THE MAIN GOAL OF OUR GROUP IS TO BECOME BETTER PHOTOGRAPHERS. WE ALL TEACH AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER AT ALL LEVELS. Active membership includes 30% beginners, 20% established or retired photographers and the other 50% somewhere in between. So all levels are invited. Most use digital point-n-shoot or digital SLR. But nothing we do excludes film/slide users. We typically spend the first 15 minutes sharing photos we have recently taken - SO PLEASE BRING SOMETHING to share (prints or digital media). …

The Cary Moms Playgroup is a VERY active group of fabulous moms with newborn to preschool-age children that is proudly in its 5th year of existence. It is a positive and nurturing place for women and their children to have fun, make friends and enjoy time together. We believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive, without negative interactions. We love getting together so our babies can learn, interact and play.  We have playdates, park and museum outings etc.  We also have …

We are a lively, fun loving group of women in their 20-30's who have made fantastic friendships and welcome bringing people together to participate in a variety of activities such as: book club, meals at fabulous restaurants with an array of cuisines, wine tastings, brewery tours, hiking/running, community involvement, game nights, parties, happy hours, shopping trips, bar crawls, nights on the town, cooking/pot lucks, museums, movies, mixers, concerts, pedicures, theatre shows, the list goes on …

We are a small, casual group whose focus is to bring together like-minded individuals who want to socialize and make new friends while exploring all of the great things that the triangle has to offer. Though many of our members reside in Durham and this is our home base for most activities, we also endeavor to explore all parts of the Triangle. We welcome members from anywhere in the region. Our meetups include: book discussions, movies, live music, trivia nights, plays, museums, dining out and …

Join us as we visit the cultural hot spots in and around the Triangle and the world! No place on the globe is too far away!!  We feature all sorts of interesting cultural activities -- cruises, ethnic restaurants, museums, festivals, movies, music of all kinds, outdoorsy events to appreciate the great climate we have in North Carolina, and also events just to help members get to know each other.

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

Started in 2008, this is Triangle’s largest group dedicated to bringing Geeks together for a wide variety of fun and geeky activities.  Game nights, monthly movies, brewery tours, bowling, dinner and drinks, holiday parties, geeky educational workshops, night sky watches, TV and movie viewing parties, museum trips, festivals and tours are just some of the things we have done.  Check out the group calendar to see what we having coming up. Geek events are ADULT ONLY (unless specifically posted as …

Someone recently said, poetry is not meant to be read quietly, but to be listened to. So just like in the Dead Poets Society movie, I would like to meet with people who also love poetry, love to read it aloud, love to perform it, love to talk about it and love to write it. - Let's come together sharing poems and why they touch us the way they do. Check out our website !!! http://www.livingpoetry.net/ Follow us on Facebook: Living Poetry Facebook Listen to our podcasts: Living Poetry Podcast Here …

This group enjoys local (and regional) trips to see wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina.  We focus on birdwatching, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding.  We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our trips. We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, prairie management at local parks, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and "citizen science" projects (such as Christmas Bird Count and Great Bac …

The CHRDAPMP is a mixed age play group for children and (mostly) Moms in the Greater Triangle Area, with most meetups taking place in Chapel Hill and Durham (though as we get more Raleigh and Cary Mommies and little ones, we're all about expanding out area!)  We're all about getting together for fun and child play - and maintaining our sanity by meeting other interesting Moms. Join us for in-home play dates, play dates around town at museums, parks, gyms, Moms' nights out, family meetups and mor …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

RDU Prime Timers is a social club for mature gay/bisexual and questioning men and their guests over the age of 21 who enjoy social, educational and other activities together. It is not a dating service. Each month we offer a regular schedule of events at restaurants, pot luck dinners or movies in members’ homes, and occasional outings to museums, picnics, movie theaters, special trips or holiday events, and notify our members of events of interest sponsored by other gay organizations. We welco …

So you're asking yourself, "Should I join this group?" For your convenience we've provided a simple test: 1) Do you live in or near Durham, NC? 2) Are you interested in doing fun, geeky stuff? If you answered 'yes' to both questions then the Durham Geeks  is for you! As a group we are interested in organizing meetups for a wide variety of activities, many of which may be of a geeky bent. Board gaming; RPGs; TCGs; watching anime/sci-fi/fantasy/horror movies/tv shows; going to local museums or ge …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

Museum AfterHours is an opportunity to grab a beer, explore the Museum of Life and Science and hang out with your friends... without kids. Some of our events are themed around a topic like beer, coffee, chocolate or wine. Other events are more about exploring what we have to offer at the museum! You can always expect beer, food trucks, music, to learn something new, and a good time. We're also totally open to new ideas so let us know what you'd like to do at the Museum AfterHours!

Our group is made up of a bunch of young(21-35z) geeky peeps in the Raleigh area who enjoy hanging out for two purposes: 1. Have fun! We do lots of fun and random stuff like game nights, trivia nights, pot lucks, movies, bonfires, bowling, Nerf wars, shag dancing, art museums, putt-putt, go-karts, laser-tag, knitting, paintball, brewing, and the like. 2. Make a difference! We feed the homeless, mentor students, build things for people in need, gathering supplies and money for kids in poor coun …

GSO Working Couples w/Kids is a group of outgoing, coupled and working parents looking to have fun, be active and participate in all sorts of outings/get togethers to create lasting friendships. Lots of activities will be kid/family friendly, but just as many activities will be focused on the adults. We will enjoy game nights (cards, board games, sporting events), potlucks, parks, picnics, bowling, movies, zoo trips, playdates, rec centers, museums, dinners, work week lunch dates, cocktails, fes …

Do you feel your kids are too old for playgroups, but too young to go off with their friends on their own? We are parents who have children transitioning through the elementary school years (Kindergarten - 5th grade). Our members are looking to connect with families who are going through the same stage of parenting and who are looking for friendship and support - both for ourselves and our kids. We would like to gather after school, weekends, and during holiday breaks for crafts, outdoor adventu …

The Outsider Art Club of Durham/Chapel Hill was started to bring Outsider Art collectors from the Triangle together with those who are interested in learning more about Outsider Art. We meet at least once a month, share information, learn from each other, have guest speakers, watch documentaries and movies and go on field trips as a group. It's a great way to meet other Outsider Art enthusiasts. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

We are a local chapter of Moms Club International that serves zip codes 27513, 27519, and 27560. We are a group of stay-at-home and part-time working Mommies who plan events including playdates, storytimes, museum outings, lunch gatherings, philanthropic activities, and Moms' night outs. 1) We are recommending that each member host at least one event per year.  As a reminder, these events can be as simple as a park play date or lunch at McDonalds.  The only thing hosting means is that you come u …

Calling all New York expats! Yes, we're loving living in southeast North Carolina, but in our hearts, New York will always be home. What do you miss about New York? The pizza of course, oh and warm bagels on a Sunday morning; the way we can stand in line and schmooze with anyone within earshot; and sarcasm that is an appreciated refined art. What about the theaters, the Brooklyn Bridge, the museums, Bloomies, the North Shore, Hamptons, East End, the Yanks, Mets, and 'Yo Tony!' Here's a chance to …

It's hard to meet people, be sociable, and develop friendships when you work full-time or juggle multiple jobs! Durham / Chapel Hill 30-45 Social Group is for professionals and grad students who are looking to meet new people and create friendships. It's geared toward people ages 30 to 45 who are new to the area, as well as long-time residents simply looking to expand their social circles. The focus will be developing friendships over time, not meeting a bunch of random people. Members will like …

There are so many mom groups for 20-something stay at home moms but I haven't found one for 40-something working moms so thought I'd start my own - my fingers are crossed there will be others out there looking for the same thing! (Stay at home moms are welcome too!). I gave birth to my 1st child when I was 40 - she is now 17 months old and is the best thing EVER! We would love to find others to get together with to go to the park, museums, or just play dates in our homes! I am so excited about f …

Calling all Raleigh Ladies that would like to make new friends, enjoy lunch and laughing together, shopping, going to movies, museums, grabbing coffee and occasionally have date nights with our significant others (husbands/fiances/partners).....this is the group for you. I know many ladies work from home, stay at home, have a flexible work schedule or may be in a career transition so we would like to get to know you. This group is open to all ladies that would like to join. Whether you are new i …

This is a group geared towards moms and children of any Christian faith (catholic, baptist, methodist, presbytarian, you get the point)...who love God and want to raise their children to know/love God. We are in Mebane but welcome anyone living fairly close or that is willing to come this way for activities (Mebane, Burlington, Graham, Hillsborough, etc.). I am fairly new to the area and would love to connect with some other moms who value their children and their faith - hoping to gather a grea …

An Interracial Social Group for Gay Guys interested in making new friends while experiencing venues & activities unique to Durham........critically acclaimed restaurants, bars, coffee shops & eateries; independent & foreign films; public talks & lectures; poetry & book readings; live jazz, soul & blues; classical music concerts; museum tours......... and maybe even a Bulls game because............. Durham's Where It's At!

This is a group for any woman, single or married, in her 50's, who wants to get together for any activity. For example, coffee, dinner, a movie, a hike in the park, concerts, shopping, game night, etc. Any thing goes! I am starting this group to find ladies who like to go out and socialize in and near the Salisbury area. Members can suggest and host activities. I look forward to developing new friendships and acquaintances. We can also decide to have events/activities that include our male frien …