Budget Friendly Events New York

Get Sh*t Done Club 💪 IN-PERSON Deep Work Saturday · 11am–1pm

⚠️ STRICT HOUSE RULES: The club has strict house rules, and people who don't follow them will be asked to leave. 🕚 Saturday, Nov 7, 11am–1pm. Kickoff at 11:15 sharp! This RSVP is for the IN-PERSON session only. 🙌 📍 Location: 1030 6th Avenue, 5th Floor (WALK UP!), New York, NY. Buzz the 5th floor! We also run an ONLINE session at the same time. Find it in our group's events if you'd rather join from home. 💻 Got a project you keep putting off? Bring it! 🙌 Get Sh\*t Done NYC is a friendly community of people who show up and actually finish things together: side projects, writing, job applications, business ideas, school work, that inbox from 2024. 😅 HOW IT WORKS 1\. Show up and settle in with your laptop \(or notebook\) and your unfinished project\. 2\. Quick intros: say what you're working on and one goal for the session\. 3\. Phones away\. We work in focused rounds with short breaks to check in\, cheer each other on\, and swap tips\. 4\. Pizza break 🍕 5\. We close by sharing what we got done\! 🎉 COST: Free to join, with a suggested donation of $15 (cash or Venmo at the door) to help keep the space going. Pizza is included! 🍕 HEADS-UP ABOUT THE SPACE: This is a no-frills pop-up. The room is sparse and simple: folding tables and chairs, nothing fancy, and it's a 4-flight walk-up on the 5th floor (no elevator). Bring a charger and headphones if you like. Coffee is welcome during rounds; the pizza break is the time for food. Come meet other doers and leave with real progress! 💪 🌐 More info: https://getshitdone.space

ONLINE LIVE- Are you Brighter than a 6th grader? Trivia

**Prepay required at :** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13685](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13685) Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. ABOUT Do you know more than 6th Graders! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live intearctive trivia game (Categories will be History, English/literature, Geography, Science, Math, Potpori). HOW IT WORKS This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will read off Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. Prizes may include Amazon Gift Cards, Free future events and other goodies. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link for you to use to log in. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at :** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13685](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13685) Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL Cost: $11.99- $20 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/)

Bayside Queens Speed dating Men 30s & 40s & Women ages 30s & 40s

**This is a prepay only event at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13779](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13779) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore any references that says to rsvp and pay the organizer directly.) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Looking to dive into the Queens speed dating scene? Imagine meeting up to 10 potential matches in just one evening! That’s right, you can experience multiple mini-dates all in one night, giving you the chance to spark a connection with someone special. Our events require proof of age, ensuring everyone is in the same age group, which makes the evening that much better. Our track record? Impressive! We’ve seen over 85 engagements, some adorable children, and countless happy couples who met at our events. Here’s how it works: men and women chat for about 5 minutes before the men rotate to the next partner. This keeps the conversation fresh and the energy high! After the event, you’ll have the chance to let us know who caught your eye. We’ll tally up the results and send you the details of your matches (both mutual and one-way) the very next day. It’s a great way to reconnect with those you felt a spark with! Ready to find love, make friends, and possibly meet your perfect match? Join us at our next Long Island speed dating event. It’s a fun, safe, and efficient way to meet new people. Sign up now and start your journey to finding love and companionship! **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **This is a prepay only event at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13779](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13779) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore any references that says otherwise.) $30.75- $35.75 depending on how early you register.

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Bayside Queens Speed Dating- Men 30s & 40s, Women 30s & 40s

**This is a prepay only event at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13839](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13839) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore any references that says to rsvp and pay the organizer directly.) Two item minimum purchase at this venue: food or drink) SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED DETAILS Looking to dive into the Queens speed dating scene? Imagine meeting up to 10 potential matches in just one evening! That’s right, you can experience multiple mini-dates all in one night, giving you the chance to spark a connection with someone special. Our events require proof of age, ensuring everyone is in the same age group, which makes the evening that much better. Our track record? Impressive! We’ve seen over 85 engagements, some adorable children, and countless happy couples who met at our events. Here’s how it works: men and women chat for about 5 minutes before the men rotate to the next partner. This keeps the conversation fresh and the energy high! After the event, you’ll have the chance to let us know who caught your eye. We’ll tally up the results and send you the details of your matches (both mutual and one-way) the very next day. It’s a great way to reconnect with those you felt a spark with! Ready to find love, make friends, and possibly meet your perfect match? Join us at our next Long Island speed dating event. It’s a fun, safe, and efficient way to meet new people. Sign up now and start your journey to finding love and companionship! **Rsvps on here do not reflect actual attendance as this is a multi group event.** **This is a prepay only event at** [https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13839](https://www.weekenddating.com/event-details.aspx?id=13839) (This is NOT a pay at the door event. Ignore any references that says otherwise.) $30.75- $35.75 depending on how early you register.

Meet New Friends- Rotating Trivia and Social Game Night In NYC

**IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443) Come check out this fun way to make new friends in NYC. Join us for a unique social event! Make new social connections, win raffle prizes and expand your social circle. Our friendly host will welcome everyone and then you'll be grouped off into separate tables where you'll get to meet, chat with and play fun trivia rounds and social games with other people in small groups of about 4-6 people. You'll rotate from table to table getting a chance to meet all the other people in attendance ***\*\* All ages are welcome but the typical age range for the event is 20s, 30s & 40s \*\**** \*\*\* PLEASE ARRIVE AT OR BEFORE THE LISTED START TIME \*\*\* **WIN PRIZES!!!** For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003038623443) \*\* SEE MORE UPCOMING NYC AREA EVENTS AT [WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM](http://www.friendzyevents.com/)

Flushing under $6 Food Crawl🥡

**Bring CASH** Most of the places do not take credit cards Walking food tour of Flushing’s cheap and delicious eats🥟🍜🧋🥡We host this annual event and always have a blast exploring one of the city’s cultural communities. Food Lineup: Eight Jane📍37-12 Main Street jianbang crepe $6 NY Go Go Dim Sum📍135-46 Roosevelt Avenue chicken skewer $2.75 Bao's Pastry📍135-25 Roosevelt Avenue egg tart $2 White Bear📍135-02 Roosevelt Avenue wonton with hot sauce $10 Banh Mi TBD📍 135-15 40th Road banh mi $7 Shanghai You Garden📍135-33 40th Road peking duck bao $2.75 Gao Xiao Pa📍41-39 Kissena Blvd spicy chicken sandwich with pineapple $6 Sheng Jin📍41-40 Main Street rolling donkey $2 MIXUE📍41-01 Kissena Blvd soft serve ice cream $1.19 Joe’s Steam Rice Roll📍136-20 Roosevelt Avenue joe’s signature $10

Waygu Burger and Wine

Link to website for more information: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/events/wagyu-burger-and-wine-pairing Burger, Wine and Fries Deal is $35 with tax and tip it totals $46. If you order extra food or drinks your cost will be more. **Note:** Please be on time! Confirm your RSVP 48 hours in advance. **(I'll post a comment for you to like)** Please bring cash to make bill splitting easier. To calculate bill total take your food + drinks and multiply by 1.3. Reservation is under my name. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Lets Dine NYC: HuTong Dim Sum Brunch

Come and join us for an unlimited dim sum brunch and a la carte menu The dim sum brunch for $48.00 with out tax and gratuity will include the following: VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLL VEGETARIAN SPINACH DUMPLING TRUFFLE SHIITAKE & WILD MUSHROOM BAO HUTONG PRAWN ROLL CRISPY YU XIANG PORK DUMPLING ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE SHRIMP DUMPLING SPICY BLACK GARLIC CHICKEN WONTON PAN-SEARED LOBSTER BAO+$18 (these are upgrades that is not included in the basic cost of the dim-sum) WAGYU BEEF MILLE-FEUILLE+$18 ( (these are upgrades that is not included in the basic cost of the dim-sum) SICHUAN PEPPERCORN PRAWN DUMPLING And the Option of Purchasing an Ala Carte Dish: MAPO TOFU24 SOFT & SILKY CHINESE STYLE SCRAMBLED EGGS22 Add mushroom, shrimp or lobster +$12 KUNG PAO CHICKEN28 MA LA BEEF TENDERLOIN40 Black beans, whole red peppercorns, chili & Chinese celery MA LA CHILI PRAWNS30 Fiery Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger & julienned Chinese celery The deposit for this event is $65.00 which includes tax and gratuity ( with no upgrades) for unlimited dim sum without dim sum upgrades . Please Venmo to 516-974-9203. Thank you If you RSVP for two events for this group and cancel without prior notice, you will no longer be able to attend any other events for this group. If for any reason you cannot make it please cancel ahead of time and give someone on the waitlist a chance to attend. You must purchase the dim sum brunch in order to participate and must be willing to pay 1.3 times the total amount of your bill to include taxes and gratuities. Thank you and hope to see you !!

Diwali [Part 2] - All-You-Can-Eat Feast at Vatan! 🇮🇳

On Sunday, November 8th, let’s get some all-you-can-eat Gujarati food at Vatan! it's $45 per person before tax and tip and will be $60 after including tax and tip. **Please see details below:** **When:** Sunday, November 8th 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM **Where:** Vatan 409 3rd Ave, Manhattan, NY 10016 Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/K5xa3SLAuvcxZsXV9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/K5xa3SLAuvcxZsXV9) Also welcome to join us for our free Diwali celebration before this at Bhakti Center: [https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317081736](https://www.meetup.com/borough-hoppers/events/317081736) Here's how billing works: \- Usually for our larger parties\, the restaurant only allows one person to pay \(it would be ideal to have individual checks but unfortunately it’s usually not an option\)\. \- Normally the host pays and each attendee pays the host back right away via venmo\, zelle or paypal\. \- The amount owed is 1\.3 times the subtotal \(for entrees\, appetizers\, drinks\, etc\)\. So if the subtotal was 30\, the total amount owed would be 30 \ *1\.3 = $39 which covers tax and 20% tip\. If there is a credit card fee charged\, then the multiple would be a little higher \(like 1\.34 to 1\.36\)\. Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! **The not so fun rule on RSVPs** Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

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.