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Do you want to explore cultural centers and institutions in and around New York City? We visit places one may not venture to visit because they needed that extra push for someone to make it an actual event. We are always open to suggestions of places to visit. Please join and go on our next adventure.

1,258
People interested in Culture
4.75

Dinners, drinks, classes, and city adventures are the name of the game with this group of fun, happy, energetic people who want to meet and share activities with similar folk! Have fun, make friends, learn about new books, bands, shows, and restaurants! For dinners we go "family style" so that everyone gets to try all of the different foods. T

852
Singles
4.75

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net & Our Main Meetup Group http://socialnetwork.meetup.com/616 REAL/RECENT PHOTOS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP! Our events are about connecting - socially, professionally and emotionally. Singles, NYC Newbies, Couples .....all are welcome! Average Age Range of most event attendees is 22-44

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New Residents
5.0

Meet with other locals to play outdoor games in Prospect Park. In the warm months, we'll play games in the park. In the cold months, we'll move them indoors. Outdoor games include Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Soccer, Touch Football, etc.

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Gamers
4.75

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

2,531
Culture Vultures
4.75

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,

1,859
Explorers
4.5

ITALIANI A NYc This is a great way to be part of your Italian heritage and contribute to your culture. There will be events taking place involving the Italian language and culture. Click here to start your adventure! Associazione " ITALIANO ALL'ESTERO " . << Click on ABOUT US for your test of VAFFANCULO DANCE - FUCKOFF DANCE

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Italians
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This group will consist of Wine Enthusiasts near you! We will have a monthly wine tasting in a fun social interactive environment.

3,225
Wine Enthusiasts
4.25

For lovers of Italian language, food, and culture.

1,686
Italian Culture Enthusiasts
4.5

Do you miss the chic European night life, the late-night discussions, the wine, and the espressos? This group is for exploring NY, but doing it the European way! Are you just as comfortable in Manhattan's Uptown as you are in the trendier parts of Downtown? Do you appreciate good taste and style? Are you more comfortable in chic/trendy places t

1,113
Europhiles
4.25

Il gruppo e' composto da italiani all'estero e da amanti della lingua italiana che vogliono portare un po' d'Italia a New York . Ci si ritrova tutte le settimane in un bar per un aperitivo e per conversare. Inoltre, organizziamo circa due eventi culturali e/o culinari al mese. Non potete mancare.

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Italian Expats
4.75

WELCOME TO New York Meetup! NYMEETUP is for friends, both new&old, to get together and enjoy the evening,a fun/ social night out ! From movies to dinner,drinks a bar/club,a game(Sports,Mets, Yankees,Cyclones,Jets,Giants,SI Yanks,Nets,etc)or Concerts&Theater,lots of exciting events!We are looking to live life to the fullest and enjoy the finer thin

335
Night Life Enthusiasts
5.0

New York Philosophy is not your typical social club! We are a community of friends who get together at new and exciting places around the city for food, drink, and interesting debates. Members are asked to review our rules of membership in our About Us page. The organizers do not receive any financial compensation for these events.

1,179
Philosophers
4.25

Newly (& not-so-newly) Singles are welcome! With hundreds of members, the demographics are wide. Our age group: mid-twenties to mid-fifties. Are you single and curious to see who's here? THEN JOIN US: Please answer all profile questions AND upload a clear photo of you. Profiles without photos are not approved. You'll never know until you try.

1,204
NY Singles
3.75

On the 1st Tuesday each month at 7PM, 6 people get 5 minutes each to demo something cool to New York's tech community (geeks, investors, entrepreneurs, hackers, etc)

6,940
NYC Technologists
4.25

***** Please join our group by visiting http://newtech.meetup.com/21 ***** NextWeb | May 12, 2008 - 6:30pm Sponsored by Mashable.com Webster Hall 125 East 11th St. New York, NY Presenting: 1. Slava Rubin, IndieGoGo 2. Julie Smith, ShareThis 3. Phil Thomas Di Giulio, WellcomeMat $5.00 entrance fee = FREE drink ticket. ----- Th

452
Web Technologist + Entrepreneurs
4.75

What's better than biking around NYC, exploring new areas, and eating great food? Nothing, right? Then join us for some fun rides and tasty eats in the outer reaches of the five boroughs.

543
cyclists/foodies
4.75

Finally?a group is for Europeans and Europhiles, ages 20-40. We will plan parties, networking events, dinners?.and many other Hot events! This will be one of the best experiences in New York :)

456
Europeans/Europhiles
4.75

We are Italian expatriates and advanced Italian language speakers looking for an opportunity to speak this beautiful language qui a NYC!

810
Italian speakers
4.5

My name is Bobette and I've just relocated to Manhattan from Houston Texas. I'm looking to meet new friends and other singles in the city! Come to my Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! Looking for other single professionals in the city (or not so professional...lol). Let's meet up for some causal fu

718
Singles
4.25

Dear Global Nomad, How are you? Kindly join The Citizens Of The World. http://culturecircle.meetup.com/40/ too !!! I look forward to meeting YOU in person very soon. Warmest regards, Al

401
Global Nomads
5.0

Meet fellow Social Networkers near you! Come to a local Social Networking Meetup to make valuable social connections and cultivate relationships with other elbow-rubbers in your area. We plan parties all over New York City, vacations to Club Med, summer weekends in the Hamptons, cruises and ski trips. Our members are predominantly in their 20

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Social Networkers
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We discuss digital photography and related topics. You are welcome regardless of your level of experience.

1,488
Digital Photographers
4.25

New York Foodie Club is a not for profit organization dedicated to bringing individuals together to enjoy different restaurants in the New York Area and make new friends at the same time. NY Foodie Club hosts all events FREE OF CHARGE (except for what you pay to eat). Feel free to also sign up at http://www.nyfoodieclub.com

1,070
Foodies
4.5

Meet other local programmers interested in Ocaml, Haskell, SML, and other functional programming languages. Lisp and Scheme programmers are also welcome, but note that the focus of the group is on statically typed languages of the ML family.

155
Lisp & Scheme Programmers
4.75

Are you interested in meeting cool new people in a relaxed happy hour setting with a fun host? If you are new in town or been here a while this is a great chance to have a beer and make new friends!

1,682
Happy Hour People
4.5

THIS GROUP IS CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN COMBINED WITH THE NY PHOTO MEETUP. GO TO http://photo.meetup.com/21 ************************************* CURRENTLY ALL MEETUPS AND SAFARIS ARE BEING ANNOUNCED AT THE NY PHOTO MEETUP SITE: http://photo.meetup.com/21 *************************************

429
Photographers
4.25

Our focus is on introducing sake enthusiasts and newbies to a selection of sakes in an exciting and unpretentious atmosphere. We meet monthly at a sake bar, izakaya or other venues to appreciate and learn more about premium sakes.

194
Sake Enthusiasts
4.25

The purpose of this group is to learn and have fun traveling without spending a fortune! Find your ideal travel mate for local, national or international travel! Meet other fun-minded adults for theme based and general travel. Cooking Tours of Italy, Kyaking in the Yukon, Caribbean Jazz Festivals, Skiing in the Alps, Plane trips! Cruises! Tell

705
Travel Clubsters
3.75

Cheese Lovers of New York unite! Join us to explore everything this city has to offer in the way of fromage - restaurants, cheese platters, wine and cheese bars, field trips to cheese stores, cheese classes, picnics, off-beat cheesy sandwich shops, etc. Come taste and discuss your favorite cheeses, cooking with cheese, cheese accompaniments and lib

394
Cheese Lovers
5.0

Meet other professionals who are interested in meeting during their work week for an enjoyable lunch. Why eat alone at your desk when you can meet new people? Why not network and forge a relationship in business and life over a wonderful meal?

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Professionals
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Meet other local sushi lovers! This group is for sharing our love and enthusiasm for sushi and other types of Japanese food. I'm sure you have your favorites - let's share and explore!

626
Japanese Food Enthusiasts
4.25

This is a really dynamic and social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, cheeses, neighborhoods and new people. Join the group and enjoy special events all year round. With over 1,000 terrific members and more than 100 events every year you are bound to make some great connections! Join the group, take a moment to R

1,785
Wine And Cheese Enthusiasts
4.5

Peer group for web entrepreneurs to share ideas, best practices and experiences. This group forms the core of the monthly Web2NewYork meetups in conjunction with the Brooklyn Web Entrepreneurs, Advertising 2.0 and Media 2.0 groups.

1,220
Web Entrepreneurs
4.25

If you love wine, dining and fun you found the right place. This is not a singles group, all are welcome to wine, dine and socialize. All activities are done at you OWN RISK and that I/we and the establishments are not responsible/liable for any injury occurred during the meet-up. I/we do not encourage drinking and driving, know the law and

523
Wine Dine & Fun Professionals
4.5