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Circle of Sisters (COS) is the largest expo for Black Women in New York City.
About this Event
Circle of Sisters (COS) is the largest expo for Black Women in New York City. Produced and hosted by WBLS-FM, WLIB–AM, and Emmis Communications, COS offers a variety of empowering panel discussions, informative seminars, and entertaining performances, including a Gospel Explosion concert. More than 200 vendors and small businesses will also be onsite selling unique items and services all day. This year the event takes place on Saturday, September 7th, from 10am-10pm at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan.

For 10 years, Wanderlust Festival has gathered teachers, experts, musicians, and creators at stunning destination resorts for transformational experiences—each unique unto itself. For the first time, we’re combining the best of our destination festival experience with our beloved 108 event bringing our destination festival experience to select US cities.

Prospect Park is the best loved green space in the borough and is nearly always packed with locals picnicking, runners, and cyclists when the weather’s warm. Bordered by neighborhoods known for diversity in culture, food, and residents, it’s the perfect host for Wanderlust Brooklyn!

Lauded for its expansive spaces, calming forest paths, and Zoo(!) once you step into Wanderlust Brooklyn you’ll forget you’re in the heart of a major city. Whether you call Brooklyn home, or it’s your “om away from home” for the weekend, it’s the ideal backdrop for a transformative Wanderlust experience.

Wanderlust has joined (RED) in the fight to end AIDS. For every Wanderlust ticket purchased, Wanderlust will donate $1.08 to the Global Fund to fight AIDS with (RED), which could provide more than 3 days of life-saving HIV medication. Click here for more details.

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ProductCon is the largest product management conference series in the world. It is organized by Product School and takes place five times a year in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and London. The speaker lineup features product leaders from Google, Slack, Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix, Facebook and more.

You’ll learn best practices behind the most successful products, and new trends in AI, VR, IoT and Blockchain. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with all our sponsor companies interested in recruiting PMs. Get ready to level up your product management skills, network with a global community of fellow product leaders and have a ball!

Check out our latest conferences: London, San Francisco, Seattle.

ProductCon: The Product Management Conference

Agenda
08:00 am – Registration
08:50 am – The Future of Product Management.
Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia. Founder/CEO at Product School and Author of The Product Book
09:00 am – Morning Talks, Part 1
10:30 am – Break
10:50 am – Morning Talks, Part 2
11:50 pm – Lunch Break
1:00 pm – Afternoon Talks, Part 1
2:30 pm – Break
2:50 pm – Afternoon Talks, Part 2
3:50 pm – Closing Comments
Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia. Founder/CEO at Product School and Author of The Product Book.
4:00 pm – After Party

FAQ

What is #ProductCon?

ProductCon is a conference by Product School where attendees can delve into the future of product management. It will feature a mix of keynotes, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all with the aim to provide actionable insights around how to build products users love.

Why should I attend?

Whether you’re a startup or a Fortune 500, an individual contributor or leading a team, what you learn during ProductCon will transform the way you go about building products. You’ll come away with concrete ideas you can apply in your company right away, along with fresh contacts that may become customers or partners in the future.

Who is attending?

Attendees of ProductCon are Senior Product leaders; Sr. Product Manager, Director of Product, Head of Product Management, VP of Product, Chief Product Officer.

What does my on-site ProductCon ticket include?

It includes access to the conference and refreshments. You’ll also get access to our official parties, some way cool swag, and all the recordings and slides.

I want to send my team. Are there group discounts?

Yes, we offer a Group Discount with 5 tickets for the price of 3! If you are more than 5 attendees from the same company, please email productcon@productschool.com to request a unique group discount.

Do you provide any discounts for students, non-profits, startups, etc?

Yes, we provide a limited amount of early-bird tickets. We also provide free tickets to watch the conference live online and receive all the recordings and slides afterwards.

Can you advise me on how to convince my boss that ProductCon is worth the investment?

Yes, you can download our convince your boss Google Doc template.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email us at productcon@productschool.com

I’m international and need to order a visa in order to come to ProductCon. Can you help with this?

Yes, we can write you a letter of recommendation for you to apply for a visa. Email productcon@productschool.com your name, business address, and ticket order number. Please check with your local government office for any visas waiting periods. If for some reason you cannot obtain a visa, we will refund your ticket.

Will ProductCon be recorded?

Yes, it will be recorded by our multimedia team and the videos edited for your viewing pleasure. Make sure to get your free online ticket in order to receive all the recordings and slides.

How do I become a Sponsor?

Get in touch with us here

Are there volunteer opportunities for this event?

Yes! Apply here.

What’s the cancellation/refund policy?

We don’t offer refunds but you can transfer the ticket to a colleague or friend. Any ticket transfers must be made at least 48 hours before the event starts.

Ball Pit Party is an adult wonderland combining the playground filled with balls and our awesome bar serving your favorite cocktails alongside top DJs spinning tunes all day!

The Ball Pit Party will sell out! The tickets are limited so grab them whilst you can!

Tickets are sold on 90min slots but you can stay longer to play in the ball pit and dance with the tunes. A cash bar will be available with cocktails and more on show!

Tickets extremely limited so book while you can!

You will not be able to sign up at the venue. You have to get your free ticket here online and show it to the event host (either print it or show digital ticket on your phone)

Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner or business professional, this event is the perfect opportunity to get away from your desk, have some cocktails and network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients…. Or just come on out and make some new friends! We’ve witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events.

** IMPORTANT: WE WILL SEND YOU THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE LOCATION AFTER YOU SIGN UP. THE DATE OF THIS EVENT IS TENTATIVE AND IT WILL LIKELY BE MOVED TO ANOTHER DAY… BUT SIGN UP AND WE’LL NOTIFY YOU IN THE EVENT DATE CHANGES.

See more fun NYC events at: http://www.FriendzyEvents.com

Admission is free of charge and there are no speakers or sales pitches, just a great night connecting with real people. Bring your business cards, make new friends, meet your next business connection or simply mingle with accomplished individuals.

FAQ:
Can I come alone?
Absolutely! Typically about 75% of the crowd comes alone

What is the suggested age range?
All ages are welcome

How many people will be there?
Based on past events we expect between 100 and 200 people to be in attendance

Is there music?
Yes, there will be great music playing at just the right volume for mingling

Are there drinks?
Yes, there’s a full menu of great drink specials available at the bar.

What is the dress code?
While there’s no official dress code we ask that you don’t wear gym gear or baseball caps. What you wear to work in likely perfectly fine.

Who attends the event?
Single professionals of all sorts and ages.

Can I arrive late?
Absolutely. Arrive any time you’d like. The event officially starts at 6:30 but if traveling in from a distance you’re welcome to arrive at 7:30 or after.

An email we received about one of our recent events: “Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don’t get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!” – Danielle, NYC

FIFI FASHION WEEK features the Fashion Industry Finest Independent designers. This event will be held at the Watson Hotel 440 West 57th Street, Embassy Ballroom, NYC 10019, on Friday September 13, 2019. This event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC to attend.

Last season we had over 2,200 people attend, kindly arrive early for entry, the line was down the block and around the corner.

Please do not wait to the last minute to get your tickets get them TODAY.

The Radical Film Fair is a new way to celebrate and support independent film, presented by Kickstarter and The Eyeslicer.

Inspired by comic and record fairs, this free event will bring together dozens of filmmakers, independent distributors, movie theaters, zinemakers, and more for a giant flea market and indie film jamboree.

Shop for VHS, zines, BluRays, shirts, posters, and all the film-related swag you can imagine; get advice from experts; meet new collaborators; listen to provocative “lightning round” keynotes from singular film artists; check out exclusive installations by filmmakers, and watch an all-day sneak preview marathon of The Eyeslicer’s all-new second season.

Arrive early! The first 150 people in the door receive a mimosa and a movie ticket!

Vendors include:
Anthology Film Archives
Artless Media
Aspect Ratio
The Basement Labs
Borscht Corp // bisque corp.
Cineaste Magazine
Factory 25
Film Comment
Film Desk Books
The Future of Film is Female
Gabby Kash
Gary Hustwit, Jessica Edwards & Film First
Grasshopper Film
halhartley.com / Possible Films
IFC Center
Kartemquin Films
Kino Lorber
Magnolia Pictures
Meow Wolf
Mono No Aware
Movies Brand
Nitehawk Cinemas
Neon
NoBudge
No Evil Eye
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Posteritati
Screen Slate
Spectacle Theater
…and more!

Talks from filmmakers including:
Penny Lane, Bridey Elliott, Rashaad Ernesto Green, Madeleine Olnek and more to come!

Free mentorship in our walkup Indie Film Clinic from:
Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective
Brown Girls Doc Mafia
Cartuna
Creative Capital
DCTV
Film Fatales
Rogers & Szynol, FilmLawGroup.com
Flies Collective
NewFest
POV
Video Consortium
Women Independent Producers

PMP® Certification Training in New York on Sep 16th – 19th, 2019
About this Event
Course Description: The Project Management Professional (PMP)® is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers.You can find PMPs leading projects in nearly every country and, unlike other certifications that focus on a particular geography or domain, the PMP® is truly global. As a PMP, you can work in virtually any industry, with any methodology and in any location.Employers benefit as well. When more than one-third of their project managers are PMP-certified, organizations complete more of their projects on time, on budget and meeting original goals.The PMP signifies that you speak and understand the global language of project management and connects you to a community of professionals, organizations and experts worldwide. Become a PMP and become a project hero.This Course Provides everything you need to know to pass the PMP Exam and become a Certified Project Management professional.

This Course Covers the Following Topics:

The 5 Project Management Process Groups:

● Initiating

● Planning

● Executing

● Monitoring and Controlling

● Closing

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas:

● Project Integration Management

● Project Scope Management

● Project time Management

● Project Cost Management

● Project Quality Management

● Project Human Resourses Management

● Project Communicatons Management

● Project Risk Management

● Project Procurement Management

● Project Stakeholder Management

Training by Certified ● & Expert Instructors

Post Training Support ●

35 PDU’s ●

Extensive documentation provided ●

Money back guarantee ●

Become an expert ●

If you’re an experienced project manager responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading and directing cross-functional teams, then the PMP is the right choice for you.Prerequisites

● Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent)

● 7,500 hours leading and directing projects

● 35 hours of project management educationOR

● Four-year degree

● 4,500 hours leading and directing projects

● 35 hours of project management education

YMS NYC is America’s largest youth marketing festival, focused on how brands can better understand and target the Gen Z market. Returning to New York for a 6th year, this is our most diverse and exciting festival to date.

– 150 + powerhouse speakers including the biggest Gen Z brands including Instagram, TikTok, Disney, Starbucks and more

– Leading marketers from top brands and agencies share their most effective marketing strategies

– Hear directly from a diverse mix of inspiring young people on 2019’s lifestyle, content and tech trends

– Dedicated networking time to connect with your peers

For more details and how to get involved with YMS, our non-profit / educational discounts or just to say hello, drop us a line, we would love to chat.

Richard.jackson@voxburner.com
@voxburner #YMS19

Metropolitan Entertainment Presents – BigFlo & Oli at (le) poisson rouge

7:00pm doors | 8:00pm show | 16+

$20 advance | $25 day of show

French duo BigFlo & Oli will come to New York this fall for one night at (Le) Poisson Rouge on Wednesday, September 18 at 8:00PM.

The two brothers hailing from Toulouse recently released La Vie De Rêve (Dream Life), their third album to rave reviews in the French press and are poised to bring their brand of hip hop to the States.

The brothers made a name for themselves with their certified triple platinum second album, La Vraie Vie, in 2017, which produced hit singles including “Dommage” and “Papa”. As an indication of their popularity, on YouTube “Dommage” has over 169 million views and “Papa” has over 30 million views. La Vie De Rêve continues their socially-conscious style, with songs addressing topics like death, war, and the European migrant crisis.

Refund Policy & Terms of Service: LPR does not issue refunds or exchanges for ticket purchases. All sales are final. No refunds will be processed for unused tickets or for patrons who are denied entry due to not having valid identification for will call pickup or admittance to an age restricted event. Events are subject to change in date, time, reserved seat location or scheduled act at anytime. In the case of an event cancellation, refunds will be provided via the method of payment originally used. Resale of any ticket at a price greater than the original ticket price is absolutely prohibited. We have the right to revoke or reclaim possession of any tickets from the buyer who violates such restrictions.

Judah & the Lion at the Rapids Theatre on September 19th 2019. Doors at 7pm / show at 8pm
About this Event
For Judah & the Lion, the last two years should’ve been the best of their lives as the Nashville band toured behind a powerful single and a genre-upending album, sharing stages with heroes and playing to oceans of fans. But as everything was coming together for them, singer-guitarist Judah Akers’ world was falling apart as his family was hit by alcoholism and affairs, death and divorce. From that tension comes Pep Talks, the trio’s third LP and a hard left turn into deeply personal terrain. Knowing they had something new on their hands, Judah, Brian Macdonald (mandolin), and Nate Zuercher (banjo) took their time crafting a set of songs that not only shores up their one-of-a-kind sound—a heart-pounding whirl of folk, bluegrass, rock, hiphop and electronic production—but takes the listener on a bracingly candid, surprisingly anthemic journey from the kind of pain that tears your whole world apart to the sort of hard-won hope that can bridge the deepest of rifts.

STS9 at The Brooklyn Mirage
About this Event
✨🚀🌕 Apo11o 🌕🚀✨

Announcing a new tour that takes off at the end of summer and launches us into fall ✌️

Support from Cut Chemist, Mark Farina, and Orchard Lounge

Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 spaceflight, which sent two Americans to land on the moon for the first time ever!! We’ll be celebrating a theme of exploration at every stop on the tour – all shows will be custom crafted to explore the STS9 catalogs, and we have some special plans for each stop in the north east 💫 we’re looking to go where no sectornaut has gone before… LFG!

‘The Spectacle’ Soundcheck Experience Package includes:

1-night general admission ticket with Early Entry

Invitation to a portion of STS9’s soundcheck

Group photo with STS9

One (1) copy of your show’s setlist

One (1) limited edition STS9 poster, signed by all members of STS9

One (1) commemorative laminate

Merchandise shopping before doors open to the public

In order to say a big THANK YOU to all our supporters for being there with us through thick and thin, Jaz Enterprise is sponsoring an Appreciation Party with Kai & Karizma on September 21, 2019. This event will be hosted by DJ Stakz with music by DJ Joubert.

Dont’t delay, get your free ticket before August 31st.

Please note: One free ticket is allowed per person.

An outdoor-indoor Art Party in celebration of creation in all its forms! Join us on Sunday September 22 for a Block Party on Jefferson Street between Wyckoff and Irving Avenues. Explore installations, performances, experiences and live art – outside and inside of House of Yes!

FREE All Day!

ALL AGES WELCOME!

This event is RAIN OR SHINE!

: : : MUSIC : : :

Soul Summit Music playing daytime disco, house, soul, feel good real good vibes.

Soul Summit is a 14-year-old New York institution founded by DJ Tabu, DJ Sadiq and DJ Jeff Mendoza. A day or night out with Soul Summit is an beautiful celebration of house music, dancing, family, and fun. Get ready to move!

: : : FEATURING : : :

Dance party
Live Painting
Glitter Beauty Bar & Face Painting
Artisan market by The Market Sisters
Spectacles & Surprises!

::::::: SAFER SPACES POLICY :::::::

House of Yes is a space for everyone to feel welcome. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment, unwanted touch, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, ableist, or ageist behavior. Always ASK before touching anyone at our events. If someone is making you uncomfortable or harassing you, please come speak to a security guard or ask for a manager. We will believe you, and we will help. All restrooms in our venue are gender neutral. Everyone is free to use the restroom that best fits their gender identity or expression. All entrances and spaces within the venue are single-level. There are stairs leading to the upper portions of the stage, for those who wish to dance in the spotlight. Strobe lights are used during performances and parties. Questions about our consent policy or procedures? Email consent@houseofyes.org.

Course Description: Every organization is responsible for ensuring Cyber Security. The ability to protect its information systems from impairment or even theft is essential to success. Implementing effective security measures will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity.
With our Cyber Security workshop your participants will understand the different types of malware and security breaches. Develop effective prevention methods which will increase overall security. They will also understand the basic concepts associated with Cyber Security and what a company needs to stay secure.

Module One: Getting Started

● Icebreaker

● Housekeeping Items

● The Parking Lot

● Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Cyber security Fundamentals

● What is Cyberspace?

● What is Cyber security?

● Why is Cyber security Important?

● What is a Hacker?

● Case Study

Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Malware

● Worms

● Viruses

● Spyware

● Trojans

● Case Study

Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Cyber Security Breaches

● Phishing

● Identity Theft

● Harassment

● Cyberstalking

● Case Study

Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Types of Cyber Attacks

● Password Attacks

● Denial of Service Attacks

● Passive Attack

● Penetration Testing

● Case Study

Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Prevention Tips

● Craft a Strong Password

● Two-Step Verification

● Download Attachments with Care

● Question Legitimacy of Websites

● Case Study

Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Mobile Protection

● No Credit Card Numbers

● Place Lock on Phone

● Don’t Save Passwords

● No Personalized Contacts Listed

● Case Study

Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Social Network Security

● Don’t Reveal Location

● Keep Birthdate Hidden

● Have Private Profile

● Don’t Link Accounts

● Case Study

Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Prevention Software

● Firewalls

● Virtual Private Networks

● Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware

● Routine Updates

● Case Study

Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Critical Cyber Threats

● Critical Cyber Threats

● Cyber terrorism

● Cyberwarfare

● Cyberespionage

● Case Study

Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Defense Against Hackers

● Cryptography

● Digital Forensics

● Intrusion Detection

● Legal Recourse

● Case Study

Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

● Words from the Wise

● Review of Parking Lot

● Lessons Learned

● Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Once after the training we will provide you the course completion certificate.

The aim of the conference is to identify and share practical, evidence-based solutions that can support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ICSD provides a unique opportunity to bring together stakeholders from government, academia, the United Nations, international agencies, NGOs, and grassroots organizers to share practical solutions towards the achievement of more sustainable and inclusive societies. Please note registration is only for persons physically attending the event in person in New York City. You do not need to register to watch the live stream.

Online ticket sales close on September 16, 2019, but participants can register in-person at the event, provided that the event is not sold out.

When you visit Affordable Art Fair NYC you’ll find an inspiring and friendly atmosphere where you can browse thousands of original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints showcased by 74 local, national and international galleries. With contemporary artwork by over 400 established artists and rising stars, and price points ranging from $100-$10,000 – there is something to suit every taste and wallet whether you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector.

This fall, join us at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, September 26 – 29, 2019, with our Private View on September 25th. Alongside the vast array of stunning artwork, you’ll enjoy a creative smorgasbord of educational talks and tours, performances, and an irresistible cafe and bar.

With two fair editions held annually, the Affordable Art Fair NYC is the ideal family day out or creative evening out with friends.

https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/new-york-fall

FAIR HOURS

Wednesday, September 25

Private View | 6pm–9pm
Thursday, September 26

Trade Hours | 11am-12pm
General Admission | 12pm–6pm
Art After Dark | 6pm–9pm
Friday, September 27

Trade Hours | 11am-12pm
General Admission | 12pm–6pm
Free Admission | 6pm–8pm
Saturday, September 28

Stroller Hour | 10am-11am
General Admission | 11am–8pm
Sunday, September 29

Stroller Hour | 10am-11am
General Admission | 11am–5pm

GETTING THERE

Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street.
Find us between 6th and 7th Avenues in Chelsea.
Nearest subways are 1, 2, 3, L, F and M lines.
Nearest MTA bus lines are M5, M7 and M20.

Patti Smith returns to Congregation Beth Elohim to present her new memoir, Year of the Monkey.
Each ticket includes a hardcover copy of Year of the Monkey, which will be available for pickup at the event. Please note that there will not be a signing following the event. This program is presented by Community Bookstore, Congregation Beth Elohim, and Murmrr Lit. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

About Year of the Monkey
From the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids and M Train, a profound, beautifully realized memoir in which dreams and reality are vividly woven into a tapestry of one transformative year.

Following a run of New Year’s concerts at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland with no design, yet heeding signs—including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger’s words, “Anything is possible: after all, it’s the Year of the Monkey.” For Smith—inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing—the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life’s gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America.

Smith melds the western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places, this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment set in. But as Smith heads toward a new decade in her own life, she offers this balm to the reader: her wisdom, wit, gimlet eye, and above all, a rugged hope for a better world.

Riveting, elegant, often humorous, illustrated by Smith’s signature Polaroids, Year of the Monkey is a moving and original work, a touchstone for our turbulent times.

Patti Smith is the author of Just Kids, which won the National Book Award in 2010, and of M Train, as well as numerous collections of poetry and essays. Her seminal album Horses has been hailed as one of the top 100 albums of all time. In 2005, the French Ministry of Culture awarded Smith the title of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres; she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.