Have you heard of Ayn Rand and wondered why she's so popular 56 years after Atlas Shrugged was published? Have you read Atlas Shrugged? The Fountainhead? Do you enjoy philosophy? Then join us Thursday evenings at 7pm at the U of MN campus. We meet for philosophy, discussion, reading, and videos - all about Rand and her philosophy, Objectivism. You don't have to be a U of MN student and you don't have to know anything about her or her philosophy. Just bring an appetite for learning and a genuine …

Whether you're a bona fide fledgling adult or a tried-and-true young adult at heart, you are welcome to this writing/reading/all-around literary meetup in the Twin Cities. Based upon the interests of group members, we will tailor our meetings to reading, creative writing, or a mixture of both. All genres, not just Young Adult, will be appreciated here. Come and join us if you want to make friends, make art, and marvel at the wonders of the written word.

North Loop Ladies...let's get together to read & discuss some great books and socialize at one of our neighborhood establishments. Plan to meet once per month, beginning late December or just after the new year. Hoping to meet many great North Loop (Downtown Minneapolis) residents!

Welcome to the Childhood Nostalgia Book Club! This is a Minneapolis and St. Paul based traditional book club with a delightful twist. Just like most book clubs, we meet in a local Twin Cities venue on a monthly basis to discuss a selected novel while enjoying good company and drinks. However, instead of focusing on the current NY Times best seller, our book club reads a piece that was enjoyed during our younger years. This group is most likely to be enjoyed by women, though any grownup who appr …

Join us to discuss interesting reads in science and design. Monthly meetings over coffee or a drink.

This group is for everyone to share their love of New Adult fiction - the rapidly growing catagory for books that have the same coming of age feel as YA books but with more mature themes and content. A place for NA fans to discover new books to read.

Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. Format: We do an informal ten minute meditation before we start each meeting. Depending on the type of book we are readin …

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

This monthly discussion group is all about Nietzsche, his background, his influence, and our thoughts, feelings and reactions to him. In the spirit of Nietzsche, let us read him slowly and carefully. All are welcome to join us, from Nietzsche scholar to curious learner. Join us to learn, to share your knowledge, or to plumb your own depths as we probe Nietzsche’s depths. Our group will read and discuss short selections from works of Nietzsche including his depth psychology, his metaphysics, his …

Book club looking for ladies in their 20's and 30's who love to read! Meetings take place at a bar or restaurant in Minneapolis. Members can grab food or a cocktail while we discuss the book we read. Meetings are held near the end of each month. We ask for a $5 annual membership due from each member. All new members will have an opportunity to come to one meeting to check it out the book club without paying the $5 due. Anyone who decides they like it, and want to come back will be expected to p …

This is a casual, laid back book club heavy on socializing and discussion about the books we are reading. We like everything from Tolkien to Murakami to Marquez to Dostoyevsky. Most books we've read have been award winners. We've read books from around the world and from throughout history. This book club meets in the Roseville area. This book club is currently closed to new members.

Writing comedy and humor of any form is not easy. Doing it on a regular basis is even harder. This comedy/humor writing group is open to anyone of any level who writes in any format. We meet each week for an hour or two. The length will depend on the space, if the room is reserved, the number of people who show up, blah, blah, blah. We'll start off writing, then reading, probably BSing and then, maybe, drinking or eating. We'll give you writing prompts if needed. Read what you wrote that day or …

Yes, really, here's another book club. Do I have a fantastic uniquely creative concept to draw you in? Well, I like to think I am moderately creative, but basically I just want a group to read books we all select, get together for a glass of something and a few (hopefully decadent) snacks and seriously talk about the book we have read. I have been in other book clubs and they did not work out for me because of location, meeting day or time, or because they just fell apart. I hope to structur …

Minnesota Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Horror -- If you're exploring the worlds beyond mainstream literature, MinnSpec welcomes you. Come to network, hear readings from works in progress, swap story critiques, and talk shop.  Our members range from those just starting out to established authors with multiple book contracts. Want to know more? Check our About Page, or read one of our group's anthologies!

Are you a young woman (20s & 30s) who wishes she had a fun book club to belong to? Want to meet authentic, independent thinking gals that are friendly, fun, intelligent, have lots of laughs, & great discussions? Well you have found us! We are a dynamic group of individuals, who although have busy lives, make time for our enthusiasm for books! The meeting can be held at a number of locations, such as, coffee shop, lounge, restaurant, a member’s home, park, etc. Each month members read a particula …

Twin Cities H Social is a social meetup group for anyone who has Herpes HSV1/HSV2 to meet other people in the Twin Cities area with the same situation. We have a wide variety of events at our meetups. We encourage members to give suggestions of what YOU would like to do for a meetup. Twin Cities H Social has NO dues, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely on ordinary members LIKE YOU to volunteer to organize events, such as Hikes, Dinners, Brunches, Beach Parties, Happ …

Do you love young adult books? Want to chat with some lovely ladies? Join us once a month to discuss the latest book while munching on some chips and salsa at La Casita in Roseville.

*We are on a break for the summer -- please check back in the fall of 2013. Thanks :)* Let's get together as neighbors to read and discuss the Bible in a welcoming atmosphere. We will start with the Gospel of John and our focus will be on how to live out what we read in our community! If you've been looking for a laid back, local, relational/non religious, balanced & practical Bible study - this is it!. We'll meet at: Cafe Bene at 53 Cleveland Ave. South in St Paul. http://www.coffeebene.com/ AL …

This group features weekly games which embody our key concepts: 1. Intensity.  Games should encourage you to push yourself to your physical limits.  Most games will covertly employ the HIIT style of physical training.  I say covertly, for while your muscles might be screaming out like they do during any good exercise, you will be far too focused on capturing the flag to notice. 2. Creativity.  Sometimes unconventional, out-of-the-box thinking is damn near a requirement to winning.  Think "Ender' …

NOTE: To foster making new friends and getting to know the members we currently have, MSP Couples is closed to new members at this time.   This notice will be removed if we re-open it. Looking for awesome new couple friends? Do you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul/Suburbs? Read on, new friends, read on. This group is geared toward  fun, interesting, smart, hip, fabulous  couples in their 30's to 50's to enjoy casual adult-only meet-ups in the pursuit of long lasting friendships. No pretense her …

You are Here . . . Now . . . For a Purpose. And, You are Loved. “It is the combination of thought and love which forms the irresistible force of the law of attraction.” “It is feeling that imparts vitality to thought. Feeling is desire and desire is love. Thought impregnated with love becomes invincible.” ~ Charles Haanel This is the perfect MeetUp Group for you if you can answer “Yes” to any of the following questions: Have you heard about The Law of Attraction and want to know what the enti …

The purpose of this meetup group is to get experienced, intermediate (i.e., some BB, some B, some C) co-ed volleyball players together to play competitive pick up volleyball (often 3's or 4's, sometimes 2's or 6's). This group is not intended for beginner / recreational players. The players should be at an intermediate level (thus the group name), so the play should be competitive (but not necessarily always at an "advanced" level). Please read the "About Us" page for more details. In short, you …

Hello Local Photogs. We are one of the largest and most active groups of photographers in Minnesota . We are more than just your ordinary camera group.  We a a tight community of artist who promote and support each other whether you are a beginner,  hobbyist or pro we are here to support you. Membership Terms General Membership - Anyone who has joined our meetup group if you don't have a title under your name you are considered General Membership . Outdoor photography -  Member who Supports the …

This is a private group, but we're always looking for new members and friends. Please read below to see if our group seems like it will be a good fit for you. If so, free to join us. Being an introvert (quiet, soft spoken, shy, socially anxious) is not always easy. Making new friends can be challenging. This is a social activity group for the introverted. We welcome people of all ages! Singles, couples & families! We are a very active group that holds a variety of Meetups. We dine at restaurant …

We write with pen and paper (leave your laptop at home, unless you need asssistive tech) to prompts during the meetup. We are all about the creativity and support, not critique. No degree of separation. No fame. Just writers writing. Authentic. Whimsical. Vulnerable. "It's all true, none of it's true, don't ask." We often spend too much time thinking about writing instread of writing. Our group meets to spend time writing. After we get our coffee, we pick a prompt (phrases, pictures) and a time …

The Twin Cities Motorcycle Club is a motorcycle riding club that offers safe organized group rides From riders in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, the greater Minnesota area, and Wisconsin. Anyone interested in going on motorcycle group rides, motorcycle tours, or attending motorcycle related events with other riders are welcome. To Join, you MUST come on a ride. You will get an email in response to your Meetup member inquiry telling you when the next ride is. PLEASE!  READ THE TCMC "About US" SE …

こんにちは! We are a group of people from around the Twin Cities (and everywhere in MN!) who love Japanese culture! Whether it be anime, manga, j-rock/j-pop, cosplay, sushi, tea, the language, the history, or anything else - we discuss it, share it, enjoy it, and embrace it! If you like any of these things, and want to meet others in the area who also do, join us now! We're going to have regular meetups for anyone who wishes to come along! Some events will be themed around our mutual love for Japanes …

As a transplant from Seattle, I've been missing my poetry workshop mates and I haven't discovered a group on here or in this city that quite fits. I'd like to have a place that provides opportunity for serious workshopping of poetry, as well as helps fellow poets write new poetry and have a safe place to share their poetry and experiment. How this workshop would run: Groups shouldn't exceed 5 people, so if there were more folks then we would split into smaller groups. Everyone, if they so choose …