If you are a native speaker or an advanced level learner of English who would like to meet fascinating people from all over the world, this group is for you! We offer a variety of meetups that allow members to explore the many exciting things to do and see in the New York City area. Also, our message board allows you to ask and respond to questions about the English language, American culture and living in New York City. Before you can join, please read through our *About Us* section. The …

Every month, we will post links to three unrelated web pages, usually news stories, to discuss at dinner. People are to read these articles (and other sources if they so wish) and come and have dinner to discuss them. The intent is that this REQUIRED reading will take about 2 hours.  The events will generally be on Sunday or Saturday evening to give people time during the weekend to do the reading. The idea is to be like a book club, but with far more modest demands on peoples' time. RSVP's will …

Welcome to the meetup website of the legendary American Astrologer Archer One. Archer combines a variety of techniques to arrive at a comprehensive view of your metaphysical charts. These techniques include: western, vedic, and chinese astrology, numerology, energy cycles, fung shui, Jungian archetypes, and Enneagram analysis. Archer began studying metaphysics in 1986 when he was introduced to it by an office co-worker who said astrology was helpful in analyzing her romantic relationships. Arche …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

The Queens Literati is a safe haven for avid readers who find themselves searching for a new book or an intelligent literary society. Maybe you're tired of joining group after group, reading the same kinds of uninspired young adult novels that leave you feeling... well, childish. Maybe you're looking for the opportunity to read a challenging book and follow it up with an insightful discussion. Maybe you're a recent Queens transplant looking to make new friends in the area. Maybe the sudden appea …

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

As a young teenager I discovered a hidden talent to read the future through the ancient practice of reading the grounds of Turkish coffee. The stories flowed out of me, and I was able to predict in great detail what would occur over the next several months. Word spread of my talent, and soon I was in high demand. Through the years I have kept up with this tradition of my ancestors and have continued to leave people amazed with the gift. I want now to share with you the mystery of reading the …

Welcome to Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals! A group of fun-loving, career-minded friends launched Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals to provide unique, sophisticated and fun social events for the ever-evolving taste and interest of today's bi/lesbian woman. Social activities range from art openings, hotel bars, brunches, theater, movies, poetry readings, yoga, dinner parties, book clubs, white water rafting, afterwork drinks, outdoor adventures, wine tastings, group travel to …

Are you a working professional or college student who prefers the company of other geeks? Do you find yourself frequently wishing there was some sort of watering hole for people like you who watch Adult Swim, revel in the joys of DDR/video games, read esoteric books, and indulge shamelessly in intelligent debate? Do you hate hipsters with an undying passion? Do you need people to drink shamelessly with in order to summon the courage to get on stage to croon in front of a large crowd of karaoke g …

I like to watch documentary films. I am sure there are others who are like me in this regard! Therefore, this group is for people who love to see documentary films and discuss/share ideas. I don't know about you but the reason I like documentaries because they help me to connect the dots of my understanding. They help me to see, hear and read at the same time. Reading, traveling, writing etc. can serve similar purpose but watching well-made documentaries can be highly effective plus comparativel …

A book group for people in Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens (or those who want to come here). Any age, any gender, is welcome. This is a group for people who want to meet others every month or two to talk about a book we've all read (or mostly read. We know, sometimes you hate a book and you just can't finish it. Come tell us how much you hated it and why!), and get to know people near you.

This group is for those who love reading and watching movies (and eating while discussing them). We want to read great books and watch great films across genres and cultures--and then talk about how they make us think and grow. We will choose books from "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" and movies from "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die." All Group Members will have a vote--majority will rule on what we read and watch in what order! Here is a link to the lists: http://www.1001befor …

The daily lives of most of us are full of things that keep us busy and preoccupied with mundane concerns. We miss the sacred, so every now and then we find ourselves drawing-back and wondering what is it all about. And then. perhaps we may internally begin exploring perennial questions that we don't normally stop to examine. This can happen with regard to any aspect of our lives. This study group is deliberately designed for those among us who are curious, enthusiastic, non-judgemental, and wond …

En Voz Alta, un grupo de hispanohablantes (principalmente avanzados), es un Círculo Literario, en español que se reune semanalmente para leer, en voz alta, un libro escrito por un autor latino. Leemos juntos, de portada a portada. Es una buena oportunidad para  conocer mas a cerca de los autores y la historia de sus paises; y conversar sobre la literatura con gente como usted-- Todo con el objectivo de fomentar el conocimiento de la literature, la lengua y la cultura hispana en un ambiente amist …

The Breakdown: We read good books. We're looking for other intellectually curious, like-minded 20somethings (a vague guideline) in Astoria (another vague guideline) to read them with us, share some food, drink, and sweet convo. The Criteria For Choosing Said Good Books: Magical language (with a healthy dash of magical realism), fresh voices (love a debut) irreverent to painfully relevant, growing up, growing old, dying, coming back to life, urban culture to Southern idyllicy, savory books that y …

A Long Island City based book club! We'll pick a book then meet locally to watch the movie once a month. "Never judge a book by its movie." J. W. Eagan

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

A reading group for written word enthusiasts. We meet weekly to discuss fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news print and short works over drinks. New members are welcome to this relaxed reading group.

This is a group for those of us who love to read and who are interested in the lives of those who create the music we listen to and the culture we live in. Let's get together to share this passion. We'll meet once a month and as a group decide which memoirs/biographies/ autobiographies we want to read.

Welcome to the Upper East Side Book Club! We are a group of 20-30 year olds who meet once a month (first Thursday of every month) at a local bar on the UES to discuss a book! Our past books have been: January - The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe February - Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand March - The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich

Have you ever read a great book and had no one to discuss it with? This group is for Baby Boomers in the Bayside-Whitestone-Flushing-Douglaston area who would like to read a current best seller and get together on a monthly basis to discuss it. We will meet early in the evening on a weekday night or a Sunday afternoon where you can share your thoughts and ideas. The meetings will take place over coffee or a bottle of wine depending on the interest of the group. The group will be limited to 15 pe …

"Seekers of the Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …

This book club reads popular fiction and non-fiction with spiritual themes, and then meets in fellowship for discussion. Redemption, humanity, freedom, rebirth, nature, justice, triumph, and the mystical are among the many spiritual themes explored. Hosted by Original Blessing: A Unitarian Universalist Congregation in north Brooklyn, New York. All are welcome!

Introducing Stories & Spirits: a book club for booze lovers. We are two book lovers who enjoy the diversity and vibrance of New York's bar scene. So we're starting a book club that takes full advantage of it! We will discuss books in bars that reflect their themes, historical contexts, and cultural heritages. Think Drown at La Marina in Washington Heights. Or The Tiger's Wife at KGB Bar in the East Village. The Museum of Innocence at ilili in the Flatiron District. Or even Blood Meridian at Honk …

Do you like to read novels written for those young at heart? Do you find yourself gravitating towards the YA section at the bookstore? This book club is for people in the New York City area who considers reading YA Novels a guilty pleasure. We know they are are technically published for those younger than ourselves, but we just can't help it! Each month we will vote for a new YA novel and then come together to discuss and meet new people.

Let's put Woodside on the Artist map of hip places to grow. This is a group for anyone interested in Poetry, Art, Writing and especially Thinkers, Movers and Shakers. I started this group to bring out the best of Woodside and help to create an atmoshere for those of us interested in Art and Spoken Word. The focus of this group will be frist on making solid friendship and connections with others within the Hood, however with the primary intent on Poetry and Poetry readings in a local venue. Come …

BEFORE JOINING BARBWIRE PLEASE READ THE GROUP DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY....HOPE THIS IS THE GROUP FOR YOU!!!! Are you a Barbwire (read description below for definition)? Are you an African American women living in NYC? Do you like having fun? Are you drama free? If so then this is the group for you... BARBWIRE(Beautiful Amazing Regal Black Women In Raw Essence--© August 2010 “Copyright by” Kimberly Scott “All rights reserved” ) is a group of extraordinary Black Women from the ages 25-45 from …

LIFE IS AN ECHO. What you send out – comes back. What you sow – you reap. What you give – you get. What you see in others – exists in you. Do not judge – so you will NOT be judged. Radiate and give LOVE – and Love comes back to you. ~ Zig Ziglar It's not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy. ~ Unknown What is LIFE OUT LOUD? Our philosophy is simple ... be positive, inclusive, supportive and really enjoy the moments and memories we are building together. Life is too …