Canasta New York

Learn and Play Spades Gayme Night

♠️ Queer Side Quests: Free Spades Gayme Night Happy hour from 6pm-9pm! No experience necessary! We’ll start the night by teaching everyone how to play Spades before breaking into games! Spades is a card game with deep roots in Black culture and has been bringing people together for generations. This event is open to queer folks of all ethnicities. The goal is to honor the history of the game while creating a fun, welcoming space where people can connect over a few hands of cards. RSVP to reserve your spot. Follow @queersidequests for more info and future events!

Eastside Toastmasters Meeting

**🎃🎃 Welcome to East side Toastmasters! 🎃🎃** * **Meeting Times: Every Friday 7:15 p.m.** * **Location: 92NY (1395 Lexington Ave, 92nd street)** * **Membership Restriction: None, the club is open to all interested parties.** * **To visit our meetings in-person, please contact us at eastsidetoastmasters92@gmail.com or message us via Meetup (You are welcome to visit our meetings in-person, even if your application to this Meetup group hasn't been accepted yet).** **🌴 The East side is one of Manhattan's Toastmasters clubs holding weekly in-person meetings every Friday. This format provides a valuable chance to enhance your communication skills and expand your professional network.** **⁉️ I’d like to visit your club as a guest. Should I pay?** **💝🎁 The cost to visit a meeting as a guest is free. 💝🎁** **⁉️ How can I be a member of the East side Toastmasters** **We encourage you to attend our meetings as a guest at least three times before making a decision. When you are ready, you can find the VP Membership to fill out the form and complete your registration.** **⁉️ Do the East side members provide a warm atmosphere for guests? How many people attend the meeting usually? Does the East side have happy hour or social activities outside the Toastmasters meetings?** **When you visit the East side as a guest, other members will greet you warmly with a smile and ask your name.** **😼🐈🐈‍⬛ About 20 to 25 people attend every meeting. 😼🐈🐈‍⬛** **After the meeting, folks head over to the 🍾🍷🍷 [Barking Dog](https://barkingdognyc.com/new-york-hells-kitchen-barking-dog-locations) 🍾🦀🎉 to snack and schmooze. We have a social chair designated to take you to the Barking Dog and help you feel part of our friendship (Participation in the social round is not mandatory).** Find us also at our **[Instagram!](https://www.instagram.com/eastsidetoastmasters/)** Find our meeting photos **[here!](https://www.meetup.com/eastsidetoastmasters/photos/)**

Sunday FREE Spanish Stand Up Show | Comedia en Español en Times Square

**[Ready to laugh your heart out in Times Square?](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq/) Every Sunday, **Westway Diner** becomes the home of Spanish stand-up comedy in NYC — a space where Latino voices and brave newcomers take the mic and turn real life into big laughs. This isn’t just a show… it’s a weekly experience. Expect bold jokes, raw honesty, and the kind of energy only New York delivers. Whether Spanish is your first language or you just want to catch the vibe, you’ll feel part of something special. ️ **FREE entry** Drinks, community, and comedy guaranteed Times Square – Westway Diner, 614 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Every Sunday · Doors 3:30 PM A weekly open mic · Event is **21+** · **Drink minimum applies** Don’t just hear about it — **BE THERE**. Some of the funniest Sundays in NYC happen right here. Follow us [@ComediaTimesSQ](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq) **_______________________________________________________** **[¿Listo para reír a carcajadas en Times Square?](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq/) Cada domingo, **Westway Diner** se convierte en la casa del stand-up en español en Nueva York — un espacio donde voces latinas y nuevos talentos valientes se suben al micrófono para convertir la vida real en risas. Esto no es solo un show… es una experiencia semanal. Chistes atrevidos, verdades sin filtro y la energía única de NYC. No importa si hablas español perfecto o solo vienes por la vibra: acá te vas a sentir parte de algo especial. ️ **Entrada GRATIS** Bebidas, comunidad y comedia aseguradas Times Square – Westway Diner, 614 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 Todos los domingos · Puertas 3:30 PM Open mic semanal · Evento **21+** · **Consumo mínimo requerido** No te lo cuenten — **VÍVELO**. Algunas de las noches más graciosas de Nueva York pasan aquí. Síguenos [@ComediaTimesSQ](https://www.instagram.com/comediatimessq)

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills — Columbia University Toastmasters

Mejor dimelo en español=Spanish Lesson+Conversation Coffee 😎🤙🏽🌊🙂⚽️🌇

CHANGED TO SATURDAY SEPT 5TH!! Organizer unavailable August :( 🤓☕A Spanish-only meetup! Hosted by a Native Latin American **College Spanish professor** with grammar lesson + 2 hr Spanish open conversation coffee social after 🎟️$8 via ZELLE to host EDSON (646) 704-3921 with title + date of event to join. 📲More events @ **[https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social](https://linktr.ee/nyc.connects.social)** * All levels of Spanish are welcome, even absolute beginners * Cafe + Pastries Social with a Spanish lesson * 1-2 cafe purchases required during event * Grammar class+exercises * limited spots available (grammar class) * Grammar class: the first 20 minutes of the event + exercises * Changes tables to meet new members. * Wonderful experience with real native Spanish/English speakers. * Newcomers who want to learn English are welcome! * Practice everything that you learned in Duolingo, institution, or college!

Park Avenue Toastmasters Club Meeting

Join our award-winning club and discover the joy of public speaking. Whether you're stepping in with curiosity or leaving empowered, each meeting is an opportunity to grow and have fun. Let's elevate your speaking skills together at the Wood-Ridge Memorial Library. **NOTE: Join us in Person or On-line via Zoom link below!** [https://shorturl.at/dsLU6](https://shorturl.at/dsLU6) **Where: Wood Ridge Memorial Library (Top Floor)** **231 Hackensack Street, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075** **Time: 6:15PM, every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday** ***Whether you are looking to sharpen your public speaking skills, connect with a vibrant community, or simply enjoy a night of storytelling and growth, you're warmly invited to our upcoming Toastmasters meetings - held both in person and online.*** To learn more visit: [https://parkavenue.toastmastersclubs.org/](https://parkavenue.toastmastersclubs.org/)

Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino Classes!

💃🏼🕺🏼Have you ever tried **Salsa**? How about ***Cuban*** **Salsa**? Now is your chance to learn this exciting & fun dance! On **Sunday, May 3rd**, we are offering a Cuban-style Salsa **BEGINNER** introduction class! The class will start its curriculum from scratch, will be in a dance studio, & will be kept comfortably small to facilitate learning, so IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED! Also, having a partner is not required as we constantly rotate during the class. This format gives you the opportunity to practice your steps with various partners & prepares you for the social dance scene in a safe & pressure-free environment. The teachers, a male & female, teach progressive levels of Cuban Salsa Partner work, also known as **Casino** & **Rueda de Casino** \- an interactive group dance where there are constant partner exchanges with fun patterns executed in unison\! 🇨🇺The new session of Cuban Salsa begins on **Sunday, 5/3!** 🇨🇺 ▫️**Sundays** (May 3rd - 31st): 🔹**5:00-6:00pm** \| **Absolute Beginner Cuban Salsa** - **Level 1** This class is for absolute beginners with little to no dance experience & will allow you to develop a strong foundation in Cuban Salsa in an extremely fun, stress-free atmosphere. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on developing dance fundamentals including rhythm, coordination, balance, & the specific technical aspects of Cuban Salsa, including basic steps & turn patterns, partnering technique, & the fundamental motions of Casino. Students will also learn social dancing etiquette, floorcraft, & partner safety in an extremely warm, relaxed, social & fun environment. 💲PRICE -For First Time members & their guests, **1st Class: ONLY $15, 50% OFF!!!** Normally $30 Drop-In! -Level 1 full month package of **4 classes: ONLY $75** \- Normally $100\. That's 4 classes for the price of 3\!\!\! -Payment in advance encouraged either via Credit Card: https://fuakata.square.site , Venmo: @Chris-Rogicki , Cash App: $FuakataSalsaNYC , or Zelle: Christopher.Rogicki@gmail.com **📍Location:** Adelante Studios 25 W31st Street New York, NY 10001 Between Broadway & 5th Avenue Floor 2 = Grand Ballroom Space/3,000 sq ft of Dance Floor 🗽 Herald Square/NoMad/Koreatown 🚇 **Nearby Subways:** 34th St Station on B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, & PATH trains All classes are taught by both a male, Chris/Ryan/Mark/Nick, & female, Arelys/Nayelli/Svetlana/Nikki, so women can easily follow another woman while men are following a man at the same time! They have over 26 years of training, teaching, performing, & traveling to Cuba to collaborate with the very best in the Salsa world. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions: 📨 Chris: Chris@CubanSalsaNewYork.com / 📲 908.601.3415 For those with **previous experience** dancing Cuban Salsa, we also offer a **Level 1.5/Advanced Beginner class**, also on Sundays at 5:00pm, simultaneously as the absolute beginner class. See below: ▫️**Sundays** (May 3rd - 31st) 🔹**5:00 - 6:00pm** \| **Advanced Beginner/Improver Cuban Salsa & Rueda de Casino - Level 1.5** This class is for advanced beginners that have completed our 4-week absolute beginner series & further extrapolates from key foundational motions in Cuban Salsa. In each 60-minute class of the four week series, students focus on improving & fine-tuning the core introductory elements of Casino: Exhíbela, Dile que No, Guapea, Enchufla-based patterns, closed & open position transitions, & compositional variations. Rueda de Casino, an interactive group dance involving rapid partner exchanges, will also be introduced with the goal of increasing & fortifying responsiveness in both lead & follow roles, along with spatial orientation & kinesthetic awareness. Upon completion, students will have all the necessary tools to transition to the intermediate level. 🚨 For our complete schedule & additional info, check out: 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/074abe23ff2a/cuban-salsa-new-session-begins-this-week-lets-dance We look forward to dancing with you! Con Cariño Casinero, Arelys, Evelyn, Nayelli, Nikki, Svetlana Javier, John, Mark, Nick, Ryan, Chris & the Fuákata Crew 🇨🇺 🎶 💃 💥 🕺 🎶 🇨🇺 💻 https://linktr.ee/fuakata 🔗

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Join us for a Chouette or Match Night of Backgammon. 3 - 4 Player chouette game. Opening at 7:00pm & Chouette play start at 7:30pm. **RSVP** to be included in a 2 hour Chouette or 7 Point Matches. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes The Chouette's Last Game is 9:30pm - so it is a timed event On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City BGNYC we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/. We look forward to seeing you. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. John B

Play & Date (*Dating Games. New Twist on Speed Dating Event)

Social Mixer | Meet People Over Food & Drinks

🌎 Connect, Speak, Enjoy New to the city or just looking to meet new people? Join our international community for a relaxed, social evening of conversations, culture and language exchange! 🎟️ $5 contribution (cash or Venmo) - helps us cover the costs and keep the event going. To support the venue and allow us to continue using the space, each guest is expected to purchase at least one drink or food item. We’re a mix of both worlds: some people come to practice languages, others just to hang out and meet new people. We gently organize seating so you can actually do what you came for — whether that’s real conversation practice or just easy, fun socializing. Feel free to show up, grab a drink, join a table, and enjoy the night! Please note we may take a few casual photos to share the vibe and promote future events. No pressure. Just great conversations, new friends, and global vibes.

No Rake ($10hh Time) $2/2 PLO Game (CHINATOWN)

**RULES & REGULATIONS** **(Please read carefully)** **These are all "NO-RAKE" live cash games.** (Players pay TIME FEE every Half-Hour) 1/3 NLH ($100min-$500max) [$7.00hh] 2/5 NLH ($200min-$1000max) [$10.00hh] **2/2 PLO ($200min- $700max) [$10.00hh]** 5/5 NLH ($500min-$3000max) [$15.00hh] 5/5 PLO ($500min-Big Stack) [$15.00hh] 5/10 NLH ($1000min-No Max) [$20.00hh] 5/10 PLO ($1000min-No Max) [$25.00hh] 10/20 NLH ($2500min-No Max) [$25.00hh] ​ **Cash IN/OUT Game Only** No Credit/Sheet/Digital/Electronic Payments **ALL PLAYERS MUST RSVP** No Unannounced "Guests" or "+1's" Players Only - No Guests - No Spectators Seating is Limited to a first come, first serve basis. No "holding seats" or "reserving spots" **PROGRESSIVE "BAD BEAT" JACKPOT** (subject to specific rules) * "Mini-Bad Beat" * "Set over Set" * "High Hand" Payouts (Text for Current Prize Pool) ​ **Our Dealers & Waitresses work for TIPS** We urge you to please be generous (at least fair) or you may not be invited back) ​ **We follow a standard set of Casino/Poker Room rules.** (a copy of game rules can be provided upon request) Straddle UTG Only. No "Mississippi" or Double Straddles"" Will add a "ROCK" with table consent. "Bomb Pots" permitted with table consent No Flips/Side Bets/Sharing Chips ​ **3 Hour Minimum Playing Time** (only applies if your up) Applies to moving tables/games. Exception for: "Must Move" or "Same Stakes" **​** **Early-Bird Bonus** Up to first 30 minutes only (10% of Buy-In up to $50.00) \*First 7 Players Maximum ​ Current Affiliated Clubs "THE FISH TANK" Times Square (Midtown) "CATHERINE CARD CLUB" Chatham Square (Downtown) ​ **All of these policies are strictly enforced.** No exceptions. Any violation, misbehavior, complaints etc... (and you will be removed as a member) We appreciate your interest greatly and only wish to provide you with the highest quality experience. However, we do not have a shortage of players. **We will not compromise ANY of these policies.** If you feel uncomfortable with any of the aforementioned rules, regulations, and policies. We suggest you find some other options that might better suit you. Sending positive vibes and wish you only the best of luck! (There are plenty of other games you can play in) Register to play or for more info visit online at: **[pokernightoutnyc.com](https://www.pokernightoutnyc.com/)** Contact us at **704-574-4958** with any questions ​ Thank you for your cooperation We look forward to having you as a member. See you on the felt!

Williamsburg French Fridays

**\>\>\>** Manhattan, Brooklyn et Queens **<<<** Pour avoir des bonnes soirées de conversation avec tous les niveaux de la plus belle langue dans le monde entier. La langue de la France. Tous les autres dans d'autres endroits (New Jersey, Long Island, etc.) qui peuvent se joindre à nous, sont également les bienvenus. Il n'y a pas de couvre-feu pour cette rencontre Meetup. N'importe qui peut venir et rester jusqu'à quand. Bien que la plupart seront là plus tôt. **Le coût de cet événement**: You will be expected to order **something** from the bar. Et aussi, il vous sera demandé de changer de siège au moins une fois pendant le Meetup. **RSVP is required** by 6:30pm on the evening of the event and attendance will be taken. Si vous n'êtes pas inscrit sur notre liste pour la soirée, you may be turned away or charged a fee. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Corner of Nassau Ave & Berry St. [https://www.berryparkbk.com/](https://www.berryparkbk.com/)