{"title": "Humanist Happy Hour", "start": "2026-11-12T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture", "address": "269 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/humanism"], "description": "Humanist Happy Hour is a cozy, casual small-group gathering for conversation, connection, and a little bit of curiosity, held every second Thursday. It is hosted by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, which has expanded to a new space next door. Guests talk about whatever is on their mind, from philosophy and humanism to everyday city life, starting with light icebreakers before conversation unfolds naturally. Refreshments are provided, you may bring your own, and there is no pressure to drink.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/humanist-happy-hour-106705/", "official_url": "https://bsec.org/events/humanist-happy-hour/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6c85d6c106937dcf059ec1509f274fdd31351582aec9226661a81510a0ae7501-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-12T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-12T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture", "address": "269 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "The New York Philosophy Club", "start": "2026-11-04T19:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T22:00:00-05:00", "place": "New York Society for Ethical Culture Hall", "address": "West 64th Street 2, New York", "price": "", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/philosophy"], "description": "The New York Philosophy Club is an evening of philosophical discussion open to everyone, with no previous experience required. 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Most guests stay much longer afterwards to continue their most fulfilling conversations.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-new-york-philosophy-club-54358/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/new-york-philosophy-club/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4c9a4116e72ee1167278ffdda98ed1607e6dcf6501eb6f50c8811e32ea189f16-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Monthly Community Song Sharing", "start": "2026-11-04T14:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-04T17:00:00-05:00", "place": "Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture", "address": "269 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215", "price": "Discretionary collection for use of the space", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/singing/community-singing"], "description": "Monthly Community Song Sharing is a monthly gathering at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture in Park Slope, Brooklyn. 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Sessions explore personal identity and integrity, appreciation and respect for others, and knowledge of religions, philosophies, and social concerns. 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Attendance is free in person and online, and the community lunch afterward is free for first-time guests and families in the Young Ethical Explorers Program.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/sunday-platform-with-richard-koral-what-does-the-election-me-54363/", "official_url": "https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-richard-koral/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/be09ddec7cdd3bff6668dfebf9f9fb9d56e43aee9671cfe784001a89a2939eb4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Find Your People | Fall Meetups", "start": "2026-10-02T00:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00-05:00", "place": "Times Square Church", "address": "West 51st Street 237, 10019 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community"], "description": "\"Find Your People | Fall Meetups\" is a series of one-time gatherings hosted by members of the Times Square Church family, built around simple activities and shared interests. The meetups range from meals and walks through the park to sports, museum visits, and creative activities, held in public spaces across New York City. They are open to members, regular attenders, and newcomers to the church, with no ongoing commitment involved. Anyone interested can browse the available meetups and sign up for one they plan to attend.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/find-your-people-fall-meetups-57029/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Social Hour", "start": "2026-11-04T13:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Goddard Riverside Older Adult Center", "address": "West 65th Street 250, 10023 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community"], "description": "Social Hour is a gathering at the Older Adult Center where people come together socially. 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The party celebrates the group's wins and work and includes planning how to protect the election results and build grassroots power. A $5 donation toward the room rental and goodies is requested.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/upper-west-side-action-group-mid-term-victory-party-54366/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}