A speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much. Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become bett …

Explore all foods fermented - sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, tempeh, nukazuke, and more. There's plenty of talk about wine & beer fermentation out there, but what all the other kinds of fermentation? Let's talk about process, taste what the city (and each other) have to offer, and learn about the culture and history behind the foods. Anyone who ferments food, knows the science of fermenting or wants to know more about fermenting foods is encouraged to join!

Come together to explore and learn the tools of positive psychology in order to flourish with other like-minded happiness seekers. Increase your sense of well-being with the research-based methods of positive psychology and understand the art and science of authentic happiness

"Muraqba is where we perceive our own selves. The past and future also become present before us, and with the help of these insightful rays, a happy and prosperous life prevails upon us completely." K.S Azeemi If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing.It is a methodology of science of awareness. During the Muraqba, all of the resources are applied through which the mind disengages from extern …

Open your heart to me slightly, and I will open the world to you." - The Zohar Kabbalah is an ancient spiritual teaching which was passed on through special souls from generation to generation. It was concealed from the masses up until the end of the 20th century. Now we live in a special time, when Kabbalah becomes available to everyone who has an interest in spirituality. Bnei Baruh is a non-profit organization . Everything it offers is free to use: online classes, book downloads, etc. The goa …

A gathering of all those interested in the discussion and study of signs, meaning systems, web science, thinking, language, and knowledge in digital and web spaces. Open to all disciplines: All interested individuals are welcome, including academics, philosophers, advertising professionals, communications professionals, independent researchers, computer scientists, digital anthropologists, linguists, designers, information architects, user experience, human interaction, developers, localization, …

Brooklyn Futurist Meetup is designed as an authentic forum to discuss what the world might look like in ten years plus. Like the social and artistic Futurist movement of the past, we explore emerging trends that have the ability to transform our world. Our events take place in Brooklyn where most members work or live. Topics are not Brooklyn-focused. They are open to attendees and speakers from anywhere. Many people are concerned about our society's inability to think and plan more than a handfu …

Freebird Books on Columbia St in Brooklyn has a monthly book club. The current theme is Post-Apocalyptic novels. Once a month we meet to discuss a selected book and watch a related film.

We play mostly 'table-top' Role-playing games weekly at our Friday night Open-Gaming. They include genres like; Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, anime, superheros, the high seas and science-fiction. Our group predates this site, so we have many of non-Meetup members who attend. We do have age restrictions for those 17 and under, please contact us for details.

This is a group for computer Engineers interested in social good. We are going to focus on solving complex problems in order to create cutting edge technology to overcome one of the greatest challenges of our time - how to improve K-12 education by implementing technology.

This is a group for GIRLS ONLY! Outings and get togethers will be based on our common interests, anyone can suggest an event. Some ideas are: Midnight movie release visits, Girl Gaming Nights (table top, console, computer), a book discussion group, New York Comic Con or other geek themed events. Come join us for a safe space and things Geek – Comics, gaming, sci-fi, fandom, pop culture and a wide array of other interests. Be free to be yourself and let loose with like minded women who enjoy the …

Animal Protection League of NJ is dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and exploitation by promoting respect for animals. To reach this goal, we educate to increase public awareness of the institutionalized and legalized abuse of animals. We encourage activism in our own communities to end the cruelty. We promote lifestyle changes to reduce and eliminate the suffering Issues of concern include testing on animals, the killing of wildlife for management or sport, the fur industry, animals ra …

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

Based in Fort Greene, I'd like this meetup to offer fellow rational, free-thinking Brooklynites an opportunity to come together to learn, share, or just sit and stare. Our meetups will generally be topic-driven and conversational.  Members should feel free to bring any reading or viewing material to contribute to the discussions and debate and argument is definitely allowed. Of course, people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, races, and even religions are welcome. There is …

A Meetup Group for fans of The Partially Examined Life podcast! We'll listen to the podcast and continue the discussion together! You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion.

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old science from India which emphasizes prevention of disease through maintenance of health All life can be supported by energy in balance.  Every person has a particular pattern of energy. This is the person's individual combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics referred to as that persons constitution, which needs to be nurtured and protected to maintain health. Internal and external factors affect one's constitution but understanding one's personal …

This is a group for anyone wanting to get involved in education around the issue of head trauma in youth sports. The Fitness and Wellness Society of Brooklyn College, a student-run organization of Physical Education & Exercise Science majors, would like to provide an opportunity for the NYC/Brooklyn community get involved in work being done in our area involving concussion advocacy/education.

Leaders, healers and people interested in effecting change on a deep heart centered level. This work is about the deep exploration of heart. Thru this work a very practical relationship to self, heaven, earth, and the light shining thru a woman a human being is opened. Interpersonal skills are nurtured on a me first basis so we learn how to do the work we were sent here to do with out depletion. In this group we will practice medicine without form exercises as put forth by Thea Elijah. All with …

I started this group to get in contact with other writers that live in the New York City area. It's nice to meet people who love to write! I want this to be a good community of writers who also would like to share their work and get feedback from others (no pressure). Also it is nice to meet for coffee and discussions, or just if you need someone to knock you out of Writer's Block/bounce ideas off of.

This is group is for people who are on a steady diet of ideas and hang out in D.U.M.B.O., New York (or can get there by foot or by air). You may work in a digital agency, in an ad agency, in a tech start-up, or in fashion, but the one thing we'll all share is a large appetite to draw in thinking from unexpected people and places - especially the people we work and live around in D.U.M.B.O.

Calling all data do-gooders: DataKind NYC is a meetup for the New York chapter of DataKind, a community of data scientists and non-profits working together to better collect, analyze, and visualize data in the service of humanity. DataKind encourages local meetups to share ideas, collaborate across communities, discuss new tools and practices, and help bring about a better world through data for social causes. Come hang out with other conscientious dataists and tech-savvy social innovators doin …

Inspired by Pittsburgh Geekdom, this group is for people in central Jersey (and surrounding areas) who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime, comics, etc. We will plan outings to restaurants, movies, conventions and anything else where a group of geeks might enjoy going and doing!

IXR is a new makerspace at the Jersey Shore, located at the InfoAge Science and History Learning Center in Wall, NJ (at the former Camp Evans).  We are an open collective of geeks, artists, and techie-creative-types who come together to share tools, resources, knowledge, and ideas. IXR’s mission is to help lower the barriers to invention, creativity, and innovation - by providing access to resources, equipment, and community - that an individual maker may not have otherwise. We embrace the shari …

This meetup is for anyone who is on a path of personal or spiritual growth and those wishing to move beyond their perceived, limited capabilities. Learn to see anywhere in space and time. Through instruction and guidance, and by participating in this meetup, you’ll learn to increase your power of intuition, enhance your decision making abilities, and learn that you can bring about a life of infinite success and promise. This meetup will provide you with the basic skills of Coordinate Remote Vi …

This group is for people who want to study fundamental physics and math topics in depth, with the help of others, and with the extra motivation, and fun, that comes from group study.  We choose a topic to learn about -- such as quantum field theory, relativity, or Hamiltonian mechanics -- then teach ourselves the topic at the graduate/advanced-undergrad level, before moving on.  Courses are self-taught, and last as long as needed: generally one semester.  We make use of on-line videos and lectur …

This group is for anyone interested in leveraging telephony APIs to build awesome applications. Developers of all skill levels and experience using telephony APIs are welcome. It is my hope that once a month developers who enjoy building applications that leverage voice/SMS funcitonality (and those who would like to learn) can come together, share their projects and ask and address questions over a few beers. The ultimate intent is to learn and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! You ca …

Come join us and learn extremely effective ways to defend yourself in the street, in a bar or crowded building. Training is based on the instructors study and interpretation (though not limited to) of Native Russian Martial Arts, which are based on the science of natural human motion, or bio-mechanics. We also train some basic grappling. Easily learn to at least double your striking power with no more than half the effort. Though we take training serious, the group is very laid back and easygoin …

The study of Astrology Compatibility Finding and keeping your ideal partner Seven years after my divorce, I was tired of dressing up, traveling to an event or a club to meet my Mr. Right. An old friend gave me an astrology textbook, three years later I met my terrific guy who gave me his love, marriage and the experience of shared joy. The science of astrology was taught in universities up until the mid-1850’s. Astrology, astronomy and psychology were all encased in one curriculum. Both psycholo …