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ABOUT THIS EVENT

This free, online virtual symposium will be recorded and shared with all who register. We want everyone who loves the dance + music community to have this information ~ please spread the word far + wide!

CREATING SAFER SPACES

Ever felt unsafe, stifled, turned off or burnt out by a music event or dance experience? Want innovative and effective ways to shift the culture of your own events and those you love? Ready to jump in on a new era of experience creation resourced with the tools needed to build communities of care and make your most beloved dance floors safer for all?

June 23, we’re bringing together a team of panelists with deep experience making our favorite cultural spaces safer. This conversation will both educate and equip, and connect key change-makers to spark new solutions and ways of thinking about how we gather on an industry-wide level. Full lineup of speakers is TBA. Expect to hear from cutting-edge educators, organizations, influencers and artists making waves in some of our most beloved spaces, and to leave with practical tools and next steps.

This event will be streamed live and is accessible anywhere with an internet connection.

SCHEDULE

12pm ET – Welcome + Introduction with Tasha Blank & Emma Kaywin

12:30pm ET - Harm Reduction + Prevention: Substances

1:45pm ET – Harm Reduction + Prevention: Sexual violence

3:00pm ET – Harm Reduction + Prevention: Inclusivity

4:15pm ET – Culture Building: The Ultimate Creative Prevention Strategy

5:30pm ET – Industry Panel featuring The Ticketing Co & Good Looks Foundation

6:00pm ET – What can you do? Practical Tools and Next Steps

7:15pm ET – Closing 

HOSTED BY TASHA BLANK + BODY LVNGUAGE

Tasha is an international DJ, educator, event creator and founder of BODY LVNGUAGE who’s been making waves in nightlife for over a decade. Known for her community-oriented and uniquely wild dance floors, her work is new paradigm in what parties can feel like. She's dedicated to educating the public on the approach, practices and procedures that drive cultural shifts in the industry, promoting safer, more sustainable and joyful gatherings. BODY LVNGUAGE is a global events platform that supports and promotes values-aligned and raucous, sexy spaces with rich cultures of respect where all bodies are welcome.

FACILITATED BY EMMA KAYWIN

Dr Emma Kaywin (they/them) is a sexual health educator, consultant, writer, and activist dedicated to creating spaces that are as safe and supportive as possible so we can all have the most fun possible! They are the Safer Spaces Co-Director at House of Yes and have developed policies and procedures for many nightlife operators and kink/play spaces. Their doctoral research focused on understanding what queer and trans nightlife patrons need to feel sexually safer, and they train crews all over the United States in how to implement identified best practices in sexual safety. 

THE PULSE

The Pulse is a global forum hosted by Tasha Blank, featuring voices and perspectives from cutting-edge leaders and educators generating real change inside the music, dance and entertainment industries through actionable workshops and breakthrough conversations. Four times per year, we congregate and dive deep into the courageous issues that impacting us most. 

Save the date!
Our NYC Brewed Celebration of Pride is back.
Sunday, June 23rd from Noon - 4PM. On the roof at Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co.

Tickets & more info coming soon!!
Proceeds to benefit NYC Brewers Guild & The Ali Forney Center

🚨 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚨 Join us at Red Bull Culture Clash on June 1st—a citywide sound-off inspired by Jamaican sound system culture! Experience four epic crews representing NYC’s vibrant parades—Pride March, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Lunar New Year Parade, and West Indian Day Parade—battling head-to-head with special guests, exclusive remixes, and unforgettable performances. We need volunteers to work anytime between 3 PM - midnight, ensuring everyone has the safest and most enjoyable time possible. No experience needed—we’ll train you! Enjoy FREE entry and be part of the action! 🌟 Don’t miss out! Click the link in our bio to sign up by May 22nd (or send us an email at outsmartnyc@gmail.com with “Redbull Culture Clash Volunteer” in the subject line) and join the fun!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AS A SAFETY ADVOCATE WITH OUTSMART NYC

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 22ND AT 5PM

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The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is hosting the first-ever NYC Small Business Month Expo to provide a variety of free information, resources, and direct services that address the needs of small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs.

Access 100+ free city programs, agencies, and partner resources - all under one roof:

• Faster city permits and licenses

• Financing and legal assistance

• Hire workers

• Contract with NYC through the M/WBE Borough Forum

• Free consultations, workshops, and networking

• … and much more!

About NYC Small Business Month

In May 2023, Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announced the launch of “Small Business Month” to promote New York City’s diverse small businesses throughout the month of May, expanding on “National Small Business Week” recognized each year.

About NYC Department of Small Business Services

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

For more information on all SBS services, go to nyc.gov/sbs, call 888-SBS-4NYC, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Photographic Consent Disclaimer

By registering to attend, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your registration constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with the production presently entitled NYC Small Business Month Expo. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you registering to attend this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not register to attend this event.

🎃 Get ready for a night of spooktacular fun! DJ Kay Kay and Andres from Outsmart NYC are thrilled to invite you to trick and treat at Elsewhere on October 26th from 6 PM to 9 PM. 👻 Embrace the seasonal spirit and feel free to come in costume - as a matter of fact we highly encourage it! 🧟‍♀️🕸️

We’ve got an awesome lineup planned for you - featuring speakers such as Dr. Emma K., games and more! Plus, a chance to mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts and chat about Outsmart NYC’s cause. More info will be made available closer to the day but save the date for now and we hope to see you there! 🌟

It’s time for another check in and this time we’re taking it outdoors! We’ll meet at Columbus Circle at 2pm and head to Sheep’s Meadow where you can opt to partake in a mini twerkshop, games and more!

We’ll be discussing issues surrounding nightlife and ways to make nightlife spaces safer so if that’s your jam make sure you RSVP and add it to the calendar and we’ll see you there!

Eventbrite RSVP

Outsmart NYC is happy to once again be providing safety advocate services for the NYC Brewers Guild Celebration of Pride. Come out and say hi!

Tickets Available Here

Join us next Tuesday at Mood Ring for a Pride Happy Hour! Come meet the team, learn about what we do, hang and of course the first round is on us! See you there!

RSVP HERE

Outsmart NYC is happy to be volunteering safety advocate services and tabling for Inner Wave’s performance at Racket.

Tickets Available Here

Join the NYC Office of Nightlife and Outsmart NYC to learn techniques to help prevent and respond to sexual harassment and mental health situations in nightlife venues and to learn about their staff training program.

Tuesday, Dec 6 from 2-3pm

To register, click this link : nyc.gov/niteschool

You have the option to attend virtually or in person at

Kings County Distillery 299 Sands Street Brooklyn, NY

~or~

Twitch.tv/NoDoughtRadio

Save the date to celebrate 45 years of CVTC!

TIME TBA (More Details To Come!)

Outsmart NYC is collaborating with NYC Brewers Guild for an awesome event where nearly 40 NYC Breweries are expected to pour over 75 different styles of beer! Don’t miss this annual afternoon of outdoor fun & great locally brewed beer!

VIP Early Access: Noon

General Admission: 1PM

Fest Ends at 4:30PM

Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blocktoberfest-2022-tickets-393168977997#

Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard (Behind Building 777)