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***"New York News and Book Talk" is currently inactitive due to the organizer's travel abroad. Sign on for the notice when it restarts! If you read newspapers or blogs; if you watch news or listen to NPR; or if you read books regularly, you may want to find people to talk to about what you learned about the state of the world. Join us!

Need 10 people to start a meetup so we can talk about the idea of a 3rd party. Let chat about what would make a 3rd party work in america. Let me know what day is the best to meet. I hope we can do this in December '06. Now the election is over it time for real change.

WHAT: The Asian Professionals NY Group is the largest of its kind. Founded at the end of 2005 by Richard Young (president of boutique financial planning firm, Qilin Wealth Management [http://qilinwealth.com]), the group has grown tremendously due to the friendly and outgoing nature of the people that come to the events. WHO: This group is fo…

This group will become active again once the weather is nice and warm.

Requirement: skills(optional), smack- talking a must Who: Those who will be available to play every sunday at 4pm on the dot with a $3 fee for gatorade and organizing a space in Central Park. Purpose: Enjoy a release from a hangover and/or Sunday jitters about the most glamorous day of the week...Monday. Plain ol' fun like how recess used to…

** we will not be meeting in August, I'll send an email out when we pick a September date** Some of the best networking I've ever done is while walking my dog, Henry, in Prospect Park. This morning, after I had just met yet one more person who works on web projects, I thought, we all take the train to Manhattan to attend Web meetups. Why…

Because no matter how many times you tell your Manhattan friends how cool Brooklyn is, they just won't come out. Join this meetup if you want to meet super cool fellow Brooklynites who want to explore all Brooklyn has to offer and not have to take a 20 dollar taxi home at the end of the night:)

Meet with other locals to play outdoor games in Prospect Park. In the warm months, we'll play games in the park. In the cold months, we'll move them indoors. Outdoor games include Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Soccer, Touch Football, etc.

WELCOME TO Brooklyn Meetup! Brooklyn Meetup is for friends, both new and old, to get together and enjoy the evening, a fun / social night out ! From movies to a bar/club or a game, lots of exciting events! We are looking to live life to the fullest and enjoy the finer things that our great city has to offer while making new friends at the same ti…

***CHINESES WORKSHOP is currently inactitive due to the organizer/instructor's travel abroad. Sign on for the notice when it restarts! To (use) 'be' or not to (use) 'be'? Why are there so many phrases using two synonymous words? Meet up with fellow Chinese language enthusiasts and have your questions answered! In Chinese Workshop we learn Mandar…

Coworking community CooperBricolage runs a few regular events, which are listed here. For more information about CooperBricolage and joining our community, go to http://www.coobric.com

Do you live in New York City with tons of culture right in your own backyard, but see Superman Returns and other blockbusters, stuff you could see anywhere? Culture for the Non-Cultured participates in 2-3 cultural activities per month, including theater, art galleries, museums, walking tours, aquariums, and historical homes. Each event gathers…

To meet fellow Dazzlin' Divas (and Dons)! Dazzlin' Diva is a lifestyle of women that believe in taking care of her external but more importantly her internal spirit. We are a networking group seeking to meet great people, professionals and entreprenuers looking to make connections and expand the network - ARTS, FILM, DESIGNERS, BUSINESS, MAKEUP AR…

There is an endless supply of fascinating sights to see in New York. We all know there's more to NYC than just the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Each time we meet, we'll pick a new place (based on that location's tour schedule) and explore! There is also an endless list of events, and we will do varied things from Shakespeare in the park,…

The business of improvement and the improvement of business. Alert entrepreneurship and illuminate innovation. Generous capitalism and enlightened altruism. Let's better the world!

If you're fanatical about food, you've found the right table. And there's no wait. We are the people who review, blog, discuss, find, chat-about anything and everything, from appetizers and aperitifs, to dessert and digestifs. Soup to nuts. If it's about food, we are in the know. We FriendsEAT...love Gourmet and always ....Bon Appetit.

Welcome to Go Brooklyn, a Meetup group designed as a great way to get to know new people and explore the borough and the city at large. Our events cover a diversity of interests, so there will be something for everyone. We will showcase live music and DJ events, checkout favorite restaurants new and old. We also go to exhibits at local museums , c…

Welcome to Heart of Brooklyn: Arts & Cultural Activities, a group formed to instigate arts & culture enthusiast intermingling at institutions in the Heart of Brooklyn. We round up Brooklynites and the Brooklyn-curious, for a kaleidoscopic blend of art, festivity and cultural enrichment! Hosted by Heart of Brooklyn (a not-for-profit cultural part…

Think of us as a really great jazz club, only mobile? featuring established and emerging artists alike, plus excellent art exhibitions. We host events that bring artists and their communities closer together. These events range from live performances to cocktail parties with your favorite artists. Think? ARTISTS mingling with MUSICIANS mingl…

When the engineers selected TLDs (top level domains) to help organize the Internet in 1984, they set aside names for businesses - .com, schools - .edu, not-for-profits - .org, the government - .gov, every country - .uk, .fr, .ru, .us, and others. But they didn't provide names for cities. THAT'S GOING TO BE FIXED IN 2009. On May 21 the founder of…

Please read the FAQ - it should answer a lot of questions. http://indiemusic.meetup.com/126/pages/Britpop_Meetup_FAQ/ Tom of editors is the picture. Meet other fans of britpop, indie, alternative or whatever its being called these days. Lets get together and go check out concerts or find a cool club with great DJs. If you are in a band -…

Located in New York City's East Village, The ID Project is a diverse grassroots dharma project for folks interested in exploring their minds on the meditation cushion, and then stepping out into the local community. The ID Project offers weekly meditation and Buddhist studies gatherings, as well as day-long retreats. Come on by for an arts groups…

ISOC-NY is the Greater New York Metropolitan Area chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC). We are a 501c3 non-profit. The mission of (ISOC-NY) is: 1. in support of ISOC, to assure the beneficial, open evolution of the global Internet, 2. to promote local initiatives, maximize the societal benefits which the Internet can bring to the New Yo…

Want to practice your Mandarin Chinese? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Mandarin Chinese, the most widely spoken language in the world (one billion plus and counting). All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! Mandarin Mondays, held the first Monday of every month, is New York's largest happy hour, buffet and ka…

Play Soccer in Manhattan. Year-round, early AM, late evening. (when all the other pickups aren't!) It's never too dark or too cold. *East River turf field, Sara Roosevelt Park + other locations TBD *Co-Ed *All levels welcome, including total beginners. *Non-competitive & super friendly & relaxed. *Drilling & skills build-up ses…

This group will consist of Wine Enthusiasts near you! We will have a monthly wine tasting in a fun social interactive environment.

Welcome to Manhattan Swing Dance, Meetup's largest and most active swing dance group! Our members love going out, dancing, and socializing! The experience levels of our members range from beginner to advanced. Events frequently start with an optional beginner lesson. Types of swing dance include East Coast, Lindy Hop, and West Coast. Members…

Mashable Meet and Greets (aka MashMeets) hosted by Mashable.com and sponsored by your tech community leaders and startups. Visit Mashable.com for more information.

Meet other local people who practice meditation to swim in the ocean of inner calm. Drop into inner tranquility with others - breathe, open, deepen and relax. Meditation practice and catch up after wards.

THIS GROUP IS INVITATION ONLY PURPOSE: Meetup HQ is working on some exciting improvements to the site. We want to share our plans with you and get your feedback! IF YOU'VE BEEN INVITED: You're one of many successful organizers who we feel has a lot to offer us and other organizers and members as we develop new features. IF YOU'VE NOT BEE…

This Meetup Group will learn about, discuss and support former Senator Mike Gravel for President in 2008.

We engage in urban adventures and daytrips of all kinds to fun locations in and around New York. We take waterside excursions and enjoy dining by lakes, rivers and oceans. We go salsa dancing, as well as dancing to big band music. We also love casino gambling. You can join us for any or all of the above, plus much more!

We're a club of outdoor enthusiasts who come together for day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, and longer excursions that include rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering, survival training, and other exciting adventures! Our two Adventure Recreational Clubs The New York Backpackers Club along with our sister club The New York Adventurers (outdoor…

The New York Business Network group is a private group of Business Owners, CEOs, Presidents and managers who are committed to improving their companies' performance, and who share their experience and support to assist each other to do the same. Next Networking, click here -->> http://smallbiz.meetup.com/12/calendar/ Weekly Newsletter, cl…

Come home to the NYC "Art of Living" Center, which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Art of Living foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 c…

ATHEISTS GROUP WHOSE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. FOR DETAILS: WWW.NYC-ATHEISTS.ORG

New York City has an amazing variety of classical music opportunities. Concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center are just the tip of the iceberg! Local churches offer free organ music. There are so many other cool venues, too, like Barge Music!

Game development discussions, peer development help, and guest speakers in a small group setting.

This group focuses on Eastern meditation theory and practice, and is particularly focused on Hindu, Buddhist and so-called "New Age" varieties of meditation. This group is also meant to be a community of believers, for those who believe in Eastern and Eastern-influenced spiritual philosophies.

Classic Cinema is moving and romantic and exciting and untainted by today's Hollywood, and their less then appetizing blockbuster assembly line out to produce as many films a year as possible not for art but for money. Making today's quality films far and few between. Here we usually do this like a book club but for films, you watch on your on tim…

Hello all! I'm Angelina, & by request I've taken responsibiity for this group in addition to my other museum club, http://museum.meetup.com/54. Please feel free to post in the Message Board. Looking forward to your feedback! More communiques to follow. All the best! +Angelina

What is a HATCHERY? It is Venture Collaboration. In New York's competitive venture climate, entrepreneurs often lack the business connections and brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders, and at the same time many investors don?t have a pipeline into early-stage technology and Internet companies. The Hatchery provides a unique…

Meet with local fans of the English Premier League, the professional football (soccer) league in England and World Cup soccer to watch games on TV in a bar. Proudly associated with The New York City Expat Brit Meetup Group http://brit.meetup.com/4/ New York Britpop, Indie and Rock n Roll Meetup http://britpop.meetup.com/51/members/3000921/

For those who practice and have an interest in the emerging field of Enterprise 2.0 (bringing Web 2.0 to the Enterprise). I would like to bring together a group who can discuss successes and challenges to implementation and adoption of Enterprise 2.0 solutions. Please see my blog www.enterprisetwopointo.com for more information on the topic.

This is the Companion group for Our Main Meetup Film Group http://filmind.meetup.com/307/ REAL/RECENT PHOTOS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP! The New York Entertainment Industry Friends Meetup consists of Filmmakers, Actors, Musicians,Screenwriters,Producers,Television, Music and other Entertainment industry professionals who want to network . Spe…

A social group where New York's budding entrepreneurs can meet, share ideas, and enjoy the adventure of starting a business.

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Brings together marketing professionals in New York City to exchange news, views and strategies.

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…

Attention musicians, music producers and audio engineers! We are staring this group to create a space where musicians can come together to discuss the impact of digital technologies on music creation, production and distribution. Join us to meet fellow musicians, share your experiences, generate new ideas about the industry, and make connect…

New York Philosophy is not your typical social club! We are a community of friends who get together at new and exciting places around the city for food, drink, and interesting debates. Members are asked to review our rules of membership in our About Us page. The organizers do not receive any financial compensation for these events.

Meet a new network of local young business professionals to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Co-Sponsored by social networking organization http://www.MoxieintheCity.net

Join us as we explore ways to support worthwhile grassroots initiaves around the city and beyond.

Meet other local people interested in working towards nonviolent solutions to the conflicts in the Middle East.

We are a new group devoted to screening independent feature films and documentaries about international social and political issues. NomadsLand.com is an online destination for social issue media. (http://nomadsland.com) Since the beginning of 2007, the social enterprise has been hosting film screenings in Washington D.C. for global filmmaker…

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We focus on Classic literature and meet in North Brooklyn (Greenpoint/ Williamsburg)-- don't worry, we're about a 10 minute subway ride from Union Square, so Manhattanites (and those from other boroughs) are welcome!

Meet interesting people from every Industry to discuss your Business Ideas and Strategies. Gather to discuss current events, share experiences, and network with other people interested in Business.

The group meets for coffee, tea or both. We grind the beans, inhale the aroma, watch how the color evolves and intensity develops. We then partake in the taste of that kind, experience the acidity and so on. Bring your own mugs if you are a true coffee/tea connoisseur even one in the training is most welcome; if you forget, you may find a cup…

Meet others interested in all aspects of peer-to-peer technologies, including rich media file delivery and distributed computing. Gather to discuss Development, Standards, Networks, Marketing, P2P Technology, Promotion and Business. Open to anyone interested in learning more about P2P technology!

***** Please join our group by visiting http://newtech.meetup.com/21 ***** NextWeb | May 12, 2008 Sponsored by Mashable.com Webster Hall 125 East 11th St. New York, NY Presenting: 1. Slava Rubin, IndieGoGo 2. Julie Smith, ShareThis 3. Phil Thomas Di Giulio, WellcomeMat $5.00 entrance fee = FREE drink ticket. NextWeb http://ww…

On the 1st Tuesday each month at 7PM, 6 people get 5 minutes each to demo something cool to New York's tech community (geeks, investors, entrepreneurs, hackers, etc)

Meet fellow big apples trailblazing the future of video online. Innovative local startups, content producers and media companies demo their latest products in front of an audience of 500 NYV2 members at Webster Hall each month. A full bar, lively discussions and professional networking happen before and after the demos. Admission is free. Web Si…

INTERNET WEEK: FREE EVENT Mashable's Exhibit Hall Friday, June 6, 2008 - 6-10pm Touch 240 West 52nd Street New York, NY http://www.touchnewyorkcity.com http://mashable.com/internet-week-ny-exhibit-hall/ ***** When applying for membership to this group please complete all information fields. ***** The NY Web 2.0 Meetup meets once per…

Many people aspire to be amazing entrepreneurs. The steps to actually become one seem difficult and prevent many from taking the initiative. At NYC aspiring entrepreneur meetups, we'll get you off your feet and started with your new business! Emphasis will be placed on service bvusinesses, due to their low risk and low startup costs. Our me…

Does the thought of Chinese food make you salivate? Do you yearn to meet other Chinese language enthusiasts? Then join our dynamic, spirited group for an evening of great food, conversation and fun. We also host marvelous cultural events.

What's better than biking around NYC, exploring new areas, and eating great food? Nothing, right? Then join us for some fun rides and tasty eats in the outer reaches of the five boroughs.

Meet other local Movie Fans! Get together twice* a month to plan movie outings and discuss the hot movies of the month. Note that while you're free to date each other, this is not a singles group. We try to focus on the movie. * --- We'll meet on the last Friday of each month, as well as the second.

Learn about and discuss the accelerating change in technology, science, society, business.

My focus is Buddhism meditation, especially Zen Meditation and Zen Practice. If you want to find out more about what kind of practice we are doing, you can read on my blog on Zen: http://freestone.wordpress.com/category/chanzen/ Please read the About Us page to know the activity and schedule of this group: http://meditation.meetup.com/271/about…

"The Future Speaks Chinese!" How about you? Want to sharpen your Chinese? or Take Chinese Classes taught by licensed Chinese teacher? We welcome anyone who is interested in learning or practicing Mandarin Chinese or meeting like-minded people for socializing and networking. We also arrange cultural activities…

In the NYC Screenwriters Meetup we peer review screenplays and discuss the business of Screenwriting and Film. SCRIPT REVIEW, THE BUSINESS, THE CRAFT, NETWORKING. Our members include beginners to pre-pro to working screenwriters. All are welcome!

We are a New York City-based group who advocate for the abolishment of slavery worldwide. Our group is designed and geared for people who wish to become further educated on the topic as well as for those who wish to take direct action toward ending Modern-Day Slavery. Our goal is to form a collective group of advocates who - through volunteer…

A collection of folks working in new media and technology who have a desire to use their knowledge for some better purpose. On the first Wednesday of each month we hear from a speaker and discuss a certain topic. The third Wednesday of the month we meet to socialize and network.

I am an Unschooling mom, born and raised in Uptown Manhattan and now based in Harlem, beginning to host monthly Open Houses for people practicing or thinking about unschooling. The main purpose of this Meetup is for people using their New York City communities to unschool themselves and/or their kids to share ideas, struggles and resources. Som…

Discuss all Ruby and Ruby on Rails related topics, meet other developers and other interesting folks. Presentations, workshops, hack-fests and more. Meet other developers, find out about interesting projects and opportunities for work and potential employment.

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social events, networking events, professional business workshops and seminars. Meet NYC professionals between the ages of 30-47! Read our dating advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR GROUP: *We plan at least 4 social events per month plus about 6 da…

This meet-up has been traditionally aimed toward discussion of current affairs, from the state of Russia, to the recent violence in Kenya. We have many different ideas of invigorating the club, stay tuned for new announcements. Our current events include: 1. Book Club: we pick books dealing with major issues in international affairs, either tho…

We meet in or near Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and have been playing since the summer of 2006, outside, year-round. Our games are co-ed and geared towards learning players so they are very slow and friendly. Total beginners are especially welcome! Please read the "About Us" page very carefully (link is on the left) and choose which skill level you…

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without religion. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Only RSVP for Fridays Drin…

Making a profit while doing good is entirely feasible - many have make the shift into the area variously known as social capitalism, social entrepreneurship, corporate responsibility, venture philanthropy... And ever increasing numbers of people are finding exciting new opportunities under this aegis. The SEVP FORUM [Social Entrepreneurship Vent…

This Council is a high-level forum of experienced & budding entrepreneurs & business professionals keen on managing issues in funding, bizdev, global markets, web2.0/social networking, high tech. Investors, financial services, real estate, legal, accounting, HR, bizdev, cleantech, mobile, open source, Web2.0, media, design, global trends, sustainab…

Yo Mama So Ugly? she put the Boogie man outta business.

Meet other local leaders and entrepreneurs from all walks of life to mastermind about success in achieving our Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs). We mastermind through a blend of success principles and practices from Think and Grow Rich, The Secret and The Law of Attraction, A Course In Miracles, The 7 Habits of Highly Efective People, Built to…

Tea has become one of the world's most popular beverages... and what better place to enjoy it than in New York? Taking tea with friends both new and old can be such a pleasure, lets spend time exploring some great tea spots together. Meet new friends, share your tea passions and expand your tasting palate. This should be a great experience for…

The city can be exhausting leaving little or no time to get out there and try all that great food! The After-work food lovers group is looking to bring some great people together to meet at new and delicious restaurants all over the city.

Meet other local film buffs who share an interest in classic Hitchcock films.

Meet others looking to make new friends while enjoying new activities! Tired of having nothing to do and no one to do it with? Now you don't have too. I realize how much there is to do all around this city. I'm looking for like minded people who want the opportunity to make new friends & have a wide variety of events to do. I.E. Yankee/Mets games.T…

Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote architectural & design solutions to global, social & humanitarian crises. NYC Chapter was founded in 2003 and its open to ALL www.afhny.org

I'm on hiatus until November. If you want to organize something, email me about it. -Ella

Meetup with other local freelancers. Network, discuss freelancers' issues, barter, find a space-share, and make new friends! Freelancers Union provides info and resources for officially sponsored freelance Meetups.

to celebrate the catalog and tradition of leonard cohen. and to meet people who appreciate the same qualities.

Meet other local Musicians to play and plan large scale concerts with upcoming musical talent in brooklyn. ALL genres are welcome.

I wanted to call this group (half-facetiously) the "Difficult Reading Hour Book Group" because I was looking for people who want to be challenged by books and who weren't just satisfied reading the "buzz" books. However, I do want at least a few people to join, so I decided to name it after one of the best book stores NYC ever had - because its ec…

Dear Global Nomad, How are you? Kindly join The Citizens Of The World. http://culturecircle.meetup.com/40/ too !!! I look forward to meeting YOU in person very soon. Warmest regards, Al

Welcome to The Manhattan Nightlife Social Group! We are a community of young professionals who gather for upscale events at the finest NYC clubs. All of our events are free or for charity. The organizers do not make any money from group events. View our About Us page for details, along with rules of membership.

The Manhattan Young Professionals Wine Meetup is a community of young professionals who enjoy socializing at upscale wine socials and private wine tastings. All of our events are free or for charity. The organizers do not make any money from our events. View our About Us page for details, along with rules of membership.

This group is for all Mike Gravel supporters nationwide to come together to share ideas and strategies. Let's put Mike in the White House in 2008!

Real life is the best learning environment. Instead of learning statically and artificially in school, how can we learn dynamically in real life? Whether we are aware or not, learning happens everywhere in our lives. How can we be aware of it and use various tools and resource to better achieve our goals? Here we are going to discuss how we can lea…