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Our group is about enjoying life in a different aspect, some of us may enjoy a dinner with a group of people, some enjoy good wine along with company of interesting people, and others may enjoy the night life that this city has to offers. After all, we're in New York, so enjoy your life while you can before it is too late.

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Dining and Fun
4.5

Do you want to explore cultural centers and institutions in and around New York City? We visit places one may not venture to visit because they needed that extra push for someone to make it an actual event. We are always open to suggestions of places to visit. Please join and go on our next adventure.

1,264
People interested in Culture
4.75

This group is for people who are serious about what they put out into the world in order to attract their perfect relationship. We go way beyond "The Secret" and empower you to show up confidently and congruently in any social situation.

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People needing Relationship help
5.0

Looking to do something different during the week and on the weekends? Would you like to meet like minded, sassy individuals? Why not head down to Betty Spaghetti's meeup events and try your hand at some drawing, painting and socializing. Don't know how? Don't you worry, Betty will guide you to create something fun. If your cat can draw better

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Artists, Debaucherous Ones
4.75

Do you live in New York City with tons of culture right in your own backyard, but see Superman Returns and other blockbusters, stuff you could see anywhere? Culture for the Non-Cultured participates in 2-3 cultural activities per month, including theater, art galleries, museums, walking tours, aquariums, and historical homes. Each event gathers

2,536
Culture Vultures
4.5

Meet other local people to share in celebrating the Flying Spaghetti Monster, pirates, and the ethos of Pastafarianism in general.

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People for Freedom of Religion
5.0

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more humane society. We stand for separation of church and state. We believe acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in th

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Humanists
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This group will consist of Wine Enthusiasts near you! We will have a monthly wine tasting in a fun social interactive environment.

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.25

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social Events-Business Networking events-Sporting Events-Wine Socials/Tastings-Girls Night Out-Workshops GOT A QUESTION? Call us at 1-646-233-3183 Read our dating advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com JOIN OUR NYC YOUNG BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETUP!

3,978
Networkers
4.25

We engage in urban adventures and daytrips of all kinds to fun locations in and around New York. We take waterside excursions and enjoy dining by lakes, rivers and oceans. We go salsa dancing, as well as dancing to big band music. We also love casino gambling. You can join us for any or all of the above, plus much more!

1,609
Rat Pack members
4.25

Hello all! I'm Angelina, & by request I've taken responsibiity for this group in addition to my other museum club, http://museum.meetup.com/54. Please feel free to post in the Message Board. Looking forward to your feedback! More communiques to follow. All the best! +Angelina

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Culturalists
4.5

Do you wish for a friendly forum to discuss interesting ideas with new friends? Are you curious about the wealth of inspiration and beauty available for you to discover, all concentrated in your city? Are you an explorer of our world, eyes and heart open to others' expressions of perspectives, cultures, histories, & objets d'art? Don't be shy, come

1,388
Museumologist
4.75

New York Philosophy is not your typical social club! We are a community of friends who get together at new and exciting places around the city for food, drink, and interesting debates. Members are asked to review our rules of membership in our About Us page. The organizers do not receive any financial compensation for these events.

1,179
Philosophers
4.25

Help build the progressive movement within the Democratic Party and our country. Progressive Democrats of America (www.pdamerica.org) is a grassroots Political Action Committee operating inside the Democratic Party, and outside in movements for peace and justice. PDA's inside/outside strategy works arm in arm with the Congressional Progressive C

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Grassroots Progressives
4.5

By "religion-based bigotry," we mean both (1) bigotry against people because of their religion and (2) bigotry rooted in or excused by religion, e.g. bigotry against gays. We aim especially to support the concerns of those who are marginalized within already-marginalized communities here in the U.S.A., such as gay Muslims and African-American Wi

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Freedom-loving New Yorkers
3.25

We are a new group devoted to screening independent feature films and documentaries about international social and political issues. NomadsLand.com is an online destination for social issue media. (http://nomadsland.com) Since the beginning of 2007, the social enterprise has been hosting film screenings in Washington D.C. for global filmmaker

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Documentary Film Fans
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A group of good people who enjoy life, want to live their life to the fullest, live in the NOW, have a positive vibe, would like to attend a social event at least once a month, and who may need a little push to make lasting connections with others. We meet over Wine / Cocktails / Nonalcoholic Drinks and have good food at Hotel Bars, Live Music

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Socials
4.75

ALL CLASSES held at: SHOCKra Studio 114 E. 28th St, #2A (b/t Park & Lex Ave) http://www.shockrastudio.com 212-696-9642 A potpourri, a medley, a "free for all" of new adventures?and literally - it's FREE for all :) This meetup is for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS of all ages, shapes & sizes! We hold FREE monthly gatherings in an casual, uninti

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Absolute Beginners
5.0

Are you tired of eating room service food in your hotel room? Sick of weeknight isolation and would like to make some drinking and dining friends? Want to go out with others to take in a movie or a show or a musical or comedy event? This group is for all of the interesting, dynamic professionals who are traveling to NYC on business for a week.

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New Residents
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Come to exhibitions, talks, and other events and meet artists, curators, critics, choreographers, techies, performers, musicians, and others who have the same interests. What are other artists creating? Do you want to hear them talk about their process? Interested in seeing what happens when people from multiple disciplines collaborate?

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Artists & Art Enthusiasts
4.25

Meet other local Movie Fans! Get together twice* a month to plan movie outings and discuss the hot movies of the month. Note that while you're free to date each other, this is not a singles group. We try to focus on the movie. * --- We'll meet on the last Friday of each month, as well as the second.

1,336
Sexy City Cinephiles
4.5

Learn about and discuss the accelerating change in technology, science, society, business.

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Future Saloners
4.75

My name is Bobette and I've just relocated to Manhattan from Houston Texas. I'm looking to meet new friends and other singles in the city! Come to my Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! Looking for other single professionals in the city (or not so professional...lol). Let's meet up for some causal fu

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Singles
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Events held for adults in NYC each month! Open to everyone in their 20s,30s & 40s! No membership fees! No obligation! No pressure!

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Social Clubbers
4.25

Just recently moved here? Come to Transplants Meetup events to mingle with people from all over the world! We are a social community. We'll be taking you to new places so you can have a good time in your new transplanted city. :-)

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New Residents
3.0

OFFBEAT? NOT MAINSTREAM? INDIVIDUALIST? ICONOCLASTIC? REBEL? NON-FORMATTED INTELLECTUAL? BBW? BBM? TALL? SHORT? OFFBEAT!! OFF BROADWAY!! OFF THE BEATEN PATH?...YEAH YOU'RE NOT NORMAL!! SO WELCOME TO THIS OFFBEAT GROUP!! ONLY FOR OVER 40 SINGLES WHO HAVE NOT GROWN UP COMPLETELY!! STILL DANCE!! STILL ROCK N' ROLL!! STILL WANT TO GO TO MOVIES AFTER W

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Singles
4.0

Singles over 40 who love movies!! If you love movies, talk, analyze, take them apart, shoot your own movies, love documentaries. We will have dinner, see a movie and then go out for coffee for networking, friendships, etc...!!

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Movie Fans
4.5

Meet other local readers of Philosophy Now (a magazine for all those who have an interest in philosophy), or in general people intrigued by philosophy and its impact on our understanding of life, the universe and everything! The format is a lunch or dinner at a restaurant, with a limited number of people (i.e., food, wine and philosophy, just like

334
Lovers of Wisdom
4.5

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without religion. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Only RSVP for Fridays Drin

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Atheists, Humanist, Brights
4.5

Companion MeetUp group. Social events, networking events, professional business workshops and seminars. Our events are about connecting - socially, sensually and/or emotionally. Singles, NYC Newbies, Couples .....all are welcome! Event incluse discussion groups, happy hours and sex ed salons for men and women. Average Age Range of most event

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Singles
5.0

Meet other available professionals near you! Meet Several People At Once At Our Group Events Or Meet Others Privately With Me, LeeAnne Homsey. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and RSVP for an upcoming event. Thank you, LeeAnne Homsey/Silver Platter Parties 1-917-981-9474

1,155
Single-Socialites
4.5

Meet others who are interested in New York Night Life. Join us at the bars, night clubs, dance spots, lounges, that make living in New York worthwhile. This Meetup is about more than Bars & Drinking - It is about going out for a late night movie or snack, singing kareoke with a live band, dancing to live music and more....

636
Night Life Enthusiasts
4.25

Meet People Interested in Dining Out after work in the city! Discover fine and trendy restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome!

677
People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

Sailing Enthusiasts probably is the best way to sum up this group. We will meet to swap stories, socialize, but most of all to make plans to GET ON THE WATER, and enjoy the sailing lifestyle. It's not necessary to have either a boat or experience. Want more information? Check out our "About Us" Page at http://sailing.meetup.com/4/about/

1,155
Sailing Enthusiasts
4.5

Welcome to The Manhattan Nightlife Social Group! We are a community of young professionals who gather for upscale events at the finest NYC clubs. All of our events are free or for charity. The organizers do not make any money from group events. View our About Us page for details, along with rules of membership.

1,343
Young Professionals
4.5

A group for those of us who weren't born yesterday.Share great times and make new friends.Expand your social circle!We are an eclectic group: if you like music,movies, day trips, walks,, dining out, museums, dancing, (and singing) cultural events etc,etc, you have come to the right place!

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Friends
4.5

Meet with other New York City Baby Boomers for social networking parties and events! If you were born between 1946 - 1964, you are a Baby Boomer! Whether you are single or have a significant other, this group is for you! Come meet other age-appropriate Baby Boomers to start you on your way to finding romance or for making new friends!

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Boomers
4.25

The NYC Dining Out Group is dedicated to discovering and exploring the various dining experiences New York has to offer. We meet several times a month all over NYC from hotspots to hole-in-the walls.

3,125
People Interested in Dining Out
4.5

Drinking Skeptically is an informal event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds

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Skeptics
4.75

Whether you've been doing information architecture for a while or you're new to the field, come to the NYC IA meetup for informal discussion and to make new contacts.

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Information Architects
4.5

We are a very friendly community of new New Yorkers from all over the U.S. and all over the world. We enjoy welcoming newcomers into our group and showing them all that New York has to offer. We go out on the town to lounges, bars, restaurants, night clubs and cultural events. We also throw spectacular parties and know how to have a great time!

2,876
New Residents
4.0

New York Foodie Club is a not for profit organization dedicated to bringing individuals together to enjoy different restaurants in the New York Area and make new friends at the same time. NY Foodie Club hosts all events FREE OF CHARGE (except for what you pay to eat). Feel free to also sign up at http://www.nyfoodieclub.com

1,075
Foodies
4.5

Meet fellow polyfolk in your area! Come to a local Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multipartner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, honesty, respect, and commitment. Everyone is welcome! Note: This meetup group strives to make its members feel comfortable and is geared to a low-key social environ

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polyfolk
4.75

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. To keep the meetups friendly we will stay away from controversial topics. The forbidden topics are religion, politics and global warming. For mor

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Skeptics
4.75

While we walk for fitness, there is no better way to learn the architectural, cultural and historical nuiances of a city than a street level walk. Walks will vary as to place and style.

2,006
Recreational Walkers
4.75

Poly, poly-friendly, poly-curious -- a group of polyfolk who get together for good food and conversation and support. This event is co-sponsored by Meetup.com and the Chesapeake Polyamory Network (www.chespoly.org), but anyone can attend.

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Polyamorists
5.0

Enjoy the experience of SCIENCE. Attend lectures, get together for talk. This is a very exciting and busy group. Welcome professionals and non-science professionals.

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Friends
3.5

The SEAS Monmouth Chapter has over 90 members. We teach sailing at all levels, and the NJ Boating Safety Class. We cruise locally and internationally. We have raft-ups and parties. Our group also owns many boats which are available to members. Many of our members also own their own boats as well. We sail April-Nov, our monthly meeting

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Sailing Enthusiasts
4.75

This is a really dynamic and social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, cheeses, neighborhoods and new people. Join the group and enjoy special events all year round. With over 1,000 terrific members and more than 100 events every year you are bound to make some great connections! Join the group, take a moment to R

1,788
Wine And Cheese Enthusiasts
4.5

There is so much to do in New York. Fine restaurants and bars, the best museums, interesting cultural events and different neighborhoods to explore. I am expanding this group beyond pub crawls by opening it to anything and everything fun to do. Summer is coming, why not spend a Sunday afternoon in central park and finish it off with drinks some

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People
4.25

The Virginia Wine Club is open to anyone who is interested in, or enjoys wine, whether they are new to wine or an expert. The goal of the group is to provide a fun, casual, snob free environment where people can learn about, enjoy, and share good wine.

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.5

Meet with other local sailing enthusiasts at our meetings to share stories, organize sails, find skippers and find crews. Last year many became regular race crew members, others learned to sail and some went for day sails. We had 40 people for our July sunset sail and still had room for more. Our "speed sailing" event had 13 skippers connecting wit

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Sailing Enthusiasts
4.5

Meet people newly interested in the wonderful world of wine and want to learn more as well as dining out! Whether it's during happy hour, the evening or weekend, come discover wine, break bread, and enjoy good conversation and good company.

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New Wine Enthusiasts
4.0

Tuesday Night Racing - Oyster Bay, NY Some Sailing Experience Needed Experience the thrill of competition without stress or screaming! Are you a sailor interested in learning about racing? Join us for a relaxing yet exciting evening of sailing. You?ll find yourself having fun while improving your sailing and racing skills with jib and

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Sailing Enthusiasts
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Meet with other local sailing enthusiasts to organize outings. The meetup is designed to encourage crew to get connected with boats they can sail on. We hold educational events to help boat owners and crew sail safer and farther with better results. We hold races and BBQ's and occasional cruises as well. The meetup is free to join and many of t

430
Sailing Enthusiasts
4.75

TasteDC is Washington, D.C.'s largest wine organization with over 20,000 members and over 1,000 wine-related events in our 10 year history. I look forward to taking over Washington DC Wine Group and increasing the number of wine events offered on a regular basis. The Calendar will be updated regularly with wine and wine-related events (many of ou

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DC Wine Lovers
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Every Wednesday!!! Open Mike for poets/musicians/dancers and performance art of any kind. This open mike is without censorship, designed for openess and total expression of the arts of music and poetry. From a rant to a chant to a lyric!!!

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poets and musicians
4.5

Looking to learn about and taste excellent wine, but in a fun and unpretentious atmosphere? Adventures in Vino is open to anyone interested in wine tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur. Join us as we sample wines from all over the world and explore new and interesting restaurants and clubs throughout the DC metro area. On occasion

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Wine Adventurists
4.25

Welcome to Wine With Culture. At our events you will sample quality wines from around the world as you enjoy exciting cultural performances of dance, music and art. Come network with a friendly mix of New York's most interesting people!

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.75