🎭 First Wednesday Is Back — Quarter One Has Entered the Chat
Three months. Three intentional gatherings. One elevated downtown hideaway.
New year. New energy. Same mission: putting the right people in the right room at the right time.
We’re officially announcing Quarter One of First Wednesday, and this season is all about reigniting momentum after the holidays and resetting how we connect in 2026.
Three months. Three intentional gatherings. One elevated downtown hideaway.
📅 Quarter One Dates
Lock these in now—future you will be glad you did:
January 7
February 4
March 4
(Yes, always the first Wednesday. Rhythm creates reliability.)
🎯 The Q1 Theme: Momentum, Connection & Forward Motion
Quarter One is about getting back into motion—strategically, socially, and professionally.
No forced networking.
No surface-level conversations.
Just intentional proximity to people who are actively building, leading, and collaborating.
Each event stands on its own, but together they create continuity—relationships deepen, conversations evolve, and opportunities compound.
📍 The Location: The Garrett
Above Five Guys | Bleecker Street, NYC
For Q1, we’re taking First Wednesday to a space that feels like a well-kept secret.
The Garrett brings:
A hidden, speakeasy-style entrance that sets the tone immediately
Warm lighting, relaxed seating, and a vibe built for conversation
Elevated cocktails without pretense
It’s casual sophistication at its best—intimate, social, and effortlessly New York.
Exactly the kind of place where connections happen naturally, not performatively.
🥂 What to Expect (Every Month)
Curated guests across industries and experience levels
Thoughtfully crafted cocktails and shared bites
Conversations that move beyond “what do you do”
A room designed for relationship-building, not transaction-chasing
This is about long-term relationship equity, not one-night networking wins.
👥 Who It’s For
You’ll feel right at home if you’re:
A founder, operator, or executive
A creative, strategist, or community-builder
Someone who values intentional rooms over crowded ones
If you believe who you know matters—but how you connect matters more—this is your room.
✉️ RSVP Details
Capacity is intentionally limited to protect the experience.
January will fill quickly as people come out of winter mode—early RSVP is strongly encouraged.
Perfect—here’s the corrected and polished Q1 “Look Ahead” section, updated with the right venues and aligned themes. This drops cleanly at the bottom of your Substack post and reinforces the progression of the quarter.
🔍 A Look Ahead: The Rest of Q1
Each First Wednesday in Quarter One is intentionally designed with its own atmosphere, energy, and strategic purpose—while still flowing together as a cohesive seasonal experience.
Here’s what’s coming next:
✨ February 4 — The Connector’s Exchange
Location: Lou Lou | NYC
February is about refined connection and curated conversation.
Lou Lou’s warm, European-inspired ambiance creates the perfect environment for deeper dialogue, intentional introductions, and relationship-building that actually sticks.
Expect:
An intimate, stylish setting built for conversation
Smaller clusters that encourage meaningful exchanges
A room designed for trust-building and long-term collaboration
🚀 March 4 — The Forward Thinkers Mixer
Location: AVMI Amavi NYC
March is where Quarter One crescendos into visibility, confidence, and forward motion.
AVMI Amavi brings a modern, high-energy atmosphere—ideal for closing Q1 with bold conversations and future-focused momentum as we head into spring.
Expect:
Elevated nightlife-meets-networking energy
Big-vision discussions and creative sparks
A dynamic mix of leaders, builders, and innovators
Quarter One isn’t just a calendar of events—it’s a connection strategy.
Each First Wednesday is designed to meet you where you are and move you closer to where you’re headed.
We’ll see you in the room. 🥂 Consider this your official Quarter One invitation.
See you upstairs at The Garrett. 🥂