This group is designed to explore the ways in which social media and technology can help bring arts and culture to the masses. "Democratizing" the arts has been a long-standing goal in the art world, and no medium makes it more feasible than the web. The purpose of this meetup is to bring together those working at the intersection of arts and technology to share ideas, strategies, successes, challenges and failures, and to explore the following questions: - How can the new technology ava …

This group is for Movie, Theater, Museum, Literature, Arts, and Culture enthusiasts in the New York area. NYC has so much to offer and we will explore together!    

This group is for moms and dads of Franklin Square and  the surrounding areas (anywhere)  who are creative people, and would like to impart their love for the arts unto their children aged 2-4 and their smaller siblings. Weekday and weekend events and activities will be planned. Working/SAH parents are equally welcome...just bring your kiddie and your creativity! Ideally, I would like all of the moms (or dads) to contribute in some creative way so that our kids are busy, having fun, learning and …

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.

In this cultural melting pot called new york city, isn't it surprising that there's no meetup group for bengali culture and literature enthusiasts? And we are talking of an ethnic group whose identity is cast in its culture and literature! Hopefully this group will fill that void.   This is for you, if - you can read and write bengali - you think bengali culture is deeper and broader than durga pujo, or any pujo for that matter - you do not believe in caste, class and religious divides - you are …

This group is for art and culture lovers interested in what art is all about and the artists who make it. After all, we live in the Art Capitol of the world. Why not share the intellectual stimulation it offers with like-minded people, who also share your interests. We will visit galleries, museums and artist's studios, talk with contemporary artists about their work and vision. We will also explore art, lectures and films, visit special exhibitions in Westchester, sometimes Manhattan, wherever …

This group is for East European born artists to share their love for the arts and inspire each other in their creative endeavors. We will hold poetry readings, see (and possibly engage in) theatre, watch provoking movies, visit different exhibitions, listen to music but, most importantly, create an artistic circle of creativity and support. Due to the specifics of arts education and experiences in Eastern Europe, this group is for East European born artists only.

More than just an Italian language class, In Italiano is a get-together for people interested in Italian culture and in learning the language in a fun, informal social setting. Led by Stefano, an instructor from Rome with over 15 years of experience teaching New Yorkers to speak Italian, in the class you will have the opportunity to make new friends as you practice your conversational skills, polish your pronunciation, build up your vocabulary, and finally figure out those verb conjugations! The …

I plan on hosting a series of workshops designed to give participants an engaging and intriguing overview on various Eastern arts & cultural. Anyone interested in Asian cultural and who would like to mingle and share with those with similar interests. Please come join us ! Can't wait to meet you all!

This group is designed for Lesbians and Gays, and SGL (same gender loving) folks to hang out above 96st in Manhattan and the Bronx. Do you enjoy arts, music, film and culture, but not the commute downtown or brooklyn? Want Sunday brunch in your own backyard Washington Heights, art galleries and bistros in the Bronx or dinner on City Island? Please join us! We will concentrate on Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and the Bronx including Riverdale. We are not club or bar scene folks, but we do l …

… This time join a gathering of Uptowners who are into checking out art and culture together in Harlem and other Uptown enclaves, for more community, connection and conversation, now while going around and seeing good stuff in the neighborhood together. From Jazz at the Triple Nickel, and keeping up with what's going on at the Schomberg Center, to checking out whatever they're showing at Maysles and the Thalia... we'll step into creaking old galleries in garden levels of brownstones -which I swear …

Hello all! I'm Janelle and I started this group because I wanted to create a community of performing and visual artists of all kinds. I myself am a freelance jazz saxophonist and clarinetist who's been living in NYC for 5 years now. I am looking forward to meeting musicians, writers, poets, painters, designers, and artists in every other medium who live in the greater NYC area. You should join this group if you consider yourself an artist, are passionate about your art, and are excited to meet o …

The Active Space is a 20,000 sq ft warehouse that was formerly a feather factory. The space was converted it into an open source arts center inviting local artists, curators, and exposing artists from around the world to our community of Bushwick Brooklyn.   566 Johnson Ave. (L train to Jefferson St.) Brooklyn, New York

Do you wish for a friendly forum to discuss interesting ideas with new friends? Are you curious about the wealth of inspiration and beauty available for you to discover, all concentrated in your city? Are you an explorer of our world, eyes and heart open to others' expressions of perspectives, cultures, histories, & objets d'art? Don't be shy, come join us, make suggestions, express yourself, or just listen! We are all about learning and sharing new (& old!) ideas, and we welcome you to the NY M …

Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, The Academy of European Arts and Culture comprised of group of people dedicated to the awakening of the inner higher self: the soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the academy taught hundreds of people the basic fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one’s interior world. Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries, each has left a legacy that offe …

This group welcomes people who have a love for the energy and diversity of the city, an insatiable curiosity, and a passion for connecting with new people. We welcome those who relish arts and culture, dancing, music (especially live music), art, and outdoor as well as intimate activities; wholesome and healthy food, chill days/nights with interesting conversations, good vibes and positive energy. It's also for people who would enjoy a day of hiking, exploring a museum, art exhibition or an inte …