Looking for Events - NYC

DeadTurtle · 03-08-2012, 06:12 PM

I recently moved to NYC from Florida. While in college in Florida I took ASL 1 and 2. I fell in love with the language immediately, I began going to events called Silent Dinners at Clearwater Mall. These events were set up by members of the deaf community to help students of all ASL skill levels learn more about deaf culture and ASL than they could in the classroom. I met a lot of really nice people and made a lot of new friends. I eventually started going to TBDPHH as well.

Since moving to NYC I have been trying to find local events that are similar to the Silent Dinners in Florida. Does anyone know when or where events like this might be? I really want meet new people and make new friends as I have just moved here.

***Alex*** · 03-08-2012, 07:04 PM

Me and my partner host deaf night events in Northern Jersey/New York City on a monthly basis. You can join our Facebook groups to receive more info:

NJDPHH - https://www.facebook.com/groups/62821960428/

NYCDPHH - https://www.facebook.com/groups/174381749333521/

I'm not aware of any Silent Dinners in NYC, sorry.

DeadTurtle · 03-09-2012, 03:54 PM

Thank you Alex, it will be good to get to know people. I actually just found an event that I will be going to tonight at Barnes and Nobles near Union Square around 6:00 PM. Apparently they meet every Friday at the same time. I'll let you know how it goes.

update:

Here is the link I found for the event, http://www.meetup.com/NYCASL/

DeadTurtle · 03-09-2012, 09:32 PM

It was a lot of fun, met some interesting people. I'll be attending next Friday as well. It starts at 6:00 pm but I end up getting there closer to 7:00 because my girlfriend gets out of work around 6:00 and she likes to go too.

Richie · 03-23-2012, 05:55 AM

What is the address for that place in NYC? I would love to attend someday

**Oddball** · 03-23-2012, 07:27 PM

deafnyc.com for further information.

DeadTurtle · 03-29-2012, 02:56 PM

It is at the Barnes and Noble, here is the address:
33 East 17th Street New York, NY 10003

They usually sit in the dinning area up stairs.

kambric · 04-12-2012, 01:39 PM

Have you gone to the B&N Union Square thing yet or before? I get the notices but haven't been in town to go. Keep wanting to check it out, though.

**Jiro** · 04-12-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kambric

Have you gone to the B&N Union Square thing yet or before? I get the notices but haven't been in town to go. Keep wanting to check it out, though.

nope never been there. never heard of it. I'm guessing it's mostly hearing students.

Kitten · 05-20-2012, 08:54 PM

I've gone several times. Yes, it's mostly hearing students from beginner to advanced. There are also a few Deaf individuals who attend. For the most part, the people are very nice and friendly. I say, give it a try.

03-08-2012, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
DeadTurtle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodside, NY Posts: 9	Looking for Events - NYC I recently moved to NYC from Florida. While in college in Florida I took ASL 1 and 2. I fell in love with the language immediately, I began going to events called Silent Dinners at Clearwater Mall. These events were set up by members of the deaf community to help students of all ASL skill levels learn more about deaf culture and ASL than they could in the classroom. I met a lot of really nice people and made a lot of new friends. I eventually started going to TBDPHH as well. Since moving to NYC I have been trying to find local events that are similar to the Silent Dinners in Florida. Does anyone know when or where events like this might be? I really want meet new people and make new friends as I have just moved here.

03-08-2012, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Garfield, NJ Posts: 3,975 Blog Entries: 1	Me and my partner host deaf night events in Northern Jersey/New York City on a monthly basis. You can join our Facebook groups to receive more info: NJDPHH - https://www.facebook.com/groups/62821960428/ NYCDPHH - https://www.facebook.com/groups/174381749333521/ I'm not aware of any Silent Dinners in NYC, sorry. __________________ "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read." - Mark Twain "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." - Seneca the Younger "Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful." - Warren Buffett

04-12-2012, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
kambric Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 38	Have you gone to the B&N Union Square thing yet or before? I get the notices but haven't been in town to go. Keep wanting to check it out, though. __________________ Check out my official site & blog at http://www.kambricrews.com!

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03-09-2012, 03:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
DeadTurtle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodside, NY Posts: 9	Thank you Alex, it will be good to get to know people. I actually just found an event that I will be going to tonight at Barnes and Nobles near Union Square around 6:00 PM. Apparently they meet every Friday at the same time. I'll let you know how it goes. update: Here is the link I found for the event, http://www.meetup.com/NYCASL/

03-09-2012, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
DeadTurtle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodside, NY Posts: 9	It was a lot of fun, met some interesting people. I'll be attending next Friday as well. It starts at 6:00 pm but I end up getting there closer to 7:00 because my girlfriend gets out of work around 6:00 and she likes to go too.

03-23-2012, 05:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Richie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 15	What is the address for that place in NYC? I would love to attend someday

03-23-2012, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oddball Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Toxic State Posts: 4,569	deafnyc.com for further information.

03-29-2012, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeadTurtle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodside, NY Posts: 9	It is at the Barnes and Noble, here is the address: 33 East 17th Street New York, NY 10003 They usually sit in the dinning area up stairs.

05-20-2012, 08:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kitten Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 92	I've gone several times. Yes, it's mostly hearing students from beginner to advanced. There are also a few Deaf individuals who attend. For the most part, the people are very nice and friendly. I say, give it a try.