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Meet other singles and make new connections. Share your insights and friendship and have fun, too! Hate the internet dating seen, bars are filled with poor choices, or looking for someone outside the box! Come to our planned events. 1)Pictures are a must, no picture you will be removed! 2)Please no married people or "couples"! 3)Tell us

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Mingling Singles!

The New York Museum and Gallery Meetup Group will gather monthly to visit various galleries and museums in the New York City area as well as lectures, seminars and panel discussions on various subjects such as art history, collecting and financial issues related to collecting. Members should freely send suggestions of different events in New Yor

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Art Enthusiasts

Improve your dating with Improv-A-Date – the improvisational way to date! Most dating events feel like a job interview. Try Improv-A-Date. Improv-A-Date combines speed dating with interactive theater games for a high-energy dating experience unlike any other. Finally, dating that’s fun. You won’t need to loosen up with a drink or two. A

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Improv-A-Dater

Deeper interactions between thoughful singles. Not just, "Hi, what is your sign?", or "wow, I like blue too", or "hey, wan't another beer - babe?". Instead you would rather be charmed by engaging conversations in political debate, or global warming, or contemporary art, or even atom smashers. Not that anything is wrong with talking about astrology,

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Thoughtful Singles
4.25

The idea behind this group is to work our way through the alphabet of different, sometimes unusual cuisines (e.g. Afghan, Bolivian etc). Some letters may require a bit of creativity! So if you are an adventurous foodie and wine lover and want to meet some new people who share your passion, we would love for you to join us. The group is aimed

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Adventurous Foodies

WHO: This group is for people who love lively and convivial conversation! Any age, race, gender, orientation welcome. To join, you must be conversational, as good at listening as you are at talking, good-natured, friendly, and open-minded. This is not a debate club or a place to vent your frustrations with life - difficult or argumentative type

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Conversationalists
4.00

SocialTravelers.net is a unique travel group. We travel to 30-40 destinations annually, and though based in Brooklyn, New York City, we have chapters in Miami (December 2008), New Orleans (October 9), Atlanta (November 2008) and Houston (November 2008). Our meetup focus is to (1) host travel seminars for members to learn about new travel incentives

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Social Travelers
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Whether you're single, or just "Ready to Mingle" come out Alone or with your spouse to meet other adults for fun inter-borough adult boardgames, weekend get-a-ways, Winter Ski trips, Cooking Classes, Live Shows, Broadway Plays, Caribbean Cruises, Private Party-Planes & more with Web-Famous Host TonyaTko. Remember you don't have to be single, just b

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Minglers
4.75

Get together with other musicians and make music at Ronnie Segev's home Check out the music group TOC, http://www.tocmusic.com

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Freelancers
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Globetrekker's Meetup will bring travel enthusiasts together who are looking for domestic and international trips. The group will get first-hand recommendations about exotic destinations, as well as learn about ways to travel inexpensively. Please check out the club's website www.allenbatistatravel.com to find great domestic and international t

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Travel Enthusiasts
4.50

Looking to do something different with you free time, or just different people to do it with? Enjoy cultural activities from high brow to low brow, both underground and mainstream? Figment fest, Shakespeare in the parking lot, Spiegeltent, Kaiju Big Battle, Idiotrod, Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping- did you miss them for lack of

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Cultural Adventurers
4.75

7-in-Heaven Singles Events Singles Mingle Parties, BBQ/ PICNICS, and other Fun stuff! Held in Nassau and Suffolk counties of LONG ISLAND Come join us for a low-pressure informal Single Mingle Events, Wine Tasting Events, or our Friendly Theme based PARTIES and GET-TOGETHER's This past summer- we held awesome BEACH and PARK PICNICS and BBQ's

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Singles
4.50

Silent Film Lovers Unite! Are you a casual fan or bonafide scholar? All are welcome to join We Had Faces Then: The Silent Film Meetup. We will attend whatever silent films are showing (mainly in NYC but possibly other areas) and afterwards get a bite and discuss the film. This is a new group and I am open to any other ideas for activities. I

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Classic Film Buffs
4.25

This Group is dedicated for those who enjoy traveling, seeing new and exciting places, meeting new people and just having fun. It is however not only limited to Travel so all fun and new exciting ideas are always welcome!

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Travel Enthusiasts
2.50

Meet other single New Yorkers in a fun and casual environment while learning to take better photos! Explore the city and learn about its history while honing your photography skills and meeting some new people! Photo Walk-abouts is a walking tour and photography lesson rolled into one. You’ll gain fascinating historical commentary about a pa

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Social Networkers
4.25

Our mission is to provide a passage for singles to enjoy the journey of meeting other great singles ....... We do this by hosting many types of events on Long Island...dinners, music entertainment, and many outdoor activities such as picnics, hiking, fishing and boat cruises...all throughout the year. Our excursions include trips from Montauk t

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Singles
4.50

Meet with other single Jewish New Yorkers in their 30's and 40's. Plan events that are both fun and uplifting.

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Followers of Judaism
5.00

Tired of going to the usual singles event at a bar and finding yourself with nothing to say--because there's nothing in particular to talk about at just a plain old bar?? Then come on a "Friendly Native New Yorker" Singles Walking Tour! See the city, learn some fun local history, and meet some new people, all at the same time. Add a litt

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Friendly Walkers
5.00

Do you sometimes quote lines from a Bette Davis film at the office only to get a blank stare in return? Keep meeting those who think that black and white movies are "primitive" and "too old"? Well, then you should join up with folks that know just how great classic films can be--the Classic Movie Meetup of Manhattan! We'll be going to movies of

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Classic Movie Fans
4.75

Bringing yoga out of the studio, not just physically but the principles as well. Various outdoor yoga locations, occasional musical guests, yoga hikes, vegan potlucks and other outdoor yogic playing. Nature will be the main setting but there may be some "urban" settings as well. A vinyasa-based asana session with storytelling and jokes and practic

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Yoga Buffs
5.00

How many times have you found yourself frustrated because there don’t seem to be any good live music shows to go to? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be relegated to buying a $12 cheeseburger in Times Square. This group will be run by exper

Meetup Alliance This group is in: New York Night Life Alliance
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Live Music Fans
5.00

If you are active and love to travel but have no one to travel with. Join us as we see the world, relax at an all-inclusive Beach Resort, or discover new and exciting locales. Singles and solo travelers are invited... Meet new friends and enjoy what life has to offer!

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Singles
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A monthly gathering where we each take turns sharing our favorite art or culture: songs, poems, stories, paintings, photos, etc... We each bring something, created either by us or by others, present it, and then respond to each other's offerings.

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Passionate & Creative People
4.75

Meet new friends and compete with them! Share the experience and laugh of exploring the city with your teams to solve clues and perform wacky stunts. Can your team make a human pyramid and have a stranger take a picture? Can your team name the oldest running Broadway show that is currently playing? Ummm? It’s a blast. Then the group will race

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Scavenger Adventurerists
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The name of the game: I LOVE TO COOK!! So here's the plan- I host a dinner-I cook great heathly meals in 3 courses (appetizers, main course followed by coffee, tea & dessert) for 6 people - including myself. We'll try to balance out the men and women who attend each event and set an age range and/or group category. Bring: yourself, an appe

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Food & Wine Lovers/Singles
5.00

This group is for food lovers, movie buffs and people who don't want to trek to Manhattan to eat a good meal, see a movie or do something fun. There are great restaurants and movie theaters right here in our own backyard. We'll dine on different cuisines and discuss movies and topics of the day! So come one and all and meet new and interesting p

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Singles
4.75

Meet professional holistic travel enthusiasts near you! We represent a unique travel meetup group that promotes good health and big fun. Get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations that are designed to pamper the soul. Find fun, laughs -- and maybe even a new travel buddy! This is a party and trip planning meeting. Who should Atte

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Holistic Travel Enthusiasts
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WELCOME TO JEWISH NIGHTLIFE ! ( JewishNightlife.com ),NYC *!!! This group is to meetup with your current Jewish friends and new friends to goto nyc social events and jewish events together like Shabbat dinner, Hanukkah/Purim Parties and all kinds of Great Social Events like movies, theater,travel or meeting for dinner/drinks and more! If y

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Nightlife Enthusiasts
5.00

If you are feeling stressed, stifled in who you are and need a way to let down your hair and be the outrageous, spontaneous, freely self expressive creature you really are "Playtime" is for you. We'll do what kids do naturally-play! Who says fun is for kids only?. We'll do a simple physical warm-up and then play simple theatre games, improv games,

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Friends
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***"Personal Theatre Project Meetup Group" is currently inactitive due to the organizer's travel abroad. Sign on for the notice when it restarts! Theatre is personal. We make a personal connection with a live performance. And more than a spectator, we can experience it first hand through acting! Join us to study and enjoy theatre in a new way. Y

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People Who Enjoy the Theater
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We are a non-profit organization, bringing Jewish people together to enjoy the outdoors. We go hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, museum trips, urban walks, and much more. Come join this friendly group! You can join our meetup group here, before you become a paid member of the club. Come view our main web page at http://www.mosaic-gny.org/ (mosai

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Jewish Outdoor Enthusiasts
4.50

Are you a foodie? Do you love to travel to exotic destinations? This is the Meetup Group for you! We organize culinary tours to global destinations where you learn about the culture and how to cook like a native!! Tours being planned include: Dominica Trinidad South Africa Cambodia Malaysia Join this group and renew your passport!!

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Travelling Foodies
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We will meet approximately twice a month, usually in Manhattan, to play different games or meet to do something fun. Activities will vary based on the weather and my inclination; some possibilities are: * play board/party games, such as Pictionary, Boggle, Rummikub, Taboo, Outburst * have a potluck picnic in Central Park * go to a museum *

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Super awesome people
4.75

Surf, Sun, excercise and new friends what could be better. Every month during the summer we'll set a nice pace at one of our L.I. board walks. We'll walk, talk and maybe stop for a snack along the way. You'll make some new friends along the way too. These walks will take place on Sundays and will be 2 to 5 miles long. Nothing too serious, just enou

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Recreational Walkers, It's Easy
4.75

Cinewhores is a monthly film series in which a classic film is shown that deals with issues of sex, money, power, gender roles, roles of women and men in society etc. followed by a discussion about the film's themes. The goal here is to have fun but also to provoke conversation that will hopefully change for the better the current discourse on

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Movie Fans
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Just a Cocktail NYC (JaC NYC) is an active, social community of New Yorkers! By blending New York’s dynamic nightlife with a much needed twist of social hospitality, Just a Cocktail has become the social go-to for nearly 20,000 upscale professionals ages 28-45. JaC Fridays: Unwind from your week with Just a Cocktail (or a few – we won’t ke

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Social Networkers
5.00

Every month, we will post links to three unrelated web pages, often just Wikipedia entries, to discuss at dinner. People are to read these articles (and other sources if they so wish) and come and have dinner to discuss them. The idea is that this REQUIRED reading will take about half an hour to 2 hours. The idea is to be like a book club, but w

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Dining Web Surfers
4.75

Dear friends, We've discovered that starting in the summertime is not the most optimal. We've postponed our plans (sorry Tony!) until the autumn and have set off to feed our travel bug a bit more in the meantime. Check back after September and we'll have dates available. Looking forward to meeting you soon, Chris and Rach xx DWFnyc is a

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People Interested in Dining Out
5.00

Meet other local Spiritual Cinema fans. Discuss spiritually uplifting films and media programs dealing with the development of full human potential, nonviolent and healing resolutions of conflict, and the mysteries of Spirit. Come with an open mind and you'll leave with a light heart filled with inspiration!

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Spiritual Cinema Fans
5.00

Meet fellow Social Networkers near you! Come to a local Social Networking Meetup to make valuable social and business connections. Cultivate relationships while experiencing all that Flushing has to offer.

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Social Networkers
4.00

If you are interested in connecting with adventurous, flexible, open-minded, friendly and positive people who want to explore the city, this group is for you. Activities will include dinners, museum outings, gallery hopping, dancing, cooking classes, wine tastings, walking tours and volunteer activities. Each event will include a low-key icebreaker

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Adventure Lovers
5.00

Meet other like-minded people to enjoy the beautiful weather and practice yoga in Central Park. We can follow this with brunch and/or tea to get to know each other. The goal is to de-stress, get in great shape and enjoy NYC outdoors!

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yoga buffs
4.75

Hi, you ever wanted for an activity partners. Well this is the group to join and to find one or a group of people. This is also for people with free time day or night looking to meet someone for mutual interest. * You can contact anyone or I may setup a meetup for a group thing* This is a group for any member to contact other members for

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members
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The Eclective Movie Group will be arranged to watch movies of many genres. From the summer blockbuster to indie/foreign/art films. We will have regular movie nights as well as attend NY Festivals.

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Movie Fans
4.50

This group is for New Yorkers who want to explore all different forms of energywork, energyhealing, energy psychology, etc. We will attempt to bring in different presenters to share their interests and specialties. And we will look for forums where we will hopefully have the opportunity to do exchanges. Since everything is energy, we've got

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Energy Healers/Explorers
4.50

A monthly discussion and networking group created for Reiki Practioners. All schools, styles, and all levels of Reiki are honored and welcome. We share interesting information on the latest books, teachers, & topics of interest in the Reiki world. Come to our Reiki Meetup & exchange positive energy with others! We welcome practitioners from a

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People interested in Reiki
4.75

Are you a professional single, enjoy the good life, and travel, but often find that when you have time off to travel, many of your friends don't! This meetup is about meeting other singles for friendship and group travel. Travel can be a weekend getaway or even a week to few weeks! This is not a dating group, but rather, a group to meet other p

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Travel Enthusiasts
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Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. This group organzes professional and social networking events. Our events are not "singles" events unless specifically noted. All are welcome - singles, non-singles, couples, business professionals, new in towners, etc. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF: *You're socially confident *You excel a

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Social Wine Lovers
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Come and meet new friends. Some activities will include movies, film festivals, theater, dinners, bruches, comedy clubs, live music, and other cultural events. The main goal is to meet new friends/social connections. There is no charge to be a part of this meet up. If you would like to join please fill out your profile and post a picture. This

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Social Networkers
4.75

To have fun and enjoy seeing great Theatre , shows, and baseball together :) We will also socialize together before or after the show getting dinner or drinks and discussing what we saw / enjoying a great night out !!!

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Theater Enthusiasts
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Join this group for an enjoyable and informative journey into the art world.

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New Art Lovers
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This a group is for seasoned foodies or anyone interested in learning about gourmet or "fine" dining. ~If names like Daniel Boulud, Eric Rippert, Thomas Keller, Charlie Palmer, Joel Robuchon, or Jean- George cause you to salivate...this group is for you. ~If you've ever walked by or read about a restaurant you really wanted to try..but couldn

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People Interested in Dining Out
5.00

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

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Culture Vultures
4.75

Meet with others in your local area who are Sports Fans of various types of sports. Discuss teams and watch the game! Start a team and play your favorite sport!

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Sports Fans
4.75

Anyone who loves to sing karaoke and move to the beat of rock music should join this meetup. Yeah. We will, we will Rock U. We especially like oldies covering a span of 3 deades- 60's. 70,s and 80's. We love to eat also. We like to go to outdoor concerts in the summer. I would love to see concerts weekly at the Garden. Beginning 10/18/08, we will

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Karaoke Singers
4.75

Physics and Astronomy lectures, events, and discussions! Some resources to increase the understanding of Physics & Astronomy: 1) Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition - A series of lectures on DVD by Prof. Alex Filippenko. Very interesting series produced by The Teaching Company and available in New York Publi

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Physics & Astronomy Enthusiasts
4.75

Our purpose is to have a great time singing and playing all kinds of folk music as a group. Anyone who loves folk music -- from the 60's Woodstock era to the present, including roots music, Irish music and folk/country -- will enjoy this group. We welcome those that can sing and/or play wonderfully and those who like to sing along or just lis

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Folk Music Fans
4.50

When was the last time you went out on a great date? Well, no date is more classic and more fun than Dinner and a Movie. Come out and enjoy a great movie, great dinner and, best of all, great people! Break bread with fellow foodies and movie lovers. See a great movie, discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversati

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MovieGoers & DinnerEaters
4.50

National Singles Travel Group. Explore new places, make new friends and see the world. The days of "going it alone" are over... join us on any of our 47 unique "Singles Only" vacations. Visit our main registration page for trip details, photo's from past vacations and links for discount air. http://www.singlestravelservice.com Give us a week an

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Singles
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Meet with other local people who are interested in ways to Overcome Stress. Gather to experience 30 minutes of Laughter Yoga, discuss relaxation methods, life changes to make, and to offer support to one another.

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People to Overcome Stress
4.50

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who enjoy practicing yoga and being active with other sports. We'll take yoga out of the studio and into the great outdoors. Some of the adventures planned are Yoga Hikes, Yoga & Surfing trips, Yoga & Rock Climbing, Yoga in Central Park, and more. This is a judgment-free zone. Steak-e

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Yoga Adventurers
4.75

The New York Mets Meetup Group is a friendly gathering of New York Met Fans to socialize, eat, drink, and of course watch the ballgames. You should join this group if you are looking to meet new people, interested in making new friends, and most importantly enjoy watching the games with your fellow Mets fans. The group is free to join and is open t

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Baseball Fans
4.75

Liberal should be liberally defined - we are strong on individual liberty, human and civil rights, equality of opportunity (social justice), open society, separation of church and state, and a transparent system of government. Add peace loving, and fun loving, and you have it! Better yet, you can disagree with this definition and come and di

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Liberal Singles
4.00

Laughter is the Best Medicine. Humans were designed to laugh. Laughter is nature's stress-buster. Laugh yourself healthy! We all know that laughter makes us feel good. A regular 20 minute laughter session can have a profound impact on our health and wellbeing. Laughter is gentle exercise. It fill your lungs and body with oxygen, deep-clea

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Happy Hearty Laughers
4.50

Smart movies are not dull. Keep them playing on the big screen by going to see them in packs.

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Arthouse Film buffs
4.25

Smaller, intimate events for people of varied ages, backgrounds, etc. who are up for a wide range of activities.... activities which are often quirky or unusual.... We are looking for members who will add interest and positive energy to the group.

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Eclectic People
5.00

This group will be for people of all ages that enjoy going to comedy & music events but are also looking to make new friends. Events do not necessarily have to be on a Saturday evening either.

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New Yorkers
4.25

Welcome to New York City Swing Dance, Meetup's largest and most active swing dance group! Our members love going out, dancing, and socializing! The experience levels of our members range from beginner to advanced. Events frequently start with an optional beginner lesson. Types of swing dance include East Coast, Lindy Hop, and West Coast. Mem

1,268
Swing Dancers
4.50

Meet other Jewish singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! To Find Out About a Jewish Matchmaking Service in NYC Please Visit: http://shoshannasmatches.com/

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Singles
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Meet with other local people who enjoy Theater, Broadway Shows, museums. We want to enjoy the best that New York has to offer. Good theater, Terrific broadway shows, signature exhibitions at major museums. Our aim is to have events in 3 categories: Completely free(except for food/drinks at places we meet) , Moderately priced events such as visits t

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Theater, Broadway and art lovers
4.25

We have moved our group to our website: http://www.goldplacenyc.com The membership is closed for this group. If you would like to remain a member or become a member please click the link above. Our events will be posted on: http://www.goldplacenyc.com *************************************************************************************

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People interested the Theater
5.00

There is an endless supply of fascinating sights to see in New York. We all know there's more to NYC than just the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Each time we meet, we'll pick a new place (based on that location's tour schedule) and explore! There is also an endless list of events, and we will do varied things from Shakespeare in the park,

1,857
Explorers
4.25

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
3.50

Everyone is welcome on all levels - novice, intermediate or advanced. Most important thing is to enjoy the games, learn something new and hopefully meet nice people.

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knights
5.00

Several of us (some not subscribed to Meetup) meet most Sundays and practice friendly push hands, which can be quite vigorous, or relaxed and classic if you prefer. We also do the Yang short form of the Cheng Man Ch'ing lineage, as passed on by his students, and Stanley Israel and his students. In general we have fun with tai chi in an informal

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tai chi practitoners
5.00

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.

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Recreational Walkers
4.50

Meet up with performers, directors, writers and improv enthusiasts to perform improv comedy. All skill levels are welcome. We will focus primarily on short three to five minute scenes and will be open to performing in different mediums such as long-form, sketch comedy and play readings.

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Comedy Improv Enthusiasts
4.00

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
4.25