Seattle-area ladies united in the bold pursuit of new friends, drinking, and irreverent fun-making. Lurk no more: if you were wondering where all the fun, creative, independent, literate ladies are, you found us. I started this meetup in part because I felt like so many of the other women-centric meetup groups tend to be a little heavy on the butterfly imagery or Sex and the City connotations.  Or focused around professional networking, babies, or exercise.  And those are all great things--espec …

We are a group of people who just LOVE everything paranormal or unexplained. From ghosts to Bigfoot, it's all fair game. We don't take ourselves too seriously nor are we professional ghost hunters. We come together to share stories, conversation, and to explore the world of the unexplained. We plan on exploring cemetaries, haunted locations, go hunting for Sasquatch, go on ghost tours, or anything else that piques our curiosity. We started this group because of a lifelong fascination with things …

I am a northwest native who loves arts and cultural events and I would love to enjoy them with my Meetup friends! Events will include Pacific Northwest Ballet dress rehearsals, lectures, demonstrations and seminars, Seattle Art Museum lectures and exhibits, art gallery exhibits and art walks, and cultural fairs to name a few. Since I am also a foodie, these events will be combined with lunch, dinner, happy hours or wine tastings. I'm excited to share the best of Seattle's Arts and Culture with y …

This group is for everyone who walks, strolls, hikes, ambles, hoofs it, wanders, treks, and meanders to discover new trails, experience other places on foot, and meet people. We believe that walking together is a healthy, sustainable, and fun form of transportation that provides a better understanding of our built environment and the opportunity to share knowledge. Feet First is a local nonprofit working to ensure all communities in Washington are walkable, and we organize many fun walking event …

Are you looking for a place to get out and have some fun and meet other people who enjoy the same? You have come to the right place! Welcome to the North End Get Out And Have Fun Meetup Group! Some of our events will include Hikes, Picnics, BBQs, Restaurants, Biking, Sporting Events, Live Music, Paint Ball, Happy Hours, Outdoor/Sightseeing, River Rafting, Martini Mixers, Volunteering, Camping, Fishing, Concerts, Movies, Fairs, Charity Events, Etc. What are you waiting for? Connect with pe …

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— And cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings." -Lewis Carroll- What's a Culture Vulture? Seattle CVs are an interesting lot and interested in many things. Our recent events have included the latest museum exhibitions, live concerts, plays in Seattle and eastside, and art walks, just to name a few. You know you're a Culture Vulture if you enjoy meeting up with …

This meet-up group is for anyone who has moved to the Seattle area and spent time living on the East Coast, no matter how long you've been here. Whether you came from the tri-state area, Washington, DC, Maine, Philadelphia, Florida, or anywhere in-between, the Seattle East-Coasters is a group for everyone to get together and have fun! We'll have plenty of social occasions to get to know each other and even share tips about making the most out of your transition out to Seattle. Even if you've nev …

OpenStreetMap is an map of the world made by people like you. It's a map that you build, that's given away for free like wikipedia. Check out osm.org for more. We meet all the time to talk maps, make maps and have fun!

The Seattle Plein Air Meetup Group brings artists together who thrive on the immediate and real experience of creating art in the world! Events and gatherings are not always outside; some are sheltered or indoors, or include a "rain stage" to accommodate our Northwest weather. Artists at all skill and experience levels are welcome. Group meetups are casual and informal, focused on actual artmaking in the real world! The calendar of events varies and we encourage use of public transit when possi …

"FOODISTA: Someone who loves food, in the same vein as fashionista." -urban dictionary. IT'S NEW! FREE MEMBERSHIP AND FOR WOMEN! Looking to make new Foodie friends?  Don't be shy! We're all newbies to this group.  Started in March :) THE SUN IS OUT! Seattle’s popular and up-and-coming restaurants for dinner, Sunday brunch or happy hour with great foodie and girl conversation. Hostess free group, independent ladies with excellent restaurant choices!  Excellent menus, restaurant gossip and networ …

Do you love to hike but hate the price of gas to the trailhead? This meetup specializes in hikes in and around the Portland metro urban area. Portland has lots of forest, history, hills and canyons to explore. Most hikes will be dog friendly. Starting points will nearly always be accessible by bus. Join us in exploring bits and pieces of the Portland metro area you may not have known existed. Come join us and explore. We'd love to see you.

A group of people over the age of 50 who love to walk the city of seattle.....We move to different places during the coming months....Its about getting together with a fun group and exploring urban areas.

This group is open to all those interested in voluntary sustainability/frugal living, sustainable development, green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, carbon-friendly commuting, composting, air and water pollution issues, organic living, office efficiency, and reducing toxins from your home (such as greener cleaners). The intent of the group is to provide a grassroots approach to living green. We’re here to act as a catalyst giving you the tools y …

This is a time for spiritual women -like yourself- to gather in sacred council. The calling is clear and persistent… You do hear it!  You can feel it!  Women… come and let us gather together, as we once did, in a gentle supportive circle where we  are collectively creating a sacred synergy through drumming, singing, dancing, ceremonies, rites of passage from all faiths, creative art, movement and food as we share and celebrate together. As a gathering of women, we approach our spiritual work thr …

We are NE Portland neighbors educating ourselves, experimenting, and taking steps toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle. We're interested in everything from heirloom vegetables to trying out different kinds of preservation methods. From bees to chickens, compost to raised beds, water conservation to minimal waste this is a group for people who want to explore possibilities. We're looking forward to meeting you. Cheers,

Meet other locals who explore a variety of building techniques that use in-situ materials for housing: earth, clay, cob, rammed earth, earthbag, straw bale, wattle & daub, round wood, bamboo.

To be spiritual, not religious, is to experience and reflect Divinity in your own, unique way, free of any institutional constructs. What is that way for you? How have you developed your spiritual viewpoints, values and practices over the years? How do they support you as you face life’s challenges? Is it time to rethink them? Hello, I’m spiritual director and life coach, Dianne Edleman. Through Spiritual, Not Religious PDX, you'll reflect on, celebrate and continue to grow in your spiritual lif …

Soulcraft Adventures are journeys to experience the wildness of your Soul. There are easy to challenging invitations that are full of adventure, wisdom, ceremony, quests, Shamanic work, and heart openings as you reach your highest visions. This is for people seeking to launch beyond the psychic, spiritual, social and personal limitations assumed and habitually lived in our Western modern society. The explorations will be deeply moving and you will feel what it means to find and follow your purpo …

Do you and your child need some fresh air and exercise? Want to meet other parents and children for fun and adventure? Join us as we explore Seattle's family-friendly side. We will be hiking through Seattle's amazing city parks, exploring urban neighborhoods, dining in style at Seattle's best child-friendly restaurants... generally enjoying all of the perks of raising a child in this fabulous northwest city!! All are welcome.

GUGOOS are a laid back fun bunch of folks who like to spend time enjoying the outdoors! Join us on our adventures - hiking, kayaking, surfing, backpacking, bungee jumping, food, skydiving, sailing, white water rafting, urban hikes etc. We do encourage networking and going on side trips and spur of the moment trips. Feel free to post a trip and/or a RFI on the message board. The organizers are great people who want to explore the environment outdoors. Please respect them and their decisions. Ke …

This group features great hikes in the Seattle area that take advantage of our wonderful transit system to access the trails. Our meetups begin at transit stops that are easily accessible from most neighborhoods in Seattle and we will walk or ride the bus together to the trailhead from there. In most hikes, we will end at a different point from where we start and take a different bus back. This group will feature a wide variety of hikes from east to difficult, urban to rural, and flat sidewalk t …

This is a companion Meetup group to Portland Metro Urban Hikers. PMU Hikers centers on hikes in the Portland Oregon Metro Urban area. Weekend Ventures will focus on trips that are perhaps longer, more strenuous, further away or require a greater commitment of time. In the Weekend Ventures Meetup group we move beyond the boundaries of the Portland Metro area and into the hills, valleys and beaches surrounding us. Most events will leave from a central carpool rendezvous point and, for some, sched …