This is a new group for lovers of all things STEAMPUNK! We'll meet to network and attend Steampunk events. We'll also try to collaborate on Steampunk art projects. As a group, we may... -attend a gallery of Steampunk art -organize a fashion show by a Steampunk designer...maybe you! -go to the opening night of a movie with Steampunk design....dressed in costume! -shoot a Steampunk style music video for a local band -do our own Steampunk photoshoot, using designs, props, and wardrobe made by o …

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 …

Remember the days of photocopy zines? Thinking about starting your own webcomic? Want to start an autobiographical journal comic? Or work on your magnum opus of a graphic novel? The Indie Comics Collective (of NYC) is a group that will aim to provide a space for work collaboration, constructive criticism, inspiration, and of course, socialization. There are several meetup groups in the city that focus on getting together and talking about comics, but relatively few that focus on making comics an …

Hello Artist Participants! We have changed our name and will be doing similar things and including a wider audience! NJ Artists Collective offers a unique opportunity for being apart of furthering the appreciation of the creative mind. Together Artists participate in the creation of original artwork that will be conceived, planned and facilitated by the artists to submit to public and private venues, to explore an idea, to further a notion, set-up a challenge, or to bring a concept or a inventio …

Comedy fan? An experienced stand up? In the middle of your first improv class? It doesn't matter... The PHONING IT IN Comedy Collective is a group of like minded people in the NYC area of varying degrees of experience and commitment to comedy who have all banded together for one reason -- their passion for smart, funny and creative live comedy. Won't you join us?

Our group is for individuals, small businesses and corporations who go beyond the simple enjoyment of art and either wish to start collecting contemporary artwork or have already started their collections. The group will offer opportunities to meet fellow collectors, gallerists, art consultants and business consultants to guide collectors and facilitate collecting contemporary artwork for your home or business. Networking opportunities will range from invitations to various events to see new an …

A group of designers and artists are planing to start up a multifunctional Architecture/Interior Design_Arts/General Construction Coop which will be owned and operated by its members. Currently we are engaged in initial planing/discussions.  Why a Co-op? As a collective of different disciplines, we can provide a very broad range of services. We'll provide a professional approach to any project, large or small. We'll bring clients, designers and artists together to integrate great projects and …

The Art Collectors Network focuses on seasoned and new art collectors who are interested in learning more about contemporary African, African-American, Caribbean and Latin American art. Our central focus is to make the collecting process less intimidating for members at all levels by providing greater exposure and information. We will create opportunities for our members to meet artists and dealers, view exceptional works of art, acquire knowledge and understanding of contemporary art movements …

This group is hosted by the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA). Join us to explore the world of fine prints through lectures, tours, fairs and programs at museums, print studios, galleries and beyond in the NYC-Metro area.

New York Yoga Club is part of a national Yoga club that was created to offer people of all levels cost effective forms of healthy practices (yoga, tai chi etc) with local quality instructors in natural outdoor settings. We want you to come out & create community through YOGA around NYC.  It is through community that we feel connected, inspired and supported. "When you break up the individuals from a community into individual units, they become disempowered because it's the collective consciousne …

The Museum MediaLab Meetup is designed to bring together talented technologists with an interest in cultural institutions, with museums and libraries that are interested in experimenting with new technologies. We’ll work together to come up with cool projects that benefit everyone involved, and we’ll collectively evaluate and share those projects with the world. All meetup members will agree to a set of guidelines that emphasize the educational and experimental nature of the projects, the low pa …

New York Film Group is a unique collective made up of directors, producers, cinematographers, screen writers, sound designers, photographers, composers, actors, and students that collaborate on a wide range of creative filmmaking projects. Members range the gamut from well known professionals, to students, to those just interested in learning and being a part of a creative community. Great friendships are made here, and anyone with a positive outlook on the creative possibilities is welcome. Ou …

Meet & greet other Fair-Goers and former employees. Share your favorite NY Worlds Fair memories. Show & Tell your souvenir collectibles! Walk the Flushing Meadow Corona Park with Historians and people committed to preserve the historic structures & markers of the NY World's Fairs today! Attend lectures and film screenings about the Worlds Fairs! (yes, they occur frequently).  Get group discounts to World's Fair Collectibles Shows. We hope, at least to begin, to meet monthly at a hotel restauran …

MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

We're strictly for singles who are 40 and over, who enjoy upscale travel, parties, dining out, Museums, Theater/Broadway, and, live within 4 hours of NYC OR who are in NYC frequently. A note to those thinking about joining this group This club features everything from dining out & movies to Broadway/Lincoln Center outings to Yankees games to day trips & even vacation opportunities. Please be forewarned that most activities will be in the $50 to $150 per person range, so, if that is too high for …

This group is for those who like museums as a casual activity and enjoy spending an hour or so at an exhibition or viewing permanent collection. Let's take a mini-break during the week , meetup  on a week night to enjoy New York Museums with like minded people. If the mood strikes we can grab a cup of tea or a bite afterwards. We will aim to have 6-8 meetups per year. If there is a museum you'd like to go to, or you want to suggest a different day/time - don't be shy - suggest a meetup and I'd b …

Writing the Mind Alive: the Proprioceptive Method for Finding Your Authentic Voice is the title of the book which describes the Proprioceptive Writing® (PW) practice.  PW is a method for exploring the psyche through writing. Easy enough for anyone to learn it, PW is practiced to music in 25-minute sessions, under stress-free conditions, alone or in groups. Through a process we call “Inner Hearing,” PW teaches you to listen to your thoughts with empathy and curiosity and reflect on them in writin …

THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

The New York Museum and Gallery Meetup Group will gather monthly to visit various galleries and museums in the New York City area as well as lectures, seminars and panel discussions on various subjects such as art history, collecting and financial issues related to collecting. Members should freely send suggestions of different events in New York City so that the Meetups reflect the interests of the group. This is a great opportunity to pick from the thousands of art events occurring in New York …

This group is for people who want to explore and experience New York's vast cultural offerings with similar adventurers. There are no prerequisites but the events will focus on modern art, dance, off-broadway theater, opera, live music and dinning. Some events may be expensive (for example, an evening at the Metropolitan Opera) and some may be free (for example, a walking tour of Chelsea galleries). The group is open to couples and singles and might be best suited for those 35 and older with a k …

The purpose of this group is to promote the ancient art of rug weaving in the greater NY area. If you are an arts & crafts lover, this another medium you will simply love to work in. However, unlike knitting or other crafts, there is nowhere in Manhattan to learn the secrets of rug weaving...until NOW! We are starting off with beginner's workshops with the hopes of creating a future weaving circle. Come and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee with us!

We are an intentional community of artists, healers, teachers, organizers, dreamers and spiritual adventurers. We are looking to enrich our experiences by sharing them. We know that through community we can create something bigger than any one person, and that collective experience can inspire us and fuel us to grow and change. We aim to create an environment that nurtures evolution and self-realization, and we see arts, healing, and spiritual practice as some of the most useful tools for culti …

Welcome to the New York City Monopoly Meetup Group! I am Organizer of 2 other Monopoly Meetup Groups, The DC Maryland Virginia Metro Area Monopoly Meetup Group and The Boston Monopoly Meetup Group. I have been playing Monopoly since I was a child and started collecting Monopoly Games in the 1980's. I currently have over 300 different sets from all over the world (different countries, different cities, themed editions, you name it). My goal is to share my love of this great game with others. I of …

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

Welcome to "Drawing the light" workshops. Dedicated to collectively learning and mastering the art of photography and lighting. Work together and with advanced photographers to learn natural lighting, hot lights and studio flash, as well as proper posing techniques for portraiture, figure study, headshots, etc.... At every monthly meetup, The first 5 photographers who bring a portfolio will get a basic portfolio review, and we'll be discussing composition and therory, and what makes a "good …

This group is for interior designers, students and those wishing they didn't work in a corporate job and want to learn the art of interior design. You do not have to be located in NYC to join. We will have virtual events too. Our mission is to link interior design and technology. We aim to provide insight, education and an understanding of technology to advance your career or interior design business. We will have weekly networking events, monthly morning workshops & speaker evenings. Interior D …

Content Meetup? This group is for everyone who is part of the content space -- whether you are a creator, curator, editor, distributor or enthusiast, you should join. Who should join: bloggers, publishers, content/ branding strategists, writers, editors, entrepreneurs, videographers, photographers, musicians, digital aficianados, youtube sensations What's BKLYNhaus? BKLYNhaus is a full-service creative, marketing and talent agency.  We're creators and connectors; we help build memorable business …

The DMX Dance Company is a movement that began to take shape in April of 1999, when friends & other dancers came together to teach and share their dance experiences beyond simply giving quick tips, sparking the development of a team of well-informed dancers whose commitment to the Art of Dance would develop a teaching program regarded by many as simply….THE BEST. These individuals dedicated themselves to the promotion of their Art as the African American treasure that it is. They further desired …