WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 Jewish Singles Meet & Greet Get to know some ...
, MAY 24
Jewish Singles Meet & Greet
Get to know some of your Jewish New Yorker counterparts at this intimate dining meet-up perfect for that start of Summer dating boost .
Gente Ristorante, 153 E. 45th St.,
212-292-4403, 6-10, Free.
The Memorial Day Weekend beckons and so does classing up your singles mingling techniques. Show off your upper crust flirting skills at this high brow-ish soiree for the mate-less.
Prey Lounge, 4 W. 22nd, 7-9:30, $30.
New York is full of underground scenes that make the city's engine go. One of the less talked about is the world of dungeons where pain meets pleasure. Suite Surrender is one of the more well regarded dark pits in which to serve your Master or Mistress.
The Nutcracker Suite 12 E. 33rd St. (9th Floor), 7 p.m.-Midnight, $50 men/$5 women, reservations required
www.nutsuite.com.
For the high rollers in the city, there's only one place to be on this night-spending your cash freely to land that special hottie you've got your eye on. If your prize doesn't like your mug, you can rest easy in the cozy confines of the VIP room (part of the package for winning bidders).
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., 1 a.m., $20.
If the world of fetish is your cup-o-tea, then this gathering will quench your thirst. Famous in the New York area, this event features some of the kings and queens of the fetish world.
Learning how to tease and please your mate is one of the keys to keeping your lover satisfied. This class (for women only) is a great way to tone up the body while learning some moves that will turn most men into Jell-O.
Cap 21 Studios, 18 W. 18th St.,
7-8:30 $45.
The latest trend in social circles seems to be about doing all you can to recapture your lost youth. Now you can mix those golden years with a bit of the naughty at this sleep-in for adults on the prowl.
The Reef Café, 1166 Fulton St., B'klyn. 9 p.m., $10.
Get your old school fix of Burlesque and erotic Vaudeville performances at this parade of sexy freaks that includes everything from belly dancers to sword swallowers.
Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St., 212 868-4444, Midnight, $15, lescandal.com.
Not everyone in Manhattan is a chaste and righteous prude. When you're looking to meet your fellow heathens for some skin-to-skin play, this safe sex arena for the guys might be right up your dark alley.
Studio 253, 253 E. Houston, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $20 donation,
www.worldofwakefield.com/parties.
Dating in New York has never been one of the easiest endeavors. Thus the sport of Speed Dating has gained more popularity over the years. If you're a newbie and between the ages of 23-33, give this event a try.
The fact that '80s retro is so five years ago hasn't stopped the army of hipsters marching to this beat. If you count yourself among their ranks, here's where you just might meet your own Molly Ringwald.
Canal Room, 285 W. Broadway, 8 p.m., 212-941-8100.
Being a conservative in New York can be lonely. Rub elbows with the likes of Governor George Pataki at this event and possibly meet your very own red state match.
Battery Gardens, Opposite 17 State St., Inside Battery Park, 6 p.m., $125/$225.