On the second Friday of every month, a surprisingly friendly collection of journalist types, as well as people who make an honest living, gather at the 11th Street Bar in the East Village, from 6:30 until 10ish. Head to the back room.
11th Street Bar, 510 East 11th Street
(Between A and B, on south side of the street)
Click here for Subway Directions
Click here for Street Directions
The venue could change, or the host could be attacked by a pack of feral chihauhaus, so your best bet is joining the event's mailing list:

