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The Mingle Games - Meet New People Without Making the First Move

The Mingle Games. Thursday, August 27 at New York Distilling Co. in Brooklyn. You don't work the room, you get assigned: a new game station, new table, new people every round. Pictionary, Uno, Jenga, Connect 4 and more.

Win games, earn entries toward the grand prize giveaway. Dumplings, craft beer, and cocktails all night. Come solo or bring friends. Play games. Leave with new people.

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Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.

Tuesday, August 25: Funemployed ?! & Friends Inner Child Potluck

Looking for a feel good event where you can eat like a kid? Join our Inner Child Potluck hosted by Funemployed ?! & Friends! We're all about connecting people with shared career and life experiences, and helping folks feel a little bit less alone. All are welcome.

Free (Potluck), 5:30-8 pm, 20 Jay Street. Info here.

Tuesday, August 25: How to break up with a friend: For the confused, the anxious and the angry

Friendships are essential for us and at the same time they can feel so complicated. It's easy to find advice when problems come up in a romantic relationship, but what do you do when a friendship goes wrong? From ghosting to gossiping to screaming at each other, there are a lot of ways friendships can fracture or end that feel less than ideal. What if there was another way? Come to this introductory workshop to learn and practice tools to navigate through friendship conflict and connect with others around this all too relatable topic.

$15 Suggested Donation. 7 to 8:30 PM. 269 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY. Info here.

Wednesday, August 26: Bar Nun: Dry social (tea tour and tasting)

Enjoy an introduction to tea at Dona in Bushwick! Take part in a tea production plant tour and educational tasting of multiple teas followed by question and answer time and free flow hang. Led by expert Navdeep Kaur who has four years experience as Dona head of research, development, and education! Be present and let conversation lead you to new friendships.

Free, 1:45-3:15 PM. Dona. Info here.

Wednesday, August 26: The Kalshi Crisis: Bets Over Baghdad

A Stevens professor of political science and ex-Citadel finance bro debate the merits of using Kalshi to bet on elections, war, and assassinations. MC'd by the impeccable and hilarious NYC comedian Phil Hunt. The only event where the audience is the moderator - and you can talk politics and still have a good time.

$25, 6:30-9 PM, 20 Jay Street, Brooklyn NY, 11201. Info here.

Thursday, August 27: The Reflection Circle

Join us for a monthly weeknight gathering for growth-minded women to connect, reflect, and build meaningful friendships and accountability. This month, we'll introduce an upcoming small-group personal growth journey for women who are curious about exploring a different approach to finding love. Come learn more about the experience, ask questions, and see whether this journey might be right for you. We'll also enjoy a grounding practice, reflection prompts, and time to color and connect with other like-minded women.

Free, 6:30-8:30 PM, 12-16 Vestry St 4th Fl. Info here.

Friday, August 28: NYC soberversary celebration at The Maze - August 2026

🥳 Celebrate milestones, mindfulness, and community! Bar Nun is hosting a social and party at The Maze social club for sober anniversaries including a dance music playlist, complementary glass of sparkling non-alcoholic wine, and take-home gift! Meet new friends in our private area with ice breaker cards and group introductions and toast midway.

$20, 6:30-8:30 PM, 43 W. 24th St., NY. Info here.

Friday, August 28: The Slow Down: The Baby Question

The Slow Down: The Baby Question is a guided conversation for women weighing whether or not motherhood is part of their story, co-facilitated by two licensed psychotherapists. It's a space to speak in draft, no polished answers required, and you don't need to bring a plus-one to feel like you belong. Structured prompts and small group discussion make it easy to open up, and there's real opportunity to connect with the women in the room. The evening is intimate by design, with libations and light bites, and built for conversation that goes deeper than small talk.

$30. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Fabrik Dumbo. Info here.

Sunday, August 30: Tiny Brunch

I'm hosting people a my loft on the Upper East Side to discuss love and attachment style. It's a brunch and conversation, so there will be bagels etc, coffee and open conversation. I have room for about 15 of us.

Free, 12-3ish pm. Loft on the Upper East Side Info here.

Behold, The Joy List’s uber list of referral links

Yes, I am breaking all the rules of marketing by giving you a cornucopia of random links to explore.

• Get your first Barry’s class free using this link. Fair warning: this is one of the hardest workouts in NYC. Pro tip: Ignore the instructor’s running cues and listen to your body, so you don’t fly off the treadmill.
  

• Get 22% off a class at Othership, and get your sauna and cold plunge on
  

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That's it for this edition. Sending hugs.

Stay cool,

Jillian