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The Joy List: October 7
Hi there, friend!
Our New Yorker of the Week is Audrey. She’s 27, lives in Astoria, and is looking for friendship. Reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested in connecting!
Ready to make some new friends and/or go on some cute dates yourself? Fill out the application here, you delectable delicata squash!
Now, onto the fun stuff:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
I'm politically-minded, soft-spoken, and genuine. I love animals, especially rats, cats, and monkeys and Anne Rice. I'm a bit of a modern Luddite and feel very passionately about responsible tech/AI use.
(Damn, this is a hard question to answer!)
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
I want to get out and go to cool events in the city; I'm thinking movie screenings, book talks, workshops. I'm not very athletic but would also enjoy shooting hoops, playing beer league sports, adult dodgeball, etc. I'm not a huge nightlife person but I do like beer and pubs in particular. :) I'd like to get to know other people who work in interesting fields/have an interest passion project going on, and whose lives are different from my own.
What's something that people might not guess about you?
I translate adult web comics from Korean to English on the side. It pays peanuts but I've learned a lot from it (despite the spiritual damage it's done to my soul).
Are you looking for love? Tell me about the type of person you're looking for!
I'm not looking for love! I have a wonderful boyfriend named Tommy.
Anything else that the Joy List community can help you with?
I'd love to get updates about events going on in the city!
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Tuesday, October 8: Gaia Open Mic
This open mic is a unique opportunity to play with an audience, not just for them. Come experience the joys of getting the audience singing your original music, creating a collaborative soundscape for your poem, or inviting them to drum along to your story!
We'll start by making a little music together - singing some pretty chords around together, some fun call & response, that sort of thing - and then kick off our night of sharing. In this opening ceremony, we'll share some fun tricks for getting the audience participating in your art, and we encourage you to try them out!
Donation-based. 6 to 9 PM. Arts On Site, 12 Saint Marks Place. Info here.
Tuesday, October 8: Conductor: A Game of Agency and Art, Power and Play
Conductor is a game played in a group of 5-20. The actions of choice are primarily sonic, musical, performative, conversational and relational. The conductor can conduct by giving commands verbally, or they can use gesture and sound to elicit changes in the group. Conducting usually lasts around 3-5 minutes, and then another conductor takes their place.
Our workshop will begin with brief check-ins, agreements and warmups, and then we’ll dive into playing the game. Our main intention will be to workshop the game, to craft it, to get better at it, to develop the mysterious artistry contained within it, and unlock this game’s unlimited potential.
$20. 12 to 3 PM. Brooklyn Art Exchange, 421 5th Ave. Info here.
Wednesday, October 9: StoryTell Deep Dive with Miriam Tinny
Join StoryTell and Miriam Tinny for an evening of conversation and storytelling. We're going to be discussing and reflecting on our theme, giving us a deeper look into our perspectives, curiosities, and beliefs on the theme of "Evolving". Join us to leave with a new friend, a new perspective, and deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
$30. 6:30-9 PM, ThirdSpace, 47 Thames St. Info here.
Wednesday, October 9: +1 Single Speed Social
Introducing the +1 Speed Social: you and a friend will join us for 5 rounds of 5-minute conversations in a relaxed, cocktail party setting. You get to choose who you speak to each round, and when the 5 rounds are up, you're free to socialize as you please for the rest of the evening with the rest of the attendees. You'll get the support and structure of traditional speed dating, with the flexibility of a casual mingle. We help you break the ice, and you do the rest: it's the best of both worlds!
$45 for 2 people. 7-9 PM. Foxtail, Arlo SoHo. Info here.
Thursday, October 10: Journaling Class for World Mental Health Day: Reflect & Connect
Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring World Mental Health Day.This event is designed to foster intentional reflection and create a cozy space for self-care, while also supporting a meaningful cause. This workshop offers a warm and inviting space for deep healing and personal growth. Participants will leave with practical tools for journaling that foster self-reflection and mindfulness, enabling them to connect with their true selves.
$40 with ticket sales going to mental health org - 7pm, Arlo Hotel in Nomad. Info here.
Thursday, October 10: 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.
$20. 6:30 to 9 PM. Fabrik NYC. Info here.
Thursday, October 10: Ecstatic Dance with Moondrop
The space is perfect for us to come and dance and move. Sound Mind is also having amazing ongoing programing and classes be sure to follow.
$33.85. Sound Mind Center, 202b Plymouth St. Info here.
Saturday, October 12: Lost Horizon Night Market
Ready to experience a bunch of art installations in the back of a u-haul? Check this out. You just might have to run to catch them.
Info on Discord. Location does not become public until 24 hours in advance.
Saturday, October 12: Rise Up” One-Day Choir
Gaia Music Collective's One-Day Choir series is an opportunity to sing in a choir for one day only. A celebration of song and the connective power of singing in harmony. An opportunity to build community, make some new friends, and raise our powerfully diverse voices as one.
No auditions. No commitment. No judgment or need for perfection.
Donation-based. 2 to 7 PM. Gymnopedie, 1139 Bushwick Ave. Info here.
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Calling all healers, therapists, and caretakers! Heal the Healer: Therapeutic Ketamine Group is now open. If you’ve been navigating burnout or compassion fatigue, this small-group container is designed for you. The program includes:✨ 3 therapeutic medicine journeys🎶 Live sound bath 🎨 Art making 🧘♀️ Virtual group prep & integration 📅 In- Person Dates: November 8th, 10th, 15th💌 For more deets and a free phone consult, email: [email protected].