Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

MovNat NYC is a group for those who wish to strengthen their body and mind outdoors through MovNat principles geared toward employing the muscles and movements the human body was designed for. Inspired by MovNat (www.movnat.com), we hone the body's 12 movements and improvise fun and challenging ways of utilizing our body's natural abilities. We climb trees and rocks, lift logs, balance, run, jump,  and anything else that's fun and gets the heart going! Our membership draws from the barefoot runn …

NYC VersatilePhD provides networking opportunities for anyone currently in the New York City area who has pursued a PhD program or advanced degree in the humanities and social sciences. (We also welcome people in the sciences who are exploring non-technical careers.) If you have a PhD, are ABD, or are still enrolled in your program but interested in exploring the world outside academia, please join us. To encourage all who are interested to join us, especially anyone who has not yet discussed th …

Have you ever felt that when you meet as a Fire sign , you meet another fire sign and you instantly click. It feels like you know them, or you are at ease with them.   Wouldn't it be wonderful if you can mingle amongst you type.  I have personally built lasting friendships and did not know they were also fire signs until I asked.  Strangely Pleasant, right!! This group is open for all  who may be curious to meet other Fire Signs and see what happens when a bunch of us get together for fun and to …

If you enjoy marketing and enjoy having fun then you are going to LOVE this group! Entrepreneurs share a common disease.  Don't worry it's a great disease to have.  Our brains simply work differently than everyone else and sometimes the rest of the world just doesn't understand how we operate and why we get so excited about our businesses. But luckily we totally get it! Welcome to a group where we get to hang out with crazy entrepreneurs just like ourselves and discuss the stuff that only we …

If you're looking to discover what else is possible in your relationships, you've come to the right place. We're a grassroots group led by graduates of various Authentic World programs (www.authenticworld.org), and we're committed to exploring what it's like to fully "be yourself" in relationship with other human beings. While we are not an official Authentic World branch, we facilitate our versions of Authentic Relating Games Nights (visit www.authenticworld.org/games-night for more informatio …

CALLING ALL MOTOCYCLETTERASTS NY area wahlbergs, spankys, pacinos, urkels, pitts, jolies, cobains, rossis, nikitas, connerys, thurmans, diesels, snipes, lucy lius, vangoghs, austin powerses, clouds, griers, bruce lees, spidermen and other accomplished, slick, boffo two-wheeled bohemians, burners and other creatives in search of a home . . . A new concept in motorcycling based outta NYC "An unconventional, paradigm-shifting motorbike think-tank, entertainment and riding group" What is Bik …

Want to get together to explore Williamsburg venues? With so many options (the flea market, restaurants, cafes, parks (ok--not so much, but there's McCarren, etc)... I started this group because I'm new to Williamsburg and looking forward to meeting people who live in or frequent the neighborhood. Looking forward to exploring the area (indoors and outdoors). I'm also open to planning a few events outside of Williamsburg (e.g. Gowanus, Park Slope etc.) when there's a good idea for an event somewh …

Creating a culture of innovation and imagination keeps any industry vibrant, relevant, and successful. Workshops and discussion groups facilitated by Nathaniel Eggleston, a celebrated champion of imagination and innovative techniques in business, permit participants to step outside the box and see a world of endless possibilities. Fostering imaginative practices in the workplace encourages growth and loyalty, two money-saving and money-making attributes that can turn any business around. Often w …

This group will bring young professionals from the NYC area together for fun activities outside of the typical NY bar scene. Events will largely be decided upon by the members of the group, but may include bowling, dinner and a movie, ping pong, coffee houses, board games, harbor cruises, and anything else you can come up with! The purpose of this group is to bring together NYC's young professionals through various social events to have fun and make friends.

Updated April 23, 2013 This is one of three sites/listserves that promotes weekly games that have been going on for many many years. Stall counts are used on occasion, cleats are optional, boundaries are flexible, and all skill levels are welcome! There are two ways to stay in touch outside of Meetup.com: - Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nycultimate - Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nycultimate CURRENT SEASON - SPRING/SUMMER (Apr - Aug) During the warmer months we se …

What is ALT.NET? 1. You’re the type of developer who uses what works while keeping an eye out for a better way. 2. You reach outside the mainstream to adopt the best of any community: Open Source, Agile, Java, Ruby, etc. 3. You’re not content with the status quo. Things can always be better expressed, more elegant and simple, more mutable, higher quality, etc. 4. You know tools are great, but they only take you so far. It’s the principles and knowledge that really matter. The best tools are thos …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. Not just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Hudson County's one-and-only Hackerspace, the place to collaborate on high-tech projects, learn awesome skills, and meet fellow tinkerers. Check us out at 38 Jackson St. in Hoboken or online at MakerBar.com. Tweets: @MakerBar IRC: #makerbar on irc.freenode.net mailing list: http://groups.google.com/group/MakerBar RSVP's are requested but not required for most of our events. For anything with an attendance limit, we must ask for some form of RSVP. Please email bert@makerbar.com if you'd prefer to …

NYC is so populated, yet it's difficult to meet new young social people. Here's your chance to meet amazingly fun NYC'ers in their 20's and 30's and have a time to remember! Remember that time in college where you had a group of friends to party with? Why do those times have to be in the past? Those times can be here again with new peeps! Social NYC'ers is a group that's about meeting up anywhere and doing anything. Whether it'd be a trip, bar crawl, or just hanging out even outside of Meetup ev …

ATTN: Read this description entirely. Only apply for membership if you think this group is a good fit for you. We're picky. Before requesting membership, please post an identifiable picture of yourself into your meetup profile so that members could recognize you at our events. Only profiles with photos will be approved. If you were born in the former USSR, or have any cultural or emotional ties with Russia and its parts, this group is for you! We are a society of active, young (20's through mid- …

If you are a woman living in NYC and looking for a close group of girlfriends that you can go out with, spend time with, and laugh with, then this group is for you! Though it is not a requirement, the age range of the group happens to be between 26-36. Our events typically take place in Manhattan (with the occasional outer-borough gathering—always open to new spots if suggested) and revolve around going to dinner, wine tasting, brunch, happy hours, concerts, shopping, theater, weekends away, a m …

A network of web developers, software engineers, database administrators - any and all technologists who'd like to use their skills for good. We share opportunities to volunteer, learn about social mission businesses, and network with other developers who want to make a difference. We're supported by CodeMontage, where developers can enroll in challenges to improve their skills while helping social good projects. Outside of meetups, you can connect with us through our individual office hours. N …

Make Meaningful Connections It’s uncomfortable being the outsider. We’ve all been there: walking into a room where everybody else seems to know each other and nobody gives you a second glance. Or worse, they give you a second glance and still decide not to say hi. Ouch! The technology and startup scenes can be even more intimidating, especially to women. Many events are attended by mostly male technologists who either all know each other or aren’t really the social type. How do you break the ice …

I couldn't find a group for casual social meetings. As a relative newcomer to the area, and someone at home during the daytime, there didn't seem to be a lot of opportunity to meet people outside specific interest groups. It's great to have a hobby you're passionate about, but also nice to just chat over coffee or go out on an occasional visit - maybe to lunch, park, museum, or a tourist spot. In other words a social group that doesn't just focus on one thing. I also wanted a group that wasn't t …

If you love books, bars, and meeting people from the neighborhood, please join me in starting a new UES book club! The Upper East Side Book and Pub Club will meet once a month, have fun and lively discussions about a variety of books (voted in by members), and enjoy and support the local pubs. Both women and men alike are welcome, but you have to live between 59th & 96th Street, 5th Ave & East End.  Update 9/5/12: New Rule, we are getting so much interest outside of the area from some amazing fo …

The MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization part of a network of 27 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to be the New York City-based leader in hosting networking and educational events focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. We host monthly events that attract between 30 and 200+ people. We count a membership of 200 people and a subscription list of 10,000 people, and have been an active chapter since 1971. We also occasionally host events with part …

Women in Motion! This group's mission is to: 1) encourage women of all ages, and backgrounds to run and walk their way to better health and fitness. "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham Now shall I walk or shall I ride? "Ride," Pleasure said. "Walk," Joy replied. - W. Davi …

Getting Things Done NYC (GTD NYC) Group is a community of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his well-regarded book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done®, in and around the New York City metropolitan area. It's that simple! We do this by... 1) discussing components of the Getting Things Done methodology at the group meetups; 2) discussing, publishing and publicizing new GTD concepts/produ …

Sign Up Now! SCREENWRITING WITH JACOB KRUEGER Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger’s revolutionary Seven Act Structure will change the way you look at movie-making. Rather than imposing formulaic models from the outside, Jacob teaches you how to organically “grow” your script, from initial idea, to character, to scene, to act, to the movie you’ve always dreamed of writing. You’ll also learn to overcome writer’s block, self doubt, procrastination, and other challenges that keep you from being …

This group is for people who want to experience many Asian foods and drinks with a focus on pub style cuisine.  Mainly basement sake bars and yakitori spots. But Izakaya is an umbrella group description as I have other events planned outside what would be described as an Izakaya. Things like tea & dessert, Korean BBQ, any local Far East events like movies and concerts. Also its not so much an "exchange" as you won't find any American style bars/eateries on the agenda. Sharing language and cultur …

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytellers sha …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …