Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more! This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Looking for a place to reduce stress and recharge from your full life? Interested in connecting with like-hearted individuals who are inspired by books such as The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, The New Earth/Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle or The Secret? Come experience what is possible when a group of like-minded people join together with clear intention to live from the heart center. The evening includes a theme, discussion on what is showing up everyday as we agree to live in more aware …

Are you someone who strives to improve yourself? Do you read personal development books? Are you looking for like minded people to share your passion? The mission of the Transform Book Club is to share passion for personal development through the reading and discussion of books. Not only will we discuss what we read but we will also support each other as we share our personal experiences and recommendations for personal growth. The subject of the books we read will range from self improvem …

The purpose of this group is to educate one another about AI and related fields.  We're interested in how machines might be made to "think like people," and what is known about the human mind at a computational level.  Usually we pick books or papers as a starting point for discussion.  Sometimes we have mini-tutorials on AI topics. Anyone interested in studying intelligent machines is welcome.  We have people with diverse backgrounds in AI, neuroscience, and other areas.  Additionally, some of …

In an effort to create a new kind of book club, this group is dedicated to combining a few wonderful and creative elements: literature, libations, and community. It is my hope that this group can explore a variety of literary works from best sellers to classics as dictated by the group. If you are a 20-30 something, interested in meeting up to discuss books, have good conversation, and perhaps some excellent wine or beer this is the group for you!

The Valley Boys is a social group for gay men in the Merrimack Valley, and Southern New Hampshire area.  The philosophy of the group is to create a judgment-free atmosphere, where people respect one another and where everyday guys can share good times. Our events are wide-ranging, from bowling to house parties, movie nights to day trips. Our members range in age from mid-20s to late-60's. We typically have on average 30-50 active members at any given time. The group is structured so that it's re …

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …

Hello and Welcome to the Red Line Book Club! (Formerly the Davis Square Book Club). "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." This is a club where friendly interesting people meet to discuss the books we have all read together. If there is a general theme to the books we read, it's that we read "great" books: enduring classics and new books with lots of potential. You have the entire rest of the world with whom you can discuss Stieg Larsson; here we try to dig at least a little deeper. Fo …

This book club/discussion group is for women who are interested in learning more about childbirth. Even if you are nowhere near the point of becoming pregnant, this is a great topic to explore. Participants may be newly pregnant for the first time, thinking of becoming pregnant, birth workers or simply interested in the topic as an area of study for future personal or professional reasons. College students and young women who are not yet planning a pregnancy are especially welcome. This is not a …

This book club is open to all. We are located on the North Shore and want to encourage all interested book readers in joining a group that is well organized and democratic. We want members who are eclectic in the types of books they are want to read. So let me know if you are interested. Again, this book is open to all!

Parli italiano? Are you trying to improve your Italian language skills, or simply keep in practice? Do you love Italian literature? Join us for great conversation and discussion of the best contemporary literature from the Italian speaking world, in Italian! With a new book each month, our group is guided by native speakers who lead engaging discussions in Italian and help club members practice their speaking and comprehension skills. We meet in the North End's Caffè Pompei and instruction fee i …

Greetings: PURPOSE: This group is for those of you who are moved by and wish to relate to others who are passionate about the teachings of J.Krishnamurti. INTRODUCTION:Just to share briefly about myself, I am quite passionate and have been very moved by the teachings of the philsopher/sage Jiddu Krishnamurti for the past 3-4 years when I came across his posthumous page online and watched a captivating video clip of his footage on living/dying and fear, which totally resonated with me internally. …

I've been out of college for a few years now and realized that many friends from my hometown have either moved away or are in serious relationships. The purpose of this group is to build new friendships with other girls my age who might be in the same situation. We will arrange meetups for shopping trips, chick flicks, lunch/dinner, wine tasting, ice skating, bowling, and other fun girls night out activities! We can also have a girls night in every so often and book discussions. You won't have t …

This group is for anyone with an interest in spiritual awakening. Each meeting will include sacred ceremony, meditation into deep silence, and two or three Divine Openings, which are energetic enlightenment activations. Meetings include discussions focusing on your personal experiences and challenges related to your awakening process. Meetings are held in Salem, MA and are led by spiritual healer and teacher Judy Copp at her healing center, A Higher Balance (www.AHigherbalance.com). Teachings …

This workgroup is for people new to iOS development to create a culture of shared learning. All skill levels welcome. We will be learning from a book and a free online Stanford course. Learning and collaboration is done online and at your own pace. We will have online meetings, weekly updates on progress and online forums for discussion. If you're already developing apps for iOS, you're welcome to join. This would be a great opportunity for you to support other budding developers and consolidate …

Hi there! I want to start a book club that focuses on non-fiction reads -- mostly what I tend to read are books about health and wellness, travel, animals, biographies, business, and in general, real things. I feel like I am alone out there, because every other book club I see is totally based on reading novels and other works of fiction. Unfortunately, it is rare for me to really enjoy a novel! I would love to see if other people in the area are interested in reading about the "real" stuff and …

This group is for people who are done having the same conversation about how annoying and difficult everything is. It is for people who want to change their thinking to change their lives. Join us for a new and expanding conversation about releasing anxiety, worry, guilt and negative beliefs to allow room for your Divine spark to shine. We will discuss how authors like Martha Beck, Tara Mohr, Jack Canfield, and Dr. Wayne Dyer prescribe finding your true path. You can join us for our Spiritual Bo …

This is a group for all those who miss the pleasure of digging into a new book with the knowledge that on the other side of the cover they will have the opportunity for engaging conversation! Prepare yourself for some mid-brow chatter, snacks, and reading. We're aiming for one book a month, democratic voting selection, and wide array of subject matters probably heavily leaning towards fiction. Did I mention the snacks?

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(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

We are a group dedicated to constantly improving upon our photography skills through robust participation, inspiration and education. Whether you're a beginner just pulling your camera out of the box or a professional looking for inspiration, we have workshops, discussions, events and classes to suit every skill level. Led by award-winning professional photographer and experienced instructor, Jodi Feil, her capable instruction gives immediate confidence to push your photography skills to new lev …

Hello fellow readers! I am looking to start a small bookclub for people in the Salem, MA area who enjoy reading classic literature. I'm looking at authors such as: Austen, Dickens, Woolf, O'Conner, Kerouac, Melville, Hurston, Faulkner, Nabokov, Dostoyevsky and more. Group will meet on the first Thursday evening of the month with an occasional exception to the second Thursday. Meetups can either be at people's houses, or somewhere local with drinks and food, (depending on people's preferences and …

- Don’t Live Your Life on Autopilot. - Far too often, our days / weeks / years / lives are lived on autopilot: defaulting to stale habits, juggling and trudging through “have-to’s” with a “have-to” attitude (rather than “want-to’s” with a “want to” attitude); and continually feeling like we are not being our “best selves” nor devoting enough time (if any) to what is meaningful, fulfilling, and fun in life and within ourselves. - This Meet Up Group has a very broad scope: The path to leading a Me …

We tried Shakespeare and didn't die so now LEOFEC Try Shakespeare! extends its hand to all peoples seeking to live and enjoy an examined and literary life. We'll eat Shakespeare and drink in all his works without fear of exhaustion, or respect to what people might think. Come, feel free, whoever you are, child or adult, shy or enthusiastic - William is here, the master of human nature to guide us. Join the conversation in the Message Board