r/nycevents

Hey guys! I'm Preston and I make indie/rock music. I'm heading out on my first ever DIY tour next next month and Nashville will be the first band show (8/13). I figured I'd finally get on Reddit and say hi since I've heard nothing but good things about the scene! I'm a little nervous posting this, it's actually my first time using Reddit for anything promotional lol, but I'd genuinely love to meet you guys if you're around. Show's at The East Room and music kicks off at 8pm.

If you grab a ticket ahead of time, I'll hook you up with a free signed polaroid when you come through. Hope to see you all there! :)

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/preston-lydotes-clara-kay-the-east-room-tickets/14930783

And below are some music links of mine if you're curious about my sound!

- https://open.spotify.com/artist/18cX0EnjDyFJNwtZYInYxP?si=gVMvBuHkQ3CUKH3jji84sQ

- https://youtube.com/@prestonlydotes?si=oU8tyObLJbR6S5Q6

Hi
I’ve been building a side project called YourScene.

It’s a local discovery app for finding events, watch parties, bars, venues, and things happening nearby.
The problem I’m trying to solve is that local discovery still feels scattered. In places like NYC, Brooklyn, Jersey City, and Denver, people are checking Instagram, Reddit, Eventbrite, venue calendars, Google Maps, group chats, and word of mouth just to figure out what’s happening tonight.
I’m trying to make something that answers:
“What’s actually worth going to near me right now?”

A few things I’m building toward:

smaller local events, not just huge promoted ones
watch parties and fan spots
neighborhood-based discovery
filters for low-key / not touristy / small crowd / 30+ / family-friendly
live local posts through Pulse, so it’s not only scraped listings
better trust signals for venues and events
It’s still early, but I’d love feedback from other builders.

What would you focus on first: better event supply, better maps, stronger filters, community/Pulse, or onboarding?

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/yourscene/id6777555961
Bugs/feedback: support@yourscene.app
Appreciate any honest feedback.

I put together a list of upcoming free events across NYC where free food or drinks will be provided.

A few examples:

• Centralize: NYC Series A Launch Party with Brex & Profound — August 19th in Chelsea — Casual bites and drinks
• Paint, Sip, And Ship — August 20th in Brooklyn — Drinks
• Codédex Presents: Gen Z Builders Networking Nite — August 25th in Greenwich Village — Light bites and drinks

I’m tracking the complete list at On the House. You can filter events by date, location, food, coffee/tea, alcoholic drinks, and whether host approval is required. All events are free but some do require host approval so keep that in mind.

I built the site because everyone likes free food! Ideally, it shouldn't be the sole reason of going to an event but it can make an event more appealing and worthwhile. I manually review each listing to check that both admission and the listed refreshments are free. I also update the list daily.

The site is free and doesn’t use affiliate links. I don't make any money off this and don't require any personal data to use. If you know of an event I missed—or have feedback—you can submit it through the site. Cheers!

Hi! We’re hosting a free community reading gathering on the LIC Waterfront on Monday, August 17 from 6:30-8:00PM.

BYO Book is a casual and welcoming gathering for anyone who loves reading or has been meaning to get back into it. We read side by side as the sun sets over Manhattan, then come together to share what stood out - characters, themes, big questions, or unexpected tangents.

There’s no assigned reading! Bring whatever you want to read: the novel on your nightstand, that nonfiction you keep meaning to finish, poetry that stays with you, a library book due this week, or an old favorite worth revisiting. This is a space to slow down, be present, and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading alongside others.

BYO Book @ LIC Waterfront
🗓️ Monday, August 17
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Gantry Plaza State Park, LIC Waterfront
🎟️ Free RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/vuruul59
💛 Hosted by Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples

What to bring:
📖 Your current book (any format)
🧺 A picnic blanket or towel
🍿 Snacks & beverages of your choice
✨ A curious mind

(We’ll have a limited number of lanterns to share!)

The evening:
6:30–6:45 PM— Welcome & introductions
6:45–7:30 PM — Quiet reading as the sun sets
7:30–8:00 PM — Group sharing & conversation

Come solo or bring a friend! We hope to see you on Monday! 💛

I spent way too much time digging through class schedules, community calendars, and studio websites, so I figured I'd share the highlights.

If you've been saying "I need a hobby," here's what's on offer this summer. This directory covers the following hobbies:

• Pottery/ceramics
• Woodworking/carving
• Jewelry making/Silversmithing
• Sewing/crocheting/knitting
• Quilting
• Watercoloring/figure drawing
• Making collages/mosaics/stained glass
• Glass fusing/flameworking
• Zine making
• Darkroom photography
• Fiction writing
• Memoir writing
• Creative writing
• Pole dancing
• Tango and other dance courses
• Yoga
• Archery
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Shuffleboard
• Pétanque
• Roller dance
• Hockey
• Disc golf
• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Guitar
• Violin
• Ukulele
• DJing
• Mushroom identification
• Plant identification
• Breathwork
• Craniosacral therapy
• Plus lots of recurring craft nights and open studios.

The full guide includes prices, neighborhoods, and start dates (there are 70+ listings across Brooklyn).

Hope many of you find it helpful or inspiring!

If I missed any great classes or recurring meetups, I'd love to add them for the next edition.

Hello lovely Astorians!

You may remember me from a few other posts I've made while fundraising for a production of Midsummer Night's Dream, and I'm happy to report your support has helped us secure the funding we need to put on 7 shows this summer!

We are putting this event on free for the public, and would love to see as many folks from the community there on August 28th-30th, and Septmber 3rd-6th starting at 6pm! We'll be on the North Lawn near Ditmars BLVD, right under the beautiful Hellgate Bridge. If you'd like to reserve a ticket using the link below to help us get a headcount, please feel free. Otherwise you can come and join us for as long or little as you like! This is for the public and to celebrate the magic in our amazing neighborhood.

Hope to see you there!

Midsumer Night's Dream under the Hellgate

Praised by The New York Times as "a spoof on Grey's Anatomy", Slay's Anatomy is a spoof on Grey's Anatomy. The longest-running scripted primetime medical drama is about to get unscripted! Come see your favorite cast of doctors come [back] to life through the power of improv.

Ticket link: https://www.brooklyncc.com/show-schedule/slays-anatomy-8-12
Title: Slay's Anatomy
Address: Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Deep Space; 167 Graham Ave Brooklyn, NY 1120
Time: 8:30PM
Ticket price: $10 in advance / $15 day-of-show
Date: August 12, 2026
Instagram: slaysanatomy69

Hope to see you there! You can use code POPCORN for 5 bucks off!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996327696881?aff=oddtdtcreator

Free to enter the venue, $5 for one tournament, $7 for two! See y’all tomorrow!

Hey, y’all! We’re delighted to get to be a part of a very fun live show happening this Wednesday (the 12th) featuring MamajoeVramajoe, Crusasis, and MZZTR! Doors open at 7pm!

Three acts, spinning vinyl compliments of DJ TNT, and tarot reading by Maggie!

https://dice.fm/event/yox52p-cat-bomb-presents-mamajoevramajoe-crusasis-mzztr-12th-aug-sleepwalk-new-york-city-tickets?lng=en-US