Events

Join us as we present another of our age specific mixers on a Saturday evening!  This time around we invite all members 45+ to join us for an evening of conversations and cocktails at The World Bar.  We have the entire place reserved for members several different 45+ social group participating in this very special evening of cocktails and conversations.   ...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 probably ride the NYC subways every week but did you know that before the subways we had miles of elevated tracks in the city? Did you know the very first subway was a pneumatic tube that stretched only a few hundred feet and did you know that the original Penn Station was bigger and more beautiful than Grand Central??    Our tours are designed for people who live, work and play in New York.  We give you an opportunity to see the city that surrounds you every day in a totally different light! Join a few dozen fun and friendly people for this journey back in time! ...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 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...

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 30's and 40's. ...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...

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 for ages 40's and 50's! ...read more...

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...

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...

  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOT A NYSN EXCLUSIVE EVENT.  Our staff will not be there members from other groups are running this event and you will get to meet close to 200 people from several Meetup groups. Spring will officially be here so come celebrate at our annual penthouse party! Shake off the winter blues with 2 For 1 Drinks, Complimentary Appetizers, DJ, Dancing, Giveaways and more! All this on the 20th Floor Penthouse Lounge with breathtaking views of NYC! And you will also have free VIP access to the famous igloos on the rooftop!   ...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...

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  please join us at The Grain Bar at The Great Northern Food Hall at Grand Central.  This event is for our female members and friends only!  The night will feature drink specials  light appetizers and several structured activities designed to bring you together with other like minded Female Professionals. ...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...

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!  This week we present our newest mystery;  Murder In Sin City where what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas and everyone is a suspect!  No expertise is necessary just your love of having fun! ...read more...

We are joining with other groups for this huge dance event at  230 Fifth Penthouse.  They'll be rocking out on the 20th floor penthouse of the luxurious lounge with  3 live DJs playing something for everyone. Plus, you will also have VIP access to the rooftop with the world famous igloos! This is not an NYSN exclusive event.  Our staff will not be there but you will get to meet over 200 people from other groups who like to have fun. ...read more...

The New York Social Network Glow Party is a clever and unique and new way to navigate the singles social group party scene and instantly connects you with like minded people. 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 to 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...

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 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.   ...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 staff members will be your host and moderator for this fun event where we will enjoy cocktails, socializing and then sit for a guided discussion/debate  about the issues that mean the most to you! ...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...

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...

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 all the things you need to know to enjoy the night.  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...

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...

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 40's and 50's. ...read more...

Join us for a whole new spin on bringing singles together.  Forget the usual cheesy singles nights. W have a sure fire formula that will help spark conversations and connections for today's active single professionals by keeping everyone engaged in the action the entire night! If you are a dynamic, outgoing and active single professional you won't want to miss this exciting event. ...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 30's and 40's. ...read more...