Events

Heidelberg German Restaurant has been serving up German specialties since 1936.  It is one of the only remaining businesses from the once thriving Germantown section of Manhattan.  Join us for an authentic German dinner, socializing and beer in an atmosphere that will make you think that you are in Munich! ...read more...

Blood Manor is back to scare the wits out of the Big Apple. A hit every year since 2005, it all takes place in the heart of New York City's Hudson Square District. This premier haunted attraction features a host of fright-filled environments, including the Fog of Death, Vestibule of the Undead, the Rue Morgue, Steampunk, Frozen Alive, the Banquet of Torture and Laser Spectacular, as well as all-new attractions Jungle Terror, Carnival of Souls and the Shocktorium, where the experiment's beginning ... and you are the subject! With dozens of cutting-edge animatronics, scores of state-of-the-art props and an average of 37 gallons of blood spilled each night, Blood Manor is bound to fulfill your darkest Halloween nightmares. ...read more...

Join dozens of fun and friendly singles for a casual and comfortable after work party that you won't want to miss. The World Bar has a cozy atmosphere that is casual, comfortable and relaxed so you can interact with others at the party without being distracted by the usual singles bar scene.  We will have games and activities designed for you to meet dozens of people there in a fun, friendly and flirty way.  The games are structured to take away the usual awkwardness that can be a big part of a night like this. ...read more...

NYSN founder Dave Cervini goes back to his radio roots for a super fun trip back in time trip to a make believe 1980's pop/alternative radio show live at Lexington's at The Cort Hotel! This is actually our normal Wednesday Happy Hour with a little twist!  Dave will be at the DJ booth and play 4 hours of great 80's music as if it was an actual radio show from October 18th 1989 complete with entertainment reports, commercials and of course the best music from the 80's decade!  We will also have special 80's themed ice breaker games, drink specials and more! ...read more...

    The Vietnamese Summer Roll. This gentle, versatile, and fresh bite is a true hidden beauty. The vibrant color of green, pink, yellow, and red shine through the delicate semi-translucent smooth skin. Rolling it takes some practice.  Let’s spend an evening  together, sipping a unique Southeast Asian flavored concoction, and rolling up some fun. We’ll make three versions: meat, shrimp, and vegetarian. After learning the techniques, we all can create our very own version of the “sexy roll.” We’ll also learn to concoct sauce to consummate the bursting flavor. Of course we’ll eat our creations, and maybe try someone else’s, on the spot. You'll bring home a new skill, a satisfied stomach, and a big smile to close the day.     ...read more...

Learn to carve a pumpkin like a pro!  Join us for this fun night where you will get to socialize, eat, drink and amaze your friends with your carving skills after you come home with a unique Jack-O-lantern that will glow for the Halloween season! The group will meet for cocktails at the bar for our Happy Hour Party then split off to settle down and learn some cool techniques that will make you never carve a pumpkin like your parents did! We will have a fun contest to see who has the best pumpkin too!  Following carving  class the group will join the party at the bar! ...read more...

The Jack O Lanterns have taken over Governors Island!  We have secured a block of 20 tickets for this SOLD OUT event!  It is a great way to meet others in the group, check out the breathtaking views of NYC and enjoy a little Halloween fun! Upon arrival on the island, it's a short walk to the jack o'lantern trail.  Along the way, you'll take in breathtaking nighttime views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and you'll pass the spooky Castle Willams, a former military fort and prison built in the early 1800's. Once on trail, you'll see their LED lit jack o'lanterns staged along a festive, paved, tree-lined pathway among the backdrop of centuries old buildings. ...read more...

THIS EVENT IS FOR NYSN PAID V.I.P.MEMBERS ONLY.  IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY AN NYSN V.I.P. MEMBER AND WISH TO ATTEND YOU MUST 1ST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT THEN CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE V.I.P. MEMBERSHIP LINK.  V.I.P. YEARLY MEMBERSHIP IS $100. Join us for this very special invite only Macallan Scotch Tasting and Cocktail Reception.  We have reserved a block of tickets for our VIP Members and their guests.  This is a great night where you will be treated to a complimentary cocktail party and Macallan Scotch Tasting Class. ...read more...

Enjoy a fun and relaxing day out of the city! The Hudson Valley is America’s oldest wine making and grape-growing region.  Less than an hour and a half from New York City, a visit to to the Hudson Valley Wineries and wine trails offers hospitable winery tasting rooms, where you can often meet the owners and taste award-winning wines made from classic European varieties, regional hybrids and even delicious fruit wines. Join us for this fun day where you will enjoy a  spectacular Fall day out of the city, taste great wines and meet a fun group of NYSN members and friends.  If you have been to the Long Island wineries, this is a totally different experience!  Hudson Valley Wineries are less crowded, less commercialized and the scenery blows the Long Island Wineries away! ...read more...

The Storm King Art Center is a 500 acre open-air museum located in the Lower Hudson Valley (about an hour from NYC)   It contains what is perhaps the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculpture in the United States and has evolved into a major sculpture venue with works from some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. Join a group of NYSN members and friends as we take a journey to this fantastic site on a beautiful Fall Day!! ...read more...

Join us for some good old fashioned Halloween Fun where costumes are optional but having fun is not!  We've reserved the entire club at The World Bar for a fun night of mixing, mingling, drinking, dancing and games.  ...read more...

Experience the beauty of  Central Park in fall  in a whole new way with our Central Park 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 Fall day out of the city as we enjoy the amazing sights of the Shawangunk Mountains along Lake Minewaska Path, a moderate hike at The Minnewaska Preserve.  Depending on conditions we will use the Awosting Falls or Gertrudes Nose trails.  Both hikes are moderate (6-7 out of 10 difficulty)  You need to be in fairly good shape and hiking shoes are strongly recommended. ...read more...

Join us for this only in New York experience! We are bringing a group to march in The Village Halloween Parade with special VIP credentials that gives us a reserved spot in the parade away from all the mayhem of the general public's staging area.  We also have our friends from Quiet Events joining us who will provide 2 channels of fun party music for us along the parade route! there’s no better way to kick off your Halloween night by being part of our 2nd annual New York Social Network/Quiet Clubbing Dance Party in the NYC Halloween Parade. YOU MUST CLICK ON THIS SPECIAL LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ...read more...

Halloween is NYSN Founder's Dave Cervini's favorite holiday so we are going all out to put together a fun evening where you will get into the spirit of the holiday as well as meet other fun people in a spirited way!    We'll transform the Playwright Tavern Lounge into our own Haunted House with fun decorations, Halloween theme games, scary movies, prizes and more.  Come alone or with friends our staff will be on hand to welcome you, costumes optional. ...read more...

Add a little Murderous fun to your Halloween Night. Our Scavenger Hunts are an awesome way to explore the city and meet new people. This special evening hunt will also include a special after party! Sammy Social is a member of several social groups in the city.  One particular day Sammy attended several events, met with friends and toured some historic sites near Herald Square.  By the end of the night Sammy met a horrible fate and the police need your help to solve this case!   Join us for this fun day where you will join with other members of our group to set out on a mission to find clues to solve Sammy's case. Along the way you will learn amazing bits and pieces of NYC history that you probably never knew.  The best part is that at the end of the hunt you can socialize with all the teams to talk about your adventure! ...read more...

This may be the friendliest and most social After Work Happy Hour you will every experience! Forget about crowded rooftops, long lines to get in and people with attitudes.  New York Social Network staff members personally welcome members of NYSN and several Social Networking Meet Up Groups to The Lexington Lounge at The Court Hotel in the heart of midtown this Wednesday to socialize, network and connect in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  The Lexington Lounge is an upscale lounge in the lobby of the Stylish Cort Hotel on 39th and Lex that features a 25 foot bar, a FREE pool (billiards) table, plus plush ottomans and cozy banquette areas for you to sit back and socialize with all your new friends! ...read more...

It has been a crazy year in politics and the NYC Mayoral Race has been leading the headlines in some crazy ways.  If you like to be informed or in this case entertained, join us for this fun and casual event where you will socialize with other members of our group, then check out the leading contenders for NYC Mayor facing off in their last debate before the election.  ...read more...

Join a fun group of NYSN members and friends as we do our best Hunger Games impressions! Under the watchful eye of Queens Archery's experienced coaches, bring your first steps into the fun world archery.   The group will meet at the location and enjoy socializing food and drink following the 90 minute lesson. ...read more...

  The New York Social Network (NYSN) has been planning events in and around the city since 2004!  There is something to choose from almost every night and several options each weekend!  It can be hard to figure out which ones may be best for you, especially if you have never been out before. ...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...

 

If you are a novice or love art, our Chelsea Art Gallery Tours are a fun and casual way to explore a great part of the city while socializing and making new friends and connections.

With over 300 art galleries in Chelsea, our Gallery Tour  Led by Rafael Risemberg with a Ph.D. in arts education  finds the most innovative art, and leads you on an insightful, entertaining and affordable journey through the contemporary art scene.   Rafael explains the art in ways that makes the experience meaningful to those who don’t know a lot about art as well as those who do. Since the exhibits change each month, this will be an All New Tour ...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...

  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 New York Social Network Founder Dave Cervini hosts a fun evening that will have you thinking, laughing and learning about pop culture, music, TV, Movie, History, NYC and more. ...read more...

Our Age Specific Happy Hours and Rotating Decade Dinners are a special series of casual social gatherings and dinners where we ask that participants are respectful of the age guideline that is posted for that particular night.  It is a fun and casual way to meet others in our group who are from your generation.   We  have chosen The Playwright Irish Pub on 35th because they offer a delicious and diverse menu (MENU LINK) as well as a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. ...read more...

Why spend your after work hours at a local pub or rooftop when you can enjoy cocktails and socializing at one of  New York's most iconic and beautiful buildings; Grand Central.  Did you know that there are 6 great bars at Grand Central? That will be just some of the things you will learn as we present a one of a kind fun and casual happy hour experience! ...read more...

Try something a little different on a Thursday Night. Join us for Happy Hour at Grand Central then set out to solve the mystery!  Meet Up Mary is a regular on the social circuit in New York.   You'd probably know her if you've been out before.  She was very personable, friendly and bubbly!  Unfortunately Mary met a horrific end at Grand Central and the police need you help to solve her case!  Join us for this fun and educational night where you will get to explore every corner of the NYC Landmark in ways that you never have before! (If you have participated in our other Grand Central Hunts no worries as this is a completely different experience)  You will learn, discover, uncover and socialize with other fun members of our group before during and after the hunt!  No experience is necessary! ...read more...

Dueling Pianos originated in the fabled bars of New Orleans in the 1930s, and spread West across the nation. This exciting, high-energy, all-request entertainment experience has even taken over the Las Vegas strip – and now, Dueling Pianos has found a home in New York City. Imagine the top piano players on the East Coast playing a non-stop, rock-and-roll party where you pick the playlist! From Billy Joel to Bon Jovi to Britney Spears to Biz Markie, no tune is off-limits. Equal parts concert, comedy and cabaret, you’ll laugh along, dance along and sing along!  Join a group of NYSN members and friends as we spend the night socializing while enjoying the show! ...read more...

The focus of this party is socializing in a fun and casual atmosphere!  Enjoy an awesome Sunday Fall afternoon with members of 15 different social networking groups at The Playwright Irish Pub in the heart of midtown.  We'll have great food, drink specials, games and prizes all afternoon plus the JETS VS Bucks at 1pm and The GIANTS vs 49'ers at 4pm.  You don't have to be a football fan to enjoy this party and if you are a die hard you will be able to watch the games on the big screen with sound! Admission is free, pay as you go for food and drink (separate checks okay), come for a little while or stay the whole day.  ...read more...

Fall 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 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...

Sammy Social is a member of several social groups in the city.  One particular day Sammy attended several events, met with friends and toured some historic sites near Herald Square.  By the end of the night Sammy met a horrible fate and the police need your help to solve this case!   Join us for this fun day where you will join with other members of our group to set out on a mission to find clues to solve Sammy's case. Along the way you will learn amazing bits and pieces of NYC history that you probably never knew.  The best part is that at the end of the hunt you can socialize with all the teams to talk about your adventure! ...read more...

The Barclay's Center is the hottest arena in NYC! catch all the basketball action live with a fun group of NYSN members and friends as we take the short trip to Brooklyn for this exciting night of socializing.  You don't have to be a basketball fan to attend. We will rotate every ones seat after each period so you get to sit with all new people! ...read more...

Our Age Specific Happy Hours and Rotating Decade Dinners are a special series of casual social gatherings and dinners where we ask that participants are respectful of the age guideline that is posted for that particular night.  It is a fun and casual way to meet others in our group who are from your generation.   We  have chosen The Playwright Irish Pub on 35th because they offer a delicious and diverse menu (MENU LINK)as well as a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. ...read more...

This may be the friendliest and most social After Work Happy Hour you will every experience! Forget about crowded rooftops, long lines to get in and people with attitudes.  New York Social Network staff members personally welcome members of NYSN and several Social Networking Meet Up Groups to The Lexington Lounge at The Court Hotel in the heart of midtown this Wednesday to socialize, network and connect in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  The Lexington Lounge is an upscale lounge in the lobby of the Stylish Cort Hotel on 39th and Lex that features a 25 foot bar, a FREE pool (billiards) table, plus plush ottomans and cozy banquette areas for you to sit back and socialize with all your new friends! ...read more...

Forget paint nights!   Why not try your luck at something that you will really use like a coffee mug or plate that you can personalize or give to someone as a gift!  Join us for this fun night of creativity and socializing at Color Me Mine in Tribecca.  We will have tables set aside for our members and friends to socialize and create! ...read more...

If you have done this scavenger hunt before last spring all of the questions are brand new! Love art, hate art or just don't understand art? It doesn't matter, because this event is more about socializing and having fun!  It is a great way to spend a Friday evening with dozens of other fun members and friends! You'll have a chance to team up with others and set out through the halls of the museum looking for clues to answer questions, take picture challenges and be a bit silly.  Along the way you will see artworks from Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, Matisse, Warhol, Pollack and more! ...read more...

Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC's most iconic landmarks.  It is filled with history & cool hidden secrets.  Join us for this fun afternoon of of socializing, learning & exploring.  The group will meet at the newly opened food hall in the Vanderbilt Hall Waiting room called The Great Northern Food Hall at the grand entrance to Grand Central off 42nd street for socializing then set out for a journey through the past present and future! A small portion of the tour will take place outside.  During the course of the evening we will visit places you never knew existed in Grand Central. ...read more...

Our Peer Party and Rotating Decade Dinner is a special series of casual social event dinners where we ask that participants are respectful of the age guideline that is posted for that particular night.  It is a fun and casual way to meet others in our group who are from your generation.   We  have chosen The Playwright Irish Pub on 35th because they offer a delicious and diverse menu (MENU LINK) as well as a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. ...read more...

  The biggest stars of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are the giant balloons!  Get an up close and personal view of the balloons as they get inflated along Central Park West. You'll join the group for food and drinks on the Upper West Side then set out to get an awesome perspective on this iconic event! ...read more...

We realize that many of you can't get home for the holidays so every year we put together a special Thanksgiving Group dinner for those who can't get home to family, (don't want to get home to family!) or may not celebrate Thanksgiving in your home country/culture and want to chow down on a truly traditional American experience! We have reserved 16 spaces (so far) for our 7th straight year at The Merchants River House overlooking The Hudson River in Battery Park City. ...read more...

Our Age Specific Happy Hours and Rotating Decade Dinners are a special series of casual social gatherings and dinners where we ask that participants are respectful of the age guideline that is posted for that particular night.  It is a fun and casual way to meet others in our group who are from your generation.   We  have chosen The Playwright Irish Pub on 35th because they offer a delicious and diverse menu (MENU LINK) as well as a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. ...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...

  We have put together the perfect party for those who want to ring in the new year away from hundreds of overcrowded and noisy bashes around town. The atmosphere at our event will be like going to a friends apartment party where everyone is connected in some way.  We'll have fun and get a little crazy with all the elements you're looking for but without the super loud music, crammed bars and creepy strangers.  If you are looking for great people and an awesome value read on...... ...read more...

This will be our 13th year bringing groups to The Lodge at Mt Snow and this year we have teamed up with other exciting NYC Activities/Meet Up Groups so that we will take over almost the entire hotel!  We have 55 spaces reserved this year! ...read more...