How to meet new people in NYC
Eight million people, and it can still be hard to meet any of them. Most friendships don't start with small talk — they start by doing something together: the same pickup game every week, a run club, a concert where you ended up next to each other.
That's how PLANS works. People post what they're doing (“basketball at 7”, “trying a new ramen place”), and anyone nearby who's free taps “I'm in.” Below are events happening this week that you can turn into a plan.
Museum of Chinese in America Flex Admission
Wed, Apr 29 · 11:00 AM
DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon Museum - Flexible Entry
Wed, Jul 15 · 10:00 AM
Y2K Rewind: 2000s Rave
Today · 9:00 PM
Finally Friday with Sameer Naseem ft. Jarrett Campbell, Ahamed Weinberg, Gracie Canaan, Mike Recine, and more!
Today · 9:15 PM
Night Club 101 & Bondi Present: Reverberation Radio (Allah-Las DJ Set)
Today · 10:00 PM
COLTRANE REVISITED CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION with Jimmy Greene, Troy Roberts, Helen Sung, Steve Smith, Lonnie Plaxico
Today · 10:30 PM
Fit Club Circuit Training
Tomorrow · 8:00 AM
Forest Fitness
Tomorrow · 8:30 AM
NYRR Open Run: Canarsie Park
Tomorrow · 8:45 AM
NYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill Park Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Run
Tomorrow · 8:45 AM
Questions
What's the easiest way to make friends in NYC?
Show up to the same kinds of things repeatedly — pickup games, runs, classes, shows. On PLANS you can see what people nearby are doing and join in one tap.
Is it safe to meet people from PLANS?
PLANS is for adults 18+, plans happen in public places, and your location is only ever shown approximately. You can report, block or leave a plan in two taps, and reports are reviewed by real people.
Is PLANS free?
Yes. PLANS is free, with no ads and no subscriptions. Ticket prices, where there are any, are set by each event.
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Event details come from Ticketmaster, NYC Parks and public event calendars. PLANS isn't affiliated with these events — check the official page for tickets and changes.