We've all heard that making friends in NYC is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be humans. Now, hear professional comedians complain about it! And after the comedy show, you'll get to ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings!

We'll warm things up with a 45-ish-minute-long comedy show about all things friendship. The highs, the lows, and the delicious jelly-filled middles. Mmmmmm.

Then, we'll actually get to meet each other! We're bringing in Skip the Small Talk for a 2ish-hour-long event where we'll pair you up with strangers and have you switch off partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). We'll have a fabulous host leading the whole shebang so it won't be awkward, and we'll give you question cards to guide conversation just a few notches deeper than you'd usually go so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row.

Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend!

There will be drink for sale! There is a 1 drink minimum for this event, so please keep that in mind.

Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible.

Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety

WHERE | Flop House Comedy Club (East Village), 201 Allen St Store 2, New York, NY 10002 (in partnership with Tipsy Village Cafe) (map)
AGE RANGE | 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+.
FOOD/DRINKS | Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for sale. There is a 1 drink minimum for this event, so please keep that in mind.
PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Accessible via public transportation on the B and F train lines. Limited street parking and paid lots and garages available nearby.
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info here.

Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?

Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door.

If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up.

See our Skip the Small Talk question prompt card deck (and buy your own if you want) here.

If you want to get more of a vibe of what our events are like, have a look at the videos below and check out our FAQ (which also covers stuff like our refund policy, arriving late, age range, and hiring us for corporate/ college/ private events).