Earth Celebrations-Hudson River Pageant is an opportunity for you, to become involved in the enhancement and improvement of the Hudson River while increasing your knowledge of our environment and the impacts upon it by our society. We do this with exciting, interesting, and innovative projects and workshops culminating in the 'Hudson River Pageant' in the last week in May. With over 100 participants, and more than 1,000 spectators, The 'Pageant' itself moves from Battery Park City to Gaansvort …

Going to see a show is good for the soul. Having a moment after to exchange ideas is good for the spirit. Join us for a drink after the performance to intellectualize what we just experienced, both audience and performers will enjoy it: it is good for the heart.

The purpose of this group is to meet other people who have a similar interest in checking out Trinidad's Carnival in 2013.  The summer is quickly approaching and reservations need to be made.  The cost of everything increases, and the availability of costumes and accomodations decreases the closer we get to the end of the year.  If you've heard about it from someone who actually went, it's sooooo much fun...so maybe 2013 is YOUR year to go! Let's meetup and see if we can assist each other in our …

Critters for a Cause is a volunteer group which provides costumed characters to support charitable organizations and communities. Our Mission is to cultivate a caring and passionate team of volunteers and performers to provide quality entertainment and volunteer support for charitable organizations and communities. Membership is open to those who own a "Critter" costume and to those who wish to work with our characters during events. If you would like to inquire about having Critters for a Cause …

This group is for Fashionistas and Entrepreneurs who are into fashion and having a good time. If you're looking to meet others with the same interests, then this is the group to join. If you'd like to attend UNIQUE meetups other than the typical movie, drinks and dinner, then join. Of course we'll have movie, drinks and dinner nights, but I've also planned other events as well. CHECK US OUT!!! This group is also for established for aspiring Fashion Designers, Entrepreneurs, Prospective Fashion …

While only a part of Meet Up Groups since 2011, we previously operated via Yahoo Groups since 2007.  We are a Coven run high magick Wiccan group that offers teaching and training. We meet monthly (2nd Tues of each month, 7:30 p.m., General Poor's Tavern, 45 Main Street, Hackensack) to get to know each other. In addition to the monthly meetings, we offer classes in Wicca 101, meditation, tarot card reading, astrology, past life regression, kitchen witchery, etc.  We hold rituals for each Sabbat ( …

Belly Dance! Here we are- professional belly dancers, students, teachers, drummers, musicians and friends in Maryland and surrounding areas! Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Dance Oriental if you prefer). Our calendar is the best feature- see where classes are, post your own events? fill out the polls to help teachers plan. Learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more! Those interested in …

BSFS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable, literary and educational organization, dedicated to the promotion of and an appreciation for science fiction in all of its many forms. BSFS is run entirely by volunteers. None of the Board of Directors or officers receive any pay for what they do. Balticon, our annual regional science fiction & fantasy convention, features authors, editors, publishers, artists, filmmakers, and, most importantly, fans. Balticon has speeches by our guests, author readin …

This group is for ladies who want to learn how to shimmy, shake, bump and grind (without the nudity)! I started this group because I am in love with burlesque costuming, hair, makeup and of course, the dance (but not so ready to take it all off). Come and get introduced to burlesque history, classic burlesque dance moves, and techniques of tease. This group is for all levels- novices, dabblers, burly-curious, daring dancers or budding starlets.

A Painter needs only a paintbrush and a canvas; a musician needs only two turntables and a microphone! Yet to be a filmmaker it seems thousands of dollars are needed to make something that nobody is going to see anyway or to be an actor you must wait for someone else to give you exposure. If you're one of those people waiting around for financing to come through so you can make or star in Citizen Kane II that's cool, I'm not. This organization is for people who have stories to tell and opinion …

Hello Folks, The title says it all! We will be hosting lot of private themed events at different upscale private venues through out the city! No more waiting in Lines to get in to the clubs!! No more hassle and No more drama! All you gotta do is attend and we'll take care of the fun part! Halloween parties! NYE Parties! Luau, Casino Nites! and Many more!

The TINTED VISION Filmmakers Group is a community for current and aspiring filmmaking professionals of all types who, at the end of the day, want to do one thing:  create great narrative or non-fiction cinematic work.  Whether the format be short films, feature films, web series', music videos, spec commercials, TV pilots, or anything else in between, the goal is to conceive of a project, develop it, and PRODUCE IT. The unfortunate reality is that many writers and filmmakers come up with great …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi if you prefer) and learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more!

More to come! Geek culture is hot, and nothing says the models can't be also.  We will join together and promote the ideas of alternative and pop culture modeling, and we'll have fun doing it.  Even though this will be a photography based Meetup, we will have non-shoot meetups where we will network, exchange ideas, and meet with like-minded people! Cosplayers: We enjoy volunteering, exhanging costuming ideas, doing photoshoots, video projects, attending cons/ festivals together, and enjoying ev …

Welcome Harry Potter Fans! We are The Group That Shall Not Be Named. The NYC Harry Potter Meetup. We are the largest Harry Potter Fan Club in the world with over 1,000 registered members! We are New York City based but have events all over the tri-state area. Join us and see why you never have to stop believing in magic!

We're a community of cast and crew who work in the film and theater industry. Our focus is on supporting one another through networking events, classes, workshops, debuts, and premieres. We work behind the camera, in front of the camera, on stage, and behind stage. We're producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, gaffers, grips, actors and actresses, makeup artists, hair stylists, sound mixers, sound editors, set designers, costume designers, motion designers, and all other types of hard w …

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 …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in body painting whether you're a pro body painter, aspiring artist, model, photographer or simply love the art form, you're welcome to join us! In this group we will: Post/organize events related to body painting : parties, jam sessions, workshops, etc. Discuss all aspects of body painting: material, technique, preparation, etc. Connect body painters to potential clients About the organizer Danny Setiawan is a professional body painter and the own …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

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 …

The creation of Shien Lee, Dances of Vice is a New York nightlife sensation which attracts a decadent menagerie of dandies, aesthetes, and dreamers who gather in shared enthusiasm for the music, fashion, culture, and beauty of times past and re-imagined. Dances of Vice incorporates a myriad of anachronistic and new romantic influences to celebrate the liberating effects of beauty, fantasy and surrealism. http://www.DancesOfVice.com

New Jersey, North Jersey, Bellydance! Our New Jersey belly dance group is fun! If you love bellydance in New Jersey or want to learn how to belly dance in New Jersey then join us! We share: Bellydance, Belly-dance, Dance, Middle Eastern Music, Women's Social, Fitness, Belly Dance, Belly dance performance, Bellydance Workshops, Belly Dancers, Cabaret Bellydance, Bellydance Classes, Hafla - bellydance party, Bellydance Workouts, (MED) dance classes, Tribal, Turkish, Egyptian Cabaret, Fusion, Goth …

We are set designers, script-writers, cinematographers, directors, actors, costumers, producers, musicians and more. We are a group of individuals committed to creating a new kind of collaborative environment.

Italian cinema is mostly known for its Neo-Realism period (embodied in the masterpieces by Vittorio De Sica) and the brilliant films of Federico Fellini. Yet, Italian Cinema is so much more. Since the beginning of the history of film, Italian Cinema has continually introduced innovative directors and talented actors, screenwriters, composers, set designers, and costume designers to the world. The Cine-Club: 79 Years of Italian Film (1930-2009) allows participants to discover cinematic gems and c …

Love Halloween? Join The New York Halloween Meetup Group! Meet other locals who are very into celebrating Halloween; plan parties, trips, and get togethers with Halloween themes.

Greetings ! WHAT WE DO Our group, THE NEW YORK CITY MALTESE MEETUP GROUP hosts meetup events for Maltese dogs and their people in Manhattan.  Our events include indoor play dates at reputable dog daycare facilities in NYC. It is a great opportunity for Maltese dogs to play, get exercise, and maintain good social skills. It is also a wonderful platform for their owners to exchange information and help educate one another re: breed-specific health problems and preventive care recommendations; beh …

Every wanted to try your hand at dancing like a show girl? Join professional performer and dance educator Rae for some shimmy shaking fun. Learn to burlesque moves and cabaret dancing, costume & prop making tips, and the seductive secrets of a showgirl. Our classes will help improve coordination, tone your body, increase flexibility, and boost self confidence. These classes are Ladies Only. No dance experience required. Check out this mini session at our Brooklyn, New York class!