Events

Join NYSN members and friends (old and new) for New York's friendliest and most fun After Work Happy Hour.  We'll be at The Boogie Woogie Lounge in the Hotel Mondrain on Park Avenue South.    We like to keep the atmosphere casual and relaxed with music played at conversational levels plus there will be a few games with prizes throughout the evening.  It will be a fun way for long time and new members to come together to network, connect mix and mingle. It is especially a great way for new members to find out about the group, the events and the people that are part of NYSN and our network of social groups.  ...read more...

Calling all carnivores!   Join us for this delicious evening of conversations and culinary delights! We have set aside a reservation for 16 at one of NYC's best Steakhouses; The Benjamin on East 41st.  For this event you will pay for only what you eat and drink and contribute $10 towards the hosts meal.  ...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...

Join us as we take an adventure through this beautiful winter wonderland with a fun group of members and friends.  A snowshoe is footwear for walking over the snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person's foot does not sink completely into the snow, a quality called "flotation".  We have selected a pristine location for a winter hike that you won't forget.  ...read more...

 If you love really good wine and socializing then let us be your host for this great night out where the focus is on introducing you to great wines and other fun people!   We have teamed up with several social networking groups to bring you a fantastic upscale wine tasting event for people who love wine and those who know nothing about it!   It is a fun way to spend a Saturday evening in a classy yet casual atmosphere. The wine will be free flowing and you can fill your glass as many times as you would like if you love a particular one!! ...read more...

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...

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...

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...

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT AN EVENT HOSTED BY NYSN STAFF IT IS A CONGLOMERATE OF OVER 30 DIFFERENT SOCIAL GROUPS FROM MEETUP.COM. WE ARE POSTING THIS FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ENJOY.  There will not be an NYSN host on site. Back by popular demand go back, WAY back to Meetup's most popular Party! This time they're having it at the luxurious 230 Fifth Penthouse!! ...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...

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...

It is not secret that most of the time men and women operate on 2 totally different wavelengths.  When it comes to dating and relating, it can seem like all of the time!  Join us for this fun and informal night where we come together to solve the problems of the world when it comes to men and women and how they interact!  NYSN founder Dave Cervini will be your host and moderator for this fun event where we will enjoy cocktails, appetizers socializing and then sit for a guided discussion/debate  about the issues that mean the most to you! ...read more...

Join NYSN Founder Dave Cervini for a special Group dinner at Flame Hibachi; a culinary experience like no other!  This will be a fun night where you will enjoy a delicious meal prepared inches away from you on the master grill be a very theatrical Japanese Chef! (Video).  Space is limited to 15 People.  You will also have a chance to ask questions and make suggestions regarding our events! ...read more...

Try something a little different on a Saturday Afternoon.   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...

There is nothing better than the atmosphere, food and drinks at a great Irish Pub to get the conversations flowing.  Join us for this SUPER fun night of food and socializing at The Playwright Irish Pub in the heart of midtown.  Come just for the dinner or stay after dinner for the Murder Mystery Party.  We will be using our famous rotating  format so that you will get to sit with all new people at least twice during the evening! ...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...

  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...

Our interactive murder mystery nights are a fun and different way to socialize 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 and the story-line.  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 by interacting with the other character at the party! ...read more...