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The Anime Gala - NYC, Times Square
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 AM
Cosplay Photo Mixer in New York
Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 PMJoin us on **Friday, November 6th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** for a high-energy Cosplay Photography Mixer at FD Photo Studios, LIC. We’re opening **three completely different studios** so you can shoot your character in multiple distinct worlds in one evening: **[LIC 2 -](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)**[ ](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)**[The Urban Loft](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/nyc-studio-2/)** Wood platform, exposed-brick details, and a stylish lounge chair. Ideal for character storytelling, contemporary cosplay, fantasy-inspired looks, and editorial portraits. **[LIC 4 – The RGB Action Stage](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/ny-studio-4/)** Blackout studio featuring RGB lighting, illuminated X-walls, and concrete textures. Perfect for cyberpunk, anime, superheroes, villains, and dramatic cinematic portraits. **[LIC 5 – The Artistic Set](https://www.fdphotostudio.com/studio-rent/ny-studio-5/)** Bright studio featuring a hand-painted artistic wall, natural light, wood floors, and a circular LED installation. Great for colorful characters, creative concepts, anime-inspired portraits, and playful editorial shots. Whether you’re a **cosplayer** who wants to finally get the shots your character deserves, a **photographer** looking for unique environments and strong portfolio pieces, or a creative team wanting fresh content, this event is designed for you. **Tickets** Photographers $30 Cosplayers & Models $20 Duo Ticket for Two $40 Trio Ticket for Three $55 *Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you payment instructions.* **Who this is for** Open to heroes, villains, and everything in between… cosplayers, photographers, videographers, models, actors, HMUAs, dancers, brands, stylists, designers, producers, and anyone building a portfolio or looking for fresh content. If you've been meaning to book studio time, try a new collaboration, or meet the NYC creative community, this is the way to do it. Cosplay is strongly encouraged (but not required). Bring your own costumes or collaborate with others on-site. **How it works** This is a collaborative group mixer. Please share the space respectfully and work together creatively. A few things to know going in: * **Studios are shared.** Please rotate between the studios so everyone gets time. * **Models and photographers are not provided or guaranteed.** You may bring your own team or collaborate with creatives you meet at the event. FD provides the space and available lighting, and grip equipment. * **Photo participation**. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed. * **Model releases or commercial agreements** are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements. * Attendees are **responsible for their own equipment**, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need. Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need. Please note: The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the event if needed. All registered participants will be notified promptly. See you at the studio on Nov 6th!
![Big Apple Holiday Con [IRL event]](https://secure-content.meetupstatic.com/images/classic-events/496989519/600x338.webp?w=3840)
Big Apple Holiday Con [IRL event]
Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PMGet tickets at [https://www.bigapplecc.com/](https://www.bigapplecc.com/). The Wydham New Yorker Hotel 481 8th Ave at W 34th St New York, NY 10001 This con has a kids and adults cosplay contest. The 2nd floor has the event space. A diverse group of different cosplayers from DC, Marvel, Anime, Gaming, etc. No meetup place scheduled but have fun if you go. Tag your pics to be added to the stories on IG: thecosplaymeet. Cosplay etiquette is important. Here are some tips: * Ask politely to take picture * No touching without permission this includes hugs, kisses, handshakes or putting your arms around someone during a picture * Please respect a cosplayer if they say "no" to a photo or touching or asks you to wear your mask, or keep social distance * No stalking a cosplayer or following them around the con If you go please send pics here to this page or tag us on Facebook or Instagram. [www.facebook.com/thecosplaymeet](www.facebook.com/thecosplaymeet) [www.instagram.com/thecosplaymeet](www.instagram.com/thecosplaymeet) Nearest Subway stops: Penn Station at W 34th St & 8th Ave. on A,C,E,1,2,3 or Herald Square at 34th & 6th Ave on D,F,Q,R. Check for train changes at [www.mta.info](www.mta.info)

Play reading club !
Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PMN/A
![Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!](https://secure-content.meetupstatic.com/images/classic-events/523872560/600x338.webp?w=3840)
Queens Fiber Arts Festival [IN PERSON] Bring Fall Cosplay & Yarn crafters. FREE!
Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PMThe Annual **Queens Fiber Arts Festival** on Nov 7th at the Kings Manor House at Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens. This is a great free outdoor event bring all the fiber friends together. Bring all your fall cosplay since to join in the Fall Festival also happening at the Kings Manor House. There will be knit and crochet classes, crafting circle, yarn giveaways, vendors, and a pumpkin patch. Check out the vendors on their site: [Queens Fiber Arts Festival](https://www.queensfiberarts.com/) Festival Organizer's IG: www.instagram.com/stitchesandyarn Feel free to enjoy the festival from 11am-4pm Weather permitting. **Group pic is from 12pm-12 15pm.** Wear something crochet or knit (made or bought) for a group photo or any Fall themed cosplay. Please keep it family friendly. I'll allow up to 10 min grace period for the group photo. What if I don't knit/crochet, can I still go? Yes you can visit the King Manor house. Also, we need people to volunteer to take pics and watch bags. **Directions:** **From LIRR** from Grand Central Station, Penn Station, Brooklyn, or any train station that stops to Jamaica Station. At Jamaica, Take the elevator down to the street level. Turn left on Sutphin Blvd, walk 2 blocks to Jamaica Ave. Turn right on Jamaica Ave and it's 3 blocks walk until you get to the park. Only $5 dollars each way from any NYC LIRR station (Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens) for LIRR "City ticket Off Peak" and with a shorter travel time less than 1 hour. **Nearest subway** is the E, J train at Jamaica Center-Parsons Archer. Exit at Archer Ave, walk until to 153rd St, turn right at the Church then left on Jamaica Ave. to enter the park. If you exit at Parsons Blvd, walk on Parsons Blvd and turn left on Jamaica Ave. It's 3 blocks walk until you get to the park. Check [mta.info](mta.info) for planned service changes on the trains

Post "'Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum" Nosh
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 PM● **MeetUp For**: At approximately 05:30 PM, for group nosh, after [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314817473/)" MeetUp Event, at [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), on Saturday 14 November 2026. ● **MeetUp Date And Time**: On Saturday 14 November 2026, at approximately 05:30 PM. ● **MeetUp Venue And Location**: [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), located at [200 Eastern Parkway, and Washington Avenue](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Eastern+Pkwy,+Brooklyn,+NY+11238/), in Institution Park, in Prospect Heights Brooklyn, NorthWestern Brooklyn, Brooklyn. ● **MeetUp Cost**: * Actual and precise individual costs are dependent upon and determined by what is ordered, from the restaurant, during [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post "'Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum" Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314573020/)" MeetUp Event. * Listed cost, for [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post "'Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum" Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314573020/)" MeetUp Event, is only a loose and rough guesstimate. * It is advisable and prudent, for all those joining [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post "'Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum" Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314573020/)" MeetUp Event, to bring cash money. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. ● **MeetUp Locating, Finding And Joining**: * Meet at approximately 05:30 PM, inside the [Grand Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/) of [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)'s [Martha A. And Robert S. Rubin Pavilion And Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), next to "[Along The Way](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/218581/)" (2013) Colossal Eighteen Foot High Wood Sculpture by the Artist known as KAWS, on Saturday 14 November 2026. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-anime/members/73264/) inside the [Grand Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/) of [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)'s [Martha A. And Robert S. Rubin Pavilion And Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), next to "[Along The Way](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/218581/)" (2013) Colossal Eighteen Foot High Wood Sculpture by the Artist known as KAWS. ● **MeetUp Activity**: * At approximately 05:30 PM, to gather and muster inside the [Grand Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/) of [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)'s [Martha A. And Robert S. Rubin Pavilion And Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), next to "[Along The Way](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/218581/)" (2013) Colossal Eighteen Foot High Wood Sculpture by the Artist known as KAWS., to walk to a location and venue in the local area, nearby [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), perhaps likely in ChinaTown Manhattan, on Saturday 14 November 2026. * [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314817473/)" MeetUp Event, immediately before [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "[Post "'Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum" Nosh](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314573020/)" MeetUp Event. ● **MeetUp Notes**: * Meet at approximately 05:30 PM, inside the [Grand Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/) of [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)'s [Martha A. And Robert S. Rubin Pavilion And Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), next to "[Along The Way](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/218581/)" (2013) Colossal Eighteen Foot High Wood Sculpture by the Artist known as KAWS, on Saturday 14 November 2026, after the conclusion of [The New York City Sci-Fi/Fantasy Meetup Group](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/)'s "['Art Of Manga' @ Brooklyn Museum](https://www.meetup.com/scifi-22/events/314817473/)" MeetUp Event. * Search for and seek out the [Assistant Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-anime/members/73264/) inside the [Grand Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/) of [Brooklyn Museum](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/)'s [Martha A. And Robert S. Rubin Pavilion And Lobby](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/), next to "[Along The Way](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/objects/218581/)" (2013) Colossal Eighteen Foot High Wood Sculpture by the Artist known as KAWS. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. ● **MeetUp Advisories**: * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for arranging, obtaining, purchasing and securing their own single individual Gallery, Museum, Program and/or Theatre regular general admission tickets, by themselves. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for any and all of their own costs, expenses, purchases and tabs, including, but not limited to, any and all charges, any and all costs, any and all fees, any and all gratuities, any and all taxes, and any and all tips. * Each and every individual is fully and wholly accountable, fully and wholly culpable, fully and wholly faultable, fully and wholly indemnified, fully and wholly liable, fully and wholly obligated, fully and wholly required, and fully and wholly responsible for themselves, regardless of anyone and everyone else. * Each and every individual absolutely and irrevocably absolves, discharges and releases anyone and everyone else, from any and all accountability, any and all culpability, any and all fault, any and all indemnity, any and all liability, any and all obligation, any and all requirement and any and all responsibility for themselves. * Each and every individual either by merely RSVP (répondez sil vous plaît)ing, by merely attending or by merely joining, both represents and affirms that they, are fully vaccinated, fully inoculated and fully immunized against COVID-19, have not tested positive for COVID-19 nor are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms anytime within the past twenty-one (21) days, and are exercising and will exercise proper COVID-19 Pandemic precautionary, preventative and safety practices and measures. ● **MeetUp MetaData**: * AGI Tadashi. * AKATSUKA Fujio * Animation. * Anime. * Animeeshyon. * ARAKI Hirohiko. * Art. * Art Criticism. * Art Critique. * Art History. * Asia. * Asian. * Asian Art. * Asian Art Criticism. * Asian Art Critique. * Asian Art History. * CHIBA Tetsuya. * Comic. * Comic Art. * Comic Book. * ComicBook. * East Asia. * East Asian. * East Asian Art. * East Asian Art Criticism. * East Asian Art Critique. * East Asian Art History. * Graphic Art. * Graphic Novel. * IKEDA Riyoko. * Illustrative Art. * ITOU Junji. * Japan. * Japanese. * Japanese Art. * Japanese Art Criticism. * Japanese Art Critique. * Japanese Art History. * Komikku. * KUBO Tite. * Manga. * Mangaka. * Manga-ka. * ODA Eiichiro. * OKIMOTO Shyuu. * Pop Art. * Popular Art. * Pop Culture. * Popular Culture. * Sequential Art. * Sequential Graphic Art. * Sequential Illustrative Art. * Sequential Narrative Art. * TAGAME Gengorou. * TAKAHASHI Rumiko. * TANAAMI Keiichi. * TANIGUCHI Jirou. * Tankoubon. * TORI Miki. * YAMASHITA Kazumi. * YAMAZAKI Mari. * Visual Art. * Visual Culture. * YOSHINAGA Fumi.
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