This group is for creative open minded people who want to socially network, as well as, collaborate on different types of artistic projects with others who are also interested in all aspects of erotic art. Feel free to delve into the darkest part of your mind and create whatever you see. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our filmmaking, fashion design, musician, singer, songwriter, hiking, classic art, and photography groups. …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art. Painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our fashion design, musician, filmmaking, singer, songwriter, acting, archaeology, figure drawing, painting, & photography groups. Artistic Photography Group ht …

A DC area Urban Exploration group to connect local explorers and to discover what the DC area has to offer. If you love decay and abandoned buildings then this group is for you. We are an active group that travels near and far to find the hidden treasures that are left behind. We have a variety of events focusing on certain areas and their abandonments and enjoy camping, hiking and even kayaking to find these places. We also encourage sharing of photos and seeking out new locations with scou …

This Meetup group is to meet other local Parkour enthusiasts (or "traceurs"), gather for training, to plan practice sessions, and to learn more about this art-form or philosophy or fitness methodology...whatever you want to call it! And also, from time to time, just to hang out and have fun with each other. Full disclosure: This is the group formerly known as "Rock Creek Parkour." It actually predates my own experience with Parkour--I founded it in a quest to help me find someone to train with s …

Welcome fellow Gastronomes, Gourmets, Gourmands, Gastroholics and just those who want to have good Wine, Women or Men and Song...ok...we’ll drop the song part!! The key to a growing, thriving group, is the contributions it's members make! In this group, all active members are made event organizers have the ability to post events. Hope you can come out soon to an activity soon! Meet other people interested in trying new and old restaurants, meeting new people in the Lehigh Valley who share your d …

This group is for people interested in science & society, or science fiction, including: A) any aspect of science fiction (movies, novels, TV shows, science fiction art, etc.), or other relations between science and the arts (such as science illustration, nature photography, kinetic art, architecture, etc.).  Science fiction can include social science fiction, philosophical science fiction, political science fiction, adventure science fiction, etc. B) any aspect of science & society, such as: na …

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

Organize biking, walking, and/or boat ride tours of successful environmental projects in one or more of the many municipalities from Cooperstown, NY all the way down to Virginia Beach. Can include service activities for participants (may also include music, edu-tainment play, 'eating green' food, clean transportation SAG vehicles and an Intergenerational Town Hall Meeting) designed to expand environmental awareness, inextricably linked to health and well being, and measure citizen's habits and …

Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

Meet, network, and interact with other local asian professionals through our social events who share an asian descent, as well as, from those who have an interest in networking with asian professionals in general. We strive to promote asian/asian-american cultural awareness and bring Philadelphia's different types of unique ethnic and diverse asian commmunities a step closer together. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our fashion …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

Want to meet other local individuals interested in exploring the growing DC Green Scene? If so, join us and have fun checking out new green restaurants, cafes, retail stores, bars & clubs, LEED buildings, health & wellness providers, recreational activities, or green travel and tourism options! Support and learn about local businesses that are greening their practices and making a difference. Pick up some new Green Living tips! Or share a few of your own! Help us build the buzz for Sustainable L …

Picasso created timeless masterpieces with nothing more than a stub of charcoal. Contemporary masters of photography continue to create spectacular images with nothing but a pinhole for a lens. It isn't about how much you spend on equipment. PhotoQuest101 Meetups help you master your machine in a fun social environment and shows you how to leap from the realm of 'snapshots' to magazine and museum quality photographs. We shoot in public spaces and we'll occasionally venture into off-limits locati …

Hiking Around Philly is different from most hiking groups because we hike off the beaten path. We hike in the woods and the city. We go places that won't be found on any hiker's map. The events are usually within a 1.5 hour drive from Philly, though we sometimes visit NYC or the Jersey shore. Once each year we go to Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the best places in the world to hike. We sometimes participate in a conservation work party in a area we hike. And, we do a lot more than hike; …

This will be an easy way to invite others to join in when we want to go on a bike ride in or from Baltimore City. The rides should be recreational, not competitive. I lead or am part of several weekly rides, and I think others may want to ride but do not want to go riding alone. Each ride may have its own character, but anyone who cycles is welcome. Helmets are highly recommended.

This group is for anyone that wants to explore DC in new, exciting ways! We'll sign up for adventure races, rock climbing, wine tours, hiking to waterfalls, and much much more. Sign up today!

Announcement:  Brush & Quill's first show will be on Saturday, September 15th at Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm in Preston, MD! A mix of a writing circle and an art collective,  Brush & Quill will use a combination of structured activities and improvisational writing and drawing to create individual and collaborative poems, prose, drawings, and paintings. In addition to writing and art, we sometimes break out a word or art game.  Although, we sometimes do structured writing and art activities, …

Welcome to GLUE - Gay and Lesbian Urban Explorers "GLUE" makes a nifty acronym, but please be aware ALL genders and ALL orientations are welcome to join. We are a Philadelphia-based group of adventurous, queer and queer-friendly people who relish the rich details not duly appreciated in our metropolitan landscape. Urban exploring (Urbex or UE) is the sport and art of discovering and experiencing areas of the city that are often hidden in plain sight and normally considered off-limits. Typical si …

This group is for Maryland (or anyone who doesn't mind driving) based Urban Explorers. We are people who like to go out in cities and sometimes rural settings and photograph abandoned or dilapidated buildings. We appreciate the history behind each of these buildings no matter how common they seem to most people. Often we find ourselves waking up at the crack of dawn to go road trip wherever necessary it is to go find these types of places. The experience often includes long walks or hikes and so …

Welcome to The Philadelphia Vegetarian Social Club! I hope to develop a group for friendly Philadelphians who have chosen to be meat-free (carnivores welcome too, but we'll only eat out at vegetarian destinations!) and who enjoy having meals with fellow vegetarians while having good conversation, and building camaraderie.  I am still somewhat new to Philadelphia myself so this would be a great way to not only explore Philly's awesome foodie destinations but also make new friends. I hope to organ …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

I decided to start this group in honor of the growing popularity of young adult fantasy novels in popular culture! Now, more than ever, young adult fantasy has been undergoing a renaissance, with book series like Harry Potter leading to an explosion in creative ya literature. Authors like Suzanne Collins, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Holly Black, and more have been writing books that use fantasy to explore a wide array of themes and topics, from dystopian futures to forbidden love. This book …

Whether strolling through Paris or zip-lining through the Costan Rican canopy... traveling is more fun with friends!   Join the Urban Explorers as we discover (and re-discover) the city... and the world! Events include: domestic and international travel cultural outings social gatherings coffee hours... and more! Have Questions? Contact us by email at lawrence@mahoganyphilly.com

This group has died since the original organizer wasn't involved past the set up.  I took this group over simply to announce to it's existing members, a new group to replace it. The new group to visit; Philadelphia History, Art and Culture Went live today 7/5/12 Come over and check us at!  Hope to see you there.

The Mount Vernon Urbanites is a social organization for young professionals who live or work in the neighbhoods of Mount Vernon & Midtown Belvedere in Baltimore City, Maryland. We host regular happy hours, dinners, outdoor activities, volunteer opportunities and other events that are free to attend for our members. Our Mission - The Mount Vernon Urbanites connects neighbors to explore and support our community. Our Goals – Our primary goal is to connect neighbors so they can make friends who l …

We have become an urbanized consumer culture that lives increasingly hooked and dependent upon technology and mechanization. The quiet wisdom that comes from rural life and religious or indigenous practice that plants us in the soil of the earth and her peoples, is often run over in the frenetic pace of our lives. Soul-Gardeners Circles are organized at Stonehaven, a suburban property in Main Line Philadelphia dedicated to thoughtful contemplative dialogue. It is a place where the landscaped gar …

Welcome to the Meetup group for the activities of the C&O Canal Association.  We sponsor hikes, canoe trips and bike rides along the 184-mile-long towpath between Georgetown and Cumberland. Our events are open to the public. C&O Canal Association is an all-volunteer citizens organization established in 1954 to help conserve of the natural and historical environment of the C&O Canal and the Potomac River Basin.  The association works with the National Park Service in its efforts to preserve and p …

Intentional Community includes any group of people who are living together and/or are intimately connected, and who are bound by common values and goals, including cohousing, ecovillages, group houses, communes, and intimate networks. Together, Michael and Sarah have many decades of experience with intentional communities, including cohousing, urban and rural communities, and non-residential communities. Currently we are members of a suburban community in Arlington, a rural community in nearby W …