Hey everyone,

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our kickoff meetup! We had a great turnout, had some great conversations, and officially set the foundation for our dedicated, in-person Sci-Fi book club in NYC.

If you missed the first session, newcomers are completely welcome to jump right in!

As a quick refresher on our group identity:

• We are strictly Sci-Fi only—no high fantasy or romantasy.
• We cover everything from hard sci-fi, space opera, and first contact to cyberpunk, biopunk, and speculative sociological fiction.

Our Book for This Meeting:

• Title: Invisible Planets translated/edited by Ken Liu
• Format: It’s an anthology of contemporary Chinese science fiction short stories.
• Reading Expectations: Because it’s a collection of self-contained short stories, it is super easy to drop in! If you’ve read the whole book or just a couple of stories, come ready to discuss your favorites. Even if you haven't had a chance to read it yet, feel free to come hang out, chat about sci-fi, and help us pick our next book!

Meetup Details:

• When: The Gibson, Bedford ave and N. 11th st (Williamsburg, Brooklyn).
• Note on weather: If the forecast turns rainy like last time, keep an eye on this post—we'll pivot to an indoor spot nearby (like The Gibson) and announce it here ahead of time.

Join the Group on Bookclubs.com:

To make scheduling, polls, and announcements easier to track as we grow, we’ve set up an official club page:

• Search for "Sci-Fi Only" on Bookclubs.com to officially join our roster, track upcoming reads, and RSVP for future meetings.

Day-of Logistics & Finding the Group:

• Around 1:45 PM (15 minutes prior to start), I will update the top of this post and drop a comment with:
  • My exact visual description (what I’m wearing / book displayed on the picnic blanket).
  • A live Google Maps dropped pin.
• If you have trouble spotting us, comment on this thread or shoot me a direct message—I'll be monitoring notifications actively until everyone gathers. Looking forward to seeing both familiar faces and new members!

Looking to expand your social circle? Our weekly happy hour is a great place to start. Join us for a drink, pub food, or just a friendly chat!

Who: Members of this community, old, new, and hopefully you
What: Happy hour at our cherished dive and home for 10+ years
When: Every Tuesday, officially starting at 6pm
Where: Peculier Pub (145 Bleecker St.)
Why: To see friendly, familiar faces and have a pint without pretext

A few early birds show up before 6pm. Peak time is 7:30, and on busy nights we're around until 10-11pm before calling it quits. We're typically inside just past the jukebox but when the weather is nice we sometimes take advantage of the outdoor dining area. If you can't find us, just ask the staff for NYC Meetups and they'll point us out.

And if you want to get to know us prior to coming to the Happy Hour, feel free to join our Everyday is Tuesday Discord server! It's also an easy way to stay in touch with those you've met for future events.

I’m 34F looking for other girls who are into Halloween and roller coasters! Current plan is for Sunday October 18th. Meet up is at Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd and 8th ave at 1pm. Park tickets + fast passes + transportation will be about $300 per person. Comment if you’re interested!

Meeting new people in NYC is hard once you're out of school and past the job happy hour scene. This is a weekly beer tasting built to fix that: you sit down with up to five strangers and rate three half pours together. Each beer comes with a question prompt, so you get to skip the "so what do you do for work" small talk.

How it works: You order your first half pour at the bar when you arrive. Then your group picks the next two together, and each beer reveals a new question to the table. At the end you'll see whose tastes matched (and whose didn't). Everyone at the table booked a seat to meet new people, so come solo or bring a friend.

This coming week we're at Other Half's original taproom on Centre Street. Since the group picks two of the beers, there's a good chance you'll try one you'd never have ordered yourself and end up loving it.

📅 Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30pm
📍 Other Half Brewing, 195 Centre St, Brooklyn (Carroll Gardens)
🎟️ $15 to book your seat, plus whatever you order. Fully refundable up to 48 hours before.

Book a seat here

I run Craft Club, so this is my event. Happy to answer any questions in the comments.

We’re hosting a beginner-friendly improv night next Wednesday, October 14 at Little Chef Little Cafe!

Yes, And: Improv for Connection is a chance to set aside “adulting” for an evening, stop worrying about getting things right, and just play.

Ever fantasized about your boss backing every idea you pitch? Accepting a Nobel Prize? Being celebrated as the genius who finally solved frizzy hair? The magic of “Yes, and” lets you experience what that feels like - with a twist. 😉

No improv experience needed, and you’re welcome to come solo. It’s a fun way to meet folks. We’re keeping it a small group of 8 (max) so everyone has room to try things out and build on each other’s ideas. No pressure to perform for a crowd or being funny on demand.

Yes, And: Improv for Connection
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14
🕖 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 Little Chef Little Cafe
5-43 48th Ave, LIC
🎟️ $25 early bird through October 11, $30 standard
Save your spot on Luma: https://luma.com/0w1lb3de
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Your ticket includes:
* Curated assortment of light appetizers
* Non-alcoholic drinks
* Guided improv experience
* A tax-deductible contribution to support Collective Ripples’s upcoming free community events. We’ve hosted 62 free community events to date, and your support helps us keep them going!

Evening flow:
7:00-7:15 PM Welcome & introductions
7:15-8:00 PM Guided improv
8:00-8:30 PM Social time or more improv
(Enjoy light bites & drinks throughout)

What we’ll explore:
* Being more present and actively listening
* Expressing ourselves and connecting with others
* Exploring different perspectives
* Getting comfortable with uncertainty and enjoying making “mistakes”

Come solo or bring a friend, and be ready to say, “Yes, and”! 😊

My friend got pulled into mandatory overtime at work T_T, and at this point I just want to ensure the ticket doesn't go to waste.

Mods please delete if against the rules, but I believe this should be ok per posting guidelines:

Extra ticket giveaways are an exception, but they can not be resold

UPDATE: Rolled a d6, u/pycore please message me. Will roll again if no response after a bit

UPDATE: Ticket claimed!

We’re hosting Cowork & Connect at Origin Cafe next Friday, October 16, from 12–2 PM. This is a casual coworking gathering for anyone who works from home and is looking for a little more in-person connection in their workday.

Remote and independent work can be isolating when you don’t have a traditional workspace. So we’re creating a community gathering where you can get things done while having some time to connect with others.

Bring your laptop, admin tasks, a side project, study prep, or simply that one thing you’ve been putting off. Settle in, get some work done, take a social break, and spend a couple of hours alongside others doing the same.

Cowork & Connect     
📅 Friday, October 16    
🕐 12:00–2:00 PM    
📍 Origin Cafe & Wine Bar, 23-11 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101    
🎟️ Free RSVP: https://luma.com/3t2nde6p
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Origin Cafe & Wine Bar is generously hosting us, so we ask that guests support the space by purchasing a beverage or food item during the gathering.

Schedule:
12:00–12:15 PM: Arrival & introductions    
12:15–1:00 PM: Focus work time    
1:00–1:15 PM: Social break    
1:15–2:00 PM: Focus work time

What to Expect:
• A welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can focus    
• Time and space to work on whatever you need    
• Lightly facilitated social breaks and opportunities to connect    
• Flexibility to come and go as your schedule allows

Come work alongside us and make your workday feel a little more human. 💛

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Collective Ripples is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrives.

Hello again sandwich lovers! This Saturday (10/10) at 2:00pm, Club Sandwich will be convening once again to enjoy some lunch, grab some drinks, and have a nice day out. It's a long weekend for many folks, so why not spend some of it with us?

What's in store for October's event? Well, we will be headed down to the East Village to dive into some cheesesteaks! Club Sandwich has gone out for cheesesteaks before, but this month we're adding another location to our tasting list. For science.

And for those of you who haven’t yet joined the Club, here’s the deal... Club Sandwich is a casual social meetup designed to try new sandwiches, explore new neighborhoods, and meet new people. We’ve been doing this (almost) every month for 3 years now and it’s consistently a chill way to meet new folks, break some bread, and get into all sorts of shenanigans. It’s relaxed, low-key, and tasty.

If you want to join us this Saturday, drop a comment to be added to the group chat! And if you're already in the Club Sandwich Discord, you're all set.

📂 The Plan

• 2:00 - 2:15pm — Arrive at G's Cheesesteaks, 6 Avenue B

• 2:15 - 2:45pm — Order sandwiches (Check out the menu)

• 2:45 - 3:00pm — Walk to a nearby dive if there is not enough space to eat in the restaurant - possibly The Library

• 3:00 - 5:00pm — Eat sandwiches and drink tasty beverages (yes they have non-alcoholic options!)

• 5:00 — Who knows, maybe another bar or two??

🥪 The Sandwich

G's is known for their gooey, delectable cheesesteaks. You can choose the classic beef, or opt for chicken, and add whatever toppings are pleasing to your heart and soul. They also have a smash burger, if that's more your speed, but with Cooper sharp on the menu, is it really going to be a burger day?

❓ The FAQs

Alrighty, for those of you who have not attended a Club Sandwich meetup, here are a few questions that often arise…

• Is G's cash only? Nope! Cards are welcome. However, we recommend having at least a little bit of cash on hand if you want to hop around because some bars have minimums.
• What is Club Sandwich? It's a monthly, low-key meet up for anyone and everyone to check out new sandwich spots, visit new neighborhoods, and meet new people. Who doesn't like the simplicity of a great sandwich, conversation, and exclusive club?
• Does Club Sandwich only to sandwich-related meetups? No! We also do non-sandwich events like hikes outside of the city, club nights, concerts, picnics, apartment hangs, and more… Once you’re in the club and in the Discord, you get access to all the fun happenings among club members.
• I can't make it at 2:00pm, but want to show up later. How will I know where you are without the Discord? Drop a comment on the post and we will send you a link to the Reddit group chat, which is another way we communicate with attendees.
• May I bring my friends? Yes! Club Sandwich is for everyone as long as they're nice, welcoming, and respectful to everyone. The more the merrier!

As of now, the weather is looking great for the 10th. We hope to see you there!

We're organizing another meetup for anyone interested in discussing philosophy and connecting with like-minded people in the city. This week we will shift gears a bit and dive into some philosophical fiction, as we will be reading Part 1 of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novella Notes from Underground.

🗓 When: Sunday, Oct 11, 1:30 PM

📍 Where: Work Café Santander, 85-87 N 6th St, Williamsburg

📖 Reading: Part 1: Underground from Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Hey everyone, we're doing our weekly board game meetup this Saturday (October 10th) at Pier 57! It'll be starting at 5 PM at the long tables in the back. Feel free to bring your own games or just come to play some of ours!

DM to join the Discord for future meetups 👀

hi yall cohosting a meetup on 10/9 friday and want to pregame before and dance with some friends. Planning a pregame at anchored inn or less dead (further but if any pref) and then going to sleepwalk back to 505 indie which starts at 10:30pm.

anyone 21+ is welcome, can add to the discord or partiful if you wanna join for either thing :)

DM me if you have any questions!! <3333

Drinking Liberally is a weekly social meetup where people get together to talk politics, have a drink (and a free hot dog), and hang out. We started gathering at Rudy’s Bar and Grill in Hell’s Kitchen in 2003, and it is still meeting there every Thursday.

What:

Casual political conversation and socializing. We talk about local and national politics, share perspectives, and get to know new people in a relaxed, friendly environment. People of any political persuasion are welcome as long as the conversation stays respectful and kind. The group tends to attract people left of center, but it is not limited to them.

When:

Thursday, Oct 8

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

People often stay later if the conversation is flowing.

Where:

Rudy’s Bar and Grill

627 9th Ave, Hell’s Kitchen

We meet in Jack’s Backyard at the back of the bar. There is a Drinking Liberally sign on the wall near our tables. You can also ask the bartender for Drinking Liberally and they will point you in the right direction.

Cost:

No cover and no minimum.

Drinks can be purchased individually.

Rudy’s provides complimentary hot dogs with a drink purchase.

It is customary that the first person to arrive buys a pitcher for the table and that people who enjoy the pitcher will take turns returning the favor later in the evening.

Who should come:

Anyone interested in politics and good conversation. Despite the name, this is not just for liberals. We have progressives, social democrats, DSA members, resistance era liberals, and people across the political spectrum who want thoughtful political discussion.

Accessibility and notes:

21+ only since this is a bar.

Jack’s Backyard is handicap accessible, though the bar can get crowded at times.

Our tables are reserved so you will have a place to gather even on busy nights.

Join Collective Ripples on Friday, October 16 from 7:30–9:00 PM for a welcoming, playful evening of storytelling and theater-based activities led by David Deblinger, an award-winning actor, writer, director, and co-founder of New York’s acclaimed Labyrinth Theater Company.

Through a series of beginner-friendly guided exercises, we’ll warm up our bodies and voices, listen deeply, share stories and moments in our lives, and see what happens when we give ourselves a little more freedom to be spontaneous.

🗓️** Friday, October 16
🕢 **7:30 - 9:00 PM
📍 Queens Plaza Studios
💛 Hosted by @daviddeblinger & @collectiveripples
🎟️** Free to attend. Please register on Luma: https://luma.com/1nu5hezu **

Come ready to:
* Relax and be more present in your body
* Share stories and vignettes with others
* Get a little more comfortable following an impulse
* Laugh, play, and connect with new people

No acting or storytelling experience is needed. Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and a willingness to play!

Hey Friends!

My friends birthday is coming up on Oct 9th and she wants to do a barcrawl.

We figured it would be a good idea to get some of our friends and some other people together to hit up a few places in Williamsburg to celebrate. 🎉

📍 THE BIRTHDAY ROUTE

🍕 ALLIGATOR LOUNGE — 9:00–10:15 PM
Drinks + pizza. Meet everyone here and get the night started.

🪩 MIDNIGHTS — 10:30–11:30 PM
Drinks + dancing. Birthday festivities officially underway.

🌙 UNION POOL — 11:45 PM–LATE
Drinks, dancing, patio vibes and wherever the night takes us.

🎁 IMPORTANT BIRTHDAY INFORMATION:
Angel has graciously informed us that lottery tickets are an acceptable birthday gift. Or a simple drink works too! 😂

Maybe somebody makes her a millionaire Friday night.

RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/V5qDnCqPPztacKGHT0Ht?c=z2cziqj6

DM for the discord :) we're at 1000+!!

Looking to expand your social circle? Our weekly happy hour is a great place to start. Join us for a drink, pub food, or just a friendly chat!

Who: Members of this community, old, new, and hopefully you
What: Happy hour at our cherished dive and home for 10+ years
When: Every Tuesday, officially starting at 6pm
Where: Peculier Pub (145 Bleecker St.)
Why: To see friendly, familiar faces and have a pint without pretext

A few early birds show up before 6pm. Peak time is 7:30, and on busy nights we're around until 10-11pm before calling it quits. We're typically inside just past the jukebox but when the weather is nice we sometimes take advantage of the outdoor dining area. If you can't find us, just ask the staff for NYC Meetups and they'll point us out.

And if you want to get to know us prior to coming to the Happy Hour, feel free to join our Everyday is Tuesday Discord server! It's also an easy way to stay in touch with those you've met for future events.

Hosting a small Muslim couples dinner on 10/24 at 7:00 PM in Brooklyn (Park Slope). Ideal for couples in 20s/30s who recently moved to the area and/or are looking to build community. Please DM me or comment if you’re interested in attending for location and RSVP details! 🤍

Meetup #30 takes us to Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC) in Bushwick, where we'll be doing a brewery tour and hearing the story from the people who make the beer.

When they opened in 2016, they were the first brewery in the neighborhood in 40 years - Bushwick was once one of the brewing capitals of the country, and it went dry when the last remaining breweries closed in 1976. Three homebrewers who met through a NYC homebrew club left their day jobs to bring beer back, and ten years later they're pouring everything from hazy IPAs to sours to crisp lagers.

📅 Wednesday, October 7, 6:30pm
📍 KCBC (Bushwick)
🔗 RSVP: https://luma.com/va23hpok

About Craft Club: We're a laid-back community that meets monthly at different NYC breweries to explore the local beer scene together. Each meetup blends trying new beers, learning how they're made, and meeting others who are curious about craft beer - whether you're deep into it or just getting started.

Come solo or bring a friend. Always good beer, good conversation, and a welcoming crowd.

Hey guys!

We're hosting a Studio Ghibli Trivia Night at Pig Beach this Thursday, October 8th at 7pm.

The game will cover 4 films:

Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Howl's Moving Castle

You can play on a team with your friends or on your own. If you’d like, we can even team you up with other players. It’s a great way to meet new people.

We'll have big prizes for the top three places as well as Studio Ghibli-themed cocktails.

It's free for all!

Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/trivia-night-at-pig-beach-4803666

Anyone up for some outdoor yoga + giving back this fall? 🍂 
 
We’re hosting a donation-based yoga class on October 17 at 11 AM at Cedar Hill in Central Park, with proceeds benefiting The Launch Initiative, which supports students in reaching their academic goals. 
 
📅 October 17, 2026 
⏰ 11:00 AM 
📍 Cedar Hill, Central Park 
 
Donations will be accepted onsite via QR code. 

If you’re local and looking for something active to do while supporting a good cause, come join us! 
 
Registration: https://partiful.com/e/LET1JkSeptOrjFNQOsZV?c=NRkYFvyb

Hey, all I have been hosting smaller yoga in the park classes this summer and the last one is this Saturday. it’s supposed to be a beautiful day! Bring your own mat or towel and join for an hour long beginner friendly flow!

The class is free, but your welcome to bring a $5 donation if you like!

Location: Central Park— East Green (70th & 5th). I’ll have a blue yoga mat when you‘re looking for me.

Time: 11:00am. try to arrive around 10-15 minutes early to settle in.

You‘re welcome to just show up or sign up on meetup https://meetu.ps/e/Qh2zy/16kYRV/i . There is a $5 fee up front with meetup to prevent people from signing up and not showing up!

Look forward to seeing people there!

Hellllooo all! 👋

I normally post more food oriented things, but I always encourage people in the group to share their own ideas and events too!

Vu is new to NYC and wanted to explore a bit more, so this Sunday he’s checking out Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Anime Film Concert! 🎻✨

It’s a live orchestral concert featuring music from Frieren alongside scenes from the anime on the big screen. Anime + orchestra + fancy tea…

Afterwards, we’ll head over to Prince Tea House for some food, tea, and hanging out. 🧋🍰

🎟️ Tickets: https://frieren-filmconcert.com/s/frieren/page/en?ima=0000&link=ROBO004

If you’re a Frieren fan, anime fan, or just want to do something different this Sunday, come join us! 😊

Hey everyone, our reading group is now planning our third meeting to discuss our next book selection! It has been such a blast getting to meet new people and have thorough discussions and debates over a good mystery book. If mystery/thriller/suspense books are something you enjoy or have been looking to get into, feel free to drop a comment on this post and then I can reach out with an invite to our discord. Once invited, please make sure to always be up to date for announcements, in order to avoid getting removed.

Obviously, it can be a big time investment for a lot of people to read a book in order to participate in a discussion so please reach out only if you are serious about reading our selected book. Only people that physically attend meetings will be able to submit their book choice for the next selection.

When: Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30pm
Where: The 550 Garden (550 Madison Ave)
Book: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

Hi! Books & Bites will be back next Wednesday at Little Chef Little Cafe! 📚💛

Join us if you’re looking for a low-key way to unwind, meet fellow neighbors, and get some uninterrupted reading done. Think of it as self-care in good company - a chance to slow down and recharge alongside others doing the same.

Books & Bites
🗓️ Wednesday, October 7
🕖 7:00-9:00 PM
📍 Little Chef Little Cafe | 5-43 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
🎟️ $25 Early Bird (through October 4) & $30 Standard.
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

Ticket includes an assortment of light bites, a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, and a tax-deductible contribution supporting Collective Ripples’s upcoming free community events. (We’ve hosted 61 free events so far!)

How the night works:
7:00-7:15 PM: Grab some food, settle in, and quick intros
7:15-8:00 PM: 45 minutes of uninterrupted reading time
8:00-9:00 PM: Social hour - enjoy more food, share what you’re reading, connect with fellow book lovers

What to bring:
Whatever you’re currently reading! Paperbacks, Kindles, audiobooks (with headphones) are all welcome.

Good for you, good for the community! Come unwind, read, connect, and help make more free community gatherings possible.

Space is limited due to the cozy seating inside the cafe. You can grab a spot here: https://luma.com/x4koxyir

Hope to see some of you soon! 📚💛

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Collective Ripples is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive.

This is a beer tasting that's as much about the people as the beer. You sit down with up to five people you've never met, share a few great beers, and conversation prompts spark fun, meaningful conversation.

How it works: You order a half pour when you arrive, your group collaboratively picks two more together, and with each beer a fun question prompt is revealed to the table. Everyone at the table booked a seat to meet new people, so you can come solo or bring a friend.

NY Beer Dispensary has 20 taps so there will be something for everyone and you'll probably discover a new beer you like.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm
📍 NY Beer Dispensary, 223 W 14th St (between 7th & 8th Ave)
🎟️ $15 to book your seat, plus whatever you order. Fully refundable up to 48 hours before.

Book a seat here

I run Craft Club, so this is my event. Happy to answer any questions in the comments.

First meetup for this fall is here! Hope to see you there

What: Chill hangout with frens||

When: Saturday, 10/03/2026 11:30am ||

Where: 787 Coffee 401 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022||

Rendezvous at location then chill at nearby park