My brother recently asked how i find things to do. Here's a running list of how I keep my ears open and eyes open to the people and communities I want to involve myself in.
Spaces / Hosts
I check these places for what they're hosting. They have space that is used for workshops, events, classes, talks.
Work spaces
index-space
verci nyc
shopifynyc
industry city bk
(vv offices vv)
bike new york
automattic hq
Labs / Parks
cooper union
nyc-resistor
pioneer works
hudson piers
danspace project (St. Marks' Church)
wavefield.nyc (projection / video tech)
Libraries / Museum
brooklyn museum
morgan library
resource library
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Organizers / Clubs
These are some of the organizations, clubs, or people who I have found which now I follow to get involved in the people-level of the city.
Creativity / tech
diengineering
creative minds bk
creative mornings nyc
Biking
nyc bike & brew
principle bk
Social / professional
green tile social club
acap (american croatian professionals)
radio croatia
hk chess club
lectures on tap
Music
3rd space nyc (underground concerts)
datlabnyc (touchdesigner / projection)
Vendor?
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Other ways to find people doing things
I have also used the following methods to make friends and spark that feeling of meeting new people while here.
go dancing (style you've never danced)
ask someone what book they're reading
go to the same cafe 3 times, at the same time
go rock climbing and do something too hard for you
ask someone what they like doing (not what they do)
walk until you get bored, then walk into a store