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 🍬 4.21

6:00pm (Chelsea): Sip & Support: Myanmar / Burma Earthquake Relief by Colleen Wong - ​In times of crisis, community solidarity saves lives. Join us for an evening of food, drinks, and impact—because Myanmar needs us, now more than ever. RSVP HERE

Tuesday 🍬 4.22

9:00am (Midtown West): "Identity in the Age of AI" Panel by Empire Startups & Mat Kaliski - ​Join us during NYC Fintech Week for a breakfast and panel discussion on Identity in the Age of AI. RSVP HERE

10:00am (Tribeca): Centering Identity In Community Building + Seeking by Fabrik - ​​Join us in celebrating the transformative power of identity-centered communities! This gathering invites you to explore the art and intention behind building spaces where our diverse facets can truly shine. RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Flatiron): A Century of Fiction in The New Yorker – Deborah Treisman & Jennifer Egan by Rizzoli Bookstore - Rizzoli Bookstore welcomes Deborah Treisman, longtime fiction editor of The New Yorker, to celebrate one hundred years of short stories in the magazine—the most influential and important showcase for the form. Deborah Treisman will be in conversation with Jennifer Egan, followed by a signing. RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Gramercy): Mining The Moon by XMC - Join us for an exclusive insight into the burgeoning lunar resource economy where helium-3, an isotope abundant on the Moon, promises to transform clean energy production, quantum computing, medical imaging, and nuclear weapon nonproliferation efforts on Earth. RSVP HERE

Wednesday 🍬 4.23

6:00pm (New York, NY): Attention in the Age of AI with Gary Vaynerchuk by South Park Commons - ​Join South Park Commons & Gary Vaynerchuk for discussion and Q&A on marketing yourself in the age of artificial intelligence. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (Brooklyn, NY): "The Motherload" with Sarah Hoover by Spark Society Book Club - ​Join us for The Spark Society's very first book club!​ We'll be reading Sarah Hoover's "The Motherload" which is her candid memoir that challenges traditional narratives of motherhood.​ RSVP HERE

7:00pm (Downtown BK): Spring Mixer by Writer’s Club - ​Whether you're an old friend to the writers club or a new one, you can expect a super chill evening filled with friendly faces, playful banter, and yummy cocktails.​ RSVP HERE

Thursday 🍬 4.24

3:00pm & 8:00pm (LES) ***MULTIPLE DATES*** (4/24-4/27): The Postman’s Daughter by Forager Theater Company - “The Postman’s Daughter” is an intimate, heartfelt, epistolary musical following a postman’s reconnection with his estranged daughter after the birth of his first grandchild. As the truth eventually comes to light, both must confront their past, their assumptions, and their evolving connection in this complex, sung-through two-person show. RSVP HERE

Use code “UNSENTLETTERS5” for preferred pricing.

6:00pm (Gramercy): Psychedelic Royals – The Acid King by Orbit & JLS - Join us for a fireside chat facilitated by psychedelic researcher and Founder of Hello SciCom, Sarah Rose Siskind, as Pickard reflects on the past and looks ahead—illuminating what’s next for psychedelics, policy, and cultural change. RSVP HERE

7:00pm (UES): The Road to City Hall: The NYC Mayoral Race of 2025 by Museum of the City of New York - Join veteran political reporters Errol Louis (Spectrum News NY1); Dana Rubinstein (The New York Times); and Brigid Bergin (WNYC Radio) for an in-depth discussion of this year’s mayoral election, including the candidates, policies, and topics that are shaping our city over the next four years. RSVP HERE

Friday 🍬 4.25

6:00pm (New York, NY): The Accountant 2 Movie Screening | Founder/Accountant Meet and Greet by Rho - ​Join us for a private screening of The Accountant 2 in NYC.​Enjoy food, drinks, and popcorn (of course) while connecting with an incredible community of founders and accountants. Our network includes some of NYC’s most exciting startups, alongside accounting partners who provide expert guidance at every stage, from seed to scaling. RSVP HERE

Saturday 🍬 4.26

8:00am (East Village): Mindful Parenthood: Earth Day Secondhand Shopping by Sundays x BabyMint - ​​Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and sustainable shopping experience! Babymint, the dedicated secondhand marketplace for baby & kids’ products, is partnering with sundays Nontoxic Nail Studio to bring parents a community-driven event that’s good for the planet - and for you! RSVP HERE

6:00pm (Clinton Hill): Catch & Release Launch Party by Radicle Wine - ​​For their latest collab, Rad Wine and Catch & Release unveil the world’s best orange wine. Head to the world’s best wine shop Radicle Wine to pick up a bottle, listen to tunes, and make friends. NO RSVP NEEDED

Sunday 🍬 4.27

2:00pm (New York, NY): Seed + Soil by Index - ​​Join us for a springtime workshop on seeding growth and subverting power. In this 2-hour session, you’ll combine compost and native pollinators into seed balls. RSVP HERE

Monday 🍬 4.28

12:00pm (Williamsburg): Lil Farcon Scavenger Hunt by DeGen - ​​Week long event at Farcon. Explore the city of New York and win prizes! RSVP HERE

Wednesday 🍬 4.30

5:30pm (Tribeca): Fashion's Future: Tariffs & the Path to Sustainable Supply Chains by WISE NYC - ​​Join us as we connect with leaders and innovators in sustainable fashion for an engaging panel discussion. This engaging panel will unpack the evolution of supply chains over the past two decades, tackle the pressing obstacles related to labor rights and the environment, and examine how tariffs are reshaping the global landscape. RSVP HERE

6:30pm (Williamsburg): Night of Mahjong by Dragons Den Mahjong - Come join us for a fun-filled evening of Mahjong & Dinner at Kings Co. Imperial! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to learn, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Meet new friends, enjoy delicious food, and immerse yourself in the captivating world of mahjong. RSVP HERE

Use code “sugary” for preferred pricing.

Thursday 🍬 5.1

6:00pm (Tribeca): Flavors of Resilience: Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month through Film & Food by Michelle Aboodi - ​​In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), join us for an evening of culinary tradition paired with a powerful exploration of history.  RSVP HERE

Saturday 🍬 5.3

11:00am (Tribeca): Asian Culture Style & Taste - Artistry Showrooms by A\N/A and ACF - ​​Join us for stunning Artistry Showrooms featuring some of NYC's best Asian American designers & brands. RSVP HERE

1:00pm (Greenpoint): Not Your Garden Variet(al) Tasting by Lizzie Renck - ​​What is natural wine and a garden party, you ask? Well, you've come to the right place. Jen, Joel and Lizzie are curating a lovely springtime tasting of five natural wines with a charcuterie board to boot. To bring things full circle and usher in the good weather, we'll leverage the outdoor space. Come in your best garden party outfit as we imbibe, pinkies up. RSVP HERE

2:00pm (Chelsea): The Mother of All Art Shows by Project Cask - ​​Join us for an unforgettable event where art meets purpose. ​Hosted by Project CASK, the Ultra Rare Collection Gallery Show is more than an art event—it's an inspiring gathering to raise funds for children living with CASK gene disorders. RSVP HERE

Sunday 🍬 5.4

6:00pm (Gowanus): The Debt Gala by The Bell House - ​​Your favorite budget-friendly, inclusive alternative to The Met Gala returns to rage & raise for a good cause. On May 4, 2025, grab your hottest torch & amass at the gates for Debt Gala 2025. RSVP HERE

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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