Let's get Closer.
Forget exclusive clubs and impersonal meetups. Closer is about experiences that bring us together in genuine ways.
IT'S NOT MAGIC
It’s Closer.
Closer is a platform designed to remove the barriers to authentic connection—and ultimately, to end the loneliness epidemic and create a place where everyone can belong.
We offer the things you want to do, we bring you together with great people, and we design our experiences to make it easy to hit it off. It’s carefully facilitated, not elitist. Exciting, not overwhelming. A reliable yes, not a flaky maybe.
It’s a calendar full of experiences where the hard work’s been done so it’s easy to focus on the people you’re meeting. It’s instant plans, or plans you can look forward to for weeks.
So whether you need more weeknight things to do, you’re in town for the summer, or your best friend just moved to the other side of the world, Closer has your kind of connection, with your kinds of people (or the people you didn’t know you needed to meet).
Welcome to Closer: It’s a consistently good time, more ways to discover your city, always someone new to meet—and a chance at magic.
So how does Closer work?
We believe meaningful connection should feel easy. Here’s your path.
1) Pick your Intro to Closer
Dinner or drinks? Up to you. We’ll invite you to join an Intro experience with other new members; you’ll pick the one that suits your schedule and style.
2) Join your Intro Experience
Show up, grab your welcome drink, and join a room full of people looking for the same thing: genuine connection. The evening will flow naturally, with a little help from us to break the ice. By the end, you won’t just be part of Closer—you’ll leave with a feeling that something real just happened.
3) Time to get closer
Now you’re invited to members-only events almost every night of the week— you’ll always have plans, places to go, and new people to meet. Join a group, find a tennis partner, host a dinner party, or explore the city with a new network of friends at your fingertips.
“Everything else like this I go to for the event. I go to Closer for the people.
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“As a therapist based in NYC, I know it can be an extremely lonely and isolating place. It's easy for our loneliness to feel unique or that we're the only one experiencing loneliness. The intro Closer event I went to last night was shockingly vulnerable. People were really present, they were really interested in you, and the format fostered such great connectivity and openness.
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“I had my normal social anxiety going in, but Closer does things a bit differently; everyone comes solo, they provide prompts for you to chat in small groups, and frankly, I had friend crushes on everyone. I honestly can't recommend it more.
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“Everyone was so warm and open to creating real friendships.
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“if you're looking to make new friends in in NYC, I met the coolest group of people at Closer. Some people are having friend breakups, others are going through other things or transitions in their lives, and whether you're to find a new best friend or someone to get coffee with, there were people from all different backgrounds - I can not recommend enough.
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“I wish you could have heard the genuine laughter. Everyone was so lovely, and I highly recommend.
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“I went into this event thinking I was just going to have surface-level conversations like where everyone worked or lived in the city, but we actually had such good conversations, and I made so many new friends.
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FAQ
What is Closer?
Closer is a platform designed to remove the barriers to authentic connection—and ultimately, to end the loneliness epidemic and create a place where everyone can belong.
We offer the things you want to do, we bring you together with great people, and we design our experiences to make it easy to hit it off. It’s carefully facilitated, not elitist. Exciting, not overwhelming. A reliable yes, not a flaky maybe.
How do I become a part of Closer?
The first step is to click here and join an Intro. After you attend an Intro, you'll be invited to become a member.
Why do I need to attend an Intro?
The Intro experience is how we make sure Closer stays what it’s meant to be—a space for real connection. It’s a chance to meet others who are just starting out, get a feel for how we do things, and set the tone for showing up with an open mind and heart. It’s not a test, just a starting point—so that every experience after feels just as meaningful.
How do I become a full member?
First, you need to RSVP to and attend a Closer Intro experience.
After that, click here to become a member. Your first 30 days are on us. Cancel anytime.
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