Here are the top cultural events happening in NYC this week (July 22 – August 3) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. 30s/40s Hiking & Nature Getaway to Upstate NY. We’re headed back to Tannersville September 5-7. The house is booked! We’ll take a round-trip bus from Manhattan, with champagne on the way up. We’ll stay at a beautiful home, with a pool, hot tub, and spacious backyard. Over the weekend, we’ll hike, play games like puzzles and poker, and recharge from the hustle and bustle of the city. The $35 Early Bird discount ends tonight. We have 6 RSVPs. Join here.
2. 30s/40s Art Getaway to the Hamptons. On Saturday, we hosted an art getaway to the Hamptons for 60 people! We took a charter bus from NYC to Southampton, enjoying champagne and cocktails on the bus. The day was filled with gallery hopping, shopping, eating, and the Art & Soul: Hamptons celebration, where we mingled, danced, and enjoyed an open bar and catered food. The next getaway is the September 5-7 hiking trip in the Catskills. We’ll be introducing a fall Beacon getaway shortly.
3. Membership. Membership is live. For just $23/month, you can attend these upcoming events for free:
– Sunset Rooftop Rave in Bushwick
– 20s/30s and 30s/40s Dinner + Dancing in Meatpacking
– Summer Party in Harlem
– 30s to 50s: Singles Picnic in Central Park
– 40s/50s Mixer at MoMA
– Rooftop Singles Night: 30s/40s
– 30s/40s Mixer at the Brooklyn Museum
And you receive the following discount:
– $60 off the upcoming hiking getaway
– a discount on future getaways (lookout for Beacon, Cold Spring, DC, Philly, New Haven, Boston, etc)
Learn more and sign up here.
4. Summer Party in Harlem. We’re hosting a summer party in a brownstone in Harlem on Sunday. Enjoy light bites and an open bar featuring wine, champagne, and cocktails. On view will be a 10 artist exhibition that traces the visual narratives of Black men across both the traditional and unconventional artistic mediums. Early bird tickets end soon. Join here.
5. Singles Dinner + Dancing in Meatpacking. We’re starting a dinner and dancing series in New York. Join the first dinners on August 9. We’ll start off with group dinner, then move to one of our favorite lounges where you get a free drink. After dancing and mingling, we’ll move to a nearby rooftop to wrap up the night with city views and good company:
– 20s/30s dinner + dancing: Join here
– 30s/40s dinner + dancing: Join here
6. 30s to 50s: Singles Picnic in Central Park. We’re hosting a 30s to 50s singles picnic on Sunday in Central Park. Groups will mingle together, then rotate to maximize connections. We’ll curate the guestlist to ensure a more balanced ratio. Join here.
7. Club and Rooftop Takeover: Chelsea. We are once again taking over a lounge and rooftop with a dedicated section on Saturday. Guests who arrive before 9:30 PM will receive a free welcome cocktail at the lounge. Join to dance to house music, make friends, and get home early. Join for free here.
8. Gallery Party in Bushwick. We’re hosting a gallery party in Bushwick on Saturday. The showcase artworks function as a type of community care; one that uplifts the lives and labor of women. Join for cool art, new friends, and an open bar. We have 60 RSVPs. Join here.
9. Gallery Party in Bushwick. We’re hosting a gallery party in Bushwick on Friday. The event will feature emerging Indonesian artists working across film, sound, collage, performance, textiles, and digital media. Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic mocktails and Indonesian-inspired finger foods. Join here.
10. 40s/50s Mixer at MoMA. We’re hosting a 40s/50s mixer on Friday. We’ll explore the incredible collection, then mingle at a nearby bar. Join here.
11. Chelsea Gallery Hop. We’re hosting a Chelsea gallery hop on Thursday (21 RSVPs). Attend for cool art, free drinks, and new friends. Join here. We’re also hosting gallery hops in Chelsea on July 31.
12. Rooftop Singles Night: 30s/40s. We’re hosting another singles night on August 2. We’ll explore galleries in the city, then mingle on the beautiful rooftop bar. We have 8 RSVPs. Join here.
13. 30s/40s Mixer at the Brooklyn Museum. August 3. Join here.
14. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 65,000+ highly engaged professionals and art enthusiasts on Threads, Instagram, and email, please message partnerships@earlyburdz.com.
Curious about the art exhibited at the first Art House, check out the featured works here. Please reach out if you’d like more information about a particular event or past featured art.
Q: Who are these events for?
A: Our events are built for 20s–50s professionals and creatives looking for cultural, social, and low-pressure ways to connect.
Q: How much do events cost?
A: Most events are free or $7.50–$15, with occasional premium getaways. Check out our Events Calendar here: https://linktr.ee/earlyburdz.