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The Joy List: October 13
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Hi there, my splendiferous readers!
Today’s New Yorker of the Week is Moe. He’s 29, lives in Brooklyn, and is interested in friendship and love. Email him at [email protected].
If you’re interested in being featured, submit yourself here. Bonus points for sharing the link with any awesome singles you know!
At least 3 relationships have started from these, as well as many friendships. (If you’re in that category, let me know. I’m trying to keep a running count!)
And as always, please submit your events (or events you dig). I’m one mere mortal curating this, so it’s great to hear what’s going on outside my bubble.
How would someone who loves you describe you?
Funny, bold, empathetic, reflective and patient.
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
The people matter way more than the activity. I’ve done everything from thrifting and darts to board games, bowling, laser tag, lifting, journaling, amusement parks, comedy shows, trivia nights, long walks, and more. If the vibe is good, I’m in.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I’m a sucker for romance books, romcoms, and even a bit of reality TV, though it's more fun with someone to watch it with.
Are you looking for love?
Yes, I’m looking for love. I’m 6'3" so I tend to be drawn to taller women, but height definitely isn’t a deal breaker. I’m also an early bird, up at 6 am for work, so it’d be nice to share a rhythm or at least not worry about waking you up every morning.
I’m looking for someone confident, kind, curious, emotionally aware, and able to laugh at life, at herself, and at me too. I don’t want kids, so I’m hoping to meet someone who’s on the same page.
I really admire women who are reflective, open communicators, and able to own their mistakes. I try to do the same. No one’s perfect, but I believe the best relationships are built on honesty, growth, and lots of laughter.
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Monday, October 13: Booooooze and Build Halloween
Booze and Build Halloween edition. Admission includes the evenings rental of your very own brick building set and instructions. We will have Halloween themed building competitions and witchy themed games. Grab a pumpkin ale or fall boozy drink, make some friends, and build solo or as a team. Costumes not required but certainly encouraged. Great for a date night, meeting new people, or a group of friends just looking for new unique Halloween activity. Building sets are available for purchase if you would like to take your creation home.
$12. 7:30 to 9:30 PM. QED Astoria. Info here.
Tuesday, October 14: Step Into The Circle
Stepping Into The Circle is for folks who are looking to practice the craft of leading circlesongs. For folks who have experience with singing, improvising, and the art of circlesinging, and who are looking to try their hand at leading a song or two (or maybe even starting a circle of their own)!
This precious art form is a practice that melds together the skills of:-improvising-composing-arranging-conducting-facilitating-choreographing-teaching-and performing!
From $12.50. 7 to 9:30 PM. Arts on Site. Info here.
Thursday, October 16: NYC Event Organizers Meetup
The NYC Event Organizers Meetup is a monthly gathering for connecting with the venue hosts and organizers behind New York’s art, DIY, and music events. The goal is to share resources, connect with others, and encourage collaboration across scenes.
Hosted by Jacob Ford (Mmuseumm, City Reliquary, New York Neo-Futurists), this session explores what it takes to keep small cultural spaces alive. We’ll start with quick intros, hear a bit about the Reliquary’s story, and then open the floor for conversation and shared problem-solving.
$5. NYC City Reliquary. 7 PM. Info here.
Friday, October 17: The Tuition is Too D*mn High
Tuition keeps climbing, student debt tops $1.7 trillion, and public trust in the value of a degree is slipping. Has higher education become a luxury good, or is it still the best investment you can make in yourself? Wisdom Cole (NAACP) and Preston Cooper (AEI) will go head to head to debate the future of American education. Tickets cover admission and open bar.
$25. 6:30-9 PM. Fabrik Tribeca. Info here.
Saturday, October 18: Hyggehiking NJ Palisades
On Saturday October 18th, we'll spend 12 hours roaming the shores and cliffs of the Palisades in search of waterfalls, birds of prey, and autumnal leaf peepings! Each hygge hike is an exploration of the green spaces of our city where we can gain a visceral understanding of its neighborhoods and local lore, meet people who can help make NYC feel like a smaller, closer-knit community, and discuss the projects, ideas, and events we're most excited about. Bring your curiosity, reliable footwear, and your friends!
Free ($20 suggested). 10am-10pm. NJ Palisades, 20+ mile hike. Info here.
Saturday, October 18: Strands Launch: Where Stories Come Alive
Join us for the launch of Strands, a collaborative storytelling platform where readers vote to shape narratives in real-time. Three writers will perform live readings of their original first chapters, each ending on a cliffhanger where the audience votes together to decide what happens next. Experience the future of collaborative storytelling in an intimate SoHo setting with custom notebooks for all attendees. This free event brings together NYC's creative community to witness how reader choices can transform the way stories unfold.
Free. 3-5pm. 447 Broadway 2nd floor. Info here.
Sunday, October 19: Walking Talking Men
Walking Talking Men is a national movement for men to create real, lasting, local friendships in our own neighborhoods, one walk at a time. We started out in December 2024 as a group of men in NYC, getting together each week in Central Park to walk and share what’s going on for us. Now, men across the country are gathering together for conversations and community in pursuit of developing real, lasting, local friendships in their own backyard.
Our walks give men a non-judgmental space to talk about our lives. Our purpose is to normalize every man having a community of local friendships in a society that often makes that difficult to find/maintain.
Email [email protected] to join the Upper West Side Walk!
Free. Website here to learn more and see other cities.
Join a book club with strangers
After School is the sexier, modern version of a book club for the busy New Yorker. Take the questionnaire, get matched with five like-minded strangers, and meet up at a local bar to discuss a short story or article you all read ahead of time. Meet new people and learn new things. Commit today to meeting new people and learning new things.
Email Was Only the Beginning
Four years in the making. One event that will change everything.
On November 13, beehiiv is redefining what it means to create online with their first-ever virtual Winter Release Event.
This isn’t just an update or a new feature. It’s a revolution in how content is built, shared, and owned. You don’t want to miss this.
Note from Jillian: I know this is kinda random, but I’m curious how many of you are into this kind of thing. And I get paid per click, so click away!