Introducing: NYSX Meets & Mingles

Our 2026 calendar will include a series of four casual gatherings, bringing together new friends and old in a space where new connections can bloom and community bonds can get stronger. Some might be creative in vibe (like an open mic or poetry reading), some might be more focused on networking and building support systems, and some will be pure silly fun!

Verses vs. Verses

Saturday, April 25, 2026

3:30-5:30pm

Everything Goes Book Cafe & Neighborhood Stage

208 Bay Street, Staten Island

Our next Meets & Mingles event will be an open-mic salon, inviting local poets and Shakespeare fans alike to come help us celebrate National Poetry Month, which also happens to be the Bard's birthday month. We hope to gather a roster of performers that includes both:

• Local poets and/or spoken-word artists, each sharing an original piece
• Local actors and/or Shakespeare enthusiasts, each performing a favorite speech or sonnet from the Birthday Bard