Events

Take a break from Netflix for a few hours and join NYSN founder Dave Cervini for a casual storytelling night where he will share some of his favorite memories that include funny, shocking, heartwarming and some not so nice things that have happened over the years during this LIVE STREAMED event on Zoom.  After planning social events and gatherings in NYC for over 22 years you can imagine we have some pretty funny stories to tell!  Join NYSN founder Dave Cervini   ...read more...

This trivia event is for our members who are stuck at home with their significant others and looking for a fun break! We are taking our famous trivia nights on line as a way to get people together for a night of fun, conversations and learning during all the craziness. Our Trivia Nights are so much fun because we make the questions easy and fun for everyone.  NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will be your host for this evening that you can enjoy from the comfort of you home. ...read more...

It's supposed to rain on Sunday be we can all still go to the park!  Join NYSN Founder Dave Cervini as we take a virtual walking tour through the world's most famous urban oasis! Along the way on our virtual journey he'll show amazing photo's of the history of the park and share stories from the good times and bad times that the park has been through since it was completed in 1876! ...read more...

Let's have some fun at home!  Join us for this virtual scavenger hunt.  where everything you need to win is within your home or apartment.  Rolls of toilet paper, potted flowers, photo albums, cleaning products and more are all in play for a hilarious night of fun and conversations!  ...read more...

CLOSED GYM? NO PROBLEM!! Join NYSN host Michelle for a fun virtual on line one hour work out, so we can stay active, stay healthy,  stay sane, and get through  this all together. ...read more...

Stuck in your apartment or house?  Stop what you are doing and take a break from work, listening to the news and stressing about all that is happening with other members from NYSN.  It's free, fun and a great opportunity to communicate with others from the group.     ...read more...

We are taking our famous trivia nights on line as a way to get people together for a night of fun, conversations and learning during all the craziness. Our Trivia Nights are so much fun because we make the questions easy and fun for everyone.  NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will be your host for this evening that you can enjoy from the comfort of you home. ...read more...

Let's get together for dinner!! Being a social events company these days can be a challenge but bringing people together is what we do best and that is what we will continue to try to do until we can all see each other out and about!  Please join NYSN founder Dave Cervini for a virtual Dinner Party party where we can casually come together, chat and share information about how we are coping with all of this! ...read more...

CLOSED GYM? NO PROBLEM!! Join NYSN host Michelle for a fun virtual on line one hour work out, so we can stay active, stay healthy,  stay sane, and get through  this all together. ...read more...

There are just some movie lines that are iconic and have even become a part of the American vernacular.  We'll pick famous clips from the world's most loved classic films and play a little trivia game.  Dave Cervini will be your host for a night of fun conversations and cocktails!  ...read more...

It's April Fools Day and we're all stuck inside! Take a break from all the craziness and join members and friends from NYSN as we come virtually come together, socialize and have some fun.  Fake News is a term that has just become popular but realistically fake news has been sitting on the news and magazine racks for decades in the form of the tabloids!  Join Dave Cervini for a fun evening where you will need to determine if the headlines are fact or fiction, tabloid or truth! ...read more...

Stuck in your apartment or house?  Stop what you are doing and take a break from work, listening to the news and stressing about all that is happening with other members from NYSN.  It's free, fun and a great opportunity to communicate with others from the group.     ...read more...

Take a break from all the craziness and join members and friends from NYSN for our Virtual Game Show Night. We'll have several rounds of competition featuring formats from Wheel of Fortune , The Price is Right and Family Feud!  NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will be your host and lead the group through fun conversations and the games. ...read more...

Now that many of us have all this time on our hands let's finally get to the bottom of what the heck is going on in each others heads when it comes to dating, relationships, friendships and life in general.   Join us for this special edition of Cocktails and Conversations that takes one of our most popular bar events to a different level.  Please join NYSN founder Dave Cervini for a virtual on line fun discussion where we can casually come together, chat and share information about how we are coping with all of this! ...read more...

Ladies if you are looking for a fun and interesting way to meet other Professional Females in and around NYC for business, friendship and idea sharing during the current crisis this is it!.   This event is for our female members and friends only! ...read more...

NYSN is a small business that normally hosts up to 60 social events a month! With the Covid 19 crisis our ability to do that right now is halted.  One way you can support us during this time is to consider becoming a Lifetime V.I.P. Member for a specially discounted price of $150 (normally $200).  Members enjoy discounts for almost all events, free admission to many activities, special offers and exclusive V.I.P. Members Only specials!   If you come out just a few times, it pays for itself over and over!  If you were an NYSN Yearly V.I.P. Member in the past we will update your status for only $100. If you have questions email dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212-873-2256 ...read more...

This event is exclusively for our members 21-29. We will have several age specific virtual gatherings so stay tuned.  Please join NYSN founder Dave Cervini for a virtual on line fun discussion where we can casually come together, chat and share information about how we are coping with all of this! ...read more...

Stuck in your apartment or house?  Stop what you are doing and take a break from work, listening to the news and stressing about all that is happening with other members from NYSN.  It's free, fun and a great opportunity to communicate with others from the group.     ...read more...

CLOSED GYM? NO PROBLEM!! Join NYSN host Michelle for a fun virtual on line one hour work out, so we can stay active, stay healthy,  stay sane, and get through  this all together. ...read more...

Lets Focus on all the positive things to come. What's the best way to do so? A VISION BOARD. Join NYSN host Michelle for a fun virtual on line workshop, so we can help make all things we want come true. ...read more...

Looking to take your mind of the situation for a little while?  Join us as we come together for a good old fashioned game of Skribble which is essentially an on-line Pictionary game.  We can all log on to Zoom so we can enjoy conversations and commentary before, during and after the rounds.  It will be a fun way of spending the evening together making new friends and connection with other members. Dave Cervini will be your host. Space limited to 10 participants. ...read more...

We are taking our famous trivia nights on line as a way to get people together for a night of fun, conversations and learning during all the craziness. Our Trivia Nights are so much fun because we make the questions easy and fun for everyone.  NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will be your host for this evening that you can enjoy from the comfort of you home. ...read more...

Let's have some fun at home!  Join us for this virtual scavenger hunt.  where everything you need to win is within your home or apartment.  Rolls of toilet paper, potted flowers, photo albums, cleaning products and more are all in play for a hilarious night of fun and conversations!  ...read more...

Finally a Trivia night where you don't have to deal with questions that only Millennials would know! We are taking our famous trivia nights on line as a way to get members 45+ together for a night of fun, conversations and learning during all the craziness. Our Trivia Nights are so much fun because we make the questions easy and fun for everyone.  NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will be your host for this evening that you can enjoy from the comfort of you home. ...read more...

Limited to 8 attendees: Enjoy a beautiful Spring Day out of the city with a great adventure in the Mid-Hudson Valley.  We will start our day with a delicious lunch at The Culinary Institute of America's Graduate Student Cafeteria "The Egg" overlooking the Hudson River.  After Lunch it is off to one of the most famous museums in the Hudson Valley The Dia for a group tour.  Following the tour we will cross the river and enjoy a wine tasting at America's Oldest Vineyard; Benmarl Vineyard and Winery (tasting is optional). ...read more...

Limited to 50 attendees: You can still socialize and be safe with social distancing and sanitizing!  It has been a tough time for all of us.  Take a break from all the craziness and join us at The District M Bar at the Row Hotel.  For the last 16 years NYSN has been bringing people together in New York City and beyond for networking events, adventures, classes, and activities that make our big city (and the world) seem just a little smaller and friendlier!  We have people who are members from all over the U.S. and around the world!  Join us on this special night where we welcome our newest international members to come out and mingle with the vast melting pot of members from both the U.S.A and around the world.  We'll have fun games with prizes too! ...read more...

If you Love art, hate art or just don't understand art it just doesn't matter, because this event is more about socializing, learning and having fun!  It's a unique way to spend a Friday evening while meeting dozens of other fun members and friends! Come alone or with friends, we'll team you up then send you out through the halls of one of the world's most famous museums looking for clues, exploring the artworks, answering questions and taking picture challenges.  Along the way you will see artworks from Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Matisse, Warhol, Pollack and more! ...read more...

Limited to 50 attendees: Our interactive murder mystery nights are a fun and different way to socializes on a Saturday evening!  For each of these adventures everyone at the party plays a role and everyone is a suspect! When you arrive our staff will be on hand to welcome you and explain your character.  No experience is necessary.  It is designed to be fun (not super hard).  During the night our host will narrate the chain of events that lead to the murder then it is up to you to solve the case! ...read more...

  Limited to 30 attendees: You don't have to be a genius to participate in this Trivia Night! Come  out and enjoy a night of food drink, conversation and a little friendly competition! Test your skills as your New York Social Network host presents a fun evening that will have you thinking, laughing and learning about pop culture, music, TV, Movie, History, NYC and more. ...read more...

Our Glow Party Singles Events are a clever and unique and new way to navigate the singles party scene. We use our glow bracelet color coding system as just one of the ways for you to identify and instantly connect with others who have the same interests as you, that saves a lot of  time on conversations that wind up leading nowhere!  We'll  also have several fun activities that will get you you mix and mingle with over 100 NYC Professionals just like you! We'll have members from over 20 different social networking groups participating so you can find out what else is going on for NYC Professionals across the city. ...read more...

The Ascension School Homeless Shelter is a non sectarian shelter for a special group of homeless who are in a program through www.camba.org.  Join a special group of NYSN members for this wonderful experience where you will help to set up beds, cook, serve meals and get to meet these very appreciative people. No experience is necessary!  ...read more...

 Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese breakfast/brunch meal which features small portions of a variety of foods, including an assortment of steamed or fried dumplings, meats, fish and pastries.  Join a fun group of members and friends for this tasty Chinese meal where the conversations are always lively.  You will enjoy meat and fish selections that will fill you up for the day!  Our Dim Sum host, NYSN Founder Dave Cervini will do the ordering for you (in case you are a novice) and accommodate any special requests you have.  Unfortunately this is not a vegetarian friendly meal. ...read more...

Limited to 30 attendees: Try something a little different on a Sunday Afternoon.  Join us at Grand Central's Great Northern Food Hall Bar and Grill  then set out to solve the mystery!  You don't need any special skills for this activity which is designed for making friends, learning a little history and finding out things about Grand Central that you never knew before.  ...read more...

Spring is one of the most beautiful times to walk through Central Park! Our tours are specifically designed for people who live, work and play in the New York Area.  It is our goal to open your eyes to historical sites and info that you may walk past every day!  Our tours are fun ways to learn about the city while socializing with other fun people from our group. It is amazing that Manhattan, which was once known as the Island of Rolling Hills, has transformed into the Concrete Canyon it is today.  Along the way your professional guide Dave Cervini will share historical facts and show you a photographic history that will amaze you.  Be a tourist in your own city and sign up today! ...read more...

Ready for a little friendly competition?  Join us for this fun night of conversations, cocktails, food, drinks and goofiness as we come together to play some fun interactive games based on popular TV game Shows! We'll have several rounds of games where you can win prizes! No experience is necessary and you don't have to be a know it all to participate! If you don't have a team we will create teams at the event and switch you around for each round so that you get to socialize and meet with even more people!  ...read more...

This event is for our members who wish to meet other LGBTQ members.   Let's face it even through Speed Dating can be a little corny, it is a great way to meet a ton of potential dates in a short period of time.  Why not take that concept and apply it to making friends and connections in other ways?  Join us for this fun and interesting evening where you will meet more people in 60 minutes than you could meet in a whole month on your own! Our Speed Socializing Party is designed to be perfect for people who are new to the city, tired of their current social circles, looking for new friends and connections, share common interests or maybe even make business connections within the LGBTQ community.  The night will feature ice breaker games with prizes and several rounds of speed socializing. The age range for this event is 20's and 30's. ...read more...

There is no place in NYC where you can enjoy socializing while grooving to the best music of the 60's and 70's!  Join us for this fun night for our members and friends 35+ where we will be playing the classics, the hits and some fun surprises.  NYSN founder, Dave Cervini will be your host and guest DJ. ...read more...

Celebrate Spring with our special edition of our Peer Party Happy Hours just for singles!  These are gatherings that bring together those closer in age to network, connect and enjoy each others company in fun and casual ways.  Our staff will be on hand to welcome you and get you in the spirit with games and prizes that will get you socializing with everyone in the room! ...read more...

 These are gatherings that bring together those closer in age to network, connect and enjoy each others company in fun and casual ways.  Our staff will be on hand to welcome you and get you in the spirit with games and prizes that will get you socializing with everyone in the room for ages 40's and 50's! ...read more...

Experience Central Park in a whole new way with our Adults only Central Park Easter Egg Scavenger & History Hunt!  It is a fun way to meet new people or hang out with familiar friends in NYC's Urban Oasis! If you don't have a team we will set you up on one as you set out to find fun and historical things that are already part of the park.  You will also be looking for the hidden eggs along the way! Following the hunt you can join members of the hunt for a bite to eat at a local pub or restaurant. ...read more...

Experience Central Park in a whole new way with our Central Park Spring Scavenger Hunt!  It is a fun way to meet new people or hang out with familiar friends in NYC's Urban Oasis! If you don't have a team we will set you up on one as you set out to find fun and historical things that are already part of the park.  Following the hunt you can join members of the hunt for a bite to eat at a local pub or restaurant. ...read more...

Join us for this beautiful spring day out of the city as we enjoy the amazing sights of the Shawangunk Mountains along The Peter's Kill Trail an easy/moderate hike at Minnewaska Park. Before the hike we'll pick up lunch at a local cafe that we will enjoy on the cliffs overlooking the Valley.  After the hike it is off to the Bad Seed Cider Farm for tastings. ...read more...

Midtown Manhattan is bustling with activity and rich in history.  Many of us miss the really cool historical parts of the area as we rush to and from work, parties, the gym, dates, etc.  Join us for this fun night where we will team you up with other members of the group as you set out from 34th street to 42nd street to uncover the amazing hidden and in plain sight secrets of the heart of Manhattan.  It is a fun way to wind down after working all day! ...read more...

As of today we have one female space open in a shared room (1/25).The New Orleans Heritage Music Festival (also known as Jazzfest) is a multi day outdoor music festival with 10 different stages spread out over several acres that features top names and new musicians with all types of musical styles.  Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Blues, Reggae, Swing and more!  It is a calmer, safer and more sophisticated way to experience New Orleans than Mardi Gras.  This will be our 15th year of bringing groups down and a great way to experience both the touristy and not so touristy attractions that the area has to offer.  NYSN founder Dave Cervini will be your host, your guide and your activities planner for the weekend which will feature great music, fun activities and the most amazing food! Here is how it works: -We have reserved a block of 8 rooms at The French Market Inn on Decatur Street which is in famous French Quarter and close to everything!  Rooms will be shared (2 per room) sorry no singles.  We will pair you with someone compatible. This is a very cool hotel with beautiful clean rooms, authentic New Orleans atmosphere, modern amenities, a pool, gas burning lamps outside and an awesome staff. -You will need to arrange your own airfare to New Orleans.  All we ask is that you arrive some time between 3pm and 8pm on Friday if you can.  The concerts run till 7pm each day so you should plan to depart on Monday.  There is no discount if you arrive or depart earlier or later. -Dave will arrange for a place to meet the group on Friday for drinks then we will head to a local restaurant for dinner and go over what we will be doing for the weekend. -Each day we will designate activities and meeting places so that you can join the group for breakfast, lunch, the concerts, dinners and other activities.   You may also use some time to explore on your own. Can I come alone? Yes 99% of those attending will likely come on their own. What to wear: Dress for the weather.  It is normally in the 80's during the day. Shorts, t-shirts, sneakers are pretty much all you will need all weekend.  Maybe something a little nice for the evenings. But still casual. What is included? $820 includes 3 nights shared room with 2 double beds, 2 days concert tickets, a tour of the French Quarter. All taxes and tips. Not included: all meals, transportation to and from airport and concerts.  (transportation to concerts is minimal) What is there to do besides the concerts: The are a ton of things you can do while you are there.  There are hundreds of different tours (besides the one we will take), casino, river tours, cool shops and of course amazing music. Who is performing?  This should not be what brings you to the festival although there are always BIG names last few years featured Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Elton John ● Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Black Keys ● Maroon 5 ● Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds ● Kings of Leon ● Usher & The Roots ● Harry Connick, Jr. ● Meghan Trainor ● Lorde ● Snoop Dogg ● Alabama Shakes ● Pitbull ● Widespread Panic ● Trey Anastasio Band ● Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue ● Earth, Wind & Fire ● Darius Rucker ● Wilco ● Patti LaBelle ● NAS with guests The Soul Rebels ● Buddy Guy ● The Meters ● George Benson ● Aaron Neville ● Corinne Bailey Rae ● Irma Thomas ● Elle King ● Dr. John ● Jonny Lang ● Tower of Power ● Jon Batiste and Stay Human ● Amos Lee ● Preservation Hall Jazz Band ● Big Freedia ● Maze featuring Frankie Beverly ● The Revivalists ● Leon Bridges ● Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk ● Dawes ● Galactic ● Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes ● Blues Traveler ● The Mavericks ● Rhiannon Giddens ● The Lone Bellow ● Rebirth Brass Band ● Big Sam's Funky Nation ● Boney James ● Herb Alpert & Lani Hall ● Davell Crawford ● Margo Price ● JohnnySwim ● Lake Street Dive ● The Joey Alexander Trio ● Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band ● Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton ● Richard Smallwood & Vision ● Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers ● Anders Osborne ● Tab Benoit ● Sonny Landreth ● Boyfriend ● Chocolate Milk ● Jon Cleary ● Erica Campbell of Mary Mary ● Kenny Barron Trio ● William Bell ● Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters ● John BouttÉ ● Deacon John ● Ellis Marsalis ● The Dirty Dozen Brass Band ● Cuba comes to Jazz Fest & many more! The best part is just walking around and taking in the sights and sounds and food!  The final schedule is usually not posted until Late January. How crazy is it? This trip can be as calm or crazy as you want it to be.  Bourbon Street is always nutty but totally not super crowded like Mardi Gras.  The concerts are fairly easy to see many of the stages have seats and others you sit on the grass.  For the larger acts you will probably have to stand. Space is limited to  12 people.  Payment in full is due upon registration.  No refunds after February 1st. If you have questions contact Dave at 646-418-1098 or email dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com Is this wild like Mardi Gras or Crazy like Woodstock? No! It is a more mature and much more organized version of both. It is not as crowded and the ages tend to be more 30's - 50's. See photo's from our last trip Jazzfest Trip. If you want to go a little crazy there will be certainly times and places for that! What will we be doing? The group will meet on Friday evening for happy hour.  I will let you know the schedule for the weekend which you can join in or explore on your own or a little of both. I'll find some great restaurants and local clubs to visit. I'll bring you to some of the "must do" things like Cafe du Monde and Bourbon Street and I'll also take you away from the touristy areas to where the locals hang out. Is it safe? It is like NYC, if you stay out of the bad areas you will be fine.  I will make sure to tell you where to avoid but it it fairly obvious. Is this a singles trip? Not really but I would imagine that most coming are single.  Come for the experience first especially with someone who knows his way around. How do I get there? You will need to arrange your own airfare. Some people are coming in earlier or leaving later so they can explore more.  The airfares tend to be lower that way.  If you do come early or leave late I can suggest things to do and cheaper places to stay.  BTW plan to take a flight where you will have to change planes.  There are very few direct flights to New Orleans. $820 is that expensive? For a festival weekend in New Orleans, NO.  They jack up the prices of the hotels for festival weekends.  Our hotel is right in the French Quarter so it is within walking distance to everything except the festival which is a short cab ride away.  You want to be as close to the French Quarter as possible for many reasons.  The little extra you pay helps cover part of my trip so I can be there to make your trip better!   REGISTER BELOW AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH REGARDING PAYMENT I still have questions.. Great!  Call me at 646-418-1098 or email dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com. I hope you can come, it is really a fun trip especially if you have never been there before. All the Best! Dave Cervini Founder www.newyorksocialnetwork.com ...read more...

If you Love art, hate art or just don't understand art it just doesn't matter, because this event is more about socializing, learning and having fun!  It's a unique way to spend a Friday evening while meeting dozens of other fun members and friends! Come alone or with friends, we'll team you up then send you out through the halls of one of the world's most famous museums looking for clues, exploring the artworks, answering questions and taking picture challenges.  Along the way you will see artworks from Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Matisse, Warhol, Pollack and more! ...read more...

The New York Social Network is the only social/networking group to offer a Bartending/Mixology  class where you get to go behind an actual bar and mix drinks with the real stuff!  Belly up to the bar with a small group of NYSN members and friends and learn how to make your favorite drinks in a fun and casual setting.  ...read more...

Our Murder Mystery Parties have become an awesome alternative to the usual bar scene.  It is a great way to go out on your own or with friends and meet other fun people in a super fun organized and interesting way!  For Valentine's Day we present our newest mystery;  Till Death Do We Part where everyone is a suspect!  No expertise is necessary just your love of having fun! ...read more...

Discover all that the American Museum of Natural History has to offer in fun new way!  You will help solve the mystery of what happened to Dino Dave while socializing and exploring the many halls with other fun people from NYSN and other social networking groups.  You will be teamed up with others ( unless you already have a team ) and set out on an afternoon adventure that you won’t forget!  ...read more...

Let's face it even through Speed Dating can be a little corny, it is a great way to meet a ton of potential dates in a short period of time.  Why not take that concept and apply it to making friends and connections in other ways?  Join us for this fun and interesting evening where you will meet more people in 60 minutes than you could meet in a whole month on your own! Our Speed Socializing Party is designed to be perfect for people who are new to the city, tired of their current social circles, looking for new friends and connections, share common interests or maybe even make business connections.  The night will feature ice breaker games with prizes and several rounds of speed socializing. The age range for this event is 20's and 30's. ...read more...

Join us for a beautiful summer day out of the city and enjoy 4 things that the Hudson Valley is famous for; The Culinary Institute of America, Wine, Farm Stands and The Walkway Over The Hudson Historic Park. ...read more...