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.
Weâre still fine-tuning, so please share your feedback at the bottom!
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.
Wednesday, August 13
âī¸
STAND UP COMEDY & AFTER PARTY @ PERRY CLUB
Rowdy standâup + liveâmusic after party, hosted by Brandon Fay at Perry Club.
Time:
6:30 PMđ
West Village
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Comedy fans who like spicy roasts, rowdy rooms, and sticking around to vibe with live music. Soloâfriendly.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đˇ đ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Hot Right Now
Wednesday, August 13
đ˛
tea.haus 004
A candlelit, offline teahouse hosting gongfu cha sessions and quiet, still connection.
Time:
6:00PMđ
Brooklyn, NY
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Your People:
Contemplative souls craving connection in a tech-free, tea-soaked spaceâsolo-friendly.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ§ đˇ Hidden Gem âĸ Mindful Pace âĸ Social Hour
Thursday, August 14
âī¸
Fabrikâs Breakfast Series: Creative Cross-Training
Morning coffee meets creativity with rapid-fire exercises, playful collaboration, and real connections.
Time:
9:30 â 11:30 AM đ
Tribeca
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Creatives, entrepreneurs, and community builders seeking energizing conversation and fresh creative sparks.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ¨ đ đˇ Creative Energy âĸ Interactive âĸ Social Hour
Thursday, August 14
âī¸
Joust <> Ding-A-Ling
Ding-A-Ling means âstupidâ or âeccentricââletâs go Ding-A-Ling over board, card, and party games this summer.
Time:
7:00PM đ Alphabet City
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Board-game lovers seeking light-hearted summer fun.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ âĄ
Friday, August 15
đ˛
World Music Institute: Sunny Jainâs Wild Wild East + Gamelan Dharma Swara
Free outdoor South Asian drum fusion and Balinese dance under Midtown skies.
Time:
7:00 PMđ Bryant Park
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Culture lovers who pack blankets and snacks; friendly vibe for solos or groups.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đđ¨đˇ Global Perspective âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
Friday, August 15
đ˛
House in The House â xAndres Birthday
Underground birthday blowout with two floors of house, strobe-lit sweat, and friends.
Time:
10:00 PM đ
Location TBD
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Lateânight house heads, stylish weirdos, and rideâtillâsunup friends; solos welcome.
Your Experience:
đī¸ Ticketed ($10 suggested) âĸ đˇ Social Hour âĸ đ¨ Creative Energy âĸ đĨ Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 16
đ˛
The Great Summer Picnic ft. Exploding Kittens đŊ
Massive Central Park picnic with games, giveaways, and 1,000+ new friends to meet.
Time:
3:00PM đ
Central Park
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Outdoorsy socialites and board-game lovers looking for easy, low-pressure mingling in a huge group.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ đ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 16
đ˛
Bobbie in the City (City Girls Who Walk x City Moms Who Walk)
Community walk at Foley Square with giveaways, connection, and good vibes.
Time:
12:00PM đ
Foley Square, NYC
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Women-forward walkers seeking easy conversation and new friends; super soloâfriendly.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ đ§ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Mindful Pace âĸ Hot Right Now
Sunday, August 17
đ
Sugary Presents: NYC Community Week BBQ Fundraiser
Join us for an incredible evening of great bbq meats, summer drinks and even better company as we announce Community Week for community builders.
Time:
6:00 PM
đ SOHO
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Foodies, sunset chasers, and community builders ready to support Community Week this Fall.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đĨ đ
Monday, August 18
đ
Sugary x Othership: Williamsburg First-Look
Private sauna + cold plunge session at Othershipâs new Williamsburg location before public opening.
Time:
8:00 PMđ
Williamsburg
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Wellness seekers and adventurous first-timers ready to reset in a guided sauna + cold plunge experience.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ§ đ Hidden Gem âĸ Mindful Pace
Monday, August 18
đ˛
Lectures on Tap at NeueHouse: James Manos, Jr.
Hollywood screenwriting insights from the award-winning writer behind The Sopranos and Dexter.
Time:
6:30PMđ
Chelsea
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Storytelling lovers, TV and film buffs, and aspiring screenwriters seeking inspiration and craft insight.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ Hidden Gem âĸ Creative Energy
Tuesday, August 19
đ˛
Here & Now: A Phone-Free Experience (NYC)
Curated offline evening for deep conversation, real connections, and zero notifications.
Time:
6:30PMđ
East Village
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Builders, founders, and creatives craving meaningful offline connections without networking pressure.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ§ đˇ Hidden Gem âĸ Mindful Pace âĸ Social Hour
Wednesday, August 20
âī¸
Community Builder Night at Fabrik NYC with Led By Community & Tightknit
Celebrate a year of connection, collaboration, and growth with NYCâs top community leaders.
Time:
6:00PMđ
Tribeca
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Community builders, connectors, and collaborators who thrive on shared stories and mutual support.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ đ¨ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hot Right Now
Thursday, August 21
âī¸
Design Your Dream Career: From Stuck to Thriving
Career workshop for professionals ready to break free from stuck and build a thriving future.
Time:
5:30PMđ
Tribeca
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Mid-career professionals and high achievers seeking clarity, courage, and connection for a new path.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
Thursday, August 21
đ˛
Food Joy Club Summer Social
Meet fellow foodies and friends over drinks at Astoriaâs iconic beer garden.
Time:
6:00PMđ
Astoria, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
NYC food lovers and casual minglers looking for easy conversation and Happy Hour cheer.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Hot Right Now
Friday, August 22
đ˛
The Playerâs Party â Tennis & Backgammon Rooftop SoirÊe
Rooftop cocktails, DJ beats, and a backgammon tournament to kick off the US Open.
Time:
7:00PMđ
Midtown
Social Battery:
đđ Ambivert
Your People:
Sports lovers, social gamers, and rooftop revelers looking for friendly competition and summer vibes.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đˇ đ¨ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 23
âī¸
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Night 2
Uptown jazz celebration with Branford Marsalis Quartet, Nicholas Payton, Bertha Hope & more.
Time:
3:00 â 7:00 PM đ
Marcus Garvey Park
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Jazz lovers, culture enthusiasts, and neighbors seeking world-class music in a relaxed park setting.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ đ¨ đ Global Perspective âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hidden Gem
Saturday, August 23
đ˛
I <3 Files â Digital Archive Art Workshop
Playfully reimagine your forgotten screenshots, docs, and saved files into new creative works.
Time:
1:00 â 4:00 PM đ
New York, NY
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Creatives, digital hoarders, and collaborative makers interested in transforming personal archives.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ¨ đ Creative Energy âĸ Interactive
Thursday, August 28
đ
Wine, Women & Wisdom: Off the Beaten Palate with Cab Franc Forward
Intimate tasting of unique New York Cabernet Franc paired with real talk and meaningful connections.
Time:
5:30 PM â 8:30 PM đ Fabrik DUMBO
Social Battery:
đđ Medium Extrovert
Your People:
Thoughtful, ambitious women craving depth in wine and conversation, comfortable with structured networking.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đˇ đ
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
đ
HILLARI
Scandinaviaâs most popular Filipino Soul/R&B artist takes her award-winning show to NYC.
Time:
9:00 PM (Doors at 8:00 PM)
đ Racket
New York
Social Battery:
đđ Medium Extrovert
Your People:
Trendsetting soul & R&B fans seeking an intimate live experience.
Your Experience:
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