A corner of NYC for experiences and curiosity.
The Guide
Recommended places • Phone-free sessions
A collection of places we're loving as we explore New York. Personally vetted, updated regularly.
Some of these venues partner with HWH to host phone-free sessions. Browse by date to see when and where.
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Curated experiences across New York, centering around music and activities.
About
How often do you have one of those experiences where you stop and think, this is what life is about?
Those moments rarely happen by accident. A life filled with joy comes from staying curious, trying things you haven't done before, discovering what speaks to you—and following it.
At Humans Were Here (HWH), we curate experiences that invite you to make something with your hands, move your body, meet someone new, and step outside your routine. Maybe it's your first pottery class, catching a wave that used to scare you, discovering music you never knew you'd love, or dancing with strangers who become familiar faces. Moments like these remind us to stay curious, and to keep trying new things.
We believe there's something valuable about being a beginner. Every event is an invitation to show up without needing to be good at something, to embrace curiosity over perfection, and to try something simply because every new experience leaves something with you.
HWH is built around two things:
- a growing Guide to places worth knowing, including phone-free sessions at select venues, and
- original Experiences featuring artists, chefs, musicians, instructors, and creators.
