The first chapter of Leaders in Software and Art was founded in New York in 2009 as a networking group for cutting-edge artists who use technology to create museum-quality pieces. Meetups feature artist speakers showcasing their work and are attended by people fascinated by the field, such as curators, collectors, engineers and programmers, and of course other tech artists. What began with software art presentations has grown to include data visualization, sculpture made using LEDs, microprocess …

More than just an Italian language class, In Italiano is a get-together for people interested in Italian culture and in learning the language in a fun, informal social setting. Led by Stefano, an instructor from Rome with over 15 years of experience teaching New Yorkers to speak Italian, in the class you will have the opportunity to make new friends as you practice your conversational skills, polish your pronunciation, build up your vocabulary, and finally figure out those verb conjugations! The …

Is your child learning Japanese at home? Are you a bilingual family? Let's make opportunities for our children to interact in Japanese with people outside our own families and experience Japanese as a living language. This is also a chance to meet other parents in your neighborhood! All members can plan a playdate or meetup that is convenient for your area, schedule, and age group. Meetups can be for mothers just simply having fun & good time with other moms. My family is in Ditmars, Astoria.  M …

NYPD Families is a meet up group for New York's Finest and their family members! If you are in the department or married into it – you know better then anyone that fitting a social life around your schedule is a very complicated! So; as the wife of a New York Police Officer, I know how difficult it could be to meet others in the same situation… especially with children! This group is going to be as active as our schedule will let us be; Summer BBQ's, Kids museums, Park ventures, movie and more! …

We are a group of single men and women who are ready to have a good time and meet new people. This group is for all singles. whether your're a newly single, divorced, widowed or looking to date someone. There are no age restrictions, and we serve singles in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. This group is also for members of the New York Tri-State area. Our fun social events include happy hours, dinners, trips to museums, movie nights, themed parties, professional social mixers, BBQs, clubbing, picnic …

Are you looking to have fun and go on random adventures? Are you in your 20s or 30s and want to meet AMAZING people? Are you a totally cool geek? If the answer to the questions above is a resounding "YES!" then you have found the group for you: Team Awesome! Here is a small sampling of events/activities that Awesome Geeks would be down for: Comic Con, Santa Con, Ugly Holiday Sweater Party, ice skating, snowboarding, Ren Faire, movies, bowling, karaoke, concerts, sporting events, kayaking, amusem …

We all need more girlfriends! This is a group of black women in our 20s and 30s that want to have fun while building friendships. A place where we can just let our hair down, be ourselves and have fun doing it. If that is you, then please join us! We will plan social and networking meet ups that will be exclusive to us and our friends. Meet us for dinner, dancing, museums, movies, festivals, Broadway shows, and so much more...

This NEW group is full of fun new experiences & achieving goals! Do you hate, like or love working out? Aren't things more fun with your girlfriends? This is a Meetup where WOMEN between the ages of 23-43 of all shapes and sizes around Westchester can make new friends & provide positive reinforcement to each other. Some of the fun meet-ups we will have include... - Healthy Pot-Lucks & Cooking Nights - Group exercise or dance classes together (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Hip Hop, Hula, Pole Dancing etc …

THE PENNY FRIENDS is an amazing social community for women 40 and over, married or single. When you come to a meeting you will find a wonderfully diverse, warm and welcoming community of women where you have the freedom to be yourself. The theme of our group is to keep the heartfelt and deeply meaningful essence of female friendships alive and flourishing through laughter, wonderful conversations and great times. We are women from all lifestyles, who have been there for others and now it is tim …

Girls want Fun, Friends & Stay Fit w/Activites & Adventures w-Zumba w/Maria-M-W-T weekly, 5/23-How does your Garden Grow?, 5/30-Fashion Networking Night for Girls Night Out w/Shopping, Music, Make-Up, Refreshments & More, 6/9-Free Event Beginner & Intermediate Canoe on Lake/Hike/Opt.Fish Catch & Release, Bike Riding, Rumble, Ramble & Roll along Bronx River Pkwy to Kenisco Dam & More, Seal/Watch/Walk/Photo Shoot  along Beach w/Mini Rock Scramble & More, Bruce's Museum Craft Fairs, Bocce, Beer Tas …

This DRAMA FREE group is for all you awesome misfits who are looking to make real genuine friendships. I joined some groups but felt some what out of place, and decided to start my own group in hopes of meeting women with my same interest where we can talk, share, and support one another. This is a judgment free zone it doesn't matter if your gay, straight, single, married, with or with out children, any race, any size all are welcomed. Our activities will include brunches, dinners, museums, sho …

Read All About It! is a great opportunity to read and understand an English-language newspaper. Practice speaking, increase vocabulary, and build public speaking confidence. Learn about the world and be able to converse with others! Develop reading fluency, discuss current events using English vocabulary and grammar, and expand world knowledge. We read articles from a wide variety of news sources ranging from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to The African Business Magazine. Improv …

The New York Culture Club hosts a monthly calendar of events exploring what comprises Culture for New Yorkers: multicultural social events, global cuisine, international media and publishing, fashion, luxury brands, architecture, art exhibitions, music concerts, dance, sports, green products, and support of community. Since 2006, NYCC has brought together people from diverse backgrounds and origins, whom now live, had lived, or wish to live in New York City. To assure a complete and fair exper …

Hi, I thought I would make a group for people who are interested in making lifetime friends! We will be doing things in and around the city such as movies,museums,get away trips, dining out, happy hour,walk through the park, exploring the city, and much more, along the way we can get to know one another to start the wonderful creating lasting friendships!! This road to group is open to all ages singles and couples!!!

YoHo Artists is a conclave of artists in and around the industrial section of Yonkers, just outside of downtown Yonkers. The purpose of the group is to host occasional events and bring awareness of events by the artist members. It is our hope to attract other artists, arts professionals, arts enthusiasts, and the curious public to our events and member's events; and perhaps even to join our community. The central location of YoHo is in the Alexander Carpet Mills factory, at 540 Nepperhan Ave and …

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Are you looking to expand your social circle with like minded professional women? If you are a woman living in NYC and Nassau County, L.I. and are looking for a close group of girlfriends that you can go out with, spend time with and enjoy new adventures with, then this group is for you. If you are between the ages of 30-39 and are looking to make new and genuine close friendships then you’re in the right place. Our events will consist of going out to dinners, br …

Does it seem that our modern society has fallen out of step with our long held traditions and social mores? The Center for the Restoration of Ma'at seeks to reconnect us with the ancient wisdom of Egypt (Kemet). Activities include monthly museum tours, college-level courses (in-person and online), lectures/workshops, and annual study tours to Egypt and other international locations. The Center also produces the weekly television show, Kemetic Legacy Today. The Center is directed by Jabari Osaze. …

This group is for professional mature black men and black women who enjoy meeting, networking and socializing with each other. If you are looking for a great afterwork spot, good conversation with good people, look no further. This is the meet up for you. We will also make the most of what this great city has to offer and venture to museums, movies, wine tastings, restaurants, live shows, community events and much more!  I'm Tee and I started this group because I love NYC, happy hours, art and c …

My husband and I moved to Westchester two years ago from NYC. There, we were very actively involved with Young Professional groups, Museums, etc., but, like many others, have found it difficult to meet new people our age in Westchester. There are plenty of groups for singles or people who enjoy specific activities, but our goal is to create a general group for Professional Couples who are looking for friendship, activity partners and events around the County and Connecticut. If you are a Profess …

This group is a great way for young (Approx : 20-35) LGBT Geeks to make new geek and/or gaymer friends and just hang out! Anyone can join, as long as you 1. are an LGBT geek, or 2. admire them. It can be hard to fit into the gay community when you're a gay geek and this group is a safe haven for gay geeks and their admirers. So, please join this group and let the Video Gaming References (pwn it!), MIT Science Degrees, Thick Rim Glasses!, Apple Computer Obsessions, and horribly uncoordinated outf …

"This is a group for anyone interested in basically living life. Activities will range from coffee at a local cafe to mountain retreats. This group is for people who want to enjoy what life really has to offer. We will be meeting several times a month for movie nights/afternoons, plays, museums, tours, anything we can think of. This is not AA/organized recovery related, it's just a group for people who choose to live a sober life. I look forward to meeting with everyone.

Note: This group is ONLY for parents, guardians and family members of teens ages 15 - 17 with Aspergers Syndrome or High functioning Autism. I am hoping this group grows quickly because our young teens with Asperger's are very bright young people in need of making friends that can relate with them. Most teens with Asperger's have excellent academic records but that's not enough. So let's get them together for fun activities at least once a month they deserve it they work hard in school and have …

Do you enjoy reading,meeting established, new and upcoming authors? If the answer is yes then you have come to the right group. Every SECOND SUNDAY our group will meet to discuss the book choice of the month while being in the company of people who share the same interest, discussing literature written for, about and by people of color specializing in Black American and Latino Genre and enjoying refreshments. Meetings will take place in the BRONX at The BRONX MUSEUM of THE ARTS located at 1040 …