NOTABLE NYC EVENTS, HAND-PICKED BY SUGARY
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Sweet Listâour newly standardized events newsletter built with complete with a color-coded Trust System, clear Time & Place formatting, crystal-clean social-battery icons, concise one-line value props, bite-sized âYour Peopleâ profiles, Free đ/Ticketed đī¸ markers, and curated experience icons to help you zero in on the perfect vibe.
The Sweet List Event Trust System
đ Sugary Sweet â Events we organize or co-host
âī¸ Trusted Source â Events from trusted contacts
đ˛ Roll of the Dice â Eye-catching new discoveries we havenât tried
What each event includes:
- Time & Place: 7:00 PM đ Bushwick
- Social Battery Levels: Introvert đĒĢ to High Extrovert đđđ
- Your People: Description so you know exactly who you'll meet and what energy to bring
- Free or Ticketed Events: đ or đī¸
- Experience Marker Icons: đ Hidden Gem, đ Interactive, đˇ Social Hour, etc.
Whether you're seeking mindful moments or looking to make new friends, we've decoded the social dynamics so you can choose events that match your mood & energy level.
Tuesday, October 21
đ˛
The Beautiful Decay: Reimagining Seasons of Change
An intimate salon-style gathering exploring transition, harvest, releaseâand new possibilities.
Time:
4:00 PM đ
DUMBO, BK
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Vibe:
Salon circle âĸ reflective prompts âĸ creative peers âĸ warm & thoughtful
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đŖī¸ đˇInteractive CircleâĸDeep ConversationâĸSocial Hour
Wednesday, October 22
đ˛
Creator Economy NYC Ã Teachable: Step into Teachable's New Era
Conversations with Teachable creators Dara Denney & Mariana Anataya and Head of Creator Partnerships Olivia Owens on the human moments behind life-changing courses.
Time:
6:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Creator operators, practical stories, thoughtful networking
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ Insights âĸ đ Insider âĸ đ Community
Wednesday, October 22
đ
Rising Tide Rd 3: Creative Problem-Solving for NYC Community Leaders & Creators
90-minute, high-intent solution sprint for 8 curated buildersârapid feedback, concrete commitments, and momentum (approval required).
Time:
11:00 AM ET đ
Tribeca
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Curated, action-oriented, no-fluff collaboration
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ Collaboration âĸ đ High-Intent âĸ đĨ Momentum
Wednesday, October 22
đ˛
Here & Now: A Phone-Free Experience
Curated phone-free social salon for ambitious buildersâdeep conversations, real connections.
Time:
6:30 PM đ
Lower East Side
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Vibe:
Ambitious builders, founders & creatives âĸ phone-free âĸ intentional connection âĸ high-energy presence
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đĩ đŖī¸ đ¸Phone-FreeâĸDeep ConversationâĸSocial Hour
Thursday, October 23
đ˛
The Neuroscience of Aesthetics
Informal conversation with Ed Vessel & Noah Landow on how the brain turns perception into aesthetic experience â event full, join the waitlist.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Art & tech curious, thoughtful after-work mixer
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ Insightful âĸ đ¨ Art & Tech âĸ đˇ Drinks
Thursday, October 23
đ˛
Sci Con: Expansion of the Universe â with Janna Levin, Adam Reiss & Licia Verde
A big-night conversation on the Hubble tension, dark energy, and the future of cosmologyâplus DJ Black Helmet, stargazing, and Ethiopian eats.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Brooklyn
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Science-curious crowd, art & astronomy fans, Red Hook hang
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ Insightful âĸ đ¨ Art & Science âĸ đ NYC Staple
Friday, October 24
đ˛
The Walking Brew: Zombie Crawl â Brooklyn
Roam Bushwick with fellow undeadâcostumes, bar stops, and shambling good times hosted by Blkroseproductions.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Brooklyn
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Vibe:
Costumed bar crawl, loud & lively, photo ops everywhere
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ Drinks âĸ đ¨ Costumes âĸ đĨ Party
Friday, October 24
âī¸
Mid Autumn Festival at Fabrik
Mooncake tasting, tea, potluck & mahjongâcelebrate Mid Autumn with community at Fabrik.
Time:
6:00 PM đ
Fabrik DUMBO
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Cultural celebration âĸ tasty treats & tea âĸ friendly games âĸ community connection
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ đˇInteractiveâĸGlobal PerspectiveâĸSocial Hour
Friday, October 24
đ˛
In-Store: Emma Gannon â Table for One w/ Aminatou Sow
Conversation and book event for Table for One with Emma Gannon in dialogue with Aminatou Sow.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Brooklyn, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Book lovers âĸ thoughtful conversation âĸ author Q&A
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ§ đˇInteractiveâĸMindful PaceâĸSocial Hour
Friday, October 24
đ˛
grouphug, issue two â launch
Workshops, talks, screenings & creative showcases celebrating the launch of grouphug issue two.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Brooklyn
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
DIY magazine culture âĸ creative community âĸ talks, crafts & film screenings
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇInteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸSocial Hour
Saturday, October 25
đ˛
New York by the Book: Leonard Cohen: The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall with Christophe Lebold
Author talk on Leonard Cohenâs New York, faith, and art with Christophe Lebold.
Time:
1:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe:
Literary conversation âĸ museum audience âĸ thoughtful discussion on music & culture
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ đ¨ đMindful PaceâĸCreative EnergyâĸGlobal Perspective
Saturday, October 25
đ˛
HEYDOH Mini-Mart Pop-Up: Sandos & Ice Cream!
First-ever HEYDOH pop-up: soy-sauce sandos, onigiri, ice cream, tastings on-site.
Time:
10:00 â 2:00 PM đ
Brooklyn, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Food pop-up âĸ limited-run menu âĸ first-come, first-served âĸ casual hang
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ đˇInteractiveâĸHidden GemâĸSocial Hour
Sunday, October 26
đ˛
The Convo (NYC)
Invite-only dinner salon for civic dialogue, shared values, and meaningful connection.
Time:
5:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Guided participatory discussion âĸ respectful container âĸ small-group dinner
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ§ đˇInteractiveâĸMindful PaceâĸSocial Hour
Monday, October 27
đ˛
World Collapse and the Limits of AI Extractivism
Conversation at e-flux on AI extractivism and collapse with leading theorists.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Brooklyn, NY
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe:
Critical theory talk âĸ contemporary culture & technology âĸ thoughtful audience
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ đ¨ đMindful PaceâĸCreative EnergyâĸGlobal Perspective
Tuesday, October 28
âī¸
Write to Read: Skeletons in your closet
Anonymous letter-writing and live performancesâconfessions shared, secrets transformed on stage.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Queens, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Anonymous storytelling âĸ guided prompts âĸ cozy, reflective salon with live music
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇInteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸSocial Hour
Wednesday, October 29
đ˛
Hypernatural GenBattle in NYC: Battle for the Best AI Video! $500 Cash Prize!
Halloween AI video bracketâhands-on training, treats, and a $500 prize for the top clip.
Time:
6:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Vibe:
AI creators, competitive Halloween energy, hands-on learning
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇInteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸSocial Hour
Thursday, October 30
đ˛
Propaganda in the Age of AI: Discussion, Demos, and Reception
Intimate MoMI convening with talks, hands-on AI demos, and a reception with drinks & snacks.
Time:
5:30 PM â 8:30 PM đ
Museum of the Moving Image â 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Talks with artists & technologists âĸ hands-on stations âĸ museum crowd
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇInteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸSocial Hour
Saturday, November 1
đ˛
NYC Marathon Shake Out Run
Pre-marathon shakeout with Perfect Strideâeasy group run, limited to 40 spots.
Time:
10:00 AM đ
Union Square
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Group run âĸ easy pace âĸ community-minded runners âĸ pre-race shakeout
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ§InteractiveâĸMindful Pace
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