NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your vi …

WELCOME BLACK THEATER LOVERS ENJOY BROADWAY, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS! Love great theater and film and the possibility of meeting new friends -- then Role Call is the place for you! With this group, there's no need to go to the theater alone. You'll join other theater and movie lovers at a variety of stage and screen productions, particularly those that exemplify Black life and culture and are geared towards Black theater-goers. Whether it's a Broadway or off-Broadway show, a …

ABOUT THE NY CITY MOVIE WATCHERS & MUCH MORE MEETUP GROUP Join our group to meet other local movie fans! Get together to plan movie outings and discuss hot movies of the month. We will go to local movie theaters to watch movies, and head to local restaurant, bars and coffee houses afterwards to meet, mingle and discuss. We are a fun and exciting group of people that love movies. We discuss the films we watch over drinks or a nice meal.  We love to meet and socialize with new and old friends. You …

We’re a discussion group with a focus on rationality, philosophy, science, technology, skepticism and ethics. We choose members who are friendly, intellectually curious, intelligent, non-religious, and rationally-minded – meaning that we’re more interested in figuring out the truth together than in proving ourselves right, or in arguing for the sake of arguing. Our members are young, almost all in the range of 20 to 35 years old. Our meetings are usually informal group discussions at someone’s a …

This Michael Jackson group was started in New York City for both longtime and new Michael Jackson fans of all ages. Whether you have been hardcore since you were a child, or have recently discovered his music and want to connect with others who do too. Tired of being a closet Michael Jackson fan? THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU! We will be doing all sorts of activities, including street fairs, book club and album discussions, picnics in the park, visiting Michael Jackson related museum exhibits, vo …

Tired of your Brooklyn & Manhattan friends ignoring you because you live in Sunnyside? Who needs em! We'll get together for brunch, board games, movie nights, spa days, yoga classes, book discussions, outings to other parts of the city, and more! If you want to make some hip friends in the hood, this is the place to be! There's a reason why we're the 3rd best neighborhood in the city! We have it all: cool young people & awesome family types. If you're an actor, musician, writer, designer, scient …

This group is for fun-loving professional black women (ages 35+) who are married to a male of any different race. We will network, socialize, form new friendships and share the unique challenges and rewards of interracial marriage with others who can relate. Our mission is to create a sisterhood and exchange among mature, vibrant and engaging black women who share similar multi-cultural family experiences. Simply put, let's gather to support, exchange ideas, have fun and celebrate us! You live …

We are fans of all things in the horror genre. We do movie screenings, horror themed plays, tours, readings, discussion sessions, etc.

As bi and lesbian women of color, we will share what is on our minds with people who will understand our struggles As professionals, we will enjoy life's offerings, as well as network and socialize. As women, we will support each other and make our presence known despite other people's agendas. We will bond, share, laugh, talk and enjoy each others company while attending brunches, plays, movies, book club meetings, dinners and other social gatherings and discussions in a safe space where you ca …

We are a group of independent fantasy enthusiasts with a focus on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, the Inklings and their derivative works. The Peter Jackson LOTR movies, Howard Shore movie score, as well as, the literature of the genre: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Chronicles of Narnia, All Hallow's Eve, The Greater Trumps and more come under discussion. The Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin "Game of Thrones" is popular with the group. Di …

This Meetup works like a book club, but our topics of discussion will be clips from TED (www.ted.com), Ideas Worth Spreading. During each Meetup, we'll watch a 20 minute TED talk and then spend an hour in a spirited discussion about the ideas presented in the talk. Sorry to disappoint, but this is NOT a live presentation by the presenter in the TED video!

Do you want to explore New York? Are you looking to build career and business connections or just want to meet new friends? Don't want to go out alone! Come along with us and see all that New York has to offer. We know how hectic life can be and that's why our group provides business and career events to help expand your business or career connections and many many fun things for you to do. Things to Do in New York and Beyond offers a wide variety of business, personal growth, career, entertain …

Are you a lover of historical fiction books, period movies,or TV shows? If you are then this meet up is for you. We will choose a novel to read each month and also get together for other related activities. I welcome suggestions from all members!

This group is for those who love reading and watching movies (and eating while discussing them). We want to read great books and watch great films across genres and cultures--and then talk about how they make us think and grow. We will choose books from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" and movies from "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." All Group Members will have a vote--majority will rule on what we read and watch in what order! Here is a link to the lists: http://www.1001befor …

This is a social networking community for Black women professionals (38-50's) who want to gather in small, intimate groups (4-8) to dine at upscale NYC restaurants and/or go to fun events (including spa days, jazz brunches, museums, afternoon teas, wine tastings and more). So, come make new friends and let's have fun while we sample the finest cuisine and events NYC has to offer. Events are often a bit pricey, but then - you deserve and enjoy the finer things in life! What's Upscale? An upsca …

A Long Island City based book club! We'll pick a book then meet locally to watch the movie once a month. "Never judge a book by its movie." J. W. Eagan

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you love to learn, think and share, then we welcome you!  Join our fri …

So here's the deal: Let's get together once/month over food or drinks to discuss a work by a Nobel Prize Winner. The books will tend to be thought-provoking, so we should have some pretty engaging and passionate discussions. You don't need to be an English major -- just open-minded, friendly, and willing to get dirty with some heavy-duty literature. This is a new MeetUp, so I'll definitely be open to suggestions regarding the best way to organize our meet ups. Here's what the current plan is: Ea …

A NYC based group of ordinary joes interested in meeting like minded folks who enjoy having few cold ones, partaking in some urban adventure, and discussing cinema, TV shows, comic books, video games, stage, and just about anything geeky/nerdy.

This is a group for gay international men and their friends. All homosexual men born and raised outside the USA, or born in the USA with a love of foreign langauges, films, cultures, music, food and traditions are welcome. I decided to start this group after checking out a Straight International Happy Hour through MeetUp and decided that we gay men need our own. I'm sure that this group will take on a life of its own once it gets started, but some topics that we could discuss include, but are …

This is a meetup for people who love culture. We will mostly attend films of all types, from silent to experimental to commercial, in Manhattan and Brooklyn.  We will also go to musuems, as well create other types of mischief, and maybe some inexpensive theater.  This group is open to all ages, genders, and sexual persuasions and identities. This is a place where people who have similar interests in film, cinematography, culture, and catching the latest museums show can go out together and have …

About SCENEPR! SCENEPR! is a member organization for startups & entrepreneurs. What kind of events does SCENEPR! organize? SCENEPR! holds events where attendees can connect and exchange ideas. The formats typically include (but not limited to): + Panel discussions + Networking events + Cocktail parties + Pitch events + Panels, Salons & Conferences + Movie premieres + Book Launches + Film Festivals & Screenings + Charity Events Who attends the events? We work with c-level startups leadership …

This is a group for Israeli couples interested in meeting other Israeli couples. We'll meet once a month to chat in Hebrew about art, movies, books, music, theater & more. PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking to improve your Hebrew this is unfortunately not the group for you. Fluent Hebrew of native Israelis, born or raised in Israel a must! Our youngest couple is 35 years old and our oldest is 60...most of us are in between. We are all well educated, fun people looking for other fun people to be wit …

NYC Divas Book/Social Club is open to ladies 30+ in the NYC and North NJ area. If you're a fun loving lady who wants to connect with like-minded ladies, this is the group for you! NYC Divas Book/Social Club is for ladies who would like to expand their social circle, build friendships and enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we will enjoy a variety of activities (dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, game nights). The group is open to all …

It’s the end of another grueling day at work. You’ve finally gotten out and in your hand, you grip your tell-tale bag holding the latest adventures of Peter Parker side by side with the Last Son of Krypton as he soars the skies above Metropolis while The Dark Knight Detective searching the streets of Gotham, all striving to rid the world of crime and injustice. So what do you do know? Go home? No, you don’t want to go home just yet. You’re thirsty and in need of good friends to talk to. Come and …

This meetup group will feature various types of meetups for modern young Jews in the Manhattan & Westchester areas. Here are some things we'll be doing: Outings Meals Dinner & A Movie Happy Hours Ladino (Djudeo-Espanyol) Language Discussion (SEPARATE EVENTS) Concerts Book Discussions (SEPARATE EVENTS) Much more! This group is for young, hip, socially 'with it' people who are looking to connect with a wide variety of other young Jewish people in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere, where people care …

We're an already established group of amazing women who have been together in our book club for about 4 years. We are all good friends, but have decided that it's time to meet some new people, and add some new members to our lovely group. HOpefully that's YOU! we're all late twenties/early thirties, work and live in New York City/ Brooklyn, work hard, play hard, love to dine out, in, and of course, get together to drink wine, eat cheese, and discuss books. This is a fun, easy going group. We tak …

Calling all ladies (queer women, gay ladies, lesbians, or/and whatever way you label or identify) of Brooklyn who like to read and discuss books about queer issues/people/characters and/or by queer authors . All genres considered: fiction, non-fiction, memoir, biography, psychology, sociology. Once a month we will get together for food, drink and discussion. If our group is becomes large enough, we can have more than one book option going at one time. In the future, there will be a monthly poll …