Our Partners

Friendly partners with people and places across New York City who know how to bring people together.

Our partners open their spaces, share their craft, and help create experiences where connection feels natural and unforced. Their care, presence, and way of hosting shape what Friendly feels like from the moment people arrive.

Our Founding Partners

Our founding partners were among the first to believe in Friendly and help shape what it is today. They open their spaces and share their craft to create experiences that feel welcoming, intentional, and easy to step into.

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Area 53

Creates playful, activity-driven experiences where connection happens through shared movement, games, and fun rather than conversation alone.

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Ayaka Nishi Jewelry

Hosts hands-on jewelry-making experiences that invite calm focus, creativity, and natural conversation through making something together.

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Craftsman Ave

Offers relaxed creative workshops where people connect at their own pace through shared craft and hands-on work.

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Hex & Co

Brings people together through games and play, creating easy, lighthearted environments where connection feels effortless.

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Honors Bridge Club

Hosts thoughtful, social experiences centered on learning and playing bridge, connecting people through shared focus and strategy.

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League of Kitchens

Brings people together through cooking and shared meals, using food and culture as a natural foundation for connection.

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Liquid Lab

Hosts guided cocktail experiences that blend creativity and learning in a relaxed, social setting.

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Maha Rose

Offers grounding, wellness-focused gatherings that create space for slower, more intentional connection.

Ready to Join Us?

We partner with people and places that want to do more than host events. We look for hosts who care about community and believe that shared experiences can bring people together.

If you’re interested in hosting a Friendly experience or exploring a partnership, we’d love to hear from you.

Become a Partner