Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

… We'll have a regular discussion group called "Big Question" where we discuss all sorts of stuff: size acceptance, weight loss, wellness, dating, food, movies, books, art, sex, travel, life, love, money, fashion..... Our meetups will be held in locations all over the Del Val.   We're open to your suggestions too. What kind of stuff do you want to do? Email me and let me know. We can plan it together!   No matter your age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and education level - all are we …

… Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organization of phenomenal women coming together as sisters, Whether it's to chat, reflect, on the dance floor, over cocktails, dinner, a book discussion, Sisters night out,a game of spades, Jazz Sunday Brunch, a poetry reading, going to the Gun range, Game Night, bowling, skating, go karting, golfing, snow tubing, jewelry making, yoga, belly dancing, comedy club, a day trip, having a massage, attending church,headed to a movie, celebrating a birthday or gi …

    The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a social club that brings together a variety of people for stimulating conversation. In this relaxing setting you will meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics including; current events, politics, science, religion, literature and art.  All people are welcome to participate allowing for intelligent individuals in our city to interact, meet and learn from others like themselves.   Wisdom is the base of any significant change, a …

This group is the result of my decade-plus journey through the world of martial arts - from boxing, to Jeet Kune Do, to Muay Thai, to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, to MMA, to various hand-to-hand combat systems.  It's also a product of my general dissatisfaction with the way martial arts is taught at most commercial schools:  they're overpriced, their contracts keep you paying even if you want to leave, many of their techniques are unrealistic, their classes are seldom separated by skill level, their cur …

… Expand Creativity , group discussions based on "Creative Artist" book by Leland. Members to explore self portrait, autobiographical collage themes, abstract designs and more. New members can check the "discussion" board to find previous meetup topics. Stimulate Creativity , view art every chance. Join others on trips to local and regional art shows and exhibitions. Exhibit Your Art local & regional opportunities. To grow feedback is important. *** SJMMA group is about actually building local com …

… Honesty PLEASE TRY YOUR BEST TO READ THE BOOK THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED for a particular meet up if you plan on attending. I would like for us to have a mutual exchange of ideas based on the reading material as opposed to sharing our thoughts and opinions on metaphysics in general. I think the Meetups will be more fruitful for all in attendance if everyone has read the selected book. Dont be afraid to show up if you have not read, yet keep in mind it is greatly appreciated if you actually read the …

Spark your creativity through writing. You don't have to be a writer or even have a daily journaling practice to attend. Nor do you have to be creative. Each evening is filled with creative exercises to spark your inner spirit and help with your journaling practice, inspire the book inside you, or inspire anything else you want to do, change, grow or increase in your life. Attend once or attend each month. Begins September 8th and then the first Thursday of each month thereafter.

Meet with people who wants to practice Turkish language skills, learn about Turkey and Turkish culture. We are planning to organize events including Turkish arts, water marbling, calligraphy (have your name written on a special paper in an artistic style) drinking Turkish coffee, watching a Turkish Movie, reading books or eating some excellent Turkish Food! If you have any ideas and would like to organize an event, let us know!

… For those who enjoy pot luck suppers and brunches, game nights, dog park play dates, walks, arts and crafts, movie nights, book clubs, free concerts, museums, or anything simplistic and enjoyable.

This group is for Bardophiles! We are dedicated to Shakespeare's works and all things Shakespeare. Here are some of our activities: First and foremost, we attend productions of Shakespeare's plays together! We watch Shakespeare on film and Shakespeare on video together! We have great discussions about Shakespeare's plays and Shakespeare's poems.  --And we share good food and nice drinks while doing so! If you love the Bard please join us!

… In addition to our regular monthly meetings, we have a book discussion group, a writer's workshop, (several of our members are successful published authors) and many special events such as parties, picnics, and trips to movies and museums. If you enjoy the wide and varied worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy, you will find a home at PSFS! For more information about the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, see our website at www.PSFS.org. Philcon, our annual 3-day Science Fiction Conferenc …

We are a diverse group of conscious thinkers, readers of multicultural literature and/or writers with a purpose. In the Literary Tea Room events, we will come together to sit back, relax and unwind with a cup of herbal tea (sometimes food) and chat about books, writing, and using  the literary arts as a tool for social change and justice. We will have functions in various venues throughout Philadelphia to incorporate the "power of place" as a means of stimulating our creative thoughts and ideas. …