August 27, 2026
Welcome to New York! Whether you’ve just arrived with the Class of 2026 or graduated a few years ago (or more!), join VCNY and the Recent Alum Committee for an evening of networking, conversation, and community at Houston Hall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the newest Brewers to kick off city life, meet more-seasoned alums who have navigated the transition from Poughkeepsie, and start building your Vassar network in NYC.
🗓️ Friday, September 25th, 5:30pm
🎟️ Free, with discounted food and drink specials
📍 222 W Houston St
August 23, 2026
On Wednesday, our panel of artists, educators, and arts leaders will explore pathways into the dance world: vcny.rsvp/dance
On September 25th, welcome our newest alums to New York City: vcny.rsvp/welcome
And on October 18th, bring the family to play pétanque at the Carreau Club: vcny.rsvp/carreau
August 21, 2026
This Sunday is game day! VCNY is headed to the Bronx to cheer on the Yankees as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Grab a discounted ticket in one of our rows and join us for a day of baseball.
🗓️ Sunday, August 23rd, 1:35pm
🎟️ $26.86
📍 Yankee Stadium
August 18, 2026
Our alum panel exploring the dance world is next week! Maranda Barry ’16, Emma Butensky ’18, Isaac Alan Lindy ’14, Niya Nicholson ’14, and moderator Alaina Wilson ’16 will discuss pathways into dance, the intersection of creativity and social impact, and how Vassar alums are shaping the future of dance performance, education, and nonprofit leadership. RSVP by August 19th!
🗓️ Wednesday, August 26th, 6:30pm
🎟️ Free
📍 280 Broadway
August 16, 2026
On Sunday, August 23rd, we’re cheering on the Yankees as they take on the Blue Jays: vcny.rsvp/yankees
On August 26th, our panel of artists, educators, and arts leaders will explore pathways into the dance world: vcny.rsvp/dance
And on September 25th, welcome our newest alums to New York City: vcny.rsvp/welcome
August 14, 2026
Join us out at the ballgame! We’re headed to the Bronx to cheer on the Yankees as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Grab a discounted ticket in one of our rows and join us for a day of baseball!
🗓️ Sunday, August 23rd, 1:35pm
🎟️ $26.86
📍 Yankee Stadium
August 11, 2026
Robert Ryan ’80 has two upcoming shows at Don’t Tell Mama! See “Here’s To The Ladies” on September 11th at 7pm or on September 12th at 4pm.
$20 Cover Charge plus a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
Food Menu Available
343 W 46 St
Note: this event is held by members of the Vassar community, not VCNY. Please direct all questions to its organizers.
August 7, 2026
Thank you to Professor Robert Brigham! He joined us for a special Author Talk to discuss his latest book, This Is A True War Story. It’s a personal account by a war historian and adoptee who discovers his biological father was a famous Marine combat photographer in Vietnam. The discussion was led by Lynn Janovsky ’86 and hosted by Jon Friedland ’90.