r/eastvillage

I've seen a lot of post recently about people wanting to meet new people and make new friends. So I've decided to host an event for people to get together, go on a walk, and just chat with new people.

Goal: Meet new people, make new friends

Date: Tues July 7th @ 7pm

Route: Tompkins Sq Park to Washington Sq Park and back (est 2 miles)

Cost: FREE

RSVP: DM me!

let me know if I missed anything and if I should any any details.

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Hello there! I'm 27M who just moved to this neighborhood and brand new to NYC. Not sure if such posts are allowed in this sub so apologies in advance. I'm looking to make some new friends and hopefully get some recs for cool cafes/places to eat around here. I work in tech/research. As far as my hobbies go, I'm a very outdoorsy guy and always down for adventures. I love working out (currently trying CrossFit), biking and hikes, playing tennis (still a beginner), going for long walks, etc. I wanna do lots of long walks in the city and thinking to walk the entire broadway. I'm also thinking picnics in the central park while reading my book and visiting different museums. I love dancing (mainly bollywood) and have tried bachata a bit (took some lessons before). I also enjoy exploring new cafes, restaurants, bookstores (also an avid reader), and solo traveling. I'm pretty chill dude and never judge anyone. I believe we are all beautiful in unique ways. If you feel like we would have a lot of fun hanging out as friends, please reach out :)

For the last two and half years, I have avoided the corner of 1st & 7th. Which is hard, because I live so close by. I had been walking to get a gatorade from the store one morning in November 2023 and I passed by what I had initially assumed was a minor car accident or something. There were people screaming though and I obviously looked to see what was going on. I don’t even want to type it out.

Some days I can’t think about anything else. The visuals are so horrifically seared into my memory. I don’t know if there is anyone else in this subreddit who was as deeply affected by what happened there in November 2023 but I wanted to take a chance and reach out here if anyone was.

I’m sorry if this is not the right place to ask. Tonight has just been one of those nights where it is all I can think about.

thinking about starting a small monthly thing in the LES. want a reality check beforehand

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format:

- 10-20 people,
- one philosophy or ethics question chosen by group vote 48 hrs before,
- structured debate for about 55 min,
- close by asking “did anyone change their mind.”

Thinking saturday nights, small gallery-style room, wine, $25 to keep it curated and cover the space. my worry is im romanticizing a format that doesnt have real appetite, and i get burned on the first few events…

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1.) would you actually come to something like this? how often?

2.) what makes these events die? the ones ive been to felt performative, or one loud person ran the room.

3.) anything like this already exist in nyc i should know about?

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….honest answers welcome, including “this sounds insufferable.” rather hear that now than after i book

around a year ago i went to visit my grandmother who lives in east village and she wanted pizza so my parents and i went out searching for the nice spot, looked one up on maps and chose this really distinctive spot. it was red and white striped all along the awnings and wall all the way down and they had some pizza themed gimmick name. iirc the names of each pizza were pizza pun themed. they had some not so conventional stuff too but i only remember bbq chicken, buffalo chicken, deep dish pepperoni cups, etc. and i also believe it was somewhere near E Houston St because i remember passing by El Churro which was also a very distinctive building. but it wasn’t so far from E 8th that the pizza would’ve gotten cold, it was still warm by the time we got home. oh and i believe it was also on the corner of the street

i really want to find this place as it’s my grandmas last few weeks in the country for a while and she loves pizza and specifically loved this spot so i want to get her something special before she leaves for a while.

Sad to see their bigger location close, and today at their Broadway + 9th it looked half shut down: just one employee, empty cases, half the lights off, and they couldn’t toast the bagel I ordered. I hope they’re alright overall.

Looking to buy a Mexico jersey to wear Sunday - would prefer not to leave the neighborhood in this heat. I don’t want to go to a regular sports store because I know it’ll be $$$. Has anyone seen vendors or stores selling team jerseys/t shirts for cheap? I don’t really care if it’s unauthorized or unofficial merchandise or whatever. I thought there might be street vendors in union square but I checked yesterday and only saw Knicks stuff.

Anyone know why Blank Street seems to always have a rent-a-security guard just sitting around?

Hello,

I am trying to host an engagement party and was looking for recommendations of bars with space for a private party of ~50 people. Not looking for anything super fancy but would prefer a nice space. Budget around 5-7k. I would probably want a open bar for a few hours but somewhere with a minimum spend can also work. budget of around 5-7k.If anyone has any recs or has had experience with something similar i would appreciate any advice!

Thanks so much!

Hi all, I have a little studio (~400 sqft) and I'm looking to hire a cleaner for a one-off deep clean. Most of the services I've seen have rates for weekly or monthly cleaning, but for now I just need one session. Anyone have a cleaner they would recommend? Also, what should I expect to pay for a single session?

🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 Won't be fixed until this evening, kill me

hi! I live in the East Village and am looking for a relatively affordable gym but most importantly swimming pool. don’t need anything fancy just clean! going to check out the YMCA tomorrow because it’s the cheapest I’ve found online that also comes with gym membership. any insight that goes beyond what I’ll see from just walking inside? good/bad experiences? any other recs are welcome! a spot with a community feel is always great I haven’t found that at any of my previous gyms so not a must.

Not really sure what to do here but there’s a woman who’s been around forever but lately she’s gotten more upset and disturbed - hitting herself very hard in the face and screaming. Is there anything to do here? Concerned for her health.

Hey neighbors!

A few of us are organizing a new 18+ soccer club, and we’re trying to get some local players from the neighborhood involved.

We are building this to be a city-wide community, hosting matches at fields across Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn to make it easy for everyone to catch a game regardless of where you are commuting from or hanging out that week.

The Details:

• All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you haven’t played since you were a kid, want to get a great cardio workout in, or are looking for a solid match, we have a spot for you. No pressure, just good vibes.
• The Goal: To stay active, improve our game, and meet people from every corner of NYC.
• Age: 18+ only.

To keep things community-first and respect the local subreddit rules, I'm not dropping external links or ads here.

If you’re down to play or want info on our upcoming games, drop a comment below or shoot me a DM! I'd love to get you connected to the group.

Does anyone know what they’re filming on 13th between 2nd and 3rd Ave? Looks like a Christmas movie or something.