Venues
Restaurants, cafés, lounges, and galleries: we bring a small, curated group of guests who come to talk, often on your quieter nights.
Talk to us about your space →NYC · Small gatherings · Big conversations
Good people.
Great conversations.
New York City.
The Avenue Society brings curious people together through thoughtfully hosted dinners, intimate socials, and shared experiences across the city.
Meet people beyond your usual circle. Leave with conversations that last past the evening.
Upcoming
The next gathering.
Who comes
Curated, not exclusive.
Our guests work in technology, the arts, business, media, education, hospitality, investing, and a lot in between. Some are new to New York; some have been here for decades.
What they share is curiosity, generosity in conversation, and a wish to meet people they wouldn't otherwise cross paths with. You don't need a title, a plus-one, or a pitch. We keep gatherings small so everyone actually gets to talk.
How it works
What it's like to attend.
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Request a spot
Every gathering has one registration button, and it takes you to Luma. That's the only RSVP that holds your place.
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Get confirmed
We review requests to keep the group small and balanced. Confirmed guests receive the exact address.
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Come as you are
Most people arrive on their own. Your host makes introductions, so there are no name-tag rounds and no forced networking.
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Stay in touch
After each evening you'll hear about the next one first. The connections you make are yours to keep.
Good to know
Do I need to bring someone?
No. Coming alone is completely normal, and it's the point. The host will make sure you meet people.
I RSVP'd on Meetup. Am I confirmed?
Meetup helps people discover us, but your spot is confirmed only through the event's Luma page. Use the "Request a spot" button on the event card.
Does it cost anything?
Each event card shows the price before you register. If a gathering has a fee, or food and drinks are on you, it will say so up front.
Why isn't the address listed?
We share the neighborhood publicly and the exact venue with confirmed guests. It keeps the evening comfortable for everyone in the room.
Past gatherings
Moments from the Society.
We only share photos that guests have agreed to.
Stay in the loop
Be part of the next gathering.
Thoughtful people, interesting places, good conversations. Join the list to get invitations to upcoming NYC gatherings, often before they're posted anywhere else.
Already on Luma? Follow our calendar there.
Partner with us
Host a gathering together.
Teams & communities
Private, hosted experiences for companies and groups that want their people to meet properly, without the conference-mixer feel.
Plan a private gathering →