (see our calendar for conversation classes for beginner or advanced students, as well as other ESL classes). This class is part of an ongoing course. Students attending this class have the option to pay-per-session ($20), or receive a discount by enrolling in the full course. Visit our website for more information: https://togetheronenewyork.org/Our-Programs/Language-Classes/English-Conversation-Classes/Intermediate-Advanced-Classes

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