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.
Sunday, September 28th
đ
So Long to Summer Rooftop BBQ
Rooftop send-off with grilled eats, drinks, and a sunset soundtrack.
Time:
3:00 PM đ
Soho
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Vibe:
Sugary crowd, food + music, relaxed rooftop mingle.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đˇ đ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Hot Right Now
Monday, September 22
đ˛
Black Musical Theater Designers Panel
Broadway designers discuss craft, representation, and process.
Time: 6:00 PM đ Lincoln Center
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: Design, theater, and production folks; students welcome.
Your Experience: đ âĸ đ đ InteractiveâĸHidden Gem
Tuesday, September 23
đ˛
Birding & Bagels Bonanza!!
Central Park bird walk with a guest ornithologist, coffee, and easy networking.
Time:
7:30AM đ
Central Park
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Nature-curious New Yorkers, novice birders, and gentle a.m. explorers.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§đđ Mindful PaceâĸGlobal PerspectiveâĸInteractive
Tuesday, September 23
đ˛
The Birth of New York City â Talk with James Nevius
Marking NYCâs 400th anniversary with a deep-dive history talk.
Time: 6:00 PM đ Greenwich Village
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: History nerds, architecture buffs, and curious locals.
Your Experience: đ âĸ đ đ Hidden GemâĸGlobal Perspective
Wednesday, September 24
đ˛
Don McCullin: A Desecrated Serenity â Opening Reception
Legendary photojournalistâs first NYC Hauser & Wirth show.
Time: 6:00â8:00 PM đ Chelsea
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: Art lovers, photo heads, and opening-night mingle types.
Your Experience: đ âĸ đ¨ đ đĨ Creative EnergyâĸHidden GemâĸHot Right Now
Wednesday, September 24
đ˛
Mary Roach + Tad Friend: Replaceable You
Science-meets-humor book talk & signing at the Strand.
Time: 7:00 PM đ Union Square
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: Lit fans, science nerds, and curious minds.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ¨ đ§ Creative EnergyâĸMindful Pace
Wednesday, September 24
đ˛
HUMPD â The Second City New York
Sex-positive, spicy comedy night hosted by Jordan Carlos & Olivia Levine.
Time:
7:00 PM đ Williamsburg
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Comedy lovers and curious first-timers up for a cheeky, high-energy show.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđĨđˇ Comedy Night âĸ Hot Right Now âĸ Drinks-Friendly
Thursday, September 25
âī¸
Write to Read Vol XI: Dog Years
Anonymous storytelling salon: write an unsent letter, read anotherâs, watch live performance.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
ErF World (Bushwick)
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Writers, reflective souls, and curious first-timers open to sharing.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
Thursday, September 25
đ˛
Lu Yang: Exhibition Preview & Artist Talk
First look at âThe Great Adventure of Material World,â plus Q&A.
Time: 7:00 PM đ Astoria
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: New media art fans, gamers, and curious museum-goers.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ¨ đ đ Creative EnergyâĸInteractiveâĸGlobal Perspective
Thursday, September 25
đ˛
Beyond Words: An Arts Activation for Transformative Action
Multi-sensory, climate-arts experience curated by Mohan Sivaloganathan.
Time: 3:00PM đ Garment District
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: Creatives, climate folks, and community-builders.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ đ¨ đ InteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸGlobal Perspective
Thursday, September 25
đ˛
Powerhouse: International â Opening Weekend @ Powerhouse Arts
Global performance festival in a reimagined Gowanus power plant.
Time: Show-by-show (see website) đ Gowanus
Social Battery: đđ Low Extrovert
Vibe: Theater & dance lovers chasing fresh, international work.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ đ¨ đ InteractiveâĸCreative EnergyâĸGlobal Perspective
Friday, September 26
âī¸
Annabelle Selldorf â Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Lecture
Architect of Frick & National Gallery projects speaks at Cooper.
Time: 7:00â8:30 PM đ East Village
Social Battery: đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe: Architecture & design lovers; students; public programs fans.
Your Experience: đ âĸ đ đ§ Hidden GemâĸMindful Pace
Friday, September 26
đ˛
Disrupt the Supreme Court: What, Like Itâs Hard? â A Harvard Law Debate
Three Harvard Law grads square off on reforming or preserving the Supreme Court.
Time:
6:00 PMđ
Fabrik NYC (Tribeca)
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Vibe:
Policy nerds, civic-minded locals, and debate lovers with drinks in hand.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đˇđđ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Global Perspective
Friday, September 26
đ˛
Creation & Destruction â Genspace Biomaterials Studio
Community-driven biomaterials meetup at Genspace.
Time: 6:00PM đ Sunset Park
Social Battery: đ Ambivert
Vibe: Designers, makers, and bio-curious creatives.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ¨ đ§ đ Creative EnergyâĸMindful PaceâĸGlobal Perspective
Saturday, September 27
đ˛
THE EVERYTHING PARTY
Wild, interactive party celebrating life's highs and lows with rituals and surprises.
Time:
8:30 PM đ
Pier 17 Area
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Bold partygoers, variety-show lovers, and anyone ready to feel everything.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđ¨đĨ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hot Right Now
Saturday, September 27
đ˛
SEPTEMBER OUTDOOR PIZZA & HORROR MOVIE NIGHT
Blankets, grilled pizza, and a cult-horror screening under the stars â vote!
Time:
6:00 PM đ
RSVP to see location
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Cozy chaos with blankets, pizza boxes, and jump scares.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇ đ đĨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Hot Right Now
Sunday, September 28
đ˛
Poetry in the Garden â McNally Jackson Series
Open-air poetry reading among Nolitaâs sculptures and greenery.
Time: 5:00â6:00 PM đ Nolita
Social Battery: đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe: Poetry lovers and mellow Sunday folks.
Your Experience: đ âĸ đ¨ đ§ Creative EnergyâĸMindful Pace
Sunday, September 28
đ˛
Palisade Shore Hike + Breathwork + Journaling
Day retreat with hiking, guided breathwork, and reflective journaling.
Time: 10:00 AM đ Meatpacking
Social Battery: đđ Low Extrovert
Vibe: Outdoorsy city folks craving nature + mindfulness.
Your Experience: đī¸ âĸ đ§ đ đ Mindful PaceâĸGlobal PerspectiveâĸInteractive
Monday, September 29
đ˛
WOMEN OF PSYCHEDELICS
Moderated by Mara Hoffman; veteran women facilitators on trust, safety, and discernment.
Time:
6:00 PM đ
RSVP to see location
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe:
Intimate, real, and necessary dialogue for a community ready to listen.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ§ đ Interactive âĸ Mindful Pace âĸ Hidden Gem
Tuesday, September 30
đ˛
Community Builder Breakfast Series: Breakfast For Dinner â Flipping the Script
Interactive workshop with table rotations, reflection, and networking â breakfast at night.
Time:
6:00 PM đ
DUMBO, BK
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Vibe:
Community-builders and creators up for hands-on group activities and fresh ideas.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ đ¨ đˇ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
Thursday, October 2
âī¸
Ocean Vuong â The Emperor of Gladness (Reading & Conversation)
Internationally acclaimed author reads from new novel, followed by conversation with Deborah Landau.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
NYU Skirball â Greenwich Village
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Vibe:
Attentive literary crowd; quiet, seated reading and thoughtful Q&A.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ§ đ¨ đ Mindful Pace âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hidden Gem
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