Happy Monday friends!

Here’s a quick roundup of Sugary events + events from our community friends that we think you should check out this week

[Upcoming Events]

*All Sugary hosted events are in yellow background

Monday 🍬 4.7

6:00pm (Dumbo): Hostology: a gathering for dinner party hosts by by Saba Ahmed - Calling all current and aspiring dinner party hosts! Come meet fellow hosts for a conversation about the art and science of hosting the perfect dinner party. We’ll exchange tips and stories over wine and cheese. RSVP HERE

7:30pm (Flatiron): ReelAbilities Film Festival After Party by ReelAbilities - We’d love to have you join us at the afterparty! :) Wine & beer, refreshments, and snacks will be served. RSVP HERE

Tuesday 🍬 4.8

6:00pm (Midtown West): AI & The Culture by Willonius & Shirley Williams - How do we make sure we are shaping the future, not just watching it happen? This meetup is for Black creatives ready to explore how AI intersects with culture, storytelling, and creativity.​From music to filmmaking to design, we’re diving into how AI can amplify our voices while keeping authenticity at the core. RSVP HERE

6:30pm (Brooklyn Heights): Russell Shorto and Andrea Mosterman Discuss “Taking Manhattan” by Center for Brooklyn History - Shorto delves into the fascinating origins of New York City, tracing how a 17th-century Dutch enclave of just 1,500 residents—established on land taken from Native Americans—grew into the most cosmopolitan port of the New World. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (West Village): Connections & Capital NYC Meetup by Fortress & Next Layer Capital - Join us at the intersection of crypto, finance, venture, capital raising, and business acquisition in the #1 meetup in NYC. RSVP HERE

Wednesday 🍬 4.9

5:00pm (Union Square): Opportunities in the Next Evolution of the Domain Name System by Civic Hall - For the first time in more than a decade, ICANN is preparing to launch the application window for the Next Round of generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Join ICANN for a discussion on the opportunities for nonprofits and businesses to create their own exclusive, descriptive, and memorable label on the Internet through the operation of a gTLD.  RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Flatiron): Healing the Self, Community & Natural World by PSYCA - Dive into healing concepts with mental health pioneers and climate activists, discussing regeneration for balance and ecosystem restoration. Engage in collaborative sessions that frame the climate crisis as an opportunity for collective consciousness expansion. RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Midtown West): The Experimentation Machine: Product-Market Fit in the Age of AI, An Exclusive Book Talk with Jeff Bussgang by Cherae Robinson & Jessica Buss - ​In an era where AI is reshaping industries and redefining competitive advantage, finding product-market fit has never been more complex—or more critical. Jeff's latest work dives deep into how founders and builders can leverage experimentation to navigate this new terrain and scale AI-native companies from zero to one, and beyond. RSVP HERE

Thursday 🍬 4.10

6:00pm (Manhattanville): Entrepreneurship in the Era of GLP-1s and Food as Medicine by Kosha Rakholia - ​Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring founders, investors, and operators leading the way in Food as Medicine innovation. RSVP HERE

6:30pm (Dumbo): Redeeming the 9–5: Reimagining Faith & Work in Tech by Christians in Tech - ​Join us for Christians*inTech as we dive into Gallup’s eye-opening “Great Detachment” findings and learn how to think redemptively about our careers. This isn’t just another panel—it’s your chance to connect with industry pros, gain fresh perspectives, and meet others who are excited about integrating faith into their professional journeys. RSVP HERE

6:30pm (South Street Seaport): An evening of readings by the 2025 Whiting Award Winners by McNally Jackson Bookreaders - ​Since 1985, the Whiting Awards have been given annually to ten of the most promising emerging writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Hear the 2025 winners read from their work the day after they’re announced at an evening hosted by Tony Tulathimutte (Rejection)! Wine and cheese will be served. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (LES): Albinism Illuminated by Tête-à-Tech - ​Join Meredith Talusan (artist, journalist, and author) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation about the widely known but poorly understood absence of bodily pigment known as albinism. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (Williamsburg): FAM (Ari Gold) by 57 - ​A special edition of our salon featuring an intimate conversation with award-winning filmmaker Ari Gold. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a true creative polymath about his artistic journey across film, poetry, and music.  RSVP HERE

7:00pm (LES): Art Workers are Artists Too by Sarai Frazier - A performance showcase that highlights art workers’ creativity and skill, aiming to shift the industry’s standards and foster greater recognition of their contributions. RSVP HERE

Friday 🍬 4.11

7:30am (Williamsburg): Tech Pickleball NYC by Knock2 - It's time to get back in the swing of things. Can't wait to get up early, guzzle hot coffee and pickle up with all of you once again for the unquestioned best way to start your Friday in NYC! RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Meatpacking): Founders Night by NYC Backgammon Club - ​Join us for an exclusive Founders Night at Seven24 Collective, where NYC’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives come together for an evening of meaningful connections, inspiring conversations, and strategic networking. RSVP HERE

Saturday 🍬 4.12

1:00pm (UES): Mo.na. x Coach by Mecca McDonald - It's a super exciting collaboration with Coachtopia, Coach's latest sustainability initiative. Come celebrate the launch of their Alter/Ego bag. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (Brooklyn, NY): The Future of Human Networks by NEXA - ​Join us for an exclusive gathering at a private art gallery in New York, where we’ll explore the next evolution of human connection. ​This invite-only experience features an immersive art show, a DJ set and an open wine bar, all designed to foster meaningful conversations among a select group of forward-thinking individuals. RSVP HERE

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Sunday 🍬 4.13

12:00pm (Red Hook): Second Sundays by Pinoeer Works - ​This month’s event is packed with immersive exhibitions, open studios, live performances, workshops—and it’s the final day to experience American Artist’s solo exhibition, Shaper of God. RSVP HERE

Monday 🍬 4.14

6:30pm (Gowanus): NYC June Primary Bootcamp Launch Party by Sachi Takahashi-Rial - ​​Ready to level up your political influence—and have fun doing it? Join to build community, find new conspirators, and lock down an accountabilibuddy to help you reach your Bootcamp goals. RSVP HERE

Tuesday 🍬 4.15

6:30pm (Gramercy): NYC Mixer & Panel: Talking Creator Tools by Creator Economy NYC - ​​Join NYC’s largest community of creators, marketers, and builders for an evening of networking, learning, and inspiration. ​This month, we're teaming up with our friends at Notion for a special night celebrating the launch of their first-ever creator program RSVP HERE

7:30pm + Select Matinee Performances (Chelsea) ***MULTIPLE DATES 15th-20th***: BODY TRAFFIC by The Joyce - With a compelling style that reflects the “invention, attitude, and urban edge” (The Boston Globe) of its Los Angeles home, BODYTRAFFIC dives into the power of memory sparked by unexpected reminders. RSVP HERE

Use Code “BTBlast” for Preferred Pricing (Limited to only 50 Uses)

8:00pm (Williamsburg): Animation Nights New York by ANNY - Animation Nights New York is a monthly screening event and annual festival based in NYC. We show the very best animated short films, virtual reality animation experiences, and interactive games from all around the world. RSVP HERE

Wednesday 🍬 4.16

10:00am (Tribeca): Built By Builders (David Nabinski) by Fabrik - Built by Builders is Fabrik’s signature event series designed to celebrate and spotlight the inspiring individuals building and nurturing communities. Each session features an intimate, interview-style fireside chat with a leading community builder, offering insights into their journey, successes, and challenges. RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Flatiron): NYC Afterwork by La French Tech NYC - Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from the French and NYC startup ecosystems! Whether you're a founder, innovator, or simply curious about the French Tech scene, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. RSVP HERE

6:00pm (New York, NY): Creative Women Entrepreneurs x Gather: Happy Hour for Women Freelancers by Sam Popp - Join a happy hour and conversation designed specifically for women freelancers. This intimate event will bring together fellow creatives to share insights, explore trends shaping the freelance landscape in 2025 RSVP HERE

Thursday 🍬 4.17

8:00pm (Brooklyn, NY): Jester Jamboree by Joust - In honor of our ancestors, we are combining the lost art of 'the dance party' with the unique revelry of game night.. Joust is hosting its quarterly dance-party-game-night. RSVP HERE

Saturday 🍬 4.19

9:30am (Soho): Alo Runners Club by Alo Yoga - ​Step up your pace with the ALO RUNNERs CLUB—join us for a high-energy run that’ll keep you moving all month long!​​Lace up for an invigorating 5K run led by Ceren Kalyon. RSVP HERE

Sunday 🍬 4.20

1:00pm (Astoria): Easter Potluck Brunch by Food Joy Club - ​Regardless of whether or not you celebrate the holiday, bring a tasty dish and/or beverage to share, socialise, and enjoy a bit of holiday-themed fun! RSVP HERE

4:00pm (LES): 420 Rooftop Party by Conbud - ​Join us at CONBUD for a night of fun under the stars. Get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy the cool rooftop vibes of the Lower East Side. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones. Don't miss out on the hottest party in town! RSVP HERE

Monday 🍬 4.21

Support for the Unsent Letter Project!

The Unsent Letter Mailbox is a grassroots storytelling movement creating anonymous spaces for vulnerability and radical honesty in New York City.

Over the past year, we’ve hosted 19 park installations, 7 sold-out salons, we've seen countless people in public, and received nearly 1000 unsent letters capturing the full spectrum of human emotion and has captured the attention of press outlets such as Secret NYC, NBC Nightly News and the Kelly Clarkson Show.

We’re thrilled to launch our pilot Curator Program, inviting like-minded folk to host anonymous gatherings in their communities. If you're keen, fill out this form!

Join The Unsent Letter Mailbox as a Social Media Intern!

The Unsent Letter Mailbox — an NYC-born art project that lives at the intersection of anonymous writing, emotional healing, and urban play — is growing FAST. We’re looking for a volunteer content collaborator who wants to grow with us.

You:

• Are emotionally fluent and creatively intuitive

• Know how to make something stop the scroll without screaming

• Love language, letters, and soft power

• Want to build something you can be proud of

We:

• Have been featured on NBC + The Kelly Clarkson Show

• Are planning scavenger hunts, secret salons, and continued urban pop-ups

• Are small, self-funded, and full of momentum

• Will give you full credit, mentorship, and future paid work if things align

This is 3-5 hours a week. Remote is cool. And vibes are everything.

If you're curious, email [email protected] or DM @unsentlettermailbox on IG! 

Connect IRL. Experience Fabrik.

Get a taste of NYC community leaders and make new friends.

Fabrik is a home for communities and where everyone has a place to belong. With spaces designed to feel more like your living room than your office, Fabrik’s 'third spaces' are vibrant hubs where you can come together in real life, explore interests, forge meaningful connections, and enjoy a sense of community.

Sign-up here to experience a day pass at Fabrik.

See weekly events at Fabrik HERE

Call To Gather

‘Call to Gather’ champions creative play as essential for health and wellness; fostering mental, emotional, and social well-being. They believe everyone is a maker, and that its through shared creative experiences human beings build trust, collaboration, and can develop a deep sense of community. Gather Artists are all highly experienced in their craft, providing quality creative sessions from a wide range industries for individuals to begin to explore their creative potential, heal, and connect - ultimately igniting personal and collective transformation in community.

Start your creative play HERE

Othership offers immersive sauna and ice bath experiences that help human beings feel good now. A sanctuary for social self-care to move you from city buzz to inner calm.

Dive into the largest performance saunas in North America, experience otherworldly ice bath spaces and connect in an intimate amphitheater-style tea lounge surrounding a cozy fire place for socializing.

Expect towel-waving performances, aromatherapy, guided breathwork, visualizations, and somatic release to help you shift your state and regulate your emotions, in a world that can’t be regulated.

The founders of Othership have gifted us a New York 2 for 1 Deal. Get yours while they last!

EMPATHY PROJECT

Support the Empathy Project by purchasing any of the items from the collection. Be a part of a unique initiative that empowers seven diverse artists to create one-of-a-kind empathy-inspired t-shirts. These shirts serve as iconography tied to our identity, promoting compassion-driven societal impact. 

Each artist picked a 501(c)3 charity of their choice to donate a portion of the sales of their t-shirt design. Your purchase also empowers voices, amplifies the message of empathy, supports charities, and elevates storytelling within our communities, all while building a network for compassion-driven societal change. Join us in making a lasting impact through art and empathy.

You can check out and purchase the 7 different empathy tees HERE

Thank you for being part of this journey.

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