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The Joy List: March 3
Our New Yorker of the Week today is Tina. She’s 34, lives in Brooklyn, and is looking for friends and love. If you’d like to contact her, email [email protected].
If you’d like to be featured next— which you do, I feel it in my bones— then fill out this form. A special encouragement to the single guys out there— we need more of your profiles! (Ladies: send this to your cute guy friends who should get out there more.)
Now, onto the fun stuff:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
I requested quotes from my family and friends - which, thank you for this prompt, because these responses were so fun to get back.
"You have a deep level of curiosity that makes you a good listener and you show genuine interest in other peoples stories, joys, and struggles."
"You are the most incredible storyteller, you are authentic and true to yourself, and you are so skilled at making people around you feel seen and loved."
"One of the most genuine and loyal people I know. Heart of gold, a person that is beautiful on the inside and out. Brilliant, creative, talented - a true gem."
"The kind of sister you only ever read about in books or see in movies. A steady hand in uncertain times, the fiercest protector of those she cares about, the loudest cheerleader."
"Badass leader, loving human."
"Regal."
"Hot."
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
I love planning fancy dinner parties and events. I grew up in a culture of hospitality so hosting is deeply engrained in my blood. While extroverted, I'm a fan of planning small curated group events to allow for deep conversation. I also love reading, hiking, crafting, and painting.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I've been to more countries than states. My favorite words are "let's go on a trip!" I will do pretty much anything for a passport stamp. Travel was a big part of my childhood and we spent summers visiting my grandparents abroad. My mother took full advantage of the long journey and made sure we had week long layovers in Europe on the return. I've been planning trips for family and friends ever since.
Are you looking for love? Tell me about the type of person you're looking for!
Yes! My pronouns are she/her and I date straight men. I am looking for someone kind, with a big heart, who has a sense of adventure and wants to be a dad one day. I'm attracted to men with a masculine energy who like to take the lead. Bonus points for men who like to cook, climb, hike, ski, or sail.
Anything else that the Joy List community can help you with?
Another fun thing about me is that I live bi-coastal between Brooklyn (home) and San Diego (hometown). I'm always interested in meeting people who similarly have roots in San Diego or also live between two places. I trade my 'daughter of immigrants' guilt for Delta miles and split my time between the city I love and the place where all the people I love live. If you vibe with this internal conflict - would love to grab a coffee.
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Wednesday, March 5: Crafting Connection
Join After Hours Club this Wednesday for our weekly art and meditation workshop. This week we are taking over Apartment 5 for Crafting Connection, an immersive evening of mindful art, meditation, and connection. Ticket includes, a guided mindful art experience by After Hours Club, a drink ticket and all art supplies. Through a series of guided mindful art exercises, breath work, and creative exploration, this workshop invites you to slow down, reflect, and express yourself in a calm, judgment-free space. Whether you’re new to art or a seasoned creator, this is an opportunity to nurture your inner world through creativity and presence.
$40+ 7-9PM+ Apartment 5 157 Ludlow St. Info here.
Thursday, March 6: Crafting Love: A Mindful Matchmaking Experience
Your ticket includes: personalized matchmaking via Sitch, Two interactive mindful art activities, Dinner and drink ticket, treats from alice mushrooms, access to the art after party. Kick off the night with drinks, dinner from Gelso and Grands and some treats from Alice Mushrooms, and a collaborative canvas activity to break the ice. Enjoy fun conversation starters before diving into two guided art exercises designed to encourage creativity and connection with your match. Plus, gain insight into your compatibility with a special astrology reading.
$80+7-12AM+ 186 Grand St Manhattan. Info here.
Friday, March 7: Texas Hold 'Em" | One-Day Choir
For this One Day Choir, we will be donning our cowboy hats, putting on our dancing shoes, and taking it to Texas :) This year, Beyoncé took the world by storm with her album “Cowboy Carter” and claimed her place in the country music scene. We’ll be celebrating her impact and inviting in some playful music-making as we come together to sing “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”. This tune is full of cheeky metaphors and reimagines what country music can be. Led and arranged by Gaia’s beloved Kenter Davies, we’ll lean into the beautiful vocal layering of the song as we move and groove…there may even be some line dancing to accompany the music…
Donation-based. 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Sound Mind Center, 202b Plymouth St. Info here.
Saturday, March 8: Hyggehiking Coastal Queens
Come explore the waterfronts, parks, public art, libraries, food trucks, beer gardens, and cultural centers of western Queens. Each hygge hike is an exploration of the green spaces of our city where we can discuss the projects and communities we're excited about, dive into thoughtful discussions, and meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community. On Saturday, March 8th, we'll wander from the Newtown Creek Nature Walk to Astoria Park, then enjoy dinner, drawing, and conversation at Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden.
Free ($20 suggested). 10am-6pm. Newtown Creek Nature Walk + 5 mile hike. Info here.
Saturday, March 8: Bewilderment
Get ready to step into BEWILDERMENT, Brooklyn’s most electrifying immersive communal experience and conscious dance party, where primal energy meets ecstatic movement in a substance-free, high-vibration dance experience. Lose yourself in a pulsing dance floor fueled by deep and tribal beats - with surprise dance and improvisational musical performances from cultures around the world, as well as sacred spaces that offer moments of breath between waves of connection. The real magic happens when you surrender to the rhythm and let movement be your medicine.
$30 | 7pm-11pm | Sound Mind Center , 202B Plymouth St. Info here.
Saturday, March 8: Night In The Library
Night in the Library is an after-hours invitation to discussions, performances and screenings that celebrate the free flow of ideas and the company of others.
The Sky Above Brooklyn –The Philosophy of the Sublime reminds us that the reality we experience is only a small part of a much bigger picture. Programs will introduce fresh ways of thinking about how to navigate the world around us with renewed attention, sensitivity, and curiosity.
Free. 6 PM to 2 AM. Central Library. Info here.
Sunday, March 9: Aqua Sunday Night Backgammon
🎲 What to Bring: Your own board (BYO Board) - we will have extra boards as well
🧩 Who Can Join: All skill levels are welcome – beginners to pros!
$10. 6 to 9:30 PM. 902 Broadway. Info here.
Sunday, March 9: Inner Child Art Dayte
Craving a little creativity? Ready to let loose in community - and play? Inner Child Art Dayte is an event that fuses mindfulness, relational activities, and unabashed creativity to help adults tap into their innermost expressive, delighted, playful self. Join us for an afternoon of guided activities, open art making time, and more!
$30, 4-6 PM, 199 Cook Street. Info here.
Spa + Socialize
Jillian, The Joy List founder, here. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have recently become obsessed with spas. And of course, that means I occasionally go to Othership— a social sauna with guided sweats and cold plunges. I recommend their socials (without the DJ) if you want to meet people, and the quiet morning sessions if you want to zen out.
I really like the experience, so I asked their team to hook y’all up with promos. Behold:
Get two classes for the price of one if you haven’t been before
Use my code JILLIANRICHARDSON for 11% off any of their packages, from a single class to 50 packs. I recommend their intro package— 2 weeks of daily sauna time for only $120. Since one session is $64, that is a STEAL.
Holistic Psychotherapy for lasting change
Greta Klaber, LMFT, offers integrative therapy that blends psychodynamic and somatic therapy to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. Whether navigating anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles, her practice is collaborative and tailored to each client, providing a supportive space for growth and healing.