Been meaning to draw more? Or enjoy Central Park more? Do both - and meet great people too! Come relax and learn with New York's largest drawing Meetup Group. We welcome people who: have a love of art and nature - want to meet new people - want to learn from other artists - want to see parks and museums - want to start drawing (including figure drawing), but classes are too expensive - draw all the time, or haven't drawn for years (or ever!) What makes our Meetups different? We like to share …

Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American histo …

NYCC (New York Culture Club) is a social and educational cultural studies organization. Essentially we are a combination book club / cultural immersion group. Our goal is to embrace and appreciate the diversity of our world, and the people within it, while engaging in a social and entertaining experience that take us around globe via the city of New York. PLEASE FOLLOW US: http://www.facebook.com/NYCultureClub https://twitter.com/nycultureclub HOW IT WORKS: Every quarter we choose a country or c …

The New York Museum and Gallery Meetup Group will gather monthly to visit various galleries and museums in the New York City area as well as lectures, seminars and panel discussions on various subjects such as art history, collecting and financial issues related to collecting. Members should freely send suggestions of different events in New York City so that the Meetups reflect the interests of the group. This is a great opportunity to pick from the thousands of art events occurring in New York …

* This group is for people who love to meet new people, deepen relationships, and have tons of fun! CityHunt New York is the new is the original branch of our national sites and has been throwing scavenger hunts for over 10 years. We are all about Scavenger Hunts and Team Building Activities! That is what we do and who we are. We have continuous hunts of all kinds that run around the greater New York area in different neighborhoods. All of our hunts are special in their own way and have somethin …

Benvenuti,  Amici  tutti! (Welcome,  All friends!) The purpose of “Central Jersey Lovers of All Things Italian!" is to provide opportunities for all who are interested in any or all aspects of Italian culture, to socialize and share enjoyable experiences with other like-minded persons. These aspects of Italian culture include dining, movies(with English subtitles), music, practicing Italian language skills, comedy and other entertainment, art, history (e.g. the Pompeii exhibit in NY City on May …

This group is for all who wish to increase their understanding and appreciation of lgbt history and culture. We’ll be attending gallery exhibits, lectures and talks, films, plays, and readings. All are welcome to join us in celebrating the lgbt community in a stress-free, no-pressure environment. "We have a history, and we have to know it." --Larry Kramer ( A Conversation With... Larry Kramer & Lady Bunny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dQ-i6ckul0 ) "This world is never finished, and the histo …

The mission of “THE NEW YORK FAME” is to provide a dynamic event that will feature high-end fashion lines while infusing musical performances from today’s hottest artists. The exhibition will canvas exceptional & innovative works of art that will highlight the creativity, viability and vitality of NY. "THE NEW YORK FAME" is a unique opportunity to reach an affluent, trendsetting and fashion-conscious market segment via a one-of-a-kind branding and marketing platform. The event will feature fine …

A chance to get out and experience the great history, art and culture of Philadelphia and it's surrounding areas. Members are encouraged to bring with them some knowledge of areas being visited, but it is not necessary for all. We will learn together the rich background that made this area what it is today, from what it was yesterday. We will visit some usual haunts, as well as the ignored and understated ones.

Kinding Sindaw (www.kindingsindaw.org) is a cultural performance troupe that has been in existence for over 20 years and is currently a resident artist group at La Mama E.T.C. Our mission is to educate and enlighten communities about the complex history and cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Through the use of an artistic medium, which preserves the cultural heritage of the indigenous peoples from these regions, we seek to explore universal issues of the value of oral history …

Moonstone Arts Center's Hidden History educates the public about lesser-known historical figures. We are interested in great minds, great activists, and great artists who may be absent from popular institutions and literature. We host films, lectures, panel discussions, and performances in the Philadelphia area. Our current program is dedicated to Ida B. Wells, who used "fierce determination and the power of the pen to educate the world" about lynching and the unjust treatment of blacks in the U …

55 Plus Amazing is a meetup for people 55+ who possess a lot of inquisitiveness and enthusiasm. We come from various backgrounds and experiences yet have an unquenchable thirst for, and curiosity about, life and forming new friendships. We are an eclectic group. No topic or activity is excluded offhandedly. We come together to further empower ourselves and support one another. If this interests you, then please join us. The group is based in Mount Vernon, NY and meets bi-weekly. The day and time …

Thank you for you interest in Queens of Queens New York Moms Queens of Queens New York Moms (QoQNYM) is a small community of mothers dedicated to enriching the lives of children through positive learning experiences outside of school. We are exposing our children to a well-rounded perspective of culture and community; including music, art, history, sports, and educational programs. Queens of Queens New York Moms also promotes community service and support among its members. This group is best su …

Tired of going to the usual event at a bar and finding yourself with nothing to say--because there's nothing in particular to talk about at just a plain old bar?? Then come on a "Friendly Native New Yorker" Walking Tour! See the city, learn some fun local history, and meet some new people, all at the same time. Add a little urban adventure to your weekend by coming along with us. Native New Yorker Linda is a licensed New York City tour guide (star rated by the Department of Consumer Affairs), h …

IXR is a new makerspace at the Jersey Shore, located at the InfoAge Science and History Learning Center in Wall, NJ (at the former Camp Evans).  We are an open collective of geeks, artists, and techie-creative-types who come together to share tools, resources, knowledge, and ideas. IXR’s mission is to help lower the barriers to invention, creativity, and innovation - by providing access to resources, equipment, and community - that an individual maker may not have otherwise. We embrace the shari …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! NEW YORK is a good clean fun Meetup group in New York City for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inter …

Do you wish for a friendly forum to discuss interesting ideas with new friends? Are you curious about the wealth of inspiration and beauty available for you to discover, all concentrated in your city? Are you an explorer of our world, eyes and heart open to others' expressions of perspectives, cultures, histories, & objets d'art? Don't be shy, come join us, make suggestions, express yourself, or just listen! We are all about learning and sharing new (& old!) ideas, and we welcome you to the NY M …

Ann Pale Kreyol is a group for Haitians and Haitian-Americans to connect with each other through participation in various cultural and volunteer events while learning, speaking and improving Kreyol language skills. We all commit to being respectful of other members and open and receptive to people at various levels of their Haitian cultural awareness and Kreyol speaking ability. My hope is that through participation in this group we help each other to honor the language and improve our Kreyol f …

Welcome to a Meetup Group exclusively dedicated to Asian Cinema. We will gather when recent and repertory films from Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and every other country I'm too lazy to type out will hit movie houses, art house little theaters and local film festivals in New York. We might also organize private screenings and watch DVDs together. For the die hard, we might even hit NYU or Columbia and attend symposiums or presentations. Please feel free to use the m …

This group is for anyone interested in the art of piano playing. We are a group consisting of members from all walks of life. Members range from professional pianists, amateurs, beginners, students, piano hobbyists and enthusiasts. We post events about piano concerts around the city.  We also have Amateur Pianists meetup at various venues around the city.  We are hoping to hold our first Gala Concert in 2013.  For more information and inquiries, send an email to newyorkpianogroup@yahoo.com Abou …

A group of thinkers who want to get together to explore compelling works of literature, philosophy, history, etc. The books are chosen based on their merits as thought-provokers.

Feeding Crane Gung Fu (Paihemen Shihequan/白鶴門食鶴拳) is an authentic martial art, with documented lineage dating back directly to the Shaolin nun, Fang Qi Niang, circa 1620. During the rebellion in China, circa 1922, martial arts masters were being eliminated by the Qing government, but some of those masters managed to flee to safety in Taiwan. Only one Feeding crane master escaped mainland China and passed this incredible system to the Liu family. This class is the only class in the United States …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

Lunch and socializing, with informal presentations and discussions on various subjects related to human values, such as: aspects of society; the arts; social science; current events; nature and evolution; history; science and technology; ethics; futurism; philosophy; etc.

Love Classic Rock? Who doesn't? Still, Meetup didn't have much of a Classic Rock presence, that is until now! Enter Classic Rock, NYC! Do you hope you never hear N Sync's acapella version of, "More Than A Feeling?" Do you think of The Eagles as a band, not just a football team? Are you aware that Billy Idol wasn't the first one to do, "Mony Mony"? Did you know that vinyl can be used for something other than seat covers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for y …

Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, The Academy of European Arts and Culture comprised of group of people dedicated to the awakening of the inner higher self: the soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the academy taught hundreds of people the basic fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one’s interior world. Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, each has left a legacy that offe …

This group is for people interested in science & society, or science fiction, including: A) any aspect of science fiction (movies, novels, TV shows, science fiction art, etc.), or other relations between science and the arts (such as science illustration, nature photography, kinetic art, architecture, etc.).  Science fiction can include social science fiction, philosophical science fiction, political science fiction, adventure science fiction, etc. B) any aspect of science & society, such as: na …

This is for other Rennies lost in New York. There so many things to do in the city that fall in the basic rennie interest and fair season is about to start. I'm a Texas Rennie who is making NY home and looking for a new group. Looking for people who love going to Ren Faire and dressing up, museums, crafting, cooking, art, and movies. In general just hanging out and meeting new people with a common interest.