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The Joy List: July 21
Hi there, my gorgeous readers!
Our New Yorker of the Week today is VERY special. Her name is Frankie.
She’s 5 years young, a pup in Manhattan, and is looking for her furever home. Email [email protected] if you’re interested in her! (Come on, how could you not be?)
Know someone (including yourself!) who should be featured? Forward them this form.
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Now, onto the fun things:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
Frankie (aka Ms. Francine) is a happy, affectionate, clever, easygoing, well-adjusted, polite, gorgeous gremlin girlie with the best teefers in town. She's a true New Yorker, unfazed by city life, and also enjoys a jaunt in the country. She's not a barker, and communicates through boops and ever-changing ear positions (one up, one down; both up; both down, etc).
She knows her basic commands and is quick to pick up new ones, this girl loves a puzzle. House trained, eager to please, and doesn't have separation anxiety. She walks well on a leash and can be trusted off-leash with supervision. She loves people but doesn't always vibe with other dogs.
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
I am doing what Gretchen Weiners never could: making fetch happen! I will play fetch with you all day, every day, forever, with whatever toy is at hand. I am a big cuddler and will curl up with you on the couch or in bed. I love belly scritches, head scritches, and making meaningful eye contact. I enjoy walking around the neighborhood and love when I can run on/roll around in some grass. I swam in a pond last week and was told it was very adorable.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I was adopted as a puppy but my original humans surrendered me back to the rescue because "their toddler and I didn't get along." I get nervous around rambunctious little ones, but fine around calmer and older kids.
Are you looking for love?
I am looking for my forever home! I have so much love to give and my foster mommies don't understand why I haven't been scooped up yet. I come pre-trained, so you won't need to invest in a dog whisperer or stain remover. I would be equally happy with a grown-ups only home or a family with older kids, but I'd like to be your only dog.
Must be able to throw toys for fetch. Must have space for me in your bed because I'm a queen who does not sleep on the floor. I promise to let you sleep in. Are you my new best friend?? Is that a ball?!?!?
Anything else?
For more photos and adoption info, check out my petfinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/frankie-74972980/ny/manhattan/social-tees-animal-rescue-foundation-ny835/
Saturday, July 26th : Astrology Mental Health Workshop
Curious about how astrology can support your mental health? Join me (somatics therapist, Rachel) for a workshop about your moon sign in your birth chart. This workshop includes a personal, written reading for your moon sign, journal prompts about the connection between your emotional needs & your moon, & a ritual + affirmation to support you in increasing self-acceptance and belonging with yourself.
$120 1-2:15pm at 109 N 12th St Brooklyn, NY
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Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Wednesday, July 23: Wise Companionship with Artificial Minds
A playful 2-hr sense-making workshop around the future of human relationships with artificial minds. As these ever-evolving artificial minds extend our cognition and creativity, what parts of our humanity might we be atrophying? Let's collectively explore this topic together through embodiment, discussion, and wonder.
$20-25. 7-9pm. 303 Ten Eyck St, Brooklyn. Info here.
Wednesday, July 23: Circle Dinner by Apollo Society
Join us for an intimate summer evening of connection and conversation with NYC’s most conscious founders, leaders, and VCs.
Enjoy a seasonal, family-style dinner in a warm, elegant setting: no stage, just meaningful discussions. Guided conversations led by NYC community builders will help you tap into the city’s most intentional networks while exploring community-building as a strategy for business growth.
Featuring a live violin performance to add depth and presence to the evening.
$113. 7 PM. Soho. Info here.
Thursday, July 24: Brooklyn Poets Aloud
Join us Thursdays at 3pm for a read-along of a poetry collection from our bookstore, selected by a member of our staff! We will informally discuss the collection, individual poems and our reflections on them. Book selections will highlight and celebrate a diverse range of poets and themes, with a focus on contemporary poets.
This group is free and open to public. If you have the means to do so, you can donate with your online registration or in-person to help support our programming.
Free. 3 PM. 144 Montague St, Brooklyn. Info here.
Friday, July 25: Do Protests Help or Hurt? - Salon to Save America
The Question for the Night: Do protests help or hurt political and social movements in the long run?
6 - 7 PM: Mix and mingle with other attendees
7 - 7:40 PM: A debate between 3 Unmuted members (with heavy Q&A) on if protests are effective (yes, sometimes, never)
7:40 - 8:00 PM: Break-out sessions, pre-selected groups wrestle tough hypotheticals and see if they can come to consensus
8:00 - 8:45 PM: Reflection on the night - open mic for whole audience. On the debate, your personal opinions, and your breakout groups
$30-$40. 6 to 9 PM. Fabrik NYC. Info here.
Friday, July 25: Othership Social
Jillian, The Joy List lady, here! I’m a huge fan of Othership. Their socials are a great opportunity to meet new people AND take care of your body. I’ve met tons of lovely people there.
Use my name JILLIANRICHARDSON for a $7 discount to any experience. OR get a 2-week membership (super discounted classes) using this link.
$64 for a single class. 9 PM. Othership Flatiron. Info here.
Friday, July 25: Jazz & Gin: A Speakeasy Soirée
Join us for hot jazz, cocktails and dancing at a former 1920s Brooklyn speakeasy, now an elegant art nouveau salon! Each month features NYC’s best swing bands and swing DJs, classic burlesque, craft cocktails, and a free dance lesson. The Club’s 1,200 sq ft ballroom boasts wooden floors, plus a lounge and gallery.
As weather permits enjoy the outdoor patio w/cafe tables, garden, and dance on the porch! This gorgeous club is just a 5 min walk from Beverly Road (Q subway), or 10 min walk from Church Ave (B or Q subway) stations.
$25.7pm-12am. 1016 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn. Info here.
Saturday, July 26: Climate Community Picnic
It's picnic szn! Come connect with your fellow changemakers from across the boroughs and beyond at our Community Picnic in Central Park.Whether you're a weekly changemaker, are climate-curious but haven't joined an event yet, or want to bring your entourage, all are welcome.We'll have some drinks and snacks, and we'd love if you could bring a treat, drink, game, or blanket to share.
free / 3 - 6 PM / Central Park. Info here.
Saturday, July 26: Cacao & ecstatic dance: An intimate gathering
We’re hosting a small, intimate cacao and dance gathering in Bed-Stuy. We’ll start with a short, guided exercise to connect with ourselves and others, followed by optional cacao to help us ease in. Then we’ll move into freeform dance with a live DJ — no choreography, just movement that feels good. Come solo and leave feeling energized, grounded, and more connected.
$25, 5-8 PM, 128 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn. Info here.
Sunday, July 27: Soulful Sunday
Soulful Sunday is a community event designed to bring creative souls together through live music, art, and laughter in a cozy artist's café.The evening begins with a guided group art activity to get to know each other over hands-on arts and crafts. Followed by our musical guest, Haley Driver, a jazz trained singer and rising NYC star, who will perform 2 songs off her recently released project Reverie in Blue.
After a short intermission and guided conversation prompt, local comic Ken Litton will warm up the room before headliner Bassam Shawl (Don’t Tell Comedy, New York Comedy Festival) closes the night. Stick around after for more conversation and choose-your-adventure arts and crafts!
$15, 7-8pm, 327 Grand St, Williamsburg. Info here.
Sunday, July 27: Startup Friends Coffee And Chill
We're hosting a coffee and chill sesh at Sheep Meadow—a laid-back patch of grass in Central Park with top-tier picnic energy. It’s the perfect spot to sip something good, soak up the sun, and chat it up with other ambitious, interesting humans.(Other beverages & food are available too at Le Pain Quotidien)
We'll be posted up under the trees right across from Le Pain Quotidien. I will drop a pin and send it the day of the event.
This event is for ambitious people who are accomplishing their goals and want to have fun with other like-minded people while they do it.
Free. 12:30 to 2:30 PM. Central Park. Info here.