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The Joy List: Feb 10
Hi there, friend!
Our New Yorker of the Week is Alicia Le'Von Boone, aka Light. She’s 43, lives in Brooklyn, and is looking for friendship and business partners. If you’re interested in contacting her, reach out to [email protected] and share what piqued your interest!
Now, onto the good stuff:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
Creative, Talented, Very Social, Loving, Focused, Prayerful, Ambitious, Makes really good decisions, Very marketable, Asset + A beautiful woman deeply committed to family, faith and great food —in the form of the creative arts, music and food! Family & community
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
Break Bread, Check out art, Travel together
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I love white water rafting in Costa Rica
Are you looking for love? Tell me about the type of person you're looking for!
I am married with two children!
Anything else that the Joy List community can help you with?
Thank you! I am planning to work remotely in London this summer! I am seeking a great LDN summer camp for my kids (language camp + math, reading, and engineering camp) a responsible sublet / property manager for our Brooklyn apartment! I also looking to find the PERFECT partner to open up a CAFE (lifelong dream)!
Rewire Your Stress Response
Nervous System Mastery is a cohort-based course that will equip you with evidence-backed protocols to improve sleep, rewire reactivity and cultivate calm in 45 days. Enrollment doors close Feb 28. Use code JOYLIST for $250 discount. Apply today.
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Tuesday, February 11: Let's Get Sewcial: DIY Bag Charms!
Get your creative juices flowing as we make our own bag charms from second-hand sewing and beading materials. Slow-Poke Collective will facilitate a discussion around sustainability and crafting, share how to sew a small 3D object, and then we will have time to work on our bag charms while we continue the conversation on slow fashion, crafting, and climate optimism.
No prior sewing experience is necessary - our facilitators will be on hand to answer questions and talk arts & crafts throughout the workshop. After the workshop, you will walk away with the basics of how to thread a needle, how to a sew a small 3d object, your own bag charm, and local recommendations to source second-hand crafting supplies.
$35. 6 to 8:30 PM. Wild East Brewing Co.623 Sackett StInfo here.
Tuesday, February 11: Learn To Grow Mushrooms
Transform your home into a mushroom sanctuary in this hands.Learn the science and art of growing delicious mushrooms at home—from understanding mycelium biology to mastering sterile techniques. All participants will take home a complete grow kit and start their first culture during the workshop.
6:30-9:30 PM. 303 Ten Eyck St. Info here.
Wednesday, February 12: The Visionary's Table: Strategic Partnerships Edition [For Founders, Funders, & Fractionals]
Let's spend a morning exploring partnerships from every angle - what they look like, why they matter, and most importantly, how to make them work for YOUR specific situation.This isn't just theory - we're bringing together founders and fractional leaders to share real experiences, challenge assumptions, and help each other develop practical partnership approaches. Through guided discussions and small group work, you'll get to explore ideas with peers who understand your challenges.
$0, 9:30-11:30 AM, Fabrik NYC (12-16 Vestry St 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013, USA). Info here.
Wednesday, February 12: Reading Rhythms Harlem Chapter
The Reading Rhythms Harlem Chapter is hosting a reading party! Expect mindful time to yourself, space to intentionally connect with other kind humans, and (of course) getting through that book you’ve been itching to read.
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we'll be doing a book swap so someone can fall in love with the book collecting dust on your shelf.
Bring whatever you’re reading, a book to swap, and an open mind.
$20. 6:45 to 9:15 PM. Dear Mama. Info here.
Friday, February 14: Pitched Through Friends (The Met Through Friends 1st Birthday Party)
We're turning one! For our birthday, we aren't hosting a traditional dating event: join us for a live show where presenters pitch their amazing single friends to our audience. Think of this less as a dating event and more as a celebration of friendship and love in all of their forms. Whether you come alone, with a friend, or even want to apply to pitch, it's the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day.
$25. 7-10 PM. Loft in Flatiron. Info here.
Friday. February 14: Love Letter Lounge Pop-Up Post Office
Join us for a rejuvenating afternoon to declutter your heart and invite positivity into your life and onto your path by writing letters from your heart by hand. Love Letter Lounge helps you let “go-go-gone” of what doesn't serve you anymore and makes space for new shoots of love and joy to sprout in the garden of your heart. Pen letters of affection, reflection and connection. Letters with addresses will be mailed; unaddressed letters will be ritually released.
By Donation. 12 - 5pm. Fabrik NYC 12-16 Vestry St. Info here.
Saturday, February 15: Hyggehiking NYC's Date Spots
Hygge hikes are gatherings where we can come together to make new friends, discuss fun projects we're eager to work on, and dive into deep, thoughtful discussions, all while trekking through green spaces throughout our city. On Saturday, we'll explore over two dozen of NYC's most memorable indoor & outdoor date spots. Along the way, we'll have ample opportunities to take dating profile photos, critique profiles, share dating horror stories, and discuss upcoming events we're excited about.
Free ($20 suggested). 10am-6pm. The Chai Spot + 6-mile walk. Info here.