Before I share the Sweet List of Events, I'm reaching out with a special opportunity to make a difference this upcoming holiday season:
To help children learn to read.
(while also being recognized with your name printed in every book)
Tish Rabe is an incredible and prolific children's author most noted for being the ghost writer for many of the current Dr. Seuss books that have extended his enduring literary legacy. To date she has written over 200 rhyming books with over 11 million books sold for Dr. Seuss, Disney, Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Clifford, Curious George, Blue's Clues and many more.
She has joined forces with my dear friend Swan Sit, founder of Word Birds to launch a crowdfunding campaign around Tish's latest NYC themed book, Central Park You Can See Is The Best Place To Be to donate 10,000 books to children in underserved communities.
To keep things simple, they are looking for 50 individuals to donate $1,000 each to achieve their goal by October 15th (in time for printing).
For your generous donation, you will receive:
Your name, or the name of your child or company etc., immortalized on the "Thank You" page in every copy of the book.
A personally signed copy of the book, plus an additional signed copy of the book to use as a gift. Ground shipping to one US address is included.
Exclusive invitations to book launch parties, author appearances, book readings, and more!
If this is a cause that resonates for you, please donate HERE.
Thank you for your consideration of this worthwhile cause for the holidays.
NOTABLE NYC EVENTS, HAND-PICKED BY SUGARY
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Sweet List—our newly standardized events newsletter built with complete with a color-coded Trust System, clear Time & Place formatting, crystal-clean social-battery icons, concise one-line value props, bite-sized “Your People” profiles, Free 🆓/Ticketed 🎟️ markers, and curated experience icons to help you zero in on the perfect vibe.
The Sweet List Event Trust System
🍭 Sugary Sweet – Events we organize or co-host
⭐️ Trusted Source – Events from trusted contacts
🎲 Roll of the Dice – Eye-catching new discoveries we haven’t tried
What each event includes:- Time & Place: 7:00 PM 📍 Bushwick
- Social Battery Levels: Introvert 🪫 to High Extrovert 🔋🔋🔋
- Your People: Description so you know exactly who you'll meet and what energy to bring
- Free or Ticketed Events: 🆓 or 🎟️
- Experience Marker Icons: 💎 Hidden Gem, 🎭 Interactive, 🍷 Social Hour, etc.
Whether you're seeking mindful moments or looking to make new friends, we've decoded the social dynamics so you can choose events that match your mood & energy level.
Monday, October 6
🎲 Theatrical — First Mondays: Karen Malpede, Phoebe Legere, M Lamar
New work-in-progress readings from leading writers and performance artists.
Time:7:00 PM 📍 East Village
Social Battery:🪫 Introvert
Vibe:Lit crowd, artists, performance nerds
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎭 Performance • 🧘 Chill • 💎 Cult Favorite
Tuesday, October 7
🎲 Central Park Uncovered: Scandals in America’s Backyard
A lively talk on erased histories—celebrity scandals, The Ramble, and statue controversies—plus post-talk drinks.
Time:6:30 PM 📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Vibe:Curious NYC history fans, culture nerds, after-work mixer
Your Experience:🎟 • 🍷 Drinks • 🌍 History/Place • 💎 Deep Cut
Tuesday, October 7
⭐ Otaku Choir: The First Concert
Debut program of anime, game, and Asian pop choral arrangements in an intimate church setting.
Time:7:00 PM 📍 Upper West Side
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Vibe:Anime & game music lovers, choir folks, wholesome community
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎭 Performance • 💎 Fandom • 🔥 Hype Moments
Friday, October 10
🎲 Women Who Lead: World Mental Health Day powered by Shopify NY
Midday wellness gathering for female founders—marketplace, sound healing, and a candid mental-health panel.
Time:11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Shopify NY SoHo
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Vibe:Women founders, wellness-forward, thoughtful convo
Your Experience:🆓 • 🧘 Mindfulness • 💎 Cult Favorite • 🎨 Pop-up Market
Tuesday, October 7
🎲 Lunch Box — $10 Pop-Up Food Fair
Fall pop-up with 10 lunch boxes for $10 each from new Lower Manhattan spots—come hungry.
Time:11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 FIDI
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Vibe:Lively crowd, outdoor bites, downtown office energy
Your Experience:🆓 • 🌍 Neighborhood Hang • 🔥 Hype Drop • 💎 New Spots
Wednesday, October 8
⭐ Should I Start My Own Nonprofit? — Pros, Cons & Smarter Alternatives
A 30-minute jam session breaking down the real pros, cons, and smarter paths to social impact without unnecessary red tape.
Time:11:00 AM 📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Vibe:Founders, community builders, and impact-driven entrepreneurs
Your Experience:🆓 • 🧘 Insightful • 💎 Practical Framework • 🌍 Impact Focused
Wednesday, October 8
🎲 Boisson × André Hueston Mack — Non-Alc Wine Club Launch Party
NA wine tasting with André, light bites, and community time to kick off the new club.
Time:4:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Vibe:NA wine curious, brand folks, relaxed networking
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 NA Tasting • 💎 Cult Favorite
Friday, October 10
🎲 Global Grooves at Cosmic Arts
Vinyl-only journey through funky & soulful records from Brazil to Africa, Latin dance, Middle East disco, and more on Cosmic Arts’ custom analog system.
Time:6:00 PM 📍 East Williamsburg
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Vibe:Vinyl heads, global funk lovers, BK arts community
Your Experience:🆓 • 🌍 Global Sounds • 🍷 Drinks • 💎 Cult Favorite
Friday, October 10
🎲 KIN: A Festival of Memory and Imagination — Opening Celebration
Teach-in, vinyl dance party, and a special performance to open Kinfolk Tech’s immersive exhibition.
Time:5:00 PM 📍 FIDI
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Vibe:Art lovers, community builders, dancers, culture nerds
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎨 Immersive Exhibit • 🎭 Performance • 🍷 Drinks
Friday, October 10
🎲 GlobalComix NYCC Party
Comics & manga hang with drinks, gift bags (while supplies last), and NYCC energy.
Time:7:00 PM 📍 Midtown
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Vibe:Comics & manga fans, industry folks, party atmosphere
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 Drinks • 💎 Gift Bags • 🔥 Party
Saturday, October 11
⭐ 30th Annual Autumn Starfest — Central Park
Free, family-friendly urban stargazing with telescopes and talks—Saturn, star clusters, and more under NYC skies.
Time:7:00 PM 📍 East Meadow, Central Park
Social Battery:🪫 Introvert
Vibe:Astronomy nerds, families, calm outdoor hang
Your Experience:🆓 • 🌍 Night Sky • 🧘 Mindful • 💎 NYC Tradition
Sunday, October 12
⭐ Hudson Yards Reading Party — Featuring Wen-Yi Lee’s When They Burned the Butterfly
Silent reading + live-music vibes in the Public Square & Gardens; 200 pre-release copies available for attendees (come early).
Time:1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET 📍 Hudson Yards
Social Battery:🪫 Introvert
Vibe:Readers, book tok folks, mellow outdoor hang
Your Experience:🆓 • 🧘 Quiet Reading • 🌍 Outdoor Hang • 💎 Book Drop
Tuesday, October 14
⭐ An Evening with Roy Nachum — Art, Tech & the Future of Innovation
Artist & Mercer Labs co-founder on reimagining museums as living, experimental spaces where art meets technology.
Time:7:00 PM 📍 Gramercy
Social Battery:🪫 Introvert
Vibe:Art & design folks, tech-curious creatives, thoughtful lecture crowd
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎨 Art Talk • 🧘 Thoughtful • 💎 Insider
Tuesday, October 14
🎲 Documentary Viewing Party + Guided Discussion — “Boys to Men”
Screening of CBS’s Boys to Men: Why America’s Sons are Struggling + guided, co-ed discussion; light snacks & NA drinks.
Time:6:00 PM 📍 DUMBO
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Vibe:Open-minded, curious, down-to-earth community; co-ed discussion
Your Experience:🎟 • 🎭 Screening • 🧘 Reflective • 🌍 Community
Thursday, October 16
⭐ Art Bath — Festival of Firsts at Lincoln Center
Multisensory night of dance, opera, music, film, and visual art—DJ sets, cocktails, and world-class performances in the Atrium.
Time:7:30 PM 📍 Lincoln Center
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Vibe:Immersive art party, culture lovers, lively crowd
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎭 Performance • 🎨 Multidisciplinary • 🍷 Drinks
Friday, October 17
🎲 Higher Education: The Tuition is Too D*mn High — NAACP vs AEI
Debate: Has college become a luxury good or is it still the best investment you can make in yourself? Includes open bar and breakout discussions.
Time:6:30 PM 📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Vibe:Policy-curious, intellectually curious, open-minded professionals
Your Experience:🎟 • 🎭 Debate • 🍷 Open Bar • 💎 Thoughtful Discussion
Saturday, October 18
🎲 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk — HudHaüs
Community day at James J. Braddock Park with a 5K run, yoga flow, group walk, vendors, raffles, and a live DJ — proceeds benefit MSK.
Time:10:00 AM 📍 North Bergen, NJ
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Vibe:Active, cause-driven, family-friendly outdoor crowd
Your Experience:🆓 • 🧘 Wellness • 🌍 Community • 💎 Giveback
Saturday, October 18
🎲 Among Friends — Second Anniversary Extravaganza
Anniversary meetup back at d.b.a.—casual afternoon hang with the AF crew; come solo or bring a friend.
Time:3:00 PM 📍 East Village
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Vibe:Friendly community, open mingling, laid-back afternoon
Your Experience:🎟 • 🍷 Drinks • 🌍 Community • 💎 Anniversary
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