We’re planning several Always Welcome events the next few weeks: museum tours, an arcade visit, and chats over drinks and food! Meet us in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, or Long Island.
Join new and old friends at our Always Welcome munches. Events are drop-in/drop-out; hang out for as long as you wish. Dress casual (and weather appropriate). No RSVP required (but the Sign Museum tour does require buying a ticket in advance). You’re invited, and you can bring a friend. Look for a Eutopia Rising sign!
Open to anyone, whether or not you’re an approved Lunar Voyager!
Friday, Feb. 21: Semi-outdoors hangout in midtown Manhattan, 5-7pm.
Come chitchat at a low-key social mixer that’s outside, but out of the wind! Meet us at the courtyard/”through block galleria” at 1325 6th Avenue at 53rd St in Manhattan (across from La Grande Boucherie, 145 W 53rd St at 6th Ave). The public seating is outdoors but safe from the wind.
Sat Feb 22: Jersey City, Pet Shop, 7pm-9:30pm.
193 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07302. Close to the Grove Street PATH train stop.
Food and drink available for purchase. Has outdoor seating in the front of the bar, on the Plaza, as well as in a huge, private and open air backyard; let’s see how cold it is and whether we need to head indoors. It’s very cold out and Pet Shop has no outdoor heating, so we’ll meet indoors.
Wed. Feb. 26: Beer Garden at Bohemian Hall in Astoria, 5:30pm-9pm.
29-19 24th Avenue, Queens. Short walk from N/W subway.
Food and drink available for purchase. Outdoors under a roof; heatlamps available.
Thurs Feb. 27th: Gowanus Gardens, Park Slope, 5:30pm-9pm.
256 4th Ave, Brooklyn. Near the Union Street R stop. Outdoors under shelter, with heat lamps. Food and drink available for purchase.
Wed March 5th: Fashion Institute of Technology museum, 6pm-8pm.
227 West 27th Street New York City 10001-5992.
Has free admission, and open till 8pm on Wednesdays. At Seventh Avenue and 27th Street in Manhattan, close to lots of subways, buses, and bike docks. Current exhibit: “Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities” — includes some stuff to interact with/touch. If you arrive late, message the “excursions” channel on our Discord to find out where we are in the museum. Afterwards we may head someplace nearby to eat together.
Thurs. March 13: The Cup Coffeehouse in Nassau County, Long Island, 6-10pm.
3268 Railroad Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Across the street from the Wantagh LIRR Station, along the Babylon and Massapequa lines. Vegan-friendly.
Sat. March 15: Max Funland arcade, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, noon-3pm.
3901 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11232. Bring money for tokens.
Games include hand rhythm games, driving games, shooting games, crane games, VR stuff, Dance Squared, and Taiko Drum Master. Afterwards we’ll probably find someplace nearby to eat together!
Sun. March 16: Coney Island Museum, noon-3pm.
1208 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Take the D, Q, N or F train to the Coney Island – Stillwell Ave station.
Coney Island Museum charges $5 admission, and is open till 5pm on Sundays. Collection includes roller coaster ephemera and, currently, a special transit-centered exhibit. Look for a Eutopia Rising sign at noon! If you arrive late, message the “excursions” channel on our Discord to find out where we are in the museum. Afterwards we may eat nearby.
Fri. March 21: New York Sign Museum, 2-3pm.
2465 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207. Near Atlantic Ave station.
The Museum is only open a few hours per month. Admission is $18 $28 each; GET YOUR TICKET IN ADVANCE (note: now sold out). Make sure you buy a ticket for March 21st!
“The New York Sign Museum is a non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of advertising and signage in New York City and the surrounding areas…. protecting the vernacular aesthetic that makes New York City unique.”
Look for a Eutopia Rising sign at 2pm! If you arrive late, message the “excursions” channel on our Discord to find us. Afterwards we may eat nearby.
Fri. March 28: Mossman Lock Collection, 3pm-4pm.
20 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. Within the General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen of the City of New York. Our appointment for the tour is 3pm-4pm; admission is $10 each.
Come to the balcony and look for a Eutopia Rising sign at 3pm! If you arrive late, message the “excursions” channel on our Discord to find us. Afterwards we may check out the Horological Society exhibit in the same building, or eat nearby.
Our safety policy applies to these events. Whether rain or shine, if you are feeling at all unwell on the day of the event, please stay home. Otherwise, we’re excited to see you there!
And keep up with updates on Instagram, Bluesky, Plura, or Lex (example at https://lex.lgbt/p/Eutopia+Rising+BK+Munch-9zYm60cRdXf9N6KoHARa , only visible in the mobile app).