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- The Joy List: March 31
The Joy List: March 31
Hi everyone,
Our New Yorker of the Week today is Alex. He’s 23, lives in Brooklyn, and is looking for friendship and love.
Interested? Email [email protected].
Lastly, if you’d like to be featured next— which you do, you tender-hearted cutie— then fill out this form.
Now, onto the fun stuff:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
Rough on the outside and a softy on the inside. Deeply caring and intuitive and a really good listener, the dad of the group lol
What do you like to do with your friends?
Go on Walks, Have meaningful conversations, cafe hop, and watch sports/movies/tv
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I love romantic comedies, like seriously I’m like obsessed.
Are you looking for love? Tell me about the type of person you're looking for!
I am a Psychology lover with a soft spot for deep conversations and long walks by the beach or through quiet parks. I’m someone who finds peace in nature and energy in good company. Whether it’s exploring hidden corners of the city, hopping between cozy cafés, or just getting lost in thought, I’m happiest when there’s curiosity and connection in the mix.
I’m caring by nature and a genuine listener—someone who values emotional depth, empathy, and the little things that often go unnoticed. I’m always up for a chat that goes beyond the surface, whether it’s about what makes people tick or just a random thought that sparks something interesting.
I’m looking for someone kind, thoughtful, and curious about the world—someone who isn’t afraid to be a little silly, laugh a lot, and dive into conversations that actually matter. If you’re the type who appreciates a clever joke, a meaningful connection, and a good oat latte on a lazy Sunday, we’ll probably get along just fine.
Let’s skip the small talk—tell me what inspires you, what book changed your life, or where your happy place is.
Looking for something real, warm, and lasting. If you are too, say hi.
A mid-week reset for more energy to BLAST you into SPRING!
Need more energy? Feeling isolated? For the next month, every Wednesday for 45 minutes we will move, breathe, and share together in the power of community.
I’ve taught these methods for years blending Qi Gong, Kundalini + Wim Hof breathwork practices combined with intention + will to drive transformation.
Note from Jillian: I know Nathan, and he's truly dedicated to living all of these practices. He's the kind of person where, when he's waiting for a friend in the city, he'll just start stretching on the sidewalk. This series will definitely be fun, and it's totally free!
Feeling lonely in the big city? You're not alone.
NYC can be exciting—and isolating. It’s easy to get stuck, overwhelmed, or lonely.Madrona’s Loneliness course uses Internal Family Systems (IFS), a powerful method for self-connection, to help you connect with the part of you that feels alone—without letting it define you. Loneliness is just one part of you—not all of you.A few minutes a day can shift everything. Download the Madrona app and start the Loneliness course.
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Tuesday, April 1: Big Life Changes: Transitions & Crisis
A crisis that shifted everything, a breakup, a loss, a shock at work. You feel uncertain, a bit lost, unsettled — standing on the edge of something, with no idea what could come next. In this Lifeshop, you’ll learn a framework for understanding big life changes, and some tools / practices to navigate through it.
$25-49, 8-10 PM, 199 N 8th St in Williamsburg. Info here.
Wednesday, April 2: +1 Upscale Singles Game Night x Joust
Everyone says they want to meet someone "through friends," and we help make it happen. We're teaming up with Joust for a singles-only, friends-of-friends edition of their signature swanky game nights. Each ticket includes admission for 2 people (1 woman interested in men + 1 man interested in women). Expect a lineup of:- Party/social games like Codenames, Wavelength, and Taboo- Familiar faves like Uno, Monopoly Deal, and your favorite card games- A few classics like Catan, Clue, and more
$75 for 2 people. 7-10PM. Tempo by Hilton Times Square. Info here.
Wednesday, April 2: Crafting Connection
Join After Hours Club this Wednesday for our weekly art and meditation workshop. This week will take place at Fabrik Dumbo for Crafting Connection, an immersive evening of mindful art, meditation, and connection.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. All art supplies included.
$35. 6:30-8:30PM. 20 Jay St. Info here.
Wednesday, April 2: Underbelly: The Art of Slowing Down
Underbelly is a a non-verbal, somatic movement & meditation practice immersed in music for a slower body. We prioritize and center nervous system (co)regulation, emotional metabolization, nourishment, boredom, living in the questions, complexity, rest, subtlety, listening, communion, and attuned relationship over modernity’s urgency, linearity, transaction, instant gratification, polarization, addiction to consumption, and incessant stimulation.
It is a practice that doesn't tell or precisely instruct, but gives people permission to step out of ingrained sociocultural programming so they can actually be where they are, take their time, go their pace, and follow their organic unfoldment through deeper listening/yielding vs. pushing/controlling.Here, we exist in truer presence and intimacy with one another giving rise to our somatic and vital intelligence without needing to look or be "right."There will be live cello with Dan Gorelick!
$25. 7-9:30pm. 68 Jay St. #605A. Info here.
Friday, April 4: SERVING: Community Building Book Club
As we work to build projects that actually serve our folks, "Community Building" emerges as a foundational skillset. This book club series will feature Belong, by Radha Agrawal, a comprehensive blueprint for individuals to step into their powers as community builders. From foundational "inner work", to "getting out there" - the book lays out Radha's proven approach, including practical "hands-on" prompts, to put her guidance into action. No need to have read - just come be in community to talk about community :)
$1. 12-2pm Virtual and IRL in Ridgewood. Info here.
Friday, April 4: BORDERLESS INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK
BORDERLESS is hosting its first international potluck to bring together flavors from around the world! Travel the world with your taste buds by bringing a dish from a country or culture you feel represents your background or one you’re curious to learn more about. All foods are welcome in this global kitchen! Sign up your dish on this sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f9WdIR4aMR3jmkZ1tfE_MMAL_JqSbLz5EsAaWOcPWBY/edit?usp=sharing (yes you do need to bring something - you get what you give!)
This seems free? 6 PM. RSVP for address. Info here.
Saturday, April 5: Hands Off NYC Protest and March with Indivisible Brooklyn
Join Indivisible Brooklyn's contingent in the New York City Hands Off protest march as part of a nationwide mobilization.
Click the link for more details!
Free. 1 to 3 PM. Bryant Park. Info here.