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*Hey, Perplexity. Write a quick description of Ready Cantina in NYC and why transplanted Texans would want to visit for happy hour.* **Quick pitch to Texans:** **[Ready Cantina](https://moxyeastvillage.com/the-ready-cantina-rooftop/)** is basically an East Village rooftop porch with tacos, cheapish margs, and skyline views. It's an easy stand‑in for the patio happy hours you left behind in Texas. **What it’s like:** * Rooftop space in the East Village with views over downtown and a fully retractable glass roof, so it works in all weather and all seasons. * ​Bright, colorful decor and playlists aimed at relaxed hangs, meetups, and spontaneous nights out, not white‑tablecloth dining. * Menu centered on tacos, Mexican‑inspired snacks, classic and frozen cocktails, and tableside coolers where groups can mix and match canned beers, wine, and cocktails. ​ **Why transplanted Texans would care:** Tacos and margaritas as a ritual. Happy hour leans into Tex‑Mex comfort—tacos plus beers, Micheladas, and margaritas at approachable prices, which hits close to the after‑work rhythm a lot of Texans are used to. ​ **Backyard energy in a vertical city:** The space is marketed as feeling like a New York backyard party on a rooftop, a fun analog if you’re craving the casual patio/porch vibe you’d get at bars in Austin, Dallas, or Houston. ​ **Happy hour specifics:** Weekday happy hour 4–7 pm with deals like $6 beers, $9 Micheladas, and $12 margaritas... **which is great if you miss that “day drinking on a patio” culture from back home. 🍻**

This is not just a historical walking tour. It’s more like an event! We meet with expats, travelers, and locals and talk about some of the characters that shaped New York. We go inside the NY Public Library, the tunnels of the Grand Central Terminal, and inside the Rockefeller Center to discover their hidden messages, followed by the “keys to success “ that are still valid and applicable today 💡 We have this event on multiple platforms, and even if you're the only one here, we usually get 5-10 more people from our website. You can always call us on 415-503-7199 to ask us abou the status of the tour or reschedule it.

Hello Magnum Friends!! Please join me at a brand new wine bar - Mamali - in the West Village (near Christopher St & 7th Ave) to enjoy their fantastic wine & delicious Georgian food options. Yes, they are located in the old “Village Cigars” store. We will be their exclusive guests during this event & everyone will be on their own tab for this event. Hope to see you there! --Jeff

Learn lighting like a pro with our next workshop [Professional Studio Lighting – The Photo studio, Strobes & Accessories (1 session): Feb 18, Wednesdays 6:15 PM-9:00 PM. In-person](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-5.htm "Professional Studio Lighting – The Photo studio, Strobes & Accessories (1 session): Feb 18, Wednesdays 6:15 PM-9:00 PM. In-person, SLB-SE1-I-5") $ 195.- Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This workshop is in Person.** The class will be in Chelsea or Midtown, The exact photo studio location will be selected based on the class size and emailed to you the day prior to class. For any questions, please call us at 646 820-3302 # PROFESSIONAL STUDIO LIGHTING CLASS: Mastery with Strobes & Modifiers.  Welcome to the professional studio environment! This intensive course consists of full **hands-on shooting** using professional photography equipment provided by us. It's an excellent opportunity to gain solid studio experience without the extra cost of photo studio rentals and equipment purchase. ## What You Will Master: * **Equipment Mastery:** Learn how to use and adjust all provided professional photo equipment, including **soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots, and flash-meters.** * **Classic Lighting Effects:** Achieve exceptional lighting effects and exact results, ranging from classic setups like **Key Light & Fill Light** to specialized techniques like creating a perfect **white-on-white** look. * **Advanced Techniques:** Learn to work with **mixed lighting** (ambient and flash) and creative techniques like achieving **motion blur with flash**. * **Real-World Application:** The top-notch lighting effects and skills learned in this workshop are fully applicable outside of the controlled photo studio environment. ## Course Structure: Classes will be fully hands-on experimentation. We highly recommend taking this course to fully understand lighting dynamics both in and outside of the studio. Content is split in 3 separate sessions to suit your schedule: * **The basics, Photo studio, Strobes & Accessories** **(this class):** Learn how to use and setup Strobes and accessories and create basic lighting setups. Includes: soft-boxes, barn doors, snoots, umbrellas, reflectors, flash-meters. For complete beginners. [View upcoming dates](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm). * **Lighting fundamentals, Classic light setups** (separate class): Learn standard lighting techniques, from 3-way lighting to backgrounds, tonality control, and portrait lighting. Prior classes are not required but recommended.[ View more upcoming dates.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm) * **Creative product photography** (separate class): Bring your product or model and experiment with advanced lighting techniques, such as mixed lighting, ambient and flash, freeze, and motion effects for product photography. Prior classes are not required but recommended. [View upcoming dates](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm). | Requirements & Availability | | --------------------------- | | **Requirements:** Digital SLR or Point & Shoot camera with **Manual options** (Aperture & Shutter speed control) AND a **Flash mount**. Studio equipment is not required as it will be provided. | | **Level of Knowledge Assumed:** Basic camera operation in Manual mode. | View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm

Ciao a tutti, siete invitati al nostro Aperitivo con Amici. Portate uno o piu' amici e le vostre storie da raccontare in Italiano! La partecipazione è gratis, e la consumazione è opzionale ma consigliata. You are invited to our Aperitivo con amici. Bring your friends and stories to share! There is no participation fee, and the event is cash bar. Grazie, Riccardo, Simone, Walter @ItalianChat ⭐️ ⭐️ Want to connect on Facebook? ⭐️ ⭐️ Click HERE: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianChat

**\!\!\! CLASSES ARE NOT FREE \| PLEASE KNOW THAT SCHEDULE CAN CHANGE \!\!\!** *In order to take the class at BDC, you must have a BDC account. You can sign-up* ***[here](https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/schedule/schedule-in-person)****.* Afro'Dance class is a mixture of the new generation of African social and street dance. In the class, you will work on musicality heavily influenced by the rhythm and musical trends from The Congo, Ivory Coast, Angola, and beyond. Urban street styles are incorporated into the backdrop of this heavily African-based technique. The cultural, social, and free-spirited side of this class creates an environment where students dance, learn, have fun, and feel free. *** Get to Know Angel: Angel Kaba, International Creative & Artistic Director, has been collaborating with artists such as Coolio, Orishas, Kaye Styles, Rihanna, Kayne West, Taye Diggs and others. Further notable experiences involved stage/television/commercial performances and dancing for world renowned brands like Coca Cola, Levi's, Fructis by Garnier, Nutella, Universal, RocNation, MTV, NBC, and SNAPCHAT. Kaba began her artistic career with ballet at the tender age of 6, which she pursued for more than 15 years. She also studied music theory and theater at the Music Academy of Brussels in Belgium. Beside her artistic path, she graduated with honors in Marketing from a business school in 2005. Angel Kaba developed her own dance technique "Ka'frican" combining a Hip Hop foundation with Afro Urban dance styles. The foundation of urban street dance styles is incorporated as backdrop to the heavily African influenced technique. The social and pleasant side of this discipline creates an environment where students dance, have fun and feel free. She performs and teaches hip-hop & Afro’Dance master classes all over the world, including Belgium, Germany, Poland, France, Congo DRC, Martinique, Cuba and more. www.angelkaba.org https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/angel-kaba Price: $29 RSVP: http://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/schedule #BDConline #AngelKaba #AfroDanceNewYork

**Only LIMITED seats! Priority will be given to Loyal Members.** We are heading to James Beard House! Back pre-COVID, all the events were done @ the OG JBF House. Join the James Beard Foundation and your fellow Patrons for a cozy evening of delicious food, great company, and winter warmth at the historic James Beard House! Guests will enjoy bites from three leading guest chefs, plus wines and cocktails. As a Patron, I am extending my invite. **[MORE INFO HERE](https://www.jamesbeard.org/events/winter-patron-reception)** Cost: FREE Menu: TBD (based on avail) Featuring Chefs * Manolo Lopez, **Cafe Colmado, NYC** * Nhu Ton and John Nguyen, **Banh Anh Em, NYC** * Crystal River Williams, **Norma’s Corner Shoppe and Julia’s, NYC** With cocktails and pours by **[Bruichladdich Single Malt Scotch Whisky](https://www.instagram.com/bruichladdich/)**. \~A La Cuisine

Grants & Free Money for NJ Homebuyers-Learn every program nobody tells you about **💰 Free Event for NJ Homebuyers! 💰** ***Grants & Free Money for NJ Homebuyers* (Learn every program nobody tells you about!)** 📅 **February 21, 2026** 🕙 **10:00 AM – 12:00 PM** 📍 **KWTR Office, 525 Piaget Avenue, Clifton, NJ** Hosted by **Alicia & Amiya Alarcon,** plus top industry professionals. ✅ Discover hidden programs & grants ✅ Learn how to maximize free money opportunities ✅ Connect with experts who can guide you 👉 **Register now — limited space available!**

**\*\*\* PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLY \*\*\*** This event is for Newcomers ONLY (for the persons who never attend any baking or cooking classes of our group). This is a free event so RSVP is required. This time during a Butter Lady week we will make Slavic Mlynci with meat, jam and cream cheese. Please make sure you are ok with dairy products. February **21 (Saturday)** Starts at: **3:45 PM** Party limited to 8 people. You don't have to bring anything, we will provide all the materials. Meeting place: Brooklyn (exact spot TBA after confirmation via below methods) Our FB group: [www.facebook.com/groups/411244719715342](http://www.facebook.com/groups/411244719715342) Our meetup group: [www.meetup.com/tri-state-free-parties/](http://www.meetup.com/tri-state-free-parties/) [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV) **Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree)** **ONLY applying via below methods can guarantee you the space:** IG: Neverwinter_free_parties LINE: cozmo31 Wechat: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=28694880](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=28694880) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Join us every Wednesdays as we live teach how to operate a live event. There are different departments you can learn from Camera Operator (3 Different camera types) Live sound Lighting Switcher Operator All training is free and open for all levels of experience

Food For Thought (F4T) is a friendly weekend brunch for people who enjoy discussing serious and "serious" topics with other smart, engaging people. We welcome everyone, whether you are a card-carrying philosopher or are maybe not quite sure who Plato was. The only qualification you need is that you enjoy thinking and eating and can do both at the same time! The F4T Brunch meets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. We will have a new suggested topic each month, though wandering off topic is also allowed! (Good luck trying to stop that from happening.) These will span Science, Philosophy, Politics, History, Economics, and more. Attendees will be invited to propose the topic for the next brunch. We are a friendly group but we must restrict attendance to 12 members so we can all participate in a common conversation. And if you sign up, we expect you to show up! Two no-shows and you will be blocked from attending. To keep up-to-date on CFI-NYC events you should sign up for our monthly newsletter. Go to https://cfi-nyc.org/ and at the lower right click on Receive E-Mails. Topic for each event to be announced in the Comments section below...

Thursday! Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

\*\*PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION\*\* Hello gourmands. This time we would like to invite everyone to an Alpine restaurant in the center of Brooklyn Heights. Be prepared for warm and delicious homemade food! Fritoo, Chicken Mousse, Oeufs mumosa, Gnocchi, Spatzle, Aioli, Agnolotti, Diots de Savoie, Poached steelhead, Wanyu beef, Raclette, Flambee, Bircher, Kaiserschmarrn, different type of pasta, and of course Le Hammeau are waiting for us. We're going Dutch as always (which means that you have to pay for yourself). February 28 (Saturday) Starts at 5:45 PM The address: Cafe Brume (80 Montague St, Brooklyn) [https://maps.app.goo.gl/kK8qN1AFt63M1FPo6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kK8qN1AFt63M1FPo6) **Space is limited to 10 persons.** **Anyone who RSVP must show up.** Our FB group: [www.facebook.com/groups/411244719715342](http://www.facebook.com/groups/411244719715342) Our meetup group: [www.meetup.com/tri-state-free-parties](http://www.meetup.com/tri-state-free-parties) Whatsapp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV) **Telegram: [https://t.me/neverwinterfree](https://t.me/neverwinterfree)** Please apply via: **IG: neverwinter_free_parties** LINE: cozmo31 Wechat: cozmo31 [www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=28694880](http://www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=28694880) Disclaimer of liability: By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Join us every Wednesdays as we live teach how to operate a live event. There are different departments you can learn from Camera Operator (3 Different camera types) Live sound Lighting Switcher Operator All training is free and open for all levels of experience

[Register here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspired-by-mexico-a-plant-powered-cooking-demo-tickets-1981975977502?aff=oddtdtcreator)! *Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Roots Collective* Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an engaging demo featuring whole plant foods, inspired by the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. Chef Mariana Tamiozzy, PPMNY Culinary Educator, will share practical techniques, flavor pairings, and ideas you can bring home to make nourishing meals with ease. **Mariana Tamiozzy** is a plant-based chef from São Paulo, Brazil, known for creating vibrant dishes with seasonal and organic ingredients. Now based in Brooklyn, she brings her global experience to make healthy eating both flavorful and approachable. *Cost includes tastings of the featured dishes with take-home recipes. Early bird rate is available through February 13. To help us plan food quantities, **please register by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24**. Last minute registrants may still be accepted.*

Come join us on Monday, March 2 from 7:00-8:30 at Rockaway Brewing Co in LIC. Come and share in TASTINGS, fermentation ideas, techniques, questions, motivations, etc! Join us at any level with your curiosity and questions or with your fermented goodness expertise - You will be amazed at how easily you fit into the group and have a deliciously good time! The possibilities are endless! Surprise us with what you can create and share with the group! Try something new... Go down a different path... Start with a new ingredient... Raise a familiar ingredient to a fermented height that you have never done before... Get nerdy with us - and get ready to share in our enthusiasm! With bubbles for all, NYC Ferments Per request - tacking to the end of this message some Fermentation info for anyone looking for additional internet rabbit holes to disappear down... Nerdy science site for fun reading: https://www.labmanager.com/insights/the-science-of-fermentation-1432 Basic recipe for lacto-ferments (ie: veggie+salt+TIME): https://homesteadersofamerica.com/fermenting-basics/ Milk Kefir: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/how-to-make-kefir/ And the classic YouTube video every fermenter should watch (throwback to a VERY young Sandor Katz...): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i77hU3zR-fQ Also check out Instagram: @NYC Ferments! And also our good friends: @Contrabandferments; @cultures.group

Free Ticket Meetup to the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! Meetup at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club! **Come see top Comics from Comedy Central, Netflix, Tik Tok, Max and more!** Amazing and Greenwich Village Location. Hilarious Show! You don't want to miss this! No Cover! (Standard 2 drink min pp)

From OpenTable: "A New York tradition since 2000, Essex is renowned for contemporary steakhouse fare with a Mediterranean twist. Under chef Steffen Sander (who has helmed some of the city's top Michelin-starred restaurants), the menu combines seasonal ingredients with extensive vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options. Share a mezze course with warm pita, indulge in grilled branzino or try the signature dry-aged Angus and Wagyu steaks." Click here for the full menu: https://www.essexnyc.com/dinner Restaurantji reviews it here: https://www.restaurantji.com/ny/new-york/essex-4/

Come and join us at Ma De for the Pa Dang experience which requires the whole table to participate for some of the best Indonesian food in town The deposit for this event is $89.00 which includes tax and gratuity ( with no upgrades) for food and drinks are separate. 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 one food and one drink 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 !! Please find some of the items included in the Pa Deng experience ​ Fried Chicken tomato chili sambal ​ Lamb Ribs kecap manis, black pepper ​ Butterfish calamansi glaze, lime ​ Roasted Romanesco coconut, cherry tomatoes ​ Lobster +20 lemongrass keluak sauce, celeriac ​ ​ Roasted Brussels Sprouts fried chili sauce, parmesan cheese ​ Yellowtail King Sashimi coconut makrut lime, broth blood orange ​ Baked Razor Clams sambal butter, coconut crumbs ​ Mushrooms Fritters gulai curry, citrus mixed herbs ​ Egg Balado sambal, thai basil ​ Asian Pear Salad citrus, shiso ​ Acar cucumber, sugar snap peas, pepper ​ Flower Krupuk tapioca chips ​ Coconut Salem Rice mixed herbs