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The Joy List: August 4
Hi there, my gorgeous readers!
Can you believe it’s August already?! Make sure to make the most of the rest of your summer!
We don’t have a New Yorker of the Week today. Know someone (including yourself!) who should be featured? Forward them this form. Or put it in a group chat where people keep talking about being single!
Now, onto the GIF and the fun things:
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Sept 4–10 | Anti-Fragile Heart Retreat
Relational Practice + Mindfulness + Emotional Mastery = Real Change
Tired of shallow connection?This is deep-end relational training. Reconnect to your unbreakable heart so you can experience the full range of life.Staying present and truthful when shit gets real is like crossfit for your relational and emotional muscles. 7 days, food & lodging included.
Sept 4 - 10, Hurleyville NY
Tired of psychiatrists who just give you five minutes and pull out a prescription pad?
She specializes in depression, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. Francesca works with only a small group of patients so she always has time and attention to devote to each individual. She provides creative, modern, and non-judgmental care. Learn more here and sign up for a free discovery call.
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Monday, August 4: Talent Show for Adults Hosted by: Journaling Classes
Join us for The Talent Show for adults!!! This gathering is an invitation to lean into your spontaneity, talents, step out of your comfort zone, and make room for joy. Everyone's a winner at this Talent Show. Picture it more as a space to Come Together, to Stay Open, and embrace all the different parts of who you are and what your peers are interested in.
20$, 6:30-8pm, Baby's All Right Williamsburg Brooklyn. Info here.
Wednesday, August 6: Underbelly: The Art of Slowing Down
Join our slow movement space with beautiful, heartfelt live piano by Noah Aaronson! Some things we practice: relaxing into trust, becoming more emotionally and energetically available to ourselves and others, coming and going more slowly with one another, resting, pausing, listening, not having a plan or agenda, becoming resilient in the unknown, non-verbal communication, becoming more intimate with our bodies and nervous systems, allowing space to be the teacher. No prior experience necessary.
$25. 7-9:30pm. 68 Jay St. #605A. Info here.
Wednesday, August 6: The Feels
'The feels' is a mindful dating event that drops you into somatic awareness x your innate emotional intelligence x an experience of attunement - all while keeping you in contact with values-aligned singles. This month's theme is, 'coming to your senses'. There's prompts + compliment lobs + somatic elements like eye gazes.
$86-$104 with code joylist. 6:30 to 9:30 PM. 120 Walker St. Info here.
Wednesday, August 6: Board Game Night with Matchbox
Flatiron Social and Matchbox invite you to a platonic matchmaking night designed to spark new friendships and create meaningful, low-key connections. Whether you're new to NYC or just looking to expand your social circle, this night is all about shared laughs and good vibes over games.
$40. 7 to 10 PM. 20 W 23rd St. Info here.
Thursday, August 7: Dating App Disconnect: The Rhythm of Connection with Cultura Pa' Lante and The Full
Join us for a night of rhythm, romance, and real connection. Experience live music and a community of people who are ready to feel something real. We'll have a short guided panel about reconnecting with your passion, a mini salsa lesson (no experience or partner needed!), and live romantic music from the Latin band, Nostalgia. Come dance with us - solo, with a friend, or with a partner!
$60. 7-10pm. Culture Lab LIC at The Plaxall Gallery (5-25 46th Avenue Queens, NY 11101). info here.
Thursday, August 7: Full Moon Breathwork in Prospect Park
Gather under the full moon this Thursday with Kimberly Fondu in Prospect Park for a breathwork ceremony to release what no longer serves and make space for what wants to shine. Attune to nature's rhythm in high summer amidst moonlight, the magic of the park, & the warmth of community.
$25 suggested, NOTALOF, 7:30-9:00pm Sullivan Hill, Prospect Park. Info here.
Thursday, August 7: Divination Exchange
Come give two readings and get two readings!
Any kind of psychic or intuitive reading is welcome — tarot, palm, astrology, lipstick, a new idea you want to try…
This event is perfect for beginner readers who feel ready for a new challenge… intermediate readers who love getting practice… or expert readers who are in the mood to socialize!
Free. 7 to 9 PM. Industry City. Info here.
Friday, August 8: Othership Social
Hang out with other hotties while sauna-ing and cold plunge-ing. What could be better?
Use my referral link for 11% off your first-timer pass. Or use the code jillianrichardson for a discount on anything you purchase!
If you prefer a more guided setting, I also really recommend Othership’s classes. You can find those at the link below, as well.
$64. 9 PM. Flatiron. Info here.
Saturday, August 9: Circadian Rhythms
Join us Saturday, August 9th for another immersive edition of Circadian Rhythms—our all-night house and techno gathering that transforms all three floors of 57 into a dreamlike cascade of movement, music, and connection.
$30. 9 PM to 4 AM. Williamsburg. Info here.
Sunday, August 10: Free Reading Rhythms at Hudson Yards
Reading Rhythms is taking over Hudson Yards for a midday reading party with all the ingredients of a perfect summer afternoon: sunshine, great books, and a touch of unexpected romance.
To celebrate the release of Summer in the City by #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster, we’re creating a moment straight from the pages of a rom-com. Her adult debut is a fast-paced, enemies-to-lovers romance between a screenwriter with a looming deadline and a tech CEO who just so happens to be her ex-hookup—and her new neighbor. It’s spicy, swoony, and completely unputdownable.
Free. 12:30 to 3 PM. Hudson Yards. Info here.
Join a book club with strangers
After School is the sexier, modern version of a book club for the busy New Yorker. Take the questionnaire, get matched with five like-minded strangers, and meet up at a local bar to discuss a short story or article you all read ahead of time. Meet new people and learn new things. Commit today to meeting new people and learning new things.
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Therapists and healers
Retreat hosts
Membership-based communities
Learn more and place your ad here. You get discounts for the more spots you purchase!