El Taller Latino Americano/The Latin American Workshop is a non-profit cultural arts center on Manhattan's Upper West Side - a space alive with color, sound, movement, and creativity - music, art and language converge to educate and entertain. El Taller is: Language Classes... where students discover how the language of art and the art of language can transcend cultural barriers. A Cultural Center... where over 500 people each month meet to share ideas,find creative inspiration and find refuge i …

Ever get bored on a 10-mile run? Join this group and you can run or bike with like-minded individuals while improving fitness and creativity. Conversation may revolve around the startup community and fun new business concepts, but of course isn't limited to this..

Greetings from Tony Errichetti and Laurie Schroeder, Co-Directors of the Simulation Studio Network! Do you work in the medical or legal field as an actor, standardized patient, trainer of program administrator? The Simulation Studio is a professional network of Standardized Patients (SPs), SP educators, Standardized (legal) Clients (SCs) and anyone who works in the field of human or robotic patient simulations. The SP Studio is a space for exploration, study, development, creativity, conversatio …

Meet with other New Yorkers who love art, visiting galleries and museums, photography - taking and discussing images, having a walk and a stimulating conversation. The group is an extension of Wired New York community into the Meetup.com universe.

Care to venture a guess as to what Tom Hanks, Charles Darwin, Mahatma Gandhi, Julia Roberts, Warren Buffet, JK Rowling, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Bill Gates, Steve Martin, Al Gore, Google's Larry Page, C.S. Lewis and Johnny Carson all have in common?  If you guessed that they are introverts, you're right! The terms “introvert” and “extrovert” were first made popular by psychologist Carl Jung in the 1920s and then later by the Myers-Briggs personality test, used in major universities and corp …

We now have permanent hours which are listed below: Mon 12PM-6PM Tue 9AM-6PM Wed 9AM-6PM Thu 9AM-6PM Fri, Sat, Sun* *Other hours for MeetUps & CoWorking Member activities are available by appointment. SoBeCoWorks provides open format work space for independent workers, remote workers, telecommuters, micro-business owners, freelancers & career changers. Our goal is to build a thriving ecosystem that empower's our community members to achieve success in these new economic times. At the most basic …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

Let's get together for some delicious coffee or tea, something sweet to eat, and good conversation about art. The Phoenix Village Art Center, in Phoenixville, PA, hosts a gathering with various artists to discuss their works. Each month will feature a new discussion, which may include artists talking about the current exhibit, art movies/books, a critiquing session, etc. Join us for a cup-a-joe and good conversation.

This is a group for those of us who don't always fit in. Maybe we are too smart, quirky, artistic, or just like to go down the roads less traveled. We will be doing all kinds of unconventional activities and explore what's unique and interesting in and around the city - maybe we can find offbeat film festivals, random karaoke, quirky museum exhibits, burlesque and drag shows, ghost tours, and any wide range of randomness once more ideas come in. We can also get into not so random activities, lik …

Amplify is a monthly global salon series that is a intimate extension of Influencer Conference (InfluencerCon). It is designed to delve deeper into InfluencerCon themes and create a thought provoking environment. We urge members to join us in framing new conversations around creativity, innovation, mindfulness, collaboration and non-siloing our world. Amplify salons will provide a social & intellectual environment to meet fellow influencers, exchange ideas and create change.

The Breakdown: We read good books. We're looking for other intellectually curious, like-minded 20somethings (a vague guideline) in Astoria (another vague guideline) to read them with us, share some food, drink, and sweet convo. The Criteria For Choosing Said Good Books: Magical language (with a healthy dash of magical realism), fresh voices (love a debut) irreverent to painfully relevant, growing up, growing old, dying, coming back to life, urban culture to Southern idyllicy, savory books that y …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All aspiring and accomplished writers are welcome! We are creating the most supportive, engaging and empowering writing group in New Jersey! We are creating a community of practice where people who want to learn more about writing can come and find out how exceptional writers create and maintain their effectiveness, professional writers can hone their craft …

It's too hard to find people interested in esthetic philosophy. Even other artists and designers seem to shy away from the topic. Are we too busy, too few and far between or is it just intimidating to talk about? This group encourages super informal, totally mellow, open-minded and no-pressure conversations about Art & Design Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy! Anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome. All ages, levels of experience and educational backgrounds are welcome! This group wa …

Purpose: Our meetup format is a social mixer. Cocktails and casual conversation. Meet like-minded, like-hearted people in the South Jersey (Greater Philadelphia) area. Expand your professional network, find out who is doing what to better the community, inspire others to get involved with your social initiatives or simply share ideas and brainstorm. Its an open forum for strong minds with big hearts. Who should join: Thought Leaders, Social Entrepreneurs, Non-Profit Professionals, Envelope Push …

This group is very selective and for people who are very sincere about making new friends and getting to know one another. I will probably stop accepting people at 100, so if you do not stay engaged your spot will be replaced. This takes a lot of time so PLEASE READ ALL OF THE BELOW..... I am not looking for large group events, but small quiet events so we get to know each other and really share a lot of laughs. I can be very serious and very silly at times and I think you will find that I am a …

This is a group for current and aspiring investors, entrepreneurs, and supporters of the impact investing field. We gather to hear from professionals with diverse views and discuss opportunities and challenges in the sector with them and each other. It's an exciting time for this growth area in New York City - come be part of the conversation shaping it!

Artists tend to create their art in solitude, then show their work to non-artists or the public for feed back. Most often the feedback is based on personal taste or a bias towards a certain type of art. Do you ever long for constructive feedback, the kind that helps you dig deep and find what you need to keep your work fresh and evolving? The kind that your only your fellow artists, your peers, can bring? Me too! That's why I started Juxtapose, for the fellowship, support and critical feedback t …

I’ve got an idea I’ve never seen that before. Be First.  Find it at COLLECT. COLLECT is committed to “art for community” – creating work and events that enhance and celebrate culture within the civilization of New York City. COLLECT is committed to artists - providing a forum and mentorship for career development. COLLECT is the first voice on arts in New York City – via its blog and involvement with other media and publications If you are a working artist in New York City we want you to bring y …

Share a few hours of free food, complimentary wine, give-a-ways and good conversation with some fellow book lovers and great authors. What more could you ask for in a ladies night out? This club is for anyone looking to get away from it all and talk books - if only for a night!

CREaTE a DaTE is group for singles who are interested in meeting other singles using art and creative play as a way of connecting. The events we are planning are part group activity, part team activity and part speed dating. Join us, and who knows, perhaps you will meet someone, maybe even - The One! "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation" - Plato

What is "The Art of Active Networking" and why do we do it? There was a recent article suggesting this staggering statistic: “Given the opportunity, over 70 percent of ALL people are not happy with their job, career or with what they are doing…and given the opportunity would change it!” Seems like a whole lot of people who do not love what they do when they wake up in the morning. With so many people unhappy, searching for jobs, shifting jobs, building their business, practice or consultancy a …

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

Singles Group for 45 + people. "Tired of the bar scene? Does "Speed Dating" make you dizzy? Have you gone to the "singles dances" only to see people are more anxious to get on the buffet line. Well, done that.. have the t-shirt..and threw it out. As a "perpetual" single, I have come to the realization that finding that someone special on Long Island is often difficult at best. Myself and a few female friends have decided that we are all tired of the "usual" dating scene and want to improve the " …

We're now offering weekly meditation programs in Somerset, East Windsor and West Windsor.  Join us for our introductory programs in September in East Windsor and West Windsor. What Sahaja Meditation Can Do For You Sahaja Meditation is good for heart, mind, body and soul. It's all about energy — Inner Energy — and everyone has it. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotiona …

"Wow! The New York Power Team is almost like TED Talks meets highly experiential learning and masterminding.  I was blown away by the quality of members who were up to BIG things. Thanks for putting such an amazing community together" - John V The New York Power Team is the largest monthly meeting personal growth community in New York. We have been meeting since 1993, empowering members to lead inspiring, authentic and fulfilling lives. We are a fast growing group, filled with leaders and lumin …

All across the globe, people are seeking new sources of energy, yet within each of us lies the most transformative energy of all. It’s called Inner Energy or the Kundalini. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Meditation can help you manage stress, master your emotions …

The Insight Group The purpose of our group is to openly discuss, inquire into and practice the new Compassion & Mindfulness based psychology known as, ACT Acceptance and Commitment Theory Example book,   The Happyness Trap,  by Russ Harris Each meeting has a topic that is brought to light by presentations, shared experiences, wisdom from authors, wisdom from ourselves, meditations, open discussions, videos, and Acceptance and Commitment Theory practices. All of the topics are psychological in na …

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 …