Would you like to communicate effectively? Want to overcome your fear of public speaking? Want to build better communication skills? Want to be more articulate and persuasive and speak with confidence? Want to become a leader? Now you can! Toastmasters will show you how to speak confidently, listen effectively and think on your feet. You will learn valuable communication and leadership skills - all in a friendly and supportive, non-intimidating environment. Bay Ridge Toastmasters is a local cha …

Physics and Astronomy lectures, events, and discussions! We find things that are happening all over New York City which relate to it and get going to them! We are sponsored and supported by the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York. Our primary meetup events are at the Columbia University public talks, the Kaufmann Lectures given by the AAA, stargazing events by the AAA and public events at the American Museum of Natural History. We'll also go do special events around the neighborhood and …

Do you live in northern New Jersey and do you want to play lots of tennis? This is a social group designed to bring together recreational tennis players of various levels (including beginners) who want to find partners to play with and socialize with other tennis players. We will have regular meetings to practice on public tennis courts after work and on weekends. We will also have occasionally social events. Please, take advantage of the message board or email group members directly to find ten …

Founded in 2004, NYC.rb is the place for experienced Ruby and Rails programmers in New York City. MEETUPS We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Second Tuesdays are for one or more talks, and fourth Tuesdays are just hackfests, where people bring their laptops and hang out. JOB POSTINGS Job postings are allowed on the mailing list if they meet the following requirements: * You must identify the company by name. * You must put [JOB] in the subject to help others filter out these …

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 …

FASHION+TECHNY is FASHION TECH NETWORK's New York's Chapter... we're nationwide ::: Fashion+TechSV [Silicon Valley], Fashion+TechLA [Los Angeles/ Silicon Beach] & Fashion+TechSF [San Francisco]. FASHION + TECHNY is FASHION TECH NETWORK's east coast chapter. Fashion+TechNY’s mission is to provide an open dialogue that serves as a forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and a …

MyTherapist is a group of therapists in private practice in NYC.  We offer meetups for other professionals to train in clinical sexology and rational emotive behavior therapy as well as meetups for the public on topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, LGBT issues, and human sexuality.  Some of our Meetups have gone on to become recurring therapy groups facilitated by one of our staff (but don'[t worry, once a workshop crosses over to therapy, we don't coordinate that thru Meetup.com) We're …

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 …

Are you an intellectual dabbler? When reading choose your own adventure novels as a child, did you go back and sift through all the possible outcomes? Manhattan Lecture Lovers is a group of information seekers looking for engaging lectures across NYC ranging from the eclectic to the mainstream. The hope is to connect people with a love for learning, old and young, singles and couples, boroughers and islanders alike, in a way that fosters both community and intellectual engagement. NYC has some o …

Looking for breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother support? La Leche League (LLL) has over 50 years of experience helping mothers to breastfeed their babies. All breastfeeding mothers, mothers-to-be, and women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend our free drop-in meetings or to contact our Leaders for free breastfeeding information and support. Founded in 1956, LLL is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. The mission of La Leche League International (LL …

Founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case in the 1920s, Builders of the Adytum is a Mystery School and training order based on the Western Mystery tradition. This Qabalistic path has been described as the Yoga of the West, as it has much in common with esoteric Eastern spiritual practices. B.O.T.A. members receive lessons in the mail in Tarot, Qabalah, Spiritual Alchemy, Esoteric Astrology and related disciplines. The coursework is challenging, far-reaching and immensely practical for everyday life. B.O. …

Unigroup is the oldest and largest Unix User's Group (Unix/Linux/BSD) serving the Greater New York City Regional Area since the early 1980s. Unigroup has been serving the NYC Unix Community for over 30 years! Unigroup is a not-for-profit, vendor and platform neutral, member funded, volunteer organization. Unigroup holds regular and special event meetings throughout the year on technical topics relating to Unix and the Unix User Community. Most Unigroup meetings are open to the public! Unigroup p …

Come join and let's get together, hang out, have fun and great conversation with like-minded people interested in holistic practices, alternative health, spirituality, self-improvement and empowerment, energywork, consciousness and more. Everyone is welcome, come hang out, meet a friend to chat with or to go do meditation with, meet your next massage therapist, someone to do an exchange with or your lover from a past life.  Just come, join us and have a good time. We'll create fun and interestin …

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 …

With roots buried deeply in Appalachia and influences spanning much of Europe and Africa, bluegrass music is more than a musical genre. It acts as a common language of sharp guitar melodies and banjo runs that have bridged cultural and generational gaps for more than a century. Today, many of the most talented Bluegrass musicians and passionate admirers play and live throughout Brooklyn, New York. This Meetup is to serve as a public forum for sharing and planning events related to bluegrass musi …

The UMW of NY Conference consists of over 200 UMW local Methodist Church Women's groups. This meetup is intended to be a way for women to connect with each other to publicize what they are doing in their local churches that promotes the Purpose of UMW. Meetup events may include retreats, volunteer opportunities, social and mission related programs, bible study, fund-raisers, support groups, educational opportunities,... THE PURPOSE of UMW :The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a …