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The Joy List: November 18
Hi there, friend!
Our New Yorker of the Week today is Ritika. She’s 29, lives in Ridgewood, and is looking for friendship and love. If you’re interested in reaching out, email [email protected]. And if you want to be a future New Yorker of the Week, fill out this form.
PS. Once a month, I want to feature an Organization of the Month. It will be an NYC-based org that’s looking for volunteers and/or donations. I’m especially excited to feature mutual aid groups and women’s shelters.
Know an org that might want to be profiled? Reach out! Thank you to everyone that already has. I’ll get back to you this week.
Now, onto the good stuff:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
I put in a lot of love to my friendships and relationships. I’m very motivated and really like to harness my creative side (I work in tech as a recruiter and produce music/DJ). I think that someone who loves me would describe me as a really thoughtful, fun, and real person.
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
I love music, my life revolves around it. I love going to shows and love electronic music. Someone who can nerd out with me on anything house/electronic music related will hold me in conversation for hours. I’m also really big on wellness - spas, workout classes, etc. I’m also a huge foodie! I love trying new things and there’s really nothing I wouldn’t eat. I also love to backpack/travel - spending a month in Vietnam and the Philippines this year.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I’m a growing DJ in the music scene in Brooklyn and have gotten to play some awesome venues over the last year!
Are you looking for love?
I’m definitely looking for love, someone who has a creative side and is passionate about something is really important to me. I also think that my biggest value is being humble and having the ability to be non judgmental toward others. I’m a very compassionate person and look for that in a partner. I’m also highly independent and live a very busy lifestyle working a full time job and working in nightlife so I need someone who is understanding of that and just really along for the ride!
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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.
Monday, November 18: Dating Wellness Strategies Workshop
Is dating leaving you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? This workshop is for you. Come kick off the holiday season by learning strategies to prioritize your overall wellbeing and approach dating in a way that's sustainable, grounding, and fun!
$15. 6:30-8:30PM. Fabrik. Info here.
Tuesday, November 19: Ecstatic Dance NYC Presents: David Satori
Greetings DanceFam, we are excited to be back at Greenpoint Loft for our monthly dance. For this one we have none other then David Satori from Beats Antique and Dirtwire.
This will be Davids first time blessing us at the church and he will be bringing his signature global sound to our dance and guiding the ship and closing the night with a beautiful sound journey to close.
$49.87. 6:30 to 11 PM. The Greenpoint Loft, 67 West St. Info here.
Tuesday, November 19: Presentation Dating
Wouldn't it be nice to tell your smug family over the holidays that you met someone and not be lying this time? Well now is your chance.
Using dating apps to find a mate is an endless circular motion, like a toilet bowl. Put down your gosh darn phone and bust out your MF-n PowerPoint skills. Come to the latest installment of this experiment where you get to pitch yourself to a group of singles in six minutes or less. Prepare to fall in love (or lust) with this bizarre variety and new age mating experience. You can present a song, slideshow, dating profile, or go the old-fashioned way of interpretive dance. It's comfy, casual, and strange. If you want to present you must be single (or presenting for someone single), but anyone can attend and cheer on your favorite presentation.
$15 advance, $20 doors. Solas, 232 East 9th St. Info here.
Wednesday, November 20: Universal Heart Space Presents Stomp It Out: A Mental Health Dance Event
Come join the community as we practice moving through our varieties of emotions through dance and meditation. In addition to our personal lives, we have collectively had a difficult year, and the emotional holidays are coming up, but together, we’ve got this ;) . We will start out with some thought provoking and meditative prompts with encouragement to move your body in whatever way feels good to you, and as the evening goes on, you are encouraged to move your body as you wish, as the music takes you on a deeper journey. Come as you are for all or part of the evening.
Free With RSVP, 8pm-1am, Jupiter Disco, 1237 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn. Info here.
Wednesday, November 20: The Feels
Tired of swiping through profiles and looking for a space where real connections happen? The Feels is your chance to meet values-aligned, thoughtful people in an IRL setting that’s more real than your dating app inbox. Think meaningful conversations, compliments, and moments to get out of your head and into your body. Bonus: 70% of attendees leave with the contact info of someone they're excited to see again.
This isn’t just another singles event—it’s a chance to show up as you are and discover something (or someone) unexpected.
Only men’s tickets left. Use code ‘half’ for 50% off ($49.21.) 6:30 to 9:30 PM. The Knife Factory, 347 Maujer St. Info here.
Wednesday, November 20: Customer Success TechWalk
We're building a different sort of networking event for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to get outside, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air, while practicing mindful movement.
Every week, we'll gather at an easy-to-find meeting spot and then take a leisurely stroll through the park, appreciating the scenery and forging new connections in a friendly and inclusive setting. Whether you're looking for a new role or just need a break from the daily grind, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Free. 9 to 10 AM. Central Park. Info here.
Friday, November 22: Bewilderment
Dive into BEWILDERMENT—a conscious "rave" where primal energy meets ecstatic dance in an intoxicating celebration of pure, human connection. Let go of everything and surrender to a night where the beat is your substance, and each movement becomes a gateway to elevated consciousness. With an electrifying lineup of tribal and ethereal techno DJs, live instrumentalists, and surprise guests, this is a multisensory adventure you won’t forget. Free from substances, this is an invitation to get high on life, reconnect, and be wilder than ever—secure your spot, because this is a MUST.
$30. 8pm-11pm. Sound Mind Center, 202B Plymouth St. Info here.
Sunday, November 24: The New Frame 2024
Come experience the work of 19 trailblazing experience designers from around the world. The third cohort of the Experience Design Certificate Program has spent the past year reimagining death rituals, community action, creative processes, reproductive justice, and responses to climate catastrophe. These unique interactive projects span 1-on-1 performance, collaborative cooking games, portraiture experiences, and interactive installation. Each piece is an invitation to cross the threshold into a new way of experiencing the world.
Led by Odyssey Works, the internationally-acclaimed group which has expanded the notion of experience design and famously made performances for an audience of one for more than two decades, the artists and designers of The New Frame will invite you to rethink the possibilities of design.
$17.85. 11 AM to 5 PM. 301 Ten Eyck St. Info here.
Sunday, November 24: Pleasure and Orgasm Class ( gym style workout)
Workouts, breathwork, sounding, energy, yoga, burlesque & pompoir exercises to develop fuller and longer orgasmic capacity.
$25-$45 4pm-6pm Bushwick address upon registration. Info here.