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OutSmartNYC is a collective organizing to prevent and end sexual violence in bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.

If you have inquiries about OutsmartNYC please email us at [email protected] OutSmartNYC is a collective of nightlife staff, patrons, providers, educators, and activists who are organizing to prevent and end sexual violence in nightlife spaces. Our mission is to prevent sexual violence and encourage healthy relationships in the nightlife industry through training, advocacy, community organizing and referrals to supportive services. There are many ways to get involved in the work we do! We provide free sexual violence prevention trainings for NYC nightlife venues. We host periodic collective meetings where you can learn more about how to create safer nightlife spaces and we provide informative resources and updates via our newsletter. You can learn more about of all these on our website at https://www.outsmartnyc.org/. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions via email at [email protected]

10/21/2026

💜 Abuse doesn’t always happen behind closed doors.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re raising awareness about the many forms abuse can take, from emotional manipulation and financial control to digital monitoring, threats, and sexual coercion.

Sexual assault often involves someone the survivor knows, and intimate partner violence is more common than many people realize. These forms of harm can happen anywhere, including nightlife spaces, in relationships, and among people who believe they can trust one another.

Whether you’re behind the bar, on the dance floor, working the door, or out with friends, we all have a role in creating safer spaces.

💜 Recognize the signs of abuse.
💜 Check in when something feels wrong.
💜 Believe survivors and offer support without judgment.
💜 Connect people with resources when they need them.

At OutSmart NYC, we believe prevention starts with awareness, community care, and looking out for one another.

Read through to learn how you can stand up for your nightlife fam and share with anyone you think this info would be useful to! 🌃

10/16/2026

Swipe to learn how you can play a role in helping to end the Voluntary Intoxication Exclusion! Lets come together to demand better for survivors 📞📞📞

09/30/2026

September may be ending, but the conversation shouldn’t. 💙

Su***de prevention starts with noticing, listening, and reaching out. Check in on someone you care about and remember, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Swipe through for reminders, resources, and ways to support yourself and others.

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09/29/2026

Outsmart NYC stands with survivors always.

In addition to the resources shared in the quote caption you can access an extensive list of resources on Outsmart NYC’s website linked in our bio, which includes Safe Horizon’s 24/7 hotline and more information about how you can learn to be a source of support for survivors and those experiencing harm in nightlife spaces through Outsmart NYC’s services.

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We can’t say this loud enough:
Consent can’t be given by someone who’s drunk, drugged, or unable to communicate. And consent isn’t just the absence of a “no.” It’s an enthusiastic, ongoing yes, and the responsibility to get it is on the person initiating.

When survivors come forward, they deserve more than a process that doubts them at every turn. They deserve to be taken seriously, to see real accountability, and to know that speaking up won’t cost them their safety, their education, or their peace.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault and want support, ’s National Sexual Assault Hotline is free and available 24/7 at 800-656-4673 or online.rainn.org.

🎨 by Caitlin Blunnie

09/25/2026

SIGN UP TO BE A SAFETY ADVOCATE WITH OUTSMART NYC OCT. 24 AT BLOCKTOBERFEST 2026!

SIGN UP LINK IN BIO 🍂🍂🍂

New York City Brewers Guild **POSTPONED! Blocktoberfest has been moved to a NEW DATE: Saturday October 24th.

We have been keeping a close eye on the incoming weather forecast. Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of our participating breweries, vendors, staff, and attendees, we have decided to postpone Blocktoberfest.

While we were really hoping to see everyone this weekend, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our entire community is our top priority.

New Event Details:

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Culture Lab LIC
1:00-5:00pm

What this means for your ticket: All existing tickets will automatically transfer to the new date on October 24—no action is needed on your part.

Refund options: We understand that schedule changes don’t work for everyone. If you are unable to attend on October 24 due to the date change, refunds are available upon request. Please request a refund through Eventbrite, before EOD Friday Oct 16th.

What to do with your free weekend: Even though our festival is moving to October, our local breweries are still open! We encourage you to throw on a rain jacket, head out to your neighborhood taprooms, and support independent craft breweries across the city this weekend. They will be happy to see you!

Thank you so much for your understanding, patience, and continued support of our local craft b**r community. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you in October!

Culture Lab LIC | Art, Music & Events
OutSmartNYC
Empanada Papa
Virginia Smashburginia
SUPER CHORI NY
Sam Sellers
The Dirty Carboys
Born in Iran, Brewed in New York
The Brooklyn Brewery
Eckhart B**r Co
Endless Life Brewing
Fifth Hammer Brewing Co
Finback
Forever Brewing
Grimm Artisanal Ales
Gun Hill Brewing Co.
Kato Sake Works
KingsCountyBrewersCollective
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Mad Love B**r
Niteglow
Other Half Brewing
Rockaway Brewing Company
Round Table Brewery
Saltfields Brewing
Simple Brewing Company
SingleCut B**rsmiths
Sixpoint Brewery
Sound + Fury Brewing
Spicy Moon
Strong Rope Brewery

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09/22/2026

SIGN UP TO BE A SAFETY ADVOCATE WITH OUTSMART NYC THIS WEEKEND AT BLOCKTOBERFEST 2026!

No experience, no problem! We’ll give you a short training before the event and there’ll be Outsmart NYC staff on site to advise as needed 😀🍻

SIGN UP LINK IN BIO 🍂🍂🍂

New York City Brewers Guild The annual Fall Festival celebrating NYC craft b**r is back!

First launched by the NYC Brewers Guild in 2014 as a massive street party in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn - Blocktoberfest was built on a simple idea: shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent, innovation, and community spirit driving New York City’s craft b**r scene.

For this year’s festival, we are bringing the party back outside! Join us on September 26th at Culture Lab LIC for an unforgettable day celebrating the very best our brewers have to offer. Featuring live music, local food vendors, and exclusively NYC craft b**r, this is the only event where you can interact directly with our 30+ local breweries all in one place!

🎫 Visit the link in our bio for more info and tickets!

🍺 Blocktoberfest 2026
📆 Saturday Sept 26th, 1pm
📍 The Lot @ Culture Lab LIC

Culture Lab LIC | Art, Music & Events
18th Ward Brewing
Adapt B**r Project
Born in Iran, Brewed in New York
BKE Kombucha
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
The Bronx Brewery
The Brooklyn Brewery
Brooklyn Kura
Eckhart B**r Co
Endless Life Brewing
EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC
Farm.One
Fifth Hammer Brewing Co
Finback
The Flagship Brewing Co.
Focal Point
Forever Brewing
Grimm Artisanal Ales
Gun Hill Brewing Co.

Kato Sake Works
KingsCountyBrewersCollective
Keg & Lantern Brewing Company
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Mad Love B**r
MiLuna Brewing Co.
Momentum Brewery
Niteglow
Noir Brewing
Other Half Brewing
The Randolph
Rockaway Brewing Company
Round Table Brewery
Simple Brewing Company
SingleCut B**rsmiths
Sixpoint Brewery
Sound + Fury Brewing
Spicy Moon
Strong Rope Brewery
TALEA B**r Co.
The Test Brewery
Threes Brewing
Wild East Brewing Co.
Saltfields Brewing

NYC Tourism Think NY, Drink NY® Craft B**r

07/22/2026

Last week the OutSmart NYC crew assembled and brought our bystander intervention training to Times Square 💥

Last week was a packed one for our team, and this training was one more reminder that there is no one size fits all approach to creating safer nightlife spaces and creating safer spaces will look different in a nightlife environment than other environments which is where the expertise of our trained preventionists and nightlife liaisons come in. ✨

Our approach is never about creating “gotcha” moments or shaming people. We lead with education, support, and practical tools that help us all look out for one another. We’re here to provide you with tools and education to help you handle sticky situations in nightlife with confidence and care so you can keep the good vibes going all summer long. 😎

Huge shoutout to the OutSmart NYC team for showing up all week across the five boroughs. We’re so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together, and we’re just getting started. 🌃

Want to join us? Check the Upcoming highlight and our Instagram Stories for future trainings and events. We also have a community training happening today, so be sure to check our Stories for all the details. 🌚

Have a fun, safe summer, and we’ll see you out there! ✨

07/15/2026

Yesterday we kicked off another incredible OutSmart NYC training at the Greenpoint Public Library alongside the NYC Office of Nightlife | SBS , the offices of NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Senator Julia Salazar , and NBCAFV .

Thank you to the valued members of NYC’s hospitality and nightlife community who joined us to strengthen their bystander intervention skills and continue building safer, more supportive spaces for everyone.

A special thank you to Jeff Garcia from the Office of NYC Nightlife for joining us and supporting this important work. 💙

Huge shoutout to the entire OutSmart NYC facilitator who have been absolutely on a roll! July has been packed with free trainings, workshops, and community events, and it’s been inspiring to meet with community members who are eager to learn, connect, and help create safer nightlife and community spaces across the city.

We’re grateful to everyone who continues to make this work possible. Here’s to keeping the momentum going! 💜

07/10/2026

📣 Join us this July for FREE community trainings to help build safer, more supportive spaces across NYC!

Whether you work in nightlife, hospitality, events, arts & culture (or simply want to learn practical skills to support your community) these interactive workshops are for you.

✨ Upcoming Events:

📍 July 14 | 2pm-3:30pm | Greenpoint Public Library

📍 July 15 | 2pm-5pm | Pier 57 (Manhattan)

📍 July 22 | 2pm-5pm | Trans-Pecos (Brooklyn)

These trainings will cover:

• Bystander intervention
• Violence prevention
• Building safer nightlife spaces
• Community accountability & care

🎟️ All events are FREE, but registration is required.
🔗 Register now through the link in our bio!

07/08/2026

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