Off-Beat R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat And Discuss) is Atlanta's Bookclub/Discussion Group for those that like books and discussions that are slightly...well, off-beat. We read cult classics, snarky fiction, quirky autobios and chat about them - all over food and drinks, all over Atlanta. There may even be opportunity for costumes...no promises, but maybe. There's no dress code or hidden agenda - just good times, and books. If you're into that sort of thing - join us! There are no "rules", per se, just a …

Yes, this club is for non-readers who wish they could read more, but enjoy books nonetheless. Life is busy but if the topics are of interest to you, join us for discussion. I select a book each from one of 5 or so topics each moth, and discuss intersections in thought, and how these books can help us make our lives better in real ways. This book club is also for the veracious reader, only satisfied when engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. A mind can be enlightened with the synthesis of diverse …

We are a smaller book club that meets monthly. We read fiction and non-fiction and have vegetarian-friendly dinners at meetings. Our members come from all walks of life. The things we have in common are that we like to read, have thoughtful discussions, and eat! It's OK to come to the meetings even if you didn't like the book or couldn't finish the book. Also, you don't have to be vegetarian to join, and this group is NOT designed as a forum for reading/discussing books about vegetarianism.

While we love to read and talk about what we read, we tend to find ourselves stuck in a bit of a rut. This group is designed to tickle our literary tastebuds with a range of other genres. Open to anyone who's interested, we invite members to suggest and vote on reads and hopefully discover some new favorites along the way.

This group provides a wonderful opportunity for New Author's to share their experiences and their work with other Authors. You can get sound feedback and possibly exchange book reviews. (We all know how easy those are to come by.) Are you contemplating writing a book and you want to know what process others have gone through? Then this group is for you.

The Black Book Conversations is a series of Artist workshops focused on Artist career development where professionals come to share business tools and advice. All Black Book Conversations will be Streamed Live at www.ustream.tv/channel/tbbcatl TBBCAtl is at Binders Art School unless otherwise noted, check each individual event for venue. BINDERS ART SCHOOL 3330 Piedmont Rd #18 Atlanta GA www.bindersart.com

Our group provides a way to meet and hear from people you would never run into otherwise. We provide a place to respectfully exchange views, and welcome any viewpoint. Members come from all over Atlanta and from all different age ranges (college to retired). We strive to maintain respectful interesting conversation, and are more focused on learning than honing debate skills or promoting a particular agenda.  It's a chance to get beyond the sound bites see things through other people's eyes. We a …

We welcome anyone interested in reading and talking about good, well-written books, spanning all genres, both fiction and non-fiction, but (most) always a little off the beaten path.

Group of Osho Lovers, a gathering of friends. Group explores Active and Passive Meditations devised or recommended by Mystic Osho. Some of the meditations include: Dynamic, Nadabrahma, Kundalini, Vipassana, Nataraj, No-Mind, No-Dimension, Kirtan, Sufi Whirling, Tantra, Chakra Healing, Chakra Sound, listening to Osho, Osho Video, Spiritual movies, breathing techniques etc Events are held in Kennesaw, Decatur, Suwanee, Douglasville, Norcross, Woodstock, Sandy Springs area. Group organizes regular …

Let's unite. Let's embrace our power as muses. Let's really give the art world a truly inspiring force! Do you model for artists of any type? Network here. Come meet other Art Models. Exchange ideas and concerns about the Atlanta Art Scene. Experienced figure models of all sizes share your wisdom. Newcomers bring all your zeal. Remind us all why any of us ever stepped in front of the canvas, the lens, or the block of clay. Group Membership is granted to art models of any kind. This hig …

Experience the Now fully.  Learn how to stop the constant chatter. Learning to be fully present is not some mystical experience reserved for only a special few. The Power Of Now And A New Earth is available to each and everyone of us here and now. No one would consciously choose to operate in the suffering of the past or the fears of the future, that would be insane and "no one is consciously insane".  It's about letting go, acceptance, surrender, judgments, and fully experiencing each moment as …

Do you write science fiction or fantasy? Space operas? Urban fantasy? Does your work cross genres, such as mystery, action, romance, or comedy? Do you want to tell a story that explores distant galaxies, magical worlds, or the wonders of your own neighborhood? We’re looking to start a genre-friendly writing group that meets in Atlanta. The group will meet biweekly to discuss the craft and business of writing and to critique each other’s work. Each meeting will be themed around a specific topic, …

Have you ever set out to accomplish a major goal such as becoming an award-winning actress, getting signed by a record company, publishing a book, or completing your PhD but were met with obstacles at every turn? Has it ever seemed like the moment you set out to complete a goal was the moment when previously unseen barriers arose to block your path? That happens to all of us, but when that happens to you, there is a way to press forward into the future you envision. This is a network that will h …

If you can answer YES to the following questions, this Meet Up is for you: 1. Are you single or single-ish (i.e. still claim ‘0’ dependents on your W4) WHILE all of your closest friends have either joined the rat race, moved away, gotten married, and/or squeezed out a litter of rugrats -- SO that on the off chance you do, in fact, get together, their minds are preoccupied by thoughts of breast pumps and butt paste AND not the new, hip farm-to-table bistro? 2. Are you newish to the city and find …

Study group to read all of Nietzsche works and the impact of those works.

After enjoying joining several meet up groups ourselves, we decided to throw some of our favorite things in the blender and mix them all up. We love local music, and having a few drinks with friends, as well as reading. Now that being said we like to read things a little off the radar, like sci-fi, graphic novels..etc. So if you love going out around Atlanta and having good conversation, over a good beer, and checking out the talanted group of local muscians we have here, then look no further we …

Ni Hao, Y'All! I love eating and exploring cultures, places & stories through food. I'm a great guide--I teach hands-on, multicultural cooking classes, do TV demos, write a food/culture blog (book in the works), know my Asian/Chinese history, food factoids, speak Mandarin Chinese, and can navigate meals and deals (and strange menus) at restaurants and international supermarkets (Note: I was born in Atlanta, but I get easily "disorientaled" on the hwy and with directions!) I'm kicking off a new g …

This meetup is for women who are looking for some girlfriends to spend time with. The older you get the harder it seems to meet people with similar interest who can be your "girlfriends". This group is for women looking to build friendships and connections with other women. It has been formed to help create long-lasting friendships and memories. We want to be a fun group that creates a safe environment for building friendships through sharing activities together such as: brunches, lunches, dinne …

By day we're teachers, doctors, assistants, entrepreneurs and stay-at-home moms. By night we devour romance novels and dream of writing our own. From the sweet and innocent to the hot and spicy, we love our romances, our authors, and the worlds they create. We inhale romance novels like others inhale ice cream. Sometimes we do both. At the same time. We're writers and aspiring writers. We write short stories, blog posts, novels and letters. We're published, indie-published, self-published and n …

This group will promote the understanding of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. It is open to those who know nothing about Rand but are curious and to those who are already living the Objectivist lifestyle. Ayn Rand is most famous for her best selling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged but she also wrote very inspiring non-fiction. Her philosophy has been detailed by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in his book, Objectivism, the Philosophy of Ayn Rand. Mission statement of the Ayn Rand Fan Club of …