Hi again, my lovely readers!

Our New Yorker of the Week today is Joel. He’s 59, lives in Soho, and is looking for friendship.

Interested in being pals? Email [email protected].

And as always:

• Submit yourself to be a New Yorker of the Week. I’m also always down to feature an animal who is looking for a forever home!
  

• Share events with facilitated connection that you think should be featured (for free)
  

• Purchase an ad to promote your business. Great for coaches and long-term classes, as well as any event you want to promote more than a week in advance.(Also I’m biased, but highly recommend the custom copy, written by yours truly)

Now, onto the goodness:

How would someone who loves you describe you?

Someone who shows up fully once he decides to show up. Curious to a fault. The guy who'll turn a Tuesday into an adventure and somehow make it feel earned instead of forced.

What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?

Long dinners that turn into longer conversations. Travel for work and play and whatever the world reveals. Deep talks about the stuff most people small-talk around. Anything with real food and real cocktails and real curiosity attached to it.

What's something that people might not guess about you?

I've never had a traditional job or boss. Not one. Built my whole life entrepreneurial, creative, location-independent, and I'm still figuring it out in real time at 59.

Are you looking for love? Tell me about the type of person you're looking for!

I'm navigating something meaningful right now, so I'm here more for connection and community than desperately seeking Susan. If a real connection happens, great. Just not chasing it.

Want to finally learn how your government works?

Jillian, founder of The Joy List, here. This is an ad for my pal/teacher Daniel Golliher’s course, Foundations Of New York, which starts in mid-September. It’s the perfect class if you:

• Feel your attention span deteriorating and miss how smart you felt when you had homework and took college-level classes

• Want to be more involved in the NYC political scene, but aren’t sure where to start (or how to get more deeply involved)

• Want more people in your life across the political spectrum who are open-minded, kind, and genuinely curious

I’ve taken this class before, and can’t recommend it enough. In fact, the signup form includes a quote from me in Curbed where I say as much!

Learn more, see my gushing quote, and sign up here.

Gatherings

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

Monday, August 31: Sincere Singles Social - Jewish Edition

Dating isn't about how many likes you get, it's about what happens once you're in the room. The real people skills; learning to tell your story so it lands, flirting without wanting to die a little inside, getting rejected and being completely fine (great, even). Come to Sincere Singles Social and learn to love dating again.

$36, 7-9:30pm, 113 West 24th St. Info here.

Tuesday, September 1: The Art of Kissing

In this playful, research-backed workshop, we'll explore the psychology, science, and artistry of kissing. You'll discover what research tells us about why we kiss, how kissing shapes attraction and attachment, and why one kiss can leave you thinking about someone for weeks while another is instantly forgotten.Throughout the evening, we'll experiment with different styles of kissing through guided exercises designed to build awareness, anticipation, communication, and chemistry. We'll explore everything from teasing and playful kisses to slow, passionate, affectionate, and cinematic kisses.

Sliding scale $60-$200 per couple, 7pm, 120 Walker St Floor 5, New York, NY. Info here.

Tuesday, September 1: Othership Runner’s Club

Join us for a 5 km run at 8 PM, followed by a sauna and cold plunge session at Othership.

8 to 11 PM. Othership Williamsburg. $35 using this link.

Wednesday, September 2: Bet On Yourself Mixer

The safest, long-term career path these days is betting on yourself. This event will help you do that (with other people).

Free, 6-8:30pm, Tribeca. Info here.

Wednesday, September 2: Craft Club Meetup #29

Craft Club is a way to explore the NYC beer scene with like-minded people. Every month we meet at a different brewery - doesn't matter if you're deep into beer or just curious to explore, all are welcome.

Free, 6:30-8:30pm, Forever Brewing (574 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215). Info here.

Friday, September 4: Spirit Circle: Psychic Play

Do you want to develop your psychic or mediumship skills? Are you looking for a consistent space to practice, play, and grow? Spirit Circle is a monthly gathering for anyone developing their psychic or mediumship skills to come together and support one another in a low-stakes, welcoming environment. Through partnered and group exercises, games, and guided practice, participants will stretch their abilities, build confidence, and deepen their trust in what comes through – all while having fun along the way.

$33, 2:30-4:30pm, Maha Rose: 200 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Info here.

Friday, September 4: Freezestylin'

Creativity isn't limited to our abilities to paint a nice picture or dance in the coolest way — it's the skill underlying innovation. Fundamentally, it is the ability to build something out of nothing, whether that thing is a product or a business or a song you sing in the shower You’ll leave this event with quicker and easier access to your creative prowess — which you can channel directly into any part of your life in need of creative problem solving.

$25, 7-9pm, Fractal Tech (111 Conselyea St Fl 2). Info here.

Sunday, September 6: New to NYC Picnic

Whether you're new to nyc or just looking for a fresh start going into the fall, join us for a picnic in Central Park! Bring a blanket and a snack or drink and leave with a few new friends.

Free, 2-5pm, Central Park. Info here.

Sunday, September 6: Ice Pops & Book Swaps in Prospect Park

We're hosting a book swap for singles, which means judging books by their covers is only half the fun. Come share what you love and perhaps develop a small park crush.

Free. 2 to 3:30 PM. Prospect Park. Time and exact location not provided. Info here.

That's it for this edition. Sending hugs.

Stay cool,

Jillian

PS. My day job is teaching people how to use LinkedIn without it sucking out their soul. Curious what would happen if you actually posted every day for a month? I have one spot left in my class, Make LinkedIn Weird, which starts this Thursday! Learn more and signup here.