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🍬 The Sweet List of Events (8.11)
Check out some amazing events happening in the next 2 weeks!
Sugary
August 11, 2025
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.
We’re still fine-tuning, so please share your feedback at the bottom!
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.
Wednesday, August 13
⭐️ STAND UP COMEDY & AFTER PARTY @ PERRY CLUB
Rowdy stand‑up + live‑music after party, hosted by Brandon Fay at Perry Club.
Time:6:30 PM📍 West Village
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Your People: Comedy fans who like spicy roasts, rowdy rooms, and sticking around to vibe with live music. Solo‑friendly.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🍷 🎭 🔥 Social Hour • Interactive • Hot Right Now
Wednesday, August 13
🎲 tea.haus 004
A candlelit, offline teahouse hosting gongfu cha sessions and quiet, still connection.
Time:6:00PM📍 Brooklyn, NY
Social Battery:🪫 Introvert
Your People: Contemplative souls craving connection in a tech-free, tea-soaked space—solo-friendly.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 💎 🧘 🍷 Hidden Gem • Mindful Pace • Social Hour
Thursday, August 14
⭐️ Fabrik’s Breakfast Series: Creative Cross-Training
Morning coffee meets creativity with rapid-fire exercises, playful collaboration, and real connections.
Time:9:30 – 11:30 AM 📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Your People: Creatives, entrepreneurs, and community builders seeking energizing conversation and fresh creative sparks.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🎨 🎭 🍷 Creative Energy • Interactive • Social Hour
Thursday, August 14
⭐️ Joust <> Ding-A-Ling
Ding-A-Ling means “stupid” or “eccentric”—let’s go Ding-A-Ling over board, card, and party games this summer.
Time:7:00PM 📍 Alphabet City
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Your People:Board-game lovers seeking light-hearted summer fun.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🎭 ⚡
Friday, August 15
🎲 World Music Institute: Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East + Gamelan Dharma Swara
Free outdoor South Asian drum fusion and Balinese dance under Midtown skies.
Time:7:00 PM📍 Bryant Park
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People:Culture lovers who pack blankets and snacks; friendly vibe for solos or groups.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🌍🎨🍷 Global Perspective • Creative Energy • Social Hour
Friday, August 15
🎲 House in The House — xAndres Birthday
Underground birthday blowout with two floors of house, strobe-lit sweat, and friends.
Time:10:00 PM 📍 Location TBD
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Your People: Late‑night house heads, stylish weirdos, and ride‑till‑sunup friends; solos welcome.
Your Experience:🎟️ Ticketed ($10 suggested) • 🍷 Social Hour • 🎨 Creative Energy • 🔥 Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 16
🎲 The Great Summer Picnic ft. Exploding Kittens 🗽
Massive Central Park picnic with games, giveaways, and 1,000+ new friends to meet.
Time:3:00PM 📍 Central Park
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Your People: Outdoorsy socialites and board-game lovers looking for easy, low-pressure mingling in a huge group.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 🎭 🔥 Social Hour • Interactive • Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 16
🎲 Bobbie in the City (City Girls Who Walk x City Moms Who Walk)
Community walk at Foley Square with giveaways, connection, and good vibes.
Time:12:00PM 📍 Foley Square, NYC
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Women-forward walkers seeking easy conversation and new friends; super solo‑friendly.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 🧘 🔥 Social Hour • Mindful Pace • Hot Right Now
Sunday, August 17
🍭 Sugary Presents: NYC Community Week BBQ Fundraiser
Join us for an incredible evening of great bbq meats, summer drinks and even better company as we announce Community Week for community builders.
Time:6:00 PM 📍 SOHO
Social Battery:🔋🔋🔋 High Extrovert
Your People:Foodies, sunset chasers, and community builders ready to support Community Week this Fall.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🍔 🥂 🌇
Monday, August 18
🍭 Sugary x Othership: Williamsburg First-Look
Private sauna + cold plunge session at Othership’s new Williamsburg location before public opening.
Time:8:00 PM📍 Williamsburg
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Wellness seekers and adventurous first-timers ready to reset in a guided sauna + cold plunge experience.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🧘 💎 Hidden Gem • Mindful Pace
Monday, August 18
🎲 Lectures on Tap at NeueHouse: James Manos, Jr.
Hollywood screenwriting insights from the award-winning writer behind The Sopranos and Dexter.
Time:6:30PM📍 Chelsea
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Storytelling lovers, TV and film buffs, and aspiring screenwriters seeking inspiration and craft insight.
Your Experience:🆓 • 💎 🎨 Hidden Gem • Creative Energy
Tuesday, August 19
🎲 Here & Now: A Phone-Free Experience (NYC)
Curated offline evening for deep conversation, real connections, and zero notifications.
Time:6:30PM📍 East Village
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Builders, founders, and creatives craving meaningful offline connections without networking pressure.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 💎 🧘 🍷 Hidden Gem • Mindful Pace • Social Hour
Wednesday, August 20
⭐️ Community Builder Night at Fabrik NYC with Led By Community & Tightknit
Celebrate a year of connection, collaboration, and growth with NYC’s top community leaders.
Time:6:00PM📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Low Extrovert
Your People: Community builders, connectors, and collaborators who thrive on shared stories and mutual support.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 🎨 🔥 Social Hour • Creative Energy • Hot Right Now
Thursday, August 21
⭐️ Design Your Dream Career: From Stuck to Thriving
Career workshop for professionals ready to break free from stuck and build a thriving future.
Time:5:30PM📍 Tribeca
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Mid-career professionals and high achievers seeking clarity, courage, and connection for a new path.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🎭 🎨 🍷 Interactive • Creative Energy • Social Hour
Thursday, August 21
🎲 Food Joy Club Summer Social
Meet fellow foodies and friends over drinks at Astoria’s iconic beer garden.
Time:6:00PM📍 Astoria, NY
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: NYC food lovers and casual minglers looking for easy conversation and Happy Hour cheer.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🍷 🔥 Social Hour • Hot Right Now
Friday, August 22
🎲 The Player’s Party — Tennis & Backgammon Rooftop Soirée
Rooftop cocktails, DJ beats, and a backgammon tournament to kick off the US Open.
Time:7:00PM📍 Midtown
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Sports lovers, social gamers, and rooftop revelers looking for friendly competition and summer vibes.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🍷 🎨 🔥 Social Hour • Creative Energy • Hot Right Now
Saturday, August 23
⭐️ Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Night 2
Uptown jazz celebration with Branford Marsalis Quartet, Nicholas Payton, Bertha Hope & more.
Time:3:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Marcus Garvey Park
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Jazz lovers, culture enthusiasts, and neighbors seeking world-class music in a relaxed park setting.
Your Experience:🆓 • 🌍 🎨 💎 Global Perspective • Creative Energy • Hidden Gem
Saturday, August 23
🎲 I <3 Files — Digital Archive Art Workshop
Playfully reimagine your forgotten screenshots, docs, and saved files into new creative works.
Time:1:00 – 4:00 PM 📍 New York, NY
Social Battery:🔋 Ambivert
Your People: Creatives, digital hoarders, and collaborative makers interested in transforming personal archives.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🎨 🎭 Creative Energy • Interactive
Thursday, August 28
🍭 Wine, Women & Wisdom: Off the Beaten Palate with Cab Franc Forward
Intimate tasting of unique New York Cabernet Franc paired with real talk and meaningful connections.
Time:5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Fabrik DUMBO
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Medium Extrovert
Your People:Thoughtful, ambitious women craving depth in wine and conversation, comfortable with structured networking.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 💎 🍷 🎭
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🍭 HILLARI
Scandinavia’s most popular Filipino Soul/R&B artist takes her award-winning show to NYC.
Time:9:00 PM (Doors at 8:00 PM) 📍 Racket New York
Social Battery:🔋🔋 Medium Extrovert
Your People:Trendsetting soul & R&B fans seeking an intimate live experience.
Your Experience:🎟️ • 🎤 🕺 🎵
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