We are a hiking and backpacking group. Can anyone join? No. I found this group to have a smaller, cozier group with my friends that we can do some fast adventures up in the mountains. If you want to join come backpacking or hiking with us through the New York Backpackers group on meetup. http://backpackers.meetup.com/113 I can't let anyone in if I haven't met that person before and we have never hiked together. You must have hiked with me at least once or with one of our assistant organizers …

Meet other local caving (i.e. spelunking) enthusiasts to discuss your love of the underground. Learn how to participate in caving adventures, whether locally on day trips, or in Pennsylvania and upstate New York on weekend trips, week long trips throughout the US, and longer expeditions throughout the world. Loaner equipment (helmets & head lamps) and training provided. We are a mixed group, ranging from those who explore simple cave systems without the aid of any special technical equipment and …

Welcome to the premier group for lovers of New York City! This group is a dedicated to the constant Celebration of all things NYC! Whether born and bred, like me, or new to this great city, this group will have something for everyone. Let's take the time to discover and explore all that NYC has to offer. New York City is the most FABULOUS city in the world, hands down! Love museums? Perhaps you prefer to take in the architecture? Maybe restaurants are your thing? This group has all of that! This …

This is a social networking group with several purposes: The primary purpose is Exploring New York City. Each exploration event is prepared to be as informative as possible so that it is not only a superficial visit. We intend to explore: 1. Some of the most city's trendy, scenic and historically sites. 2. Museums: What is the difference between a Monet and a Picasso painting? 3. Ethnically diverse restaurants (keep up to date on the latest, coolest (and most important affordable restaurants) Ha …

"The streets are clear, the sidewalks are empty, a million lights open the way to a world concealed by the light of day. Shooting at night has been a joy for me. I'd love to do more of it, and I'd love to share the experience with others who share my appreciation for the night (and my sleep schedule). The aim of this group is to organize get-togethers where we can explore at night and use photography to document the city at rest. We'll shoot using tripods, flashes, or whatever ambient light we c …

This meetup group is to explore a different bar or restaurant (or both) in Williamsburg on the first and third thursday of every month. Note: DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST, THERE IS TEMPORARILY A WAITING LIST TO GET IN THIS GROUP. PLEASE DO JOIN, BUT ALSO BE PATIENT TO GET ADDED TO THE GROUP =)

Explore. Think. Learn. Wonder & Wander. This group has a teacher. Name: New York City. Curriculum: Seeing new perspectives. Noticing beauty in often overlooked things. Testing your patience in a post office line. Ending up in a fascinating conversation with a passing stranger.  Finding patterns in sidewalk trees. Hearing new perspectives from some of New York's most interesting teachers, artists, and guerrilla philosophers. ............................................ LIFELABS NY is a meet u …

Hi Friends,  this Meetup is about going on Art tours, activities and experiences led by locals in local galleries. The goal is to learn and enjoy Art through the guidance of people who love Art. We will strive to have at least 1 to 2 Meetups a month. If you love Art, Galleries, Museums, exploring new artists and galleries, and meeting new people, this is the group for you. Not only will you find fantastic Art experiences, you'll make awesome new friends. =) The meetup group was started b …

Exploration Dining is community of food lovers who find and share the best culinary experiences cities have to offer. The Exploration guides generally negotiate kick ass incentives to restaurants we explore so you not only get to mingle with top chefs, sip with sommeliers, and find hidden treasures, but you also don't break the bank while doing so. We are a community of experience filled with those passionate about life and excited by food and wine. We live and we dine and life is too short not …

A way to organize group trips, share exciting places to photograph, and most importantly, perhaps lend a bit of "officialism" to our cause.

* This group is for people who love to meet new people, deepen relationships, and have tons of fun! CityHunt New York is the new is the original branch of our national sites and has been throwing scavenger hunts for over 10 years. We are all about Scavenger Hunts and Team Building Activities! That is what we do and who we are. We have continuous hunts of all kinds that run around the greater New York area in different neighborhoods. All of our hunts are special in their own way and have somethin …

COMFORTABLE PACE, HELMET OPTIONAL, FULL DAY URBAN EXPLORATION, AND FOOD I started this group for the more leisurely paced rider who enjoys riding slower like I do, but who enjoys exploring in and around NYC for day-long adventures. A typical ride would start at 11am and include about 30 miles (4-5 hours) of riding time plus a few hours of stopping to relax or eat, the riding would be at about an average comfortable 7-8 mph pace - this is in contrast to many other groups that expect a 12 mph mini …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. So if you’re int …

We are local explorers that venture into our own backyard...the Five Boroughs of New York City. We will visit historical landmarks, forgotten places, well-known places and go off the beaten path. If you love urban exploration or were just curious to see what was in your own town, this group is for you! Membership is free and all is welcome! Looking for Borough experts, Assistant Organizers and Event Organizers! Find us on Facebook! Get information on happenings around the city, recommendations o …

Do you want to transform public spaces into vibrant interactive places? Spearhead projects that prioritize bikers and walkers? Improve our public transportation systems? Promote energy efficient buildings? Revitalize our blighted neighborhoods? Infuse art and creativity into our urban spaces? We all have thoughts and ideas on any of these topics. Let’s collaborate. This group is meant to bring together urbanists, planners, designers, environmentalists, artists, developers and anyone else interes …

Explore all foods fermented - sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, nukazuke, and more. There's plenty of talk about wine & beer fermentation out there, but what all the other kinds of fermentation? Let's talk about process, taste what the city (and each other) have to offer, and learn about the culture and history behind the foods. Anyone who ferments food, knows the science of fermenting or wants to know more about fermenting foods is encouraged to join!

Are you supportive of alternative relationship styles and want to build bonds with other like minded people? Are you looking for some adventure and variety in your life; want to challenge yourself, try things you've never done before or simply have a great time with great people who support openness in relationship choices...? then join our group. Events range from hiking, camping, rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplining, obstacle course mud runs, downhill skiing, cr …

Make life an adventure, and join us in our travels around the New York City area. Most of our outings are easily reached by public transportation. Some outings are easy, and others difficult. Be prepared to visit interesting places, and meet new people. This MeetUp group is sponsored by Outdoors Club, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) volunteer run organization open to all adults 18. Individual participants are expected to engage in activities suitable to their ability, experience and physical condition. …

Urban Goddess empowers women to live extraordinary lives through connecting them to their "inner goddess", that divine spark of feminine fabulousness that resides in the heart of every woman. When you unwrap, unleash, and untame your inner goddess the world is your oyster ladies! Welcome to the circle! Urban Goddess hosts events which expose savvy modern women to ancient goddess wisdom in a strait forward, fun, playful, and non "whoo-hooey" or hippy dippy kind of way. Just the strait dope on liv …

I decided to start this group to expand horizons outside of just Manhattan. At least Once a month we wiil tour a different neighborhood of the five boros. Anyone can join.

Do you work nights? Are you retired? Between jobs? Have a day off during the week? Let's explore our city and the boroughs especially Brooklyn - the parks, museums, lunches, hikes, movies, Broadway Matinees, early happy hours, and any other fun events that might come up during the daylight hours.

The Big Apple has so much to offer than just nice restaurants & bars... This group is all about Discovering the Unusually Fun & Doing Them Together! Enjoy Outdoors? Do you know you can do kayaking for free? Love Crafts? You can learn to build your own bicycle! Literature is Your Passion? Don't miss the workshops where you meet the arthors! Animal Lovers? Learning about chicken keeping sound fun to you? Plus a whole range of other exciting things! Quirky gourmets, Independent performers, off-br …

Just moved to New York City and you don't have a clue how to go about making new friends in the Big Apple? Well fear not..... There are hundreds upon thousands of people in New York going through the exact same thing.... And now I think that it is time for all of us to get together, and start SOCIALIZING! How many times have we been to yoga classes, or Zumba classes or even happy hour at the local bar in the hope of just sparking up a conversation with someone... anyone, in the hope that they ma …

"I ask no one who may read this book to accept my views. I ask him to think for himself." - Henry George in Social Problems We promote social and economic justice. We seek fair opportunity for all and privilege for none. We explore how wealth is created and shared. We examine the impact of trade and technology on our economy. Our objective is to create jobs, raise incomes, provide affordable housing, and protect our environment. For us, “Social reform is not to be secured by noise and shouting; …

Small groups 4-12 people who like urban bike riding 9am -12noon every sunday meet at 8:45 at nyc location for coffee and intros, then bike from 9am to 12 noon, lunch to follow optional good for beginners and intermediates, 15-20 miles, focus on learning about one nyc neighborhood at a time

This group is mainly for Brooklynites (and Brooklynophiles) that want to photograph in the borough or a short subway ride beyond. Our focus will be on emerging trends in the borough. We will explore areas such as the emerging Brooklyn waterfront from Long Island City, through Greenpoint/W’burg, to Red Hook and beyond. Suggestions for shoot locations are welcome. Brooklyn is a state of mind, not a destination. If you want to photograph Brooklyn tourist attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge then …

Are you unattached and looking for that special person, or just want to meet some great new people to date? Well then, come and mingle with other quality singles looking for romance at our events! We'll have something fun for everyone: parties and mixers, as well as various activities (such as brunches, dinners, classes, urban exploration, karaoke and lots more). And although finding Mr. or Ms. Right always takes some luck, we'll also be trying out some exciting and innovative methods to get you …

This is a group designed for Russian American developers, project managers, businesses development managers, entrepreneurs and investors to network and share ideas. With the goal to build relationships, further understanding and explore opportunities between local NY Start-ups and Russia's booming start up scene. Open to anyone interested in learning about Russia's growing tech industry, or anyone who wishes to share their experience in the industry.