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, September 9
đ˛
AI Under the Stars
Casual stargazing + AI crowd: telescope demos, AAA experts, pizza, and new friends.
Time:
7:30 PMđ
McCarren Park Field, Brooklyn
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
AI/tech folks and astronomy lovers who want low-pressure mingling with hands-on sky time.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đđˇđ Interactive âĸ Social Hour âĸ Hidden Gem
Tuesday, September 9
đ˛
Zosia Mamet with Sophie Brooks â Book Launch
Zosia Mamet discusses Does This Make Me Funny? with Sophie Brooks.
Time:
7:30 PM đ Fort Greene
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Lit fans and TV lovers up for a lively author talk and signing.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đĨđ¨âĄ Hot Right Now âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Quick Hit
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:
đī¸ âĸ đ¤ đē đĩ
Wednesday, September 10
âī¸
NYC Christian Singles: Bring-A-Friend Mingle & Match + Concert
A unique Christian singles night pairing faith-driven matchmaking with Hillariâs debut concert.
Time:
6:00 PMđ Chelsea Market
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Christian singles in their late 20sâ30s ready for matchmaking, mingling, and music.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđˇđĨ Interactive âĸ Social Hour âĸ Hot Right Now
Wednesday, September 10
đ˛
Blum Gallery â Art Opening
International gallery showcases contemporary artists with new works debuting in New York.
Time:
6:00 PM đ Tribeca
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Art world regulars and culture seekers looking to mingle at a gallery opening.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ¨đđˇ Creative Energy âĸ Global Perspective âĸ Social Hour
Wednesday, September 10
đ˛
Traveling in Bardo â Ann Tashi Slater with Dani Shapiro
A moving conversation on life, loss, and creativity celebrating Slaterâs new memoir.
Time:
6:00âââ8:00 PM EDT đ McNally Jackson Books, SoHo
Social Battery:
đĒĢ Introvert
Your People:
Thoughtful readers and memoir fans seeking an intimate author talk in a calm space.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đ¨đ§đ Creative Energy âĸ Mindful Pace âĸ Hidden Gem
Thursday, September 11
âī¸
FAM Salon: Jordan Carlos + HILLARI (at 57)
Intimate creator salon blending sharp comedy conversation with a soulful, rising R&B performance.
Time:
7:00 PM đ
Williamsburg
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Filmmakers, fashion/art/music folks, and media creatives seeking smart laughs and real connection.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇđđ¨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy
Friday, September 12
âī¸
Sing With The Stars
Karaoke night meets Broadway energy â belt it out with friends and strangers.
Time:
7:00 PM đ Midtown
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Outgoing performers, karaoke die-hards, and Broadway buffs craving a high-energy singalong.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđˇđĨ Interactive âĸ Social Hour âĸ preferred pricing w/ code: Sugary
Friday, September 12
đ˛
Among Friends x out/there â Union Hall
Community social by Among Friends & out/there with profiles to spark connection.
Time:
8:00 PM đ Union Hall, Park Slope
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Friendly extroverts and joiners who want structured mingling and new NYC friends.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇđđĨ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Hot Right Now
Friday, September 12th
đ˛
Run Club by Gaia x Extend Fertility
Pre-work community run + coffee, move with intention and meet likeminded people.
Time:
8:00 AM đ
Williamsburg
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Wellness-minded New Yorkers who want an easy group run and coffee conversations.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đˇđđ§ Social Hour âĸ Interactive âĸ Mindful Pace
Saturday, September 13
đ˛
Founders & Creators Mixer by Serendip
A curated evening bringing NYC founders and creatives together to connect and collaborate.
Time:
6:00 PM đ Williamsburg
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Entrepreneurs, creatives, and connectors eager to network and spark collaborations.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đˇđ¨đĨ Social Hour âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hot Right Now
Sunday, September 14
âī¸
Awich & Friends at SummerStage
Japanese rap star Awich brings global collaborators for a high-energy Central Park takeover.
Time:
7:00 PM đ Central Park
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Music lovers and festival-goers ready for a big outdoor party with global energy.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đĨđđˇ Hot Right Now âĸ Global Perspective âĸ Social Hour
Monday, September 15
âī¸
Mark Ronson + Questlove â Night People at Symphony Space
The Grammy-winning producer and DJ shares stories, sounds, and insights from his new book.
Time:
7:00 PM đ Upper West Side
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Music obsessives and pop culture fans eager to hear from a legendary producer.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đĨđ¨đˇ Hot Right Now âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
Tuesday, September 16
âī¸
StoryTell: New Beginnings
An evening of storytelling and small-group conversations on the theme of âNew Beginnings.â
Time:
6:30 PM đ Dumbo
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Open-minded community builders and curious souls craving deeper connection through stories and conversation.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđđˇ Interactive âĸ Hidden Gem âĸ Social Hour
Tuesday, September 16
âī¸
NYC Civic Fair
Connect with local orgs tackling NYCâs biggest challengesâfrom housing to transit to elections.
Time:
6:00 PM đ Fabrik DUMBO
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Civically curious New Yorkers seeking hands-on ways to plug into local impact work.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđˇđĨ Interactive âĸ Social Hour âĸ Hot Right Now
Wednesday, September 17
âī¸
Fabrikâs Built By Builders Series: Lenny An
Intimate fireside chat spotlighting Lenny Anâs journey in AAPI community building and politics.
Time:
10:00 AM đ Fabrik Dumbo
Social Battery:
đđ Low Extrovert
Your People:
Community builders, civic-minded New Yorkers, and curious leaders looking for inspiration and connection.
Your Experience:
đ âĸ đđ¨đ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Hidden Gem
ThursdayâSunday, September 17â21
đ˛
Affordable Art Fair NYC â Fall 2025
Discover thousands of contemporary works from emerging and established artists at accessible prices.
Time:
All Day đ Chelsea
Social Battery:
đ Ambivert
Your People:
Art lovers, collectors, and curious New Yorkers looking for inspiration without the gallery pretense.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đ¨đđˇ Creative Energy âĸ Hidden Gem âĸ Social Hour
đĄ Use code AAF-VIPNYF25 for complimentary ALL ACCESS admission
Thursday, September 18
âī¸
Joust [September]
Upscale game night featuring party favorites and indie gems in a stylish NYC setting.
Time:
7:00 PM đ East Village
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Playful, well-dressed New Yorkers who love social games and mingling with new faces.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđˇđĨ Interactive âĸ Social Hour âĸ Hot Right Now
Friday, September 19
âī¸
Live Your Dream Party: Step Into Your Future Self
Dress, act, and celebrate as your Future Self at this immersive Tribeca party.
Time:
5:00 PM đ Tribeca
Social Battery:
đđđ High Extrovert
Your People:
Dreamers, creators, and community members eager to playfully embody their future selves.
Your Experience:
đī¸ âĸ đđ¨đˇ Interactive âĸ Creative Energy âĸ Social Hour
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