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Cities Parties & Regional Events

Bard Cities Parties and regional events bring together alumni/ae in cities around the world, to see old friends and make new connections.

Cities Parties are generally held in the early fall season, and if you are interested in hosting a Cities Party, email [email protected] or call 845-758-7089.
  • Cocktails & Conversation with Acting President Jonathan Becker in D.C.
    Cocktails & Conversation with Acting President Jonathan Becker in D.C.
    Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    5:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT
    RSVP Required
    Co-Hosts: Ethan Porter ’07, Miriam Roday ’19, and Daniel Severson ’10

    Location: Barkada Wine Bar
    1939 12th St. NW
    Washington, DC  20009
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  • Los Angeles Cities Party
    Los Angeles Cities Party
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    6:00 - 8:00 pm PST
    RSVP Required
    Co-Hosts: 
    David Avallone ’87, Jane Brien ’89, Evan Nicole Brown ’16, Nancy Goodstein ’87, Nicole Katz ’02, and Mackie Siebens ’12

    Location: The Edendale
    2838 Rowena Ave
    Silverlake, CA 90039
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  • Boston-area Cities Party
    Boston-area Cities Party
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
    RSVP Required
    Co-Hosts: Emily Benedetto ’01, Matt Dineen ’03, Mneesha Gellman ’03, Travis McGrath ’11, and Kristin Waters ’73

    Location: Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen
    1 Chelsea St.
    Charlestown, MA 02129
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  • San Francisco Cities Party - Save the Date
    San Francisco Cities Party - Save the Date
    Friday, September 25, 2026
    6:00 - 8:00 pm PST

    Co-Hosts: 

    If you are interested in hosting, please email [email protected]

    Location: 

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  • Philadelphia Cities Party
    Philadelphia Cities Party
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
    6:00 - 8:00 pm EST
    RSVP Required
    Co-Hosts:
    Jared de Uriarte '18, Alex Luscher '22, Val Nehez '87, Samantha Rosenbaum ’13, Niki Rice '18, and Maggie Zavgren ’18

    Location: Ballers
    1325 N Beach St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19125
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  • Cocktails & Conversation in NYC with Acting President Jonathan Becker - Save the Date
    Cocktails & Conversation in NYC with Acting President Jonathan Becker - Save the Date
    Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
    Time TBD

    Co-Hosts: 

    If you are interested in hosting, please email [email protected]

    Location: 

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  • Get Involved!
    Get Involved!
    Contact [email protected] to organize a Cities Party or regional event near you!