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The Joy List: May 19
Hi everyone,
Our New Yorker of the Week today is Ema. She’s 26, lives in Gowanus, and is looking for friends and love. Want to hit him up? Email [email protected] and say why you’re intrigued.
And as always, if you have a friend who should be featured, forward them this form.
How would someone who loves you describe you?
I asked my friends how they would describe me and here’s what they said: “A lil weird, a lil goofball” “A gem” “Beautiful southern goth witch energy” "highly creative and social flower"
To add more texture, I would add that- I am 26 years old and 5’8. I am sober and have been for several years. I moved to New York 4 yrs ago after completing the artists way and most every day is a wonderful surprise! I primarily work in documentary filmmaking but do other work on the side.
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
With my friends- I love to picnic, do crafts, go to parks, play pool, beach bathe, try new restaurants, see live music, go to bath houses, talk in weird voices, go to the movies, argue about alternative movie theory endings we found on Reddit and talk shop. What I don’t like to do with my friends: go on jogs and sing show toons.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
into anti fascist puppetry
Adopted 2 cats that look the same bc I thought it would be funny
desires to have the patience for paper mache
Is from the south and can cook but prefers not to (here’s where you come in) -Has a job that is emotionally and physically draining (don’t we all) but doesn’t keep regular work hours!
avid journaler
kind of good at pool
big fan of The Rehearsal
Cannot ride a bike but willing to learn
made a doc about bluegrass music
Are you looking for love?
I am looking for love! I’ve taken around a year off of dating and I feel ready to dip my toe back in. I would love to stay off the apps. My Ideal age range: 28-37. I love a driven, passionate person who also likes to laugh! If you are any sort of creative- that’s a huge plus. Also you can’t be severely allergic to cats (I’m sorry- I know it’s not your fault.) The sobriety thing- I don’t care if you’re not sober but my social life does not revolve around bars, breweries, etc. other than that, I find all people very interesting so don’t be shy. I also love a date oriented person- let’s go do something!
she/her bisexual
Anything else The Joy List community can help you with?
aside from dating, i'm always looking for women doc directors/ filmmakers to connect with!
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Tuesday, May 20: Community Builder Breakfast Club: featuring The Full
Join us for the Community Builder Breakfast Club, a unique morning event designed to energize your day and create meaningful connections with fellow builders. Whether you're shaping communities, launching creative projects, or simply seeking inspiration, this event is your space to grow personally and professionally through collaborative discussions and activities, facilitated by community-building experts.
Free. 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Fabrik, 20 Jay St. Info here.
Tuesday, May 20: The Hyve: Deepen the storytelling & creative practice behind your project
This is a group for fostering and deepening the storytelling and creative practice behind a project.
It consists of sharing and discussing creative projects and deepening the narrative or meaning behind those projects, including asking questions like “Who is the audience? What do they learn/feel? Where does this happen? What is the impact on the community?”
Free. 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Brooklyn. Info here.
Tuesday, May 20: A4 Town Hall: Healing
Featured presenters include Noelle Ghoussaini, who will be sharing about her work leading creative ceremonies & sacred spaces for artists, organizers, students in participatory community gatherings, and how she engages these healing practices in her newest theatre works in development: a shadow of light and The Magic Bullet, a co-creation with LubDub Theatre. We’ll also hear from Huiyin Zhou of the CAO Collective, who will be sharing about their work with Chinese massage parlor workers in partnership with Red Canary Song, and the Ciba Punch, a collective performance involving punching steamed rice into a sticky rice cake.
Additionally, the evening will feature a line-up of brief pitches from the community. After the presentations, we’ll host a potluck meal, so please bring something to share; homemade or store bought items are welcome. A4 will provide drinks.
Free. 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Prime Produce. Info here.
Wednesday, May 21: Upper East Side Reading Rhythms
Reading Rhythms is a series of welcoming reading parties designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite you to bring any book you want and facilitate silent reading periods, as well as 1-on-1 breakouts, and group discussions to pull on the threads of the books that everyone is engaging with.
In a world that can often feel devoid of interest and meaningful connection, we bring readers together to reconnect with our love of learning, to experience the wonder of beautiful venues and curated music, and to gather amongst all of the people who want to be in that very same room.
$20. 6:45 to 9:15 PM. 217 E 60th St. Info here.
Thursday, May 22: Figure Drawing
Welcome to the fourth edition of figure drawing at telos haus!Join us for an intimate and cozy drawing session surrounded by fellow artists and set to mellow, upbeat music. We'll have three drawing blocks separated by short breaks. At the end of the session, we all place our work on the floor and walk around, sharing our techniques and meeting other artists.All levels are welcome. Tea, light snacks, and art materials will be provided.
$20 suggested, $15 minimum. 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM. 303 Ten Eyck Street, Brooklyn, 2nd floor. Info here.
Friday, May 23: +1 Matchbox Party [admits 2]
Come with a friend, leave with a match! NEW: Get your top THREE matches! [Each ticket admits 1 man + 1 woman, late 20's-30's] Take the Matchbox questionnaire to determine your optimal matches at the party and mingle with dozens of other great single friends-of-friends!
$65 (Admits 2). 7-10 PM. 108 W 40th St. Info here.
Friday, May 23: Humanist Happy Hour
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC’s Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there!
Free. 7 to 9 PM. 2 W 64th St. Info here.
Need a spa day?
Use this link to get 30% off your first visit to Bathhouse (the Flatiron or Williamsburg location) and use the code JILLIANRICHARDSON to get 11% off any purchase at Othership! I especially recommend the 2-week intro pass.
Pro tips for both: check them out during the weekday if you want a more quiet, chill vibe. And go in the evenings— especially on the weekend— for a more social energy.