This is a group for folks in and around Atlanta who like Mystery Science Theater 3000, Rifftrax, Cinematic Titanic, Cineprov or any other movie riffing shows. People who like bad movies and sci fi and horror would be interested in our group too. We're looking forward to having meetups at Rifftrax, Cinematic Titanic, Cineprov or other similar events!

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 …

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, …

Happy Science Atlanta is also known as the Center for Spiritual Growth and Meditation. Although you can easily find what you need by using Google or Wikipedia, it’s still difficult to find the answers to your life, such as “Why was I born?” “What is my life’s mission?” “How can I solve or overcome life’s problems?” “How can achieve success?” “How do I reach true happiness?” We are exploring the answers to these questions by applying the principles and laws that Master Ryuho Okawa, a founder and …

This group is for all Christian parents that are raising son's.  If you have son's or grandson's that are ages 7 yrs to 15 yrs and not very interested in the jock lifestyle, then this group is for you.   Let's stopping putting the development of boys on the back burner, since they should be cultivated to become the future leaders of the house-hold, and learn to be gentlemen.  All boys are required to wear collared shirts or tees with a V-neck covering it.  We also require all boys to get the log …

Hello World! Have you spawned? Do you hail from the land of Dragon*Con? Do ANY of the following phrases have meaning or resonate in your heart?: Han shot first; Captain, we are being hailed; Cylons and Daleks and goram reavers; In brightest day, in blackest night; Kneel before Zod!; all your base are belong to us; Android, Apple, ubuntu (or any *nix); nes; binary; Why so serious? Excelsior True Believers! Then you're one of us! Join your comrades in this Guild of Calamitous Intent to soci …

Atlanta Local DIY Bio chapter. Discussion group for amateur biologist based in Atlanta. This "Meet-Up" is intended to synergize discussion around how we can make innovations within biology accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. These "Meet-Ups" are intended to initate discussions about safety and the formation of community labs.

A place to connect with others in Metro Atlanta interested in learning about the new Julia mathematical programming language being developed for scientific computing. http://julialang.org/ http://julialang.org/blog/2012/02/why-we-created-julia/ Julia is a high-level, high-performance dynamic programming language for technical computing, with syntax that is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. It provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical …

Do you live a Paleo, Primal, or similar lifestyle?  Would you like to spend some time with folks who understand your nutrition and fitness choices, and are on board with the science behind them?  We're whom you're looking for! We get together to eat, work out, and have fun, all in ways that make sense in terms of evolutionary science. Whether you're new to Paleo, or an old hand making the smallest tweaks, you'll love hanging out with others for healthy meals and other activities, and great dis …

Dedicated to fans of the long-running BBC series "Doctor Who". The group is named after the paramilitary organization U.N.I.T, a covert task force created to defend Earth against alien incursion. The mysterious time/space traveler, "The Doctor", served as Scientific Adviser throughout the programme's history. U.N.I.T is an opportunity for fans to view serials/episodes, meet, engage in discussion and just have fun. If you're  a fan of the the classic series, new series, spin-offs ("Torchwood", "S …

The ABEST Mission: To promote business and employment opportunities for black engineering, science and technology professionals so they may realize their full potentials, make enhanced contributions to their respective fields, and make enhanced contributions to our communities. http://www.blackbiztech.com - Our Social Network All Meetup members, please register on our blackbiztech site! This is our main communications hub. http://www.abestonline.org - Our Corporate Site Visit this site f …

Sci-Fi/fantasy/Horror/B/Exploitation Movie buff? Fan of Burlesque? Video, Card or Board games enthusiast? -- Welcome! Let's get together and play games, watch movies, and talk everything Geek Chic! We'll try to arrange something at least once a month, and suggestions are always welcome!

Hey Atlanta exam studiers. I wanted to create a meetup group to have a study/social group. Hopefully this group can be a great way to motivate and support each other in studying for our next exam, network, find study partners, new places to study, and also have post exam celebrations too.

Developers interested in learning about and working with graph databases for social, spatial, hierarchical or other highly connected data sets. We host hands-on lab sessions, technology reviews, topical lectures, and plenty of social beer nights. Curious about graphs, want to pimp your non-RDBMS skills? Join us!

Discover the Max Meditation System™ and learn the art of true meditation. This system was developed by Dr. Gudni Gudnason who has traveled the globe for more than 35 years exploring the phenomena of the mind and the nature of the world’s people. During his travels, he acquired the knowledge of ancient meditation methods from prominent teachers in India and Tibet. The Max Meditation System is a fusion of the ancient techniques of Yoga with the modern science of psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Pro …

Many people find meditation difficult and frustrating when they first begin practicing, struggling with the ceaseless activity of the mind and restlessness of the body.  Often, people give-up on meditation before they can reap its incredible benefits. In these 1-hour guided sessions you will learn a powerful inner process to align your mind, body, and inner-energies to naturally arrive at a meditative state. Once you are meditative for even a few minutes on a daily basis, your perception of your …

This is a group for the GLBT community at The Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta.

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 is a group for anyone interested in meeting others in the digital measurement space to share knowledge and experiences.

There's so much going on in this city, let's do it together! Join this group if: You consider yourself a "NERD". The Urban Dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Nerd) defines Nerd as: 1.  One whose IQ exceeds his weight. 2.  An individual persecuted for his superior skills or intellect, most often by people who fear and envy him. 3.  An 'individual', i.e. a person who does not conform to society's beliefs that all people should follow trends and do what their peers do. Oft …

This is a support group for African American men and women of all ages, who are concerned their children and grand-children are losing or have lost their true identity. The purpose of this group is to reunite parent, grandparent, and child with their African/African American heritage through cultural, spiritual, political, recreational, economical, nutritional empowerment. We have the highest rate of single parent households than any other group. Our children lag behind in academics. We have a …

This is the Georgia chapter of the National Space Society, or Space Georgia for short. Just like the National organization we are an independent, educational, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization but with a twist that only the Peach State can bring.

IgniteATL is a series of events designed to bring together interesting people from a variety of backgrounds and put together evenings of education. Passionate people will give 5 minute talks, consisting of 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds on their area of expertise or experience. Join us for some fun, educational evenings over the next few months - and expand your horizons, meet new people, and learn more in the process! Door prizes include 32GB Apple iPad,  Hawks Playoff tickets, Br …

Co-Sponsors: Salomanetics Professionals ® & Saloma ® International Co., Since 1978, WNC. ® A World Nations Corporation ® (WNC.) 5 Cherokee Nations, in Exile ®, Sovereigns presents: The American Lifestyle & Entertainment Association (ALEA) is an organization geared toward educating, connecting, entertaining and inspiring the entertainment professionals in the arts worldwide. ALEA is a resource for artists, actors, models, athletes and other entertainment professionals working toward excellence. O …

The #1 group in Atlanta for wingmen, pickup (pua) and dating advice. This group is for normal guys who just want to get better at meeting women or find other guys to go out with. We offer free monthly hands-on workshops for improving with women and meetups to find guys to go out and progress with. Wingmen of Atlanta is fundamentally about going from average to outstanding. Our members strive to improve their relationships, social skills, fitness, happiness, and careers. Each month we have a meet …

Meet with other people who want to discuss, rather then ignore, climate change, and try to do something about it. What can really be done? Probably nothing, but my sense of morality tells me that I must do something, no matter how meager. Read this interview for a fuller explanation about morality: http://thesunmagazine.org/issues/444/if_your_house_is_on_fire. I deeply regret the way my generation is leaving this world to future generations, and I feel compelled to act. Let's discuss the situati …

This group has been established to provide opportunities for Research Administration Professionals to enjoy both professional and social networking events in formal and informal settings. Events will include after work social events, educational activities where the hottest topics in Sponsored Programs Administration will be discussed and much more fun stuff where we can unwind away from the office with our friends in this rewarding and exciting field.

This group is for the "Nerdy Black Woman" who enjoys reading cerebral nonfiction and fiction books. It's for the thinker that seeks out books to challenge her worldview, broaden her horizons, teach her bittersweet lessons on the deeper meaning of life, and answer many of her existential questions. These will be books that span across all disciplines (e.g., History, Science, Politics, Psychology, Human Behavior, etc). Poorly written and poorly conceptualized books (i.e., street lit, hood novels, …