Pride at Swingers NoMad
2024-06-03
Swing Into Pride Month At Swingers
Here at Swingers, diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where both our team and our guests can come together, have fun, and feel at home. June marks the start of Pride month and we’re excited to further support the LGBTQ+ community with a month-long celebration!
Sip and Support!
Our talented team has crafted a specialty cocktail menu featuring Absolut Rainbow, available through the end of June. For every Pride cocktail sold, $1 will be donated to the Ali Forney Center.
The Ali Forney Center is committed provides youth with quality services in an LGBTQ+ affirming environment.
Our contributions will help:

Provide care for homeless LGBTQ+ youths, including meals, shelter, and physical and mental health needs
Provide birthday gifts directly to individuals which helps recognize them independently of the group

Pride Anthems Playlist:
Music is integral to everything we do! Our DJs have curated a Disco Pride playlist full of tracks that scream resilience, strength, and Pride. Groove to these hits while you play a round at Swingers or keep the beat going at home. Find our Pride Playlist here.

Mad. Friends Members-Only Event: Shake Shack Social
2024-06-04 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York)
Mad. Friends are invited to our annual Shake Shack Social. This exclusive event just for our members is a chance to celebrate the joys of summer in the park while enjoying drinks and bites. Through our membership program, Mad. Friends provide sustaining support for Madison Square Park.
Exclusive event for Mad. Friends only. To learn more about this program, benefits and to join today, click the link here.

Jewell House Gallery: Opening Reception Party Vol. 9 “hOMe”: Breathe in - Breathe out By Fanyu Lin
2024-06-06
We are thrilled to invite you for this private Opening Reception of “hOMe” – Breathe in- Breath out- by Fanyu Lin at JEWELL HOUSE.*Follow Fanyu Lin : @fanyulin.art for her work.
“hOMe” Breathe in- Breathe out- by Fanyu Lin
RSVP LINK !
Experience the essence of “hOMe” with a collection of paintings by the versatile artist Fanyu Lin, where fine art converges with therapeutic expression, architecture, and design. At JEWELL HOUSE, immerse yourself in her exhibition, where every stroke embodies the concept of homecoming.
Through her paintings, meditation music, and architectural creations, Fanyu Lin cultivates a cohesive narrative centered around the profound notion of home. Each piece seamlessly connects, evoking a sense of familiarity that resonates deeply within, reminding us that home is not merely a physical space, but a feeling that resides within us all. As we find solace within ourselves, we are empowered to radiate kindness to the world—a sentiment echoed throughout Fanyu Lin’s diverse body of work.
Step into Fanyu Lin’s ” hOMe ” exhibition and be enveloped in a sanctuary of warmth, accompanied by her meditative melodies that gently cradle the senses. Some may even liken the experience to being cocooned in the nurturing embrace of a mother’s womb.
We are privileged to welcome Fanyu Lin as our ninth collaborator for the Gallery Wall exhibition. Join us at JEWELL HOUSE to celebrate the tranquil flow of her meditative art, complemented by curated experiences including meditation, whisky tasting, vegan chocolate delights, and more.
Remember, “home” transcends mere physical space; it’s about the profound connection between yourself and others…
“hOMe” – breathe in- breath out- by Fanyu Lin is on view for 3 months, beginning June 6th – August 31st during operating hours at Jewell House https://www.jewellhouse.nyc: 10am-7pm daily. All pieces are for sale. Please inquire.
The salon not only emphasizes beauty but also places a strong emphasis on wellness and community. Aligned with our community-oriented concept, we collaborate with local artists, energy workers, and other wellness workers. We are excited to offer these services for free for this special day, allowing everyone to experience the essence of JEWELL HOUSE.
Please join us for our Gallery Opening Reception and our complimentary services, refreshments and beverages.We’ve revamped our system this time around! To sign up for treatments, head to the front desk when you check in. It’s first-come, first-served, so if you’re interested in securing a slot, we recommend arriving a bit earlier during your scheduled time.
“hOMe” -Breathe in- Breath out- by Fanyu Lin
Reiki by DariaSound Meditation Room by Natalia Perlaza Collaboration with Fanyu Lin’s sound meditation.- with Crown Activation by Brianna Davis/ Conscious Crown product
Faith Cosmetics – facial demonstration to experience Faith Collagen NODOKA – organic hojicha tea tastingIICHIKO – tasting of the SPECIAL AGED SHOCHU
NOE NO OMISE Vegan Chocolate Tasting
*** CASH / Venmo gratuities are greatly appreciated for our kind wellness & beauty collaborators for participating! We will provide venmo info for every booth at the reception party.
NOE NO OMISE Vegan Chocolate
YOSHIEYELASH Eyelash ProductARCHTECTY STUDIO Candle BrandZOFI & CLAY Leg Cup Ceramic Artist based in BrooklynAQUA MAREE Collage artist designing original tarot cardsPUBLIC GOODS Store specializing in sustainably produced lifestyle items and healthy food. Their items, including hand soaps and hand creams, are available at Jewell House. SOPRANOLABS Gluten free product, “SOPRANOLAB”s Bath Salt is available at Jewell House.NODOKA Japanese Tea Tasting BOTAPIA Herbal Tea TastingIICHIKO – providing the SPECIAL AGED SHOCHUHAPPY TUMMY CLUB – Refreshments
More to be announced …

Come As Your Dream at Pen + Brush
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00
You’re invited to our second annual Spring fundraiser! Come As You Dream is a fundraising party that supports our continued work fighting for gender equity in the arts through our exhibitions, and publishing programs.
This years theme Come As You Dream is an extension of our current exhibition The Now: Fever Dreams which features a wave of artists who are grappling with the ideologies of mysticism, Surrealism, Dada, Symbolism, and the occult in their works to speak to and dream beyond our current time period. Guests will transcend 22nd street through a portal designed by Less Than 3 Studio to enter THE DREAM for the night which will include a special pop up performance from the band BETTY, a curated playlist by DJ April Hunt, a grazing table by Chef PriaVanda, and a site specific, interactive installation by artist Heather Brammeier. We will also proudly launch House of Puff x Jia Sung‘s artist collaboration for the benefit of Pen + Brush.

District Event: Street Festival
2024-06-09 08:00 - 20:00
There will be a street festival taking place on Sunday, June 9th from 8 am – 8 pm on Sixth Avenue between 23rd Street and 34th Street.
Please be aware of increased activity in the neighborhood. Stop by to see what all the fuss is about!

Madison Square Park: Garden Walk
2024-06-11 17:30 - 18:30
Take an evening tour with the park’s team of horticulture experts. Stroll through the park’s carefully cultivated gardens and learn more about the roses, hydrangeas, astilbe and seasonal plants.
Free and open to the public, no reservations are required though kindly requested. Please consider a donation to Madison Square Park Conservancy so that we can continue to offer free programs and maintain the park throughout the year. Donate here.

No Corkage Fee at Cómodo
2024-06-12 11:00 - 2024-12-31 15:00
We’ve got some fun news to share! We have made our lunch and brunch at Cómodo a no corkage fee environment. We love wine and we want to welcome wine lovers.
So come on over, bring friends, bring bottles.
Join us at 11am to 3pm on weekdays and 10am to 3pm on weekends.
Let’s celebrate good wine!
Also, wine is all about sharing, so make sure you snap a photo, tag us, and hashtag #whatsinthebag.

Jewell House NYC: Guided Meditation with Reiki & Cacao for Everybody
2024-06-13 18:30 - 20:00
Visit our website to sign up!
GUIDED BY PAULINE LEUNG AND DARIA RESSLER
1.5 HOURS
PRICE: $55/ PERSON
Date: JUNE 13th, Thursday
TIME: 6:30pm-8pm
The event includes:
Guided Meditation with Reiki:
Pauline will lead a meditation session to help participants become more mindful and aware of their emotions. We will then incorporate body awareness techniques to promote relaxation and reduce stress. During the guided meditation, Daria will provide Reiki to participants one by one.
Cacao & Conversations:
Enjoy delicious Anima Mundi Cacao prepared by Daria. This drink will provide a grounding effect, and cacao is known for bringing us to a more uplifting state to manifest and embrace our intentions.
While we reflect and share on the evening, there’s also the opportunity to ask questions to Daria and Pauline.
Meditation cushions and floor mats will be available for everyone to use.
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What is Reiki?
The word “Reiki” has already existed in the late 19th century in Japan to describe Spiritual Life Force Energy that is applied for healing.
Man called Dr. Usui established a method to gather that life force energy after rigorous spiritual and buddhism studies and practices. He had a healing clinic and helped a number of people. Dr. Usui and his disciples established the Reiki treatment method over the years.
Now, more and more people are attuned to Reiki and experiencing it. Because Reiki is not like an organized Religion, it’s interpreted much more freely and adapted to global cultures, it does feel more flexible.
Similar healing methods have been in existence for ages all over the world wherever human cultures exist.
Many manuals mention that Reiki is Uni-versal but plenty of people who experience Reiki feel Multi- versal realities. The way that accesses your past and future, places, other-worldly visions and sensations in a moment shows us that Reiki is about limitless potential.
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About Daria
Born in Kyoto, grew up in Yokohama, Japan.
I spent my youth days admiring modern art and daydreaming. Plenty of years have passed since I moved to the US.
I started to study Reiki when we all had chaotic experiences in the US, especially in NYC in 2001. When I joined a group session for the very first time, as soon as a Reiki practitioner started run the Reiki, I felt a jolt of electric current and vision of a spark flying out of my chest area. I became more curious to find what that’s all about and eventually got certified as a Reiki master/teacher in 2002. Over the years, I have added Kundalini Reiki, Green Tara Seichim, Silver Violet Flame, and Access Bars and other energy works to my practice.
When I’m not doing energy work, I like to cook, bake, ferment, forage, homebrew and balcony gardening. Check out my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dariaarao/
About Pauline:
I have spent 18 years working as a Business Professional in the luxury beauty industry, and now my focus is on helping Working Professionals lead more purposeful, happy, healthy, and successful lives. By blending my corporate experience with performance science, yoga, meditation, and integrative nutrition, I offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to support you in navigating today’s fast-paced world.
Over the past decade, I have made New York City my home after living in the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
Connect with me on IG @paulineleung_chpc

SOUK Yoga Studio: SOUND MEDITATION with Alexandre Tannous
2024-06-13 19:00 - 22:00
The Sound Meditation is a transportive sonic journey meditation which starts with a talk about sound, spirituality, and consciousness. It’ll be followed by breathing exercises, toning and vocalization, and guided visualizations to bring the body to a state of attunement to go inward, which will be followed by the sound work with a collection of instruments such as gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, and other various overtone-rich instruments.
The goal is to enable participants to disengage their undesirable habitual patterns and to empower positive cognitive change.

Workshop Teacher: Alexandre Tannous
Workshop Location: 12 West 27th St, 2nd Floor New York, NY
Workshop Date: Thursday, June 13 2024
Workshop Time (EST): 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Workshop Price: $75
Additional details

SOUK Yoga Studio: ACTIVE Breathwork w/George Ramsay
2024-06-14 19:45 - 20:45
Breathwork is an active meditation practice that uses a repetitive breath pattern to drop into an altered state. A powerful self-healing practice, breathwork can help you shift out of old patterns, confront limiting beliefs, and move stuck emotions. Regular practice allows you to experience more clarity, bliss, and presence.
George Ramsay is a certified breathwork facilitator who has worked with over 500 clients and companies. He’s been invited into law firms, tech companies, nonprofits, and schools who want to integrate coaching, enneagram, and breathwork to support cultural transformation and well-being. With a background in education, George creates a comfortable environment where everyone feels fully informed of the practice. As a result, everyone gets something in return. He is known for bringing harmony and ease in the midst of big transformation. George currently lives in Asheville, NC.

Workshop Teacher: George Ramsay
Workshop Location: 12 West 27 St., 2nd Floor New York, NY
Workshop Date: Friday, June 14 2024
Workshop Time (EST): 7:45-8:45
Workshop Price: $40
Additional Details

District Event: Rizzoli x Moleskine
2024-06-15 10:30 - 18:00
Rizzoli Bookstore and Moleskine will be hosting an activation on Saturday, June 15th from 10:30 am – 6 pm in front of Rizzoli Bookstore at 1133 Broadway.
Please be aware of increased activity in the neighborhood. Stop by to see what all the fuss is about!

SOUK Yoga Studio: SOUK Runs
2024-06-16 - 2024-08-18
Souk Runs is an all-level community and connection-focused running group based out of Souk Studio, 12 W. 27th Street. 10/15 minutes to gather and warm up, 30-40 minutes of movement, and 5/10 minutes to close out and cool down.The runs are inclusive and welcoming to all runners. Paying specific attention to new runners, those coming back from injury or time off, runners burnt out by mileage, but most importantly, those looking to have fun.
Runs will meet weekly on Sundays at 9:30am in the studio on the 2nd Floor of 12 West 27 St – SOUK. Please arrive early should you need to drop off your stuff.
Every run will have a pre-planned route. Each route will have three distances to make it accessible to walkers and runners of all skill levels. Souk Runs will meet for a maximum of one hour. The first ten minutes will include an icebreaker, a guided warm-up, and a route briefing. The routes will be between two and five miles. Walking routes will be a minimum of two miles. Running routes will be a maximum of five miles, finishing with a guided cool-down.
The runs will be open to anyone. Consisting of SOUK practitioners, the greater running community, locals, and the curious.
The one hard rule for the group is that no one runs or walks alone. It is imperative that everyone feels connected on these runs.
There will be NO Run on: July 7, July 28 and August 11.

10/10 Optics: Sample Sale
2024-06-16 09:30 - 2024-07-31 18:30
Beautiful eyeglasses samples and discontinued designs from eyewear artists around the world. Make your appointment for an eyewear update. Walk ins welcome.

Father's Day at Cómodo with LALO Tequila
2024-06-16 17:00 - 23:00
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we have something truly special planned to honor the amazing dads in our lives! Join us for dinner this Sunday, June 16th, for an unforgettable celebration that is surely fit for a king…
Treat Dad to an exclusive evening with our LALO Tequila tasting dinner, where he can indulge in a unique dining experience featuring:

Killer Cocktails: Learn to mix amazing drinks with our favorite agave spirit, LALO Tequila.
A Bistro Twist on Surf & Turf: Dive into our delicious twist on the classic surf & turf, including juicy ribeye and a fresh raw bar.
Sweet Endings: Satisfy your sweet tooth with a selection of refreshing sorbet desserts.

Reservations are booking quickly, so make sure to reserve your spot today and give Dad a celebration he’ll never forget!

SOUK Yoga Studio: DEEPER STILL Sound Meditation with George MacPherson
2024-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
Offer yourself the gift of this two hour sonic meditation experience to deepen your practice with breathwork, vocal toning and a soundscape developed with a range of overtone-emitting instruments including drum, chimes, antique Tibetan singing bowls, Symphonic gong, and more, created by Sound Meditation facilitator George MacPherson.
This extended, guided sound meditation guides you, as the active participant, on your own journey toward the neutral, equanimous mind; an expansive, spacious state of consciousness. The focus and invitation lays the path of re-establishing harmony, within, and without.

Workshop Teacher: George MacPherson
Workshop Location: Souk Studio 12 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor
Workshop Date: Sunday, June 16 2024
Workshop Time (EST): 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Workshop Price: $40
Additional Details

MoMath: Equilibrium Game Night
2024-06-19 18:30 - 20:00
Join MoMath for an entertaining evening of mathematically-rich games!
Whether you come alone or bring a friend, you’ll have fun playing games and connecting with mathematically-inclined adults, all while enjoying the unique evening atmosphere at the premier math museum in North America.
Please note: This event is designed for adults only; children will not be admitted.

Madison Square Park: Wildlife Outing
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00
In partnership with NYC Audubon, join us for a Wildlife Outing, where we’ll search for and identify the various animals that make Madison Square Park their home in the heart of the big city.
Open to people of all ages, participants spot all types of wildlife in the park, so we invite you to bring your own binoculars. We’ll be meeting near the reflecting pool at noon.
Registration is kindly requested.

SOUK Yoga Studio: 15 Hour HANDS-ON ASSISTS Weekend Intensive
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-23
You’ve come this far, now GO DEEPER!
Hands-On Assists and Alignment suggestions allow the body to come into its fullest opening, allowing the pose to be experienced not by the body or the brain, but by an innate sense of spaciousness where awareness resides.
Through a multi-disciplinary approach that draws from both the Jivamukti Yoga and Iyengar Yoga lineages, in this 15 Hour Weekend Intensive we will review hands-on assists, reinforce alignment principles for āsanas, along with sessions where assists will be observed & practiced with on-the-spot feedback.
Designed for practitioners who have already completed a Yoga Teacher-Training program and seasoned students who are looking to continue their personal studies in yoga.
Participants will receive a certificate on completion.
Facilitators:
JIVAMUKTI YOGA : Yogeswari, Rima Rabbath and Monica Jaggi
IYENGAR YOGA: Lucienne Vidah
PRICE: $450
Find additional details here

Simons Foundation: Building a Life in Science
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Bringing untold stories to light can help us better understand our own journeys and the world around us. The more narratives we share, the clearer the tapestry of our shared reality becomes.
Ghanaian director Arthur Musah recently premiered his documentary, “Brief Tender Light,” which follows four African STEM students learning to navigate academia in the United States while striving to become agents of positive change back home. Supported by Sandbox Films, the film invites audiences on a feature-length foray into lives rarely depicted on screen.
Imbued with themes of youthful ambition and idealism, the film’s creation allowed Musah to reflect on his own journey in electrical engineering and computer science at MIT.
Since its premiere, the film has resonated with many on a personal level, including Simons Society of Fellows Junior Fellow Daniel Alabi, who holds advanced degrees in computer science from Harvard and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University, as well as Yehoda Martei, an alumna of Yale University’s School of Medicine, now a medical oncologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Join them as they sit down with Marcus Wright, associate producer at Sandbox Films, for a conversation that paints a fuller picture of the STEM ecosystem through their experiences in elite academia.
Doors open: 5:30 p.m. (No entrance before 5:30 p.m.)
In Conversation: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Admittance closes at 6:20 p.m.)
Reception: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration is required!

MoMath: Family Fridays — Build a Hat Tiling
2024-06-21 18:30 - 20:00
You may have heard about the newest discovery in mathematics: the Hat tile. Now be part of history in the making by assembling a giant Hat Tile Floor at MoMath! Will it be a world record? The group construction will be led by MoMath’s Outreach Mathematician, Chaim Goodman-Strauss, one of the team members that brought the Hat, the first “aperiodic monotile,” to the world. This shape can be fit together to cover a never-ending surface – but only in a way that will never exactly repeat!
Family Fridays is designed to bring family members of all ages together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike.
Thanks to the generous support of Two Sigma, this program is free to attendees.

Jewell House NYC: New ----> Full Moon Rituals Vol.19
2024-06-21 18:30 - 21:00
Please sign up via mindbody link here. You will need to sign in with MINDBODY.
Let us know if you have any questions!!
New —->FULL Moon Rituals Workshop
by SONOMI KOBAYASHI
Special live meditation music by Natalia Perla
Date: Every New Moon (This time only, we are scheduling this event to coincide with the full moon.)
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Price: $88 / Online $33
***First Timer $66 / Online $22
Duration: 2.5hr
Location:
Jewell House
46 E. 21st Street, 3FL, New York, NY, 10010
(646) 932-1227 / info@jewellhouse.nyc
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION INCLUDING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✨ Reconnecting with our creativity and take time to dream✨
This workshop includes meditation, an alcohol ink workshop with one small artwork (first timers are welcome! Materials are provided), explained how to write to set successful intentions, write your new moon wishes and intentions together, pre- celebration workshop, while playing live music. Please feel free to bring your own snacks, dinner, and drinks to enjoy the night.
Natalia will read the energy of people at the time and play music while we meditate and paint.
This practice will be a recurring event that will take place on every New Moon.
WORKSHOP FLOW
1. Intro to the flow of this workshop.
2. Emotional Check-In.
3. Meditation (Live music)
4. Create your alcohol ink painting to open up, relax, into the flow. *Live music and enjoy your BYOB items. *If you are a first timer, you will be explained how to use alcohol ink.
5. Instruction of how to write your intensions.
6. Write down your intensions. (Live music)
7. Celebrate the intensions as you have already achieved your goal.
8. Emotional Check-in and short Meditation to close the night.
１、ワークショップの流れと新月のお願いの意図についての説明
２、感情のチェックイン
３、瞑想（ライブ音楽）
４、音楽LIVEと共に、アルコールインクで一枚絵を描く
*お好みのお飲み物やスナックをお好みのお飲み物やスナックをお持ちください。
*初めての方には、アルコールアルコールインクの使い方を説明
５、叶いやすい新月のお願い事の書き方の説明
６、それぞれ新月のお願いを書く（音楽）
７、予祝タイム（音楽）
８、感情のチェックインと短い瞑想（音楽）
WORKSHOP FACILITATOR DETAILS
Instructor: SONOMI KOBAYASHI
A Japanese native, Sonomi Kobayashi is a New York-based artist and art educa- tor. She received a Four-Year Certificate from The Art Students League in Paint- ing, where she also studied printmaking and sculpture. Her work has been exhib- ited frequently in the US, Japan, and Europe.
She currently teaches at The Art Students League, as well as at Art Center for Seniors at Emanu-El, and occasionally teaches art to children and adults in NYC Parks community program since 2013. In 2019, the Mayoral Service Recognition Program awarded her a Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding efforts.
Sonomi is also a certified Reiki Master and Access Bars Practitioner.
Unable to Attend in Person? No Problem, We’ve Got You Covered Online!

Jewell House NYC: Meditation, Tea, and Intention
2024-06-27
Meditation, Tea, and Intention / MONTHLY EVENT
by Osato F. Chitou
Date: JUNE 27th
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Price: $65
Duration: 2.5hr
Location:
Jewell House
46 E. 21st Street, 3FL, New York, NY, 10010
(646) 932-1227 / info@jewellhouse.nyc
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION INCLUDING LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Join Omuwa Luxe as we dive into the world of meditation, tea, and setting intentions in the calming ambiance of Jewell House.
Learn to quiet your mind, find inner peace, and discover the transformative power of meditation.
In between meditation sessions, indulge in a selection of exquisite teas carefully curated to enhance your relaxation and mindfulness experience. Savor the flavors and allow the warmth of the tea to soothe your senses.
Moreover, we will delve into the art of intention-setting. Discover how to harness the power of intention to manifest positive changes in your life. Through guided exercises, you will learn to clarify your desires and set meaningful intentions that align with your truest self.
Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this event is open to all. So, come as you are, leave your worries behind, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and tranquility. Take this opportunity to nurture your mind, body, and soul.
Workshop Agenda
1. Intros
2. Visualization Meditation
3. Written Intentions & Tea Time
4. Body Scan Meditation
5. How to write Affirmations that support your Intentions
6. Tea Time
About your host: Osato F. Chitou, Esq., MPH is an attorney by training, however,
Osato F. Chitou, Esq., MPH is a lawyer by training, and has received numerous accolades, awards, and recognition by pretzeling – twisting herself into a different shape in order to please a myriad of external forces. Hence it was beneficial for her to stay quiet, stay small, dull her light, and not make waves. However, when the plaster mask crumbled, she realized unpretzeling was the pathway to liberation. On her never-ending journey towards liberation, Osato has studied and utilized meditation practices to bring her closer to the freedom of being who God/Source/Universe desires her to be. Osato is dedicated to sharing the benefits of meditation and intention setting as she believes the two are critical for internal transformation. A collective of people who are internally transformed, have the capacity to change the world!
When she is not sharing the benefits of meditation and intention setting with anyone who will listen, you can find Osato running her two businesses. Osato is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Compli by Osato, which provides legal and compliance advisory services to Payors and Providers in receipt of government healthcare funds. She is also the Founder of Omuwa Luxe – a wellness brand catering to the needs of Women of the African Diaspora. Osato’s TEDx talk, Born to Shine!, encourages individuals to conduct their own internal excavations, so that they can shine brightly, regardless of the punishment. Osato also hosts the podcast: I Can’t Fux With You! Confessions of an Uppity Black Woman.

Aesop NoMad: The Aesop Queer Library
2024-06-27 12:00 - 2024-06-30 16:00
It is a pleasure to invite you to the fourth iteration of The Aesop Queer Library at Aesop Gansevoort Street from June 27-30. Mobile editions of the library will be appearing at Aesop NoMad, Bleeker Street, Williamsburg and Nolita throughout the weekend.
This year, in collaboration with the ACLU, we celebrate local libraries as themselves — as spaces of solace and freedom. Visitors are invited to take home a complimentary book of their choice.
Visit the mobile edition at Aesop NoMad on Thursday, June 27 from 12 – 4 pm.

Cómodo: Dinner at Shlomo's with Chef Sibnavus Cheeseman
2024-06-27 19:00 - 2024-06-29 21:00
Get ready for our next chef for Dinner at Shlomo’s, taking place from June 27th to 29th.
Meet Chef Sib, the Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Shmackwich, an emerging NYC-based food brand renowned for its mouthwatering Wagyu Chop Cheese.
With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Sib has worn every hat in the kitchen. His first Executive Chef role was at Gran Electrica, a restaurant celebrated for its Puebla and Oaxacan regional cuisine. Chef Sib’s culinary journey has taken him across Mexico, where he gained a deep understanding of the local food culture and connected it with his own Afro-Caribbean roots.
Chef Sib’s passion for cuisine goes hand in hand with his commitment to food sustainability, focusing on responsible sourcing and waste reduction.
From June 27th to 29th, Chef Sib takes over our kitchen and brings his culinary expertise to Dinner at Shlomo’s for an unforgettable dining experience.
Tickets sell out quickly, so secure your reservation!

MAISON 10 presents VIRTUE Underwear Launch Event
2024-06-28 18:00 - 20:00
Join MAISON 10 on Friday, June 28th from 6 – 8 pm for a special night celebrating PRIDE and unity in the community. We’ll be celebrating the NYC launch of Virtue Underwear – the genderless, all-inclusive, sustainable intimates brand for every BODY.
VIRTUE is an LA-based intimates brand with a mission: create garments for anyone and everyone. Founded and designed by Yotam Solomon, the brand fosters a diverse, sex-positive community of individuals.

Arrive + Revive
2024-06-29
Arrive
129 West 29th Street, Second Floor
29th Street between 6th and 7th avenues
Calling all Pilates Pros!
Join us for an epic-one day of wellness featuring a mat class, workshops (6 CECs), lunch + learn business panels, breathwork/meditation and more!
Presenters Marimba Gold-Watts, Cara Reeser, Erika Quest, Ava Taylor, Jared Kaplan and more will inspire and guide your practice plus share insights to move your business forward. Limited spots available for what promises to be a special deep-dive into Pilates and movement magic.
The full day is followed by a fabulous Community Block Party, free thanks to Balanced Body and Pilates Anytime; all are welcome!

District Event: NYC GOAL Block Party & Street Closure
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30
The Gay Officer Action League (GOAL) of New York will be hosting a block party on Sunday, June 30th from 10 am – 9 pm at 37 West 20th Street.
20th Street between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue will be closed on Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th from 10 am – 9 pm.

District Event: Street Festival
2024-06-29 10:00 - 19:00
There will be a street festival taking place on Saturday, June 29th from 10 am – 7 pm on Sixth Avenue between 23rd Street and 34th Street.
Please be aware of increased activity in the neighborhood. Stop by to see what all the fuss is about!

SONA: Pride Weekend Drag Brunch
2024-06-29 12:30 - 15:30
A PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH TO END ALL PRIDE DRAG BRUNCHES!
Join us on Pride Weekend for our biggest drag brunch yet! There will be 5 legendary Desi Queens, bottomless mimosas, a delicious Indian-inspired brunch menu, and most importantly… DRAMA!
@malai
@anisoexotic
@mercy_masala
@ru.afza
@chutneychataranga
Music by DJ DYNAMITE | @gaysiworld
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
TWO SEATINGS | 12:30 and 2:15PM
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SOUK Yoga Studio: Master Class with Marco Rojas
2024-06-29 15:00 - 16:30
The class is an inward journey using the science of Raja Yoga. Explore Sun Salutations with bandhas and ujjayi breath, fundamentals of the Ashtanga yoga system. Follow intelligent sequencing from the Ashtanga and Iyengar traditions. The poses are held to explore expansion and extension and to allow the student time to incorporate B.K.S. Iyengar principles of precision and alignment. The teaching adjusts to the individual, a belief practiced in Viniyoga. This transcendental method of involution to achieve evolution will bring us in contact with our layers of existence, koshas, to realize awareness and consciousness necessary to experience sukkha.
Workshop Teacher: Marco Rojas
Workshop Location: Souk Studio 12 west 27th street, 2nd floor
Workshop Date: Saturday June 29, 2024
Workshop Time (EST): 3-4:30pm
Workshop Price: $40
