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155 meet people events to explore in New York over the next 30 days

Q: Are there free meet people events in New York?

17 of the next 30 days' 155 events are free.

Q: What is the best day for meet people in New York?

Thursday — more events land on Thursday than any other day in the next 30 days.

Q: Where does meet people happen in New York?

Midtown leads with 20 events in the next 30 days, more than any other neighborhood.

Q: How are these events ordered?

By Heat Score — a blend of interest, saves, and activity signals from our event database. No paid placement.

Meet People events include meet people mixers, meetups, and gatherings across New York. New York has 155 meet people events on the calendar over the next 30 days across 19 neighborhoods, and 17 of them are free. Thursday is the busiest day, and Midtown is the busiest neighborhood.

Speed Dating · 35 Singles Event · 14 Watch Party · 9 Dance Class · 8 Tasting · 7 Free · 17

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Free Second Drink @ Drag Happy Hour

Dj · Phoenix Bar · East Village · Tue, Jul 28 · 6:00 PM

Free Second Drink @ Drag Happy Hour Come sip & make friends after work with $5 drinks until midnight with RSVP - free 2nd drink for first 10 RSVPs! With pop up Drag & DJ vibes Eventbrite - Brag Drunch presents Free Second Drink @ Drag Happy Hour - Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Phoeni

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Christian Game Night by Single Saved Social

Board Game · TBA · — · Fri, Jul 31 · 6:00 PM

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Prince Karaoke Night At Nana’S

Karaoke · Nana's Ice Cream and Coffee House · — · Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00 PM

Come Solo or Bring Your Purple Crew One of the best things about a shared love of music is how quickly strangers can become singing partners, dance-floor neighbors, and new friends. Guests are welcome to attend alone, bring a friend, or arrive with an entire purple crew. This is

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The Vinyl Word presents: Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos54Trending

Electronic · Arlene's Grocery · Lower East Side · Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM

241 people interested

The Vinyl Word Presents: Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos. $10 suggested donation. We’re back at @arlenesgrocery and we’re spinning Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny’s love letter to Puerto Rico (on vinyl) from front to back. Plus Bad Bunny themed DJ sets and an album giveaway at

Opening for 'Perceiving Nature: Exploring Empathy Through Non-Human Portraiture'33Popular

Painting Exhibit · Art Show · Venue TBA · West Village · Fri, Jul 31 · 6:30 PM

80 people interested

Come join us for the opening event of Kelly Li's debut art show, Perceiving Nature: Exploring Empathy Through Non-Human Portraiture . Arrive ready to have conversations, meet new people, and drink wine! ----- My work is at the intersection of art, architecture, and the environmen

America's Largest Game Night Hosts: July Board Game Night30

Board Game · Venue TBA · Chelsea · Thu, Jul 30 · 6:00 PM

456 people interested

You’re invited to America’s Largest Free Board Game Night. Featured by The New York Times and CNN , The New York Games has gone viral for bringing hundreds of people together through board games, conversation, and community! The first 100 people through the door will receive a FR

Clothing Swap For the Girls!27

Meet People · Pineapple Club · East Village · Thu, Jul 30 · 7:30 PM

63 people interested

One of our favorite things is shopping our friends’ closets! What if you had even more closets to shop from?? We’ve all looked in our own wardrobes and thought, “I have nothing to wear” while standing in front of a hundred things we never touch. Let’s fix that. Together. Join us

meet cute: central park23

Community Festival · Central Park · Upper East Side · Sat, Aug 1 · 2:00 PM

352 people interested

we're bringing dating back offline (this one’s for the AAPI community <3) your friends have better taste than the algorithm (hopefully)! everyone's always saying "i know someone perfect for you..." now's your chance to prove it bring your favorite single friend (+1/+2 encouraged)

Basecamp Sessions Volume IX - Fujifilm x Peak Design18

Cinema · Peak Design · SoHo · Sun, Aug 2 · 12:00 PM

124 people interested

Basecamp Sessions are an afternoon gathering designed to bring creatives together - to connect, exchange ideas, and make new friends. Hosted by Fujifilm and Peak Design, this event is open to anyone seeking community, conversation, and a spark for their next creative chapter. Whe

Hot Singles In Ur Area12

Meet People · Mood Ring · — · Sat, Aug 1 · 6:00 PM

12 people interested

Presented by @hotsingles.nyc @cmdjazmine @p.4cha @_davidlunch_ @peregrine_spane @zo.bunz ੈ ‧+ ̊ੈ ‧+ ̊ $10/$15 cover Cash, card, and Apple Pay accepted for door payments. Tickets are non-refundable. Information for “Two Guest Entry Admission” ticket holders: Both guests must arriv

Women's Sports Knit (and fiber craft) Club!12

Club Night · Venue TBA · — · Sun, Aug 2 · 12:00 PM

It’s a knitting and women’s sports summer!! Details What to bring: Your current fiber art project (knitting, crochet, needlepoint, etc.) - All fiber arts are welcome! Come with your WIP and leave with new friends What's included: Lots of fun, good people, raffle entry The vibe: C

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ESPN Jeopardy! Watch Party with The Dinner Table

Watch Party · Crown Heights · Sun, Aug 2 · 4:00 PM

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30s & 40s Speed Dating Event @ Nisi in Astoria, Queens for NYC Singles

Speed Dating · — · Thu, Jul 30 · 7:30 PM

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GAME NIGHT CONNECT FOR SINGLES & SOCIALITIES!

Dating · Board Game · Lower East Side · Fri, Aug 7 · 6:30 PM

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JETSET ON THE MAT @ GRIFFY'S ORGANICS APFree

Pilates · — · Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM

The Language Collective, Tuesday Evening Language Exchange NYCFree

Education · Chelsea · Tue, Jul 28 · 7:00 PM

DOWNSTAIRS: High MaintenanceFree

Meet People · — · Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00 PM

B&H Creators x Pinterest Workshop and MixerFree

Meet People · Midtown · Thu, Jul 30 · 6:30 PM

˖ ݁ ⋆. ̊𝄞. Karaoke Thursday Night ˖ ݁ ⋆. ̊𝄞.Free

Karaoke · Bushwick · Thu, Jul 30 · 7:00 PM

Christian Game Night by Single Saved SocialFree

Board Game · — · Fri, Jul 31 · 6:00 PM

Where it's busiest · next 30 days

Two neighborhoods to know

Midtown20 events · next 30 days

New York’s high-density performance and visitor core, concentrating Broadway, landmark venues, and major cultural institutions.

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East Village18 events · next 30 days

A storied downtown neighborhood of intimate theaters, music rooms, restaurants, and countercultural history.

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The month's mix · 155 meet people events

Speed Dating ×35

Singles Event ×14

Watch Party ×9

Dance Class ×8

Tasting ×7

Board Game ×7Dating ×7Fitness Class ×5Hiit ×4Cinema ×4Electronic ×3Trivia Night ×3Karaoke ×3Mixer ×3Run Club ×3Fitness ×3Rooftop ×2Dj ×2Comedy Show ×2Pilates ×2Salsa ×2Yoga ×2Networking Mixer ×2Professional ×2Social Mixer ×2Dining ×2Hiking ×2Education ×1Mindfulness ×1Bachata ×1Startup Event ×1Painting Exhibit ×1Art Show ×1Outdoor ×1Community Festival ×1Bar ×1Club Night ×1Open Mic ×1Social ×1

The weekly clock

Thursday is the main event

All 155 events by weekday · hover a bar

Meet People events cluster on Thursdays over the next 30 days.