Dry social: networking at Sprout Society - 06/30/2026
About this Event
🌟 A perfect opportunity for:
- entrepreneurs
- consultants and freelancers
- artists and creatives
- community builders
🎟️ Free with RSVP
‼️ Note: Even if you can't make it, RSVP to be notified first of our upcoming events.
🕔 A packed agenda, get excited for:
🤝 meeting future collaborators and friends in an inclusive, substance-free space
🎭 a guided, interactive ice breaker activity – this month’s is an introductory improv and theater workshop led by Playwright, Director, and Stage Manager Courtney Seyl
💧a free premium water from sponsor RAIN for the first 24 arrivals
🍻 free flow hang with one complimentary non-alcoholic beverage served by The Bar Nun Life
🚶 an optional tour of Sprout Society coworking space to learn about memberships and other offerings
🎁 occasional special perks like guest speakers, promo codes, prizes, and giveaways
About our venue
Sprout Society is a nonprofit community hub + DIY space in Bushwick for creativity, community, and care. Drop in, co-work, gather, host, take a class, find your people. Anyone is welcome through our doors, regardless of what they're going through or what they can afford.
About our co-hosts
The Bar Nun Life brings people together through non-alcoholic experiences focused on wellness, art, technology, and vegetarian dining.
Courtney Seyl (they/she) is a playwright, director, and stage manager based in Brooklyn, NY.
- University of Puget Sound BA in theatre arts and English
- residency with ARTBARN in Tacoma
- directing participant in Intiman Emerging Artist’s Program in Seattle
- attended Kennedy Center’s Playwriting Intensive by Gary Garrison in the cohort of the Voices of America writers workshop
- directed “Clean Slate” by Rachel Leighson off-Broadway at The Flea
- stage managed “In the Devil’s Hands” by Helen Banner with Zoopraxis Theatre
- premiered their first full length play REVOLUTION at The Tank Theatre which won the Off-Off-Broadway Award for Best Performance in a play
- their play “Compulsion” came in fourth at the Irondale on Women Festival in the New Media Storytelling Category and was featured in the Shelter ‘n’ Play podcast
This event is part of Community Week NYC (May 9-17, 2026) - a citywide celebration of social connection. Explore all events so you can find your people.
Disclaimer: Speakers, activities, and sponsors are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including weather conditions, transportation issues, local events, etc. By RSVPing, you acknowledge that you are attending voluntarily and assume all risks associated with this event.
Agenda
Settle in
Info: Check in and grab a drink!
Get to know others
Info: Enjoy a 30-minute ice breaker, themed activity, or guided conversation in an intimate group setting.
Happy "hour"
Info: Free flow hang. Be present and let conversation lead you to new partnerships and friendships.
Where is it happening?
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