Bright Nights Social

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Bright Nights Social, formerly Third Place Bar, curates alcohol-free nightlife experiences in New York City, creating space for people to connect without the pressure to drink.

A Y2K party, mellow mindful vibes, and an Earth Day rave… and so much more! Here’s my weekly roundup of things to do in ...
04/22/2026

A Y2K party, mellow mindful vibes, and an Earth Day rave… and so much more!

Here’s my weekly roundup of things to do in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking, from April 20 to April 26.

Featuring not just one but two sober dance parties this weekend, a tea tasting, mindful evenings, a clothing swap night, a phone-sober night (!!), live music, and more.

If you’re looking for something to do at night that’s not just going to bars or want to meet new people that are on the same page, there’s plenty of events to choose from!

💌 The full calendar & RSVP links for all events in my free weekly newsletter. Link in bio, or comment NEWSLETTER & check your DMs!

Here’s my weekly roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking from March 16-22. Featur...
03/16/2026

Here’s my weekly roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking from March 16-22.

Featuring a sober St. Patrick’s Day party, a writing workshop, a party at the Botanical Gardens, a cacao ceremony, low key DJ nights, a dance class & social mixer, and more!

💌 More info & RSVP links for all event in my free weekly newsletter. Comment NEWSLETTER & check your DMs for info!

Here’s my weekly roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking (March 9-15)!Featuring a...
03/09/2026

Here’s my weekly roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking (March 9-15)!

Featuring a late night library party, a 70s party, a sound bath, a French club & pastries, sauna & beats, a museum party, zero-proof sip&paint, and more!

💌 More info & RSVP links for all events in my free weekly newsletter! Comment NEWSLETTER & check your DMs!

Here’s a roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking this week (March 2-8)!Featuring ...
03/03/2026

Here’s a roundup of the best nightlife events in NYC that don’t revolve around drinking this week (March 2-8)!

Featuring a backgammon night, live jazz, a friend speed meet, a variety show, and parties at a MUSEUM, a SAUNA, and a PUBLIC LIBRARY.

💌 More info & links for all events in my free weekly newsletter. Comment “NEWSLETTER” and check your DMs for the link!

Thanks so much to everyone who came to our beautiful “desert oasis” dinner with the .sips Wine Club at last month! 🍷Thi...
02/19/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who came to our beautiful “desert oasis” dinner with the .sips Wine Club at last month! 🍷

This invite-only dinner for media & content creators was an amazing opportunity to sample a selection of non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives curated by .

Looking forward to the next one, let me know if you’d like to get on the list!

Will sober partying solve the loneliness epidemic? No, sober partying will not solve the loneliness epidemic. Of course ...
02/18/2026

Will sober partying solve the loneliness epidemic?

No, sober partying will not solve the loneliness epidemic. Of course not. I’m not claiming that the sole act of going out dancing more will magically solve one of our modern society’s biggest problems - but it’s part of the answer.

It brings us closer to our community. It acts as a form of exposure therapy that makes us feel more comfortable around strangers again. It creates a sense of belonging through shared experiences.

Check out my latest Substack post for some thoughts on sobriety, partying, and finding belonging on the dance floor.

Link in bio or comment SUBSTACK and I’ll DM you the link!

Hello & welcome to all the new people here!I’m Sam, the founder of Bright Nights Social, a platform for alcohol-free nig...
02/16/2026

Hello & welcome to all the new people here!

I’m Sam, the founder of Bright Nights Social, a platform for alcohol-free nightlife in NYC and beyond.

I’m originally from Germany (been in NYC for 12 years!), just turned 40 last year, & quit drinking over 3 years ago. I launched Bright Nights Social because I wanted to create a space for anyone who wanted to socialize without the pressure to drink.

I started throwing sober parties in NYC in 2023 and have hosted close to 100 events since, ranging from social mixers to dating events, wellness nights, mixology classes, and dance parties.

I also share event updates about what’s going on in NYC, so if you’re curious about nightlife options that don’t revolve around drinking, like late night tea houses & coffee shops, great NA cocktails, library and museum parties, sober dance parties... you’re in the right place!

Welcome to Love Week, NYC! 💕I just sent out a special edition of my weekly newsletter featuring all the wonderful sober-...
02/09/2026

Welcome to Love Week, NYC! 💕

I just sent out a special edition of my weekly newsletter featuring all the wonderful sober-friendly Valentines, Galentines and Palentine’s events in NYC this week.

Time to dump your situationship, grab your besties, and celebrate love ♥️

Featuring a TON of events by .social .io

💌 This is just a tiny snippet! Full list of all events in my newsletter - link in bio or comment NEWSLETTER and check your DM requests!

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