Looking to bring some more music into your life? Whether you love drum circles, acoustic song swaps or spontaneous (and completely improvised) meditative music gatherings, then hopefully this is a community for you. Week to week we'll rotate through the different music experiences as we hope to add some more joy to life through music. For all of our events, folks are welcome to come and listen if they don't wish to play along. The "BYO (Bring Your Own) Drum Circle" is for all levels of folk who …

365 days in New York (Food,Friends, Walking, Adventurous Events) Life is too short not to meet NEW people, try some new food do something spontaneous and Live like there's no tomorrow, We do Eating Traveling, hiking, biking, roller-skating, snowboarding, watching good movie . 365 days in New York (Food,Friends, Walking, Adventurous Events) This group holds interesting things for singles, couples, all age ranges, first timers, or the experienced who seeks to do it again. 365 days in New York (Foo …

Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on earth, humans and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? Learn how to find useable goods in the refuse of our throw-away culture, to identify wild edibles, to repair and rebuild bikes, clothing and more. Learn more about our group at our website, freegan.info. And join our mailing lists on Riseup (https://lists.riseup.net/www/home) organized by what you're interested in — events only, discussion, a spontaneous dump …

New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

Who is this meetup group for? Will I fit in? If you love to travel and like to experience new and exciting things, this is the meetup group for you. Are you spontaneous and always waiting to the last minute to decide to “getaway”? Are you a planner and like to prepare for a trip a minimum of a year in advance? Do you consider vacation only to be a Rest & Relaxation experience? When you vacation is partying and mingling with singles a necessity? If you answered "yes" to any of the above ques …

Calling all would-be and actualized writers for stage and screen! Calling all improv'ers, actors, and those who are interested in trying dramatic improv for the first time! **** We also need a videographer **** The Plan: Writers come with the basics of a scene they have in mind. They know what takes place and who the characters are. It can be any genre. The actors (the writers themselves can be actors, if they wish) take the stage and improv the scene, following the plot points that the writer h …

I'm looking for a group of fun people who want to have an adventure travelling Europe over summer. We will start in London and hostel-hop around the continent. I am open for this trip to be as spontaneous as possible.

We are nature lovers and beginner drummers looking to attract a circle interested folks to enjoy their spontaneous musical expressions at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. We have a beautiful wooded setting, convenient free parking, and refreshments available for purchase. We could use some more advanced drummers to coach and encourage the rest of us. Please come to our first meet-up on July 18th and discover one of our city’s great natural gems.

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

Acem Meditation You don’t try to relax. You just sit comfortably in a chair with eyes closed, practicing a simple mental technique, allowing a deep relaxation to take hold of body and mind. In Acem Meditation, you repeat a meditation sound mentally without effort, while thoughts and impressions are allowed to come and go freely. There is no attempt at emptying the mind. Relaxation comes naturally. Knots and ties unravel, stress and worries gradually give way to a calmer frame of mind. Afterwar …

This workshop focuses on the freedom & fun of Vocal Improvisation. After warming-up our voices & exploring some improvisational vocabulary we'll let our creativity unleash! We'll do some exercises & "pieces" that explore different facets of improvisation. We'll look for your own improvisational vocabulary and "language". The workshop includes my powerfully freeing “body, breath, voice warm-up” along with vocal exercises specifically designed to open the voice as a spontaneous improvisational ins …

Junto is a monthly meeting which focuses on libertarianism, Objectivism and investing. The NYC Junto was founded in 1985 by investor Victor Niederhoffer, who hosts each meeting. Information about Victor and his activities is available at his website dailyspeculations. This Junto is inspired by the Junto hosted by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia from 1727 to 1757. Like Franklin, we bring together intelligent people to discuss intellectual issues in a respectful manner. Our meetings are always h …

Our group is all about partnership dancing-- SALSA, TANGO, SWING, TWO-STEP, BALLROOM, SALSA, SALSA, TANGO, TANGO, WEDDING DANCES, AND MORE! MEETUP WITH US AND find great dance parties, classes and general opportunities to have fun dancing and meeting new people! JOIN US! WE'D LIKE TO MEET YOU! Dancing represents happiness and celebration in life and is a form of adult recreation and play. When you tell yourself you have no rhythm and therefore cannot dance, you are expressing that you are someho …

Bodhisattvas are all over New York City, but you wouldn't know it even if you met one. Why? Because a bodhisattva's intention to work for the benefit of others is held hidden in his/her heart. What is a bodhisattva? A bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself, but also for all beings everywhere. Are you a bodhisattva who would like to meet other bodhisattvas for friendship and business networking? Allow Bodhi Lounge to fulfill your need …

This is a totally experiential group in which you will learn the basic priniciples of Theater Improvisation and use them in numerous Theater Games designed to let your most creative, spontaneous side out without trying. Most people who come have a fun, relaxing experience with lots of laughter.

OK women out there that are tired, bored and restless. Divorced, single, widows, frustrated females and housewives. Let's rock. We know who we are. We don't go to bars and do that scene. Just want to be ourselves but break out of the norm and feel good about who we each are. Afraid of being alone doing it? Won't dance without a partner? Always need that backup? Are you a "chair dancer" that want's to move but can't get the date out of the chair? Well, this is for you ladies. Let's show them who …

Becoming an engaged reader requires commitment and intellectual curiosity, but the rewards are great. The IAM Readers Guild is designed to allow readers to interact with others in their own community as well as the wider global reading community, and to learn a “deeper empathy” through experiencing great writing that wrestles with big ideas in many cultural contexts. Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month (ours being in NYC), beginning with a list of ques …

Meet new people, professionals, students, models, employees, business owners, everyday people!  This is your place!!  Be healthy!  Do something exciting and fun!  Meet extraordinary people! Experience the magic on the dance floor, something you never thought you'd be doing in a million years... Dancing represents happiness and celebration in life and is a form of adult recreation and play! When you tell yourself you have no rhythm and therefore cannot dance, you are expressing that you are someh …

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 LOVE to create JOY by surprising people! We are looking for like-minded people who love to challenge themselves, get up and dance (even if they've never danced before!), have a great time and meet new people! We'd love to hear your Flash Mob ideas too! They don't always have to be a dance! Register for our events at www.flashmobamerica.com/event-reg!

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 …

When you come to West Side Talkers, You Don't Just Get A Toastmasters Public Speaking Club, You get An Experience! At West Side Talkers You get A One-Stop-Shop For All Your Public Speaking Needs. Our comprehensive program at West Side Talkers is designed to help you develop your public speaking skills, more quickly and efficiently. - And all this while having Fun! Here is a quick snapshot of what we do at West Side Talkers that is an enhancement of our Toastmasters program. (No other Toastmaste …

The Brazilian culture meet-up group is a space we have to speak portuguese, know a little bit more about the brazilian culture, and make new friends in a healthy, safe, open and spontaneous space.

Welcome to Veggie Social--where vegetarians, vegans, and friends come to eat great healthy food, swap recipes, and participate in veggie and non-veggie activities. We are based in Northern NJ and dedicated to both vegetarianism and having fun. We welcome the new, the practicing, the experimenting, and those with questions. While we believe in food justice and sustainability, this group is specifically for social gathering and making new friends based on social interest (no judgement here).

Deeksha (aka Oneness Blessing) initiates a gradual neurobiological shift in the brain that when complete enables the senses to be free from the interference of the mind. When the senses are unclouded by the mind’s interpretations, a natural clarity of perception occurs with accompanying spontaneous feelings of joy, inner calmness and connection. Deeksha works by awakening Kundalini, a latent spiritual energy located at the base of the spine. This creates a gradual shift in consciousness, freeing …

Central Park, a world of its own, is also one of the most beautiful and fascinating parks on the planet.  Every little hill and valley, crevice and corner, rock formation and grove of trees, lake and bridge, provide inspiration to any artist who would bring his sketchpad or easel.  Lovers, musicians, skaters, cyclists, dog walkers, sunbathers, frisbee players, parents with children, and even artists themselves provide a rich palette of human subject matter. Come and join other painters, our coll …

This is a group for people living on the Upper East Side who like me work close to home and dont really travel that far from our area ... Figured the best friends to have are the ones that live near you so if you want to have that spontaneous outing or just need that friend to head to the bar with you so you can let some things off your chest ... Lets make this the premium location for meeting people on the Upper East Side.

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …