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Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437) **WHAT IS A SECRET NETWORKING EVENT?** This event is for those who want to network for business or just want to come out and socialize. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, business professional or just someone who wants to meet new people, this event is for you! It's the perfect opportunity to get away from your desk, have some cocktails and network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients.... Or make some new friends! We've witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. We'd say about 70% of the crowd is usually single so it can be a great place to meet someone special as well. A Secret Networking Event is a revolutionary new event that is changing the way people network in NYC. It is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. **SECRET SYMBOL** After you sign up we'll send you an email with a list of different industries and interests to choose from. Each industry/interest will have a different "secret symbol". This secret symbol will let the other event attendees know what industry/industries you're in or what topic/topics you're interested in. Once you select what industry and/or topics you're interested in you'll be directed to a page with printable paper bracelet templates with your secret symbol on them. You can select one industry or multiple industries or topics. If you don't have access to a printer you can simply draw the secret symbol/s on the back of your hand with a marker or pen before arriving at the event. For example... those in the tech industry might have a triangle as their secret symbol... those in the real estate industry might have a square as their secret symbol... those single and looking to potentially meet someone special might have a circle as their secret symbol... those interested in crypto might have a lightning bolt as their secret symbol, etc. Then you simply show up at the venue at the listed start time and get started meeting people. **\*\* EVENT LOCATION IS LISTED ON THE EVENTBRITE PAGE \*\*** *\* QUICK NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI-MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 25 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL BE SURE TO HAVE A GOOD SIZE TURNOUT. THE RSVP LIST ON MEETUP ONLY REFLECTS A SMALL PORTION OF ACTUAL ATTENDEES.* *An email we received about one of our recent events: "Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don't get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!" - Danielle, NYC* **//// Want to see all of the most fun events coming in NYC? Go to [FriendzyEvents.com](http://www.friendzyevents.com) and join the mailing list ////** **FAQ:** HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING? It ranges from event to event. We usually have between 70 and 100 people sign up. CAN I ARRIVE LATE? Absolutely. Arrive any time you'd like. CAN I COME ALONE? Yes, about 75% come on their own. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? While we don't have a dress code we ask that you please look neat/presentable. What you wear to work or what you'd where for after work happy hour drinks is fine. CAN I PAY AT THE EVENT DOOR? We do not accept payment at the event door. We also change the venue at each event and don't give out the location to those who don't sign up. You must pre-pay online. HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT GO? The event is about 2.5 hours long, however the venue won't kick you out after 2.5 hours. So if you're having some good conversations and meeting people you're welcome to stay there as long as you'd like. ARE THERE DRINKS? Yes, there's a full menu of great drinks you can order at the bar. IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE? Yes you can order food. The venue has a food menu and great appetizers available to order. WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE? Anyone of any age who wants to network is welcome WHO ATTENDS THE EVENT? Professionals of all sorts and ages. IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up. Get more details and tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437)

Admission to the museum is free. This exhibition will be on display from February 19 until April 19, 2026. If you cannot attend the opening, please stop in and see the show at your convenience. Call ahead for hours. This exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the symbiotic relationship between the world of fashion and fine art. Featuring more than 140 objects, including garments, accessories, textiles, photographs, and original artworks drawn from MFIT's permanent collection, *Art X Fashion* challenges the traditional hierarchies of visual culture, presenting fashion and art each as parallel, potent expressions of social, intellectual, and creative forces. Curated by Dr. Elizabeth Way, curator of costume and accessories at MFIT, the exhibition reflects MFIT's mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of fashion's critical role in culture. The core of *Art X Fashion* lies in its profound engagement with the eternal question: "Is fashion art?" The exhibition explores the ways that fashion has always been a partner, not a follower, of fine art, highlighting typically overlooked integrations throughout history. This includes examples of how the two disciplines have worked together to create European styles, from the drama of Rococo and Neoclassical grandeur to the unsettling world of Surrealism, to the shock of Pop Art and postmodernism. **Share your excitement using #ArtXFashionMFIT** **Go to https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/art-fashion/index.php for more information.**

Admission to the museum is free. This exhibition will be on display from February 19 until April 19, 2026. If you cannot attend the opening, please stop in and see the show at your convenience. Call ahead for hours. This exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the symbiotic relationship between the world of fashion and fine art. Featuring more than 140 objects, including garments, accessories, textiles, photographs, and original artworks drawn from MFIT's permanent collection, *Art X Fashion* challenges the traditional hierarchies of visual culture, presenting fashion and art each as parallel, potent expressions of social, intellectual, and creative forces. Curated by Dr. Elizabeth Way, curator of costume and accessories at MFIT, the exhibition reflects MFIT's mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of fashion's critical role in culture. The core of *Art X Fashion* lies in its profound engagement with the eternal question: "Is fashion art?" The exhibition explores the ways that fashion has always been a partner, not a follower, of fine art, highlighting typically overlooked integrations throughout history. This includes examples of how the two disciplines have worked together to create European styles, from the drama of Rococo and Neoclassical grandeur to the unsettling world of Surrealism, to the shock of Pop Art and postmodernism. **Share your excitement using #ArtXFashionMFIT** **Go to https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/art-fashion/index.php for more information.**

The Frick Collection is back! Get closer to more masterpieces than ever before in the newly renovated home. ***Tickets are required:*** Pay-what-you-wish admission is offered Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:30p.m ($5-$30). A reserved pay-what-you-wish entry ticket is available ONLY online. **[Click here](https://tickets.frick.org/orders/330/tickets?eventId=5f84c8eab74e22429dfd1efa&cdEventIds=5f84c8eab74e22429dfd1efa&date=2026-02-18T14:30:00-05:00) to reserve your 2/18 2:30pm spot.** Read more about The Frick [here](https://www.frick.org).

You love improv and you love to challenge yourself. You’ve done the work, taken the classes, been to the drop-ins, and maybe even performed live improv in the past. Now you want more. But you don't want the commitment. This is a stand-alone session with seasoned performers who are coming off of a recent sellout show! **Here’s what makes this one different:** * This Lab is focused on *your* improv development. * You're stepping in with performers who have performed in front of live audiences. * People who take this seriously. * Who show up sharp. * Who will challenge you in the best way * This Lab is also a potential path to joining us in our next live Comedy Improv Show *** **👥 What you can expect:** * Full-length scenes with real character depth * Work with improvisers who’ve been doing this for years * A format designed to push your instincts, not just your timing * Actual stage time — not exercises that keep you on the sidelines **It’s fast-paced, focused, and built for performers who want to... perform!** 🙌 If you want in: RSVP with your experience level. We’re not here to judge anyone — we just want to keep the room tight and the scenes solid. Bottom line: If you’ve been craving reps that matter — the kind that leave you buzzing and a little wrecked — you’ll feel at home here. This is for the ones who are ready to actually work. ***901 Innovation - Where Performance Meets Purpose!***

Join us for the February edition of the New York AI Engineers Tech Talk, a monthly gathering focused exclusively on AI engineering. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning engineer or a fullstack dev curious about how to work with LLMs, this is your space to dive deep into real-world projects, technical challenges, and creative solutions. **What to Expect:** Each month, we invite AI engineers to share something they’ve built, the challenges they faced, and how they solved them. It’s all substance, no fluff, designed for engineers by engineers. **This Month’s Presenters:** * [Clint Robinson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintjrobinson/), Cofounder & CTO @ [Parable](https://www.askparable.com/) * [Kanta Garg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantagarg17/), Solutions Architect, @ [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/free/?trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&trk=4bff893e-6f19-4cd8-accc-699c73895d8c&sc_channel=ps&ef_id=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4422!3!651751059780!e!!g!!aws!19852662197!145019195897&gad_campaignid=19852662197&gbraid=0AAAAADjHtp9VoTN00O-dtavU5bsNHCdCS&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIjpvfpgxARu0OgSrgx8WQcILBZRZMZK0HtEhvhqVvnLQSUyWj22OixoCnfwQAvD_BwE) * [Hegar Garcia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hegargarcia/), Tech Lead @[Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/) **The Crowd:** You’ll be joining a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders working at or curious about the future of applying AI at the application layer. It’s a casual, high-signal environment perfect for learning something new and meeting peers in the NYC AI Engineering scene. **Agenda:** * 6:30 to 7:15 PM – Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of [Fonzi AI](https://fonzi.ai/) * 7:15 to 7:20 PM – Opening remarks * 7:20 to 8:05 PM – Three 10 minutes Tech Talks with 5 minute Q&A * 8:05 to 8:30 PM – Meet the speakers and connect with other attendees **Location:** Fonzi HQ (Ground Floor) 25 Kent Avenue Brooklyn AI Engineers is run by [Fonzi](https://fonzi.ai/). Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with top AI companies through a monthly, high signal, structured hiring process called Match Day. We run AI Engineers communities in both New York and [San Francisco](https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-ai-engineers/events/?eventOrigin=your_groups). If you are interested in speaking at a tech talk, email lauren@fonzi.ai with your LinkedIn profile, the location you want to speak in (NY or SF), and a short abstract on how you are applying or building with AI in your current role. Use the subject line “AI Engineers Abstract Submission”.

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**REWI Business Professional Coffee & Connections** Join us for REWI Business Professional Coffee & Connections. A casual Networking meetup where you can sip coffee, share what you do and connect with other local entrepreneurs

Join us for our monthly networking Meetup and meet other women in the crypto accounting space! **\*\*IMPORTANT: In order to get registration information for this event, please join our [Women in Crypto Accounting LinkedIn Group.](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9188169/). \*\*** **What you can expect:** Meet with 10-20 other women and women allies in the crypto accounting space. We'll be meeting on the third Thursday of each month. **Ask Me Anything:** We are carving out some time for an open format of "Ask Me Anything," where you can bring your challenges to the group in a judgement-free zone. Need help finding data from a certain blockchain? Need to get feedback on treatment of a certain transaction? Looking for advice on managing your practice or team? This is a great place to pose your question and help each other out. (You can always email questions privately and I will pose them to the group.) **Open networking**\-\- meet other women and allies in crypto accounting\, find an ally\, new strategic partner or colleague in the space\. REMINDER-- in order to join the meeting you will need to be part of the [Women in Crypto Accounting LinkedIn Group. ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9188169/) Not a member? No worries, just request access. See you there!

We are crossing border again this week into Brooklyn. You don't even need a passport!!! https://ainsliebk.com/ Ainslie Brooklyn. **Join us and make new friends!** Event is free to attend: no cover, no drink minimum. PS: Please sign up only if you plan on attending. #noflakes Appropriate profile photo is mandatory.

It's been a long time since we had a group outing so let's change that. Join us in Harlem for this years fine art show! Logistics: 12: 30PM Catch train R87 to NY 3PM Arrive in NY 3:30-5PM Attend the art show 5:30PM - 7:30PM Dinner and drinks 8PM Catch train North East Regional 146 from NY to New Haven Please buy your ticket ($43.35) to the show in advance: https://www.hfas.org/

The EVERY 3RD THURSDAY Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Networking Event of New York City. Web: nycblockchainnetwork.com WHY THIS GROUP? Regular monthly meetings help to support relationship building, really getting to know people, and creating a lasting network effect in our community. Connections turn into relationships, ideas into innovations, and collaborations into transformative impact. This isn’t a one-time conference or event. Come as you are and experience passionate people, purposeful introductions, and unexpected opportunities. We hold regular 3rd Thursday monthly Blockchain networking events in New York City to support idea generation and connections. These events help to foster a strong ecosystem for blockchain innovation in New York City. **Time: RSVP HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND** * Event is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. * Name Tags will be provided to everyone who attends. * Name tags will also indicate your interest areas. * The dress code is Business Casual. **Location:** Locations can change from month to month so check the event details for the event. This event will be held in Midtown East: **Yara – Lounge** 319 East 53rd St, New York, NY 10022 Lower level lounge Located in Midtown East, 2nd and 53rd St, one block from the (Lexington Av/53 St) Metro station. **Support The Space:** Since the venue is letting us use the space for the event, please support them by ordering beverages or food. **Ways to Connect:** **Twitter:** https://twitter.com/NYCBlockchainN1 **Website:** https://nycblockchainnetwork.com Facebook https://facebook.com/NYCblockchainNetwork Meetup Group -https://meetup.com/nyc-blockchain-network-monthly-3rd-thursday-meetup/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/groups/12553172/

**Cracking the Code: Affordable College Solutions** **March 12, 7-8pm (Thursday)** **Gain insights into maximizing your funding options and making informed decisions to support your child’s educational journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your financial future for an informative workshop that will help demystify the college financial aid process. Experts from Cornerstone College and Wealth Solutions will share valuable tips and strategies for reducing college costs, navigating scholarships, and making higher education more affordable for your family. This program is open to anyone. Registration opens March 2 on [https://bccls.libcal.com/event/15752569](https://bccls.libcal.com/event/15752569).**

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if you can make it in person - it’s definitely worth it. We had a great outcome last meetup! The address is right next to Penn Station 134 West 29th Street 2nd floor room 4-1 We will be going over stocks, options, forex and futures as well as a touch of crypto. We have trading experts with financial industry experience that will help explain the charts that we are analyzing. This is also a zoom event however we hope to see you in person! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e9WARUrfQXG8ui-acwOo7w *Please feel free to to bring your own food* Although pizza is usually served Any questions please reach out Daniel - 732 754 6213 Insta - @TheTraderDaddy TheTraderDaddy.com

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134 west 29th street floor 2 if your coming in person or on zoom - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZHKFvigtTVS0FYzk5Thckw If you can come in person it’s worth it. We will cover options trading and forex trading. We put it on a big screen and talk about each play. All levels welcome. Any questions give me a call 732 754 6213 - Daniel Check out my site - Thetraderdaddy.com Follow on Instagram - @thetraderdaddy

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In person: 134 west 29th street 2nd floor It’s worth it to come in person if you can make it. also available on zoom: https://zoom.us/j/2611264101?pwd=bvxnSbB03Awj2ifKgjcbpbirEpOUUk.1 Just like I have been doing for the last 10 years this is a reboot of in person chart analysis and discussion. There will be three trading experts to give their insights as well. We will be showing charts on a big screen and will going through our analysis and thought process of each one. We will also be covering different websites where you can find information. This is an excellent opportunity to come and ask questions. We welcome all levels to join us in analyzing charts in the forex and options Any donations via the meetup site would be incredibly helpful to continue to host these events * Daniel - 732 754 6213 * Insta @Thetraderdaddy * TheTraderDaddy.com