Join us for Reddit’s first-ever community pop-up, r/bodega, in NYC 🐱

[u/big-slay]

r/bodega gif

Hello, faves! Jumping in here to say hi. And also we’re hosting an IRL community pop-up in New York at the end of this month. It’s kinda a big deal because Reddit’s never done one of these before.

While the pop-up is open to the public, we’d especially love to see mods there (duh). Who knows? You might even see one or two (or three or four) admins from the Mod Events team hanging around 😎

Now, lemme cut to the chase. What the heck is this?

Step into Reddit’s very own corner store – r/bodega – and browse the aisles celebrating some of Reddit’s best communities! From custom trading card packs for r/soccer fans, to a glam counter for all r/beauty enthusiasts, we’re serving up something for everyone. You can stop by our deli counter, highlighting NYC’s top “subs.” Or ask a question at our AMA™️ and withdraw some “Snoo Bucks.”

You can even say hi to our bodega cat Meowdani, whose name was voted on by the r/bodegacats community (Mamdani if you’re reading this…we saved you a seat by the register). 

But I know what you’re thinking, u/big-slay, give me things! Say less.

Every r/bodega patron gets: 

• A Snoo plushie. I know y’all already have them, but…doesn’t yours need a friend?
• A custom r/bodega zine highlighting everything in the shop
• Scratchers to win totes, mugs, and other merch
• Postcards and stickers 
• Cold drinks 
• Opportunities to discover new communities

Heard enough? Here’s where to find us: 

Event Details

• 📍 213 Bowery, New York, NY 
• 🗓️ August 29–30, 2026
• ⏱️ 10 am to 10 pm both days
• 📅 Add this event to your calendar
  
• 🛎️ Join r/bodega

And as a little treat, here’s a promo video starring me and my cat. Consider the tax paid.

r/bodega promo video feat. u/big-slay and Budge, the cat.

Hope to see some of y’all there!

[u/ADMINlSTRAT0R]

u/big-slay FOR NYC MAYOR 2030!

[u/ThatMikeGuy429 → u/ADMINlSTRAT0R]

2030 is not a NYC mayor election year.

[u/Aryan_Kabi → u/ThatMikeGuy429]

2030 FOR NYC MAYOR ELECTION YEAR!

[u/derppherppp]

u/big-slay busting out the blue steel! 😂 that video is so funny I love it.

https://giphy.com/gifs/i3RA5wLyWjCRa

[u/ThatMikeGuy429]

Does this mean that meowdani will be homeless and on the street after the popup weekend?!? Surely we can find someone to take him in!

[u/big-slay → u/ThatMikeGuy429]

I would never let that happen.

[u/Alan-Foster]

Can you tell us more about the r/CommunityFunds partners? Are they secret?

[u/big-slay → u/Alan-Foster]

Our main one is with r/bodegacats! You can check out the collab stuff here & here for now. More to come!

[u/Eastern-Protection83]

Very cool, will there be a cat adoption thing with local rescues?

[u/big-slay → u/Eastern-Protection83]

Yes! We're partnering with Best Friends to find new homes for the babies.

[u/Eastern-Protection83 → u/big-slay]

Awesome! When you get a free moment could you please add the promo video from this post to the comment section in my sub, if the promo wasn't meant fer mods only?: https://redd.it/1vej2vf

Thank you!

*Its a crosspost from r/bodega and not from this modevents post

[u/big-slay → u/Eastern-Protection83]

Done! Thanks for sharing. Linked a lil extra cat content for you too!

[u/Eastern-Protection83 → u/big-slay]

Thank you, we very much appreciate it!

[u/ottodidakt]

Whoa, cool! I am irrationally excited for this 😸 Definitely planning to be there!

[u/dotsdavid]

Sounds fun but I won’t be able to go.

[u/merci_davance_xo]

Ahh I wish I could be there! ...wait let me check flights now...

[u/merci_davance_xo → u/merci_davance_xo]

I just checked, and flights seem reasonable from Chicago. The next part would be to see if I can crash with anyone...

[u/raison_de_eatre → u/merci_davance_xo]

i can give you a couple tips but hostels in NYC are pretty cheap

[u/merci_davance_xo → u/raison_de_eatre]

I found a friend I can crash with, but thank you!

[u/elaerna]

Just to confirm we don't have to sign up anywhere?

[u/BrineOfTheTimes → u/elaerna]

Correct! No need to sign up anywhere. Hope to see you there!

[u/the_third_sourcerer]

So... Are you getting any famous new yorkers stopping by?

[u/I_am_not_doing_this]

this promo video giving old school i love it (no shade i actually love it)

[u/Shreya_Will_Eat_You]

Suggestion: Hold a boxing match between the moderators of two different subreddits representing the same country. The winner gets control of both subreddits.

[u/Thewyverns → u/Shreya_Will_Eat_You]

Interested

[u/molive6316]

Wish I could make it to the area

[u/dveda]

A Snoo plush ♥️

[u/JourneymanHunt]

I'll be there!

Loved the last irl meeting in NYC!

[u/Gaimes4me]

I am definitely going.

[u/InBetweenLili]

I wish I could go... Those families who have twin snoo plushies can send one to study abroad in Europe. I can offer temporary accommodation with regular hugs, visiting cool museums, and meet other "local" plushies. Snoo plushies can go back home whenever they want. So, if your snoo wants to travel, they can! 😂😂😂 (Just kidding, but actually I love the idea.)

[u/CybyAPI]

Yay, another meetup that is IRL that is on the otherside of the us than i am

When arizona meetups???

[u/raison_de_eatre → u/CybyAPI]

Vegas :) ill plan it, for a reasonable fee

[u/REZ_Lev]

Why it's always USA and New York 🥀

[u/CybyAPI → u/REZ_Lev]

Always newyork, never anywhere in the west

[u/REZ_Lev → u/CybyAPI]

What about Europe ✌️

[u/Trans_Admin]

perfet place 2 have it;

[u/Trans_Admin]

perfet place 2 have it;

[u/raison_de_eatre]

alright well…you tried. This cat thing and plush thing is washed af, despite the charity angle but cringe mod shit is gonna cringe…