DataPhilly is a group for anyone interested in gaining insights from data. Topics include predictive analytics, applied machine learning, big data, data warehousing and data science.

Alien invasions or space operas? Philip K. Dick or Ursula K. LeGuin? Battlestar Galactica or Star Trek? How do you like your science fiction? Attend meetings of the Philadelphia Sci Fi Meetup Group to converse about all things science fiction.

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Critical Thinking - the ability to sort out good information from bad information, myths, scams and magical thinking. We have 8 lectures per year featuring topics on science, paranormal, healthcare and more.

Awakened Heart is an inclusive, New Thought community, a home of celebration and haven of healing and personal growth to all seekers of something more... more meaning, more Love, more Joy, more Well-Being, and more Abundance. We are rooted in Science of Mind teachings, and our community is built by people who are changing their lives by changing their thinking. It is our intention that everyone who is touched by the vibration of Awakened Heart is encouraged to cultivate an ever-expanding heart o …

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …

For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!

Are you feeling disconnected from the religion of your youth? Are you longing for more meaning in your life? Welcome to the Greater Phila. Center for Spiritual Living. We are a welcoming, inclusive, spiritual community, open to all, adults, teens, families with children, and singles. We believe in the Oneness of all people and we believe there is a power for good that we can use. Our teaching is both a philosophy and a way of life; it is a practical blend of ancient wisdom and modern science. It …

happierPhilly was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy and …

Do you feel yourself changing?  Are you becoming more interested in spiritual matters and the meaning of life?  Do you have more of a desire to connect with others on a deeper level?  Please come and join others like you in the area for free! This group is to help you gain a better understanding of your greater path so you can heal your life of all discomfort.  As the old proverb goes: rather than giving you a fish to feed you once, we will teach you how to fish so you are fed for a lifetime!  S …

Interesting Readings: a friendly book club for the best in sci-fi, from quirky classics to fresh indie. Meetings are held in the West Chester area, with frequent diversions from the borough into neighboring environs (including Media, Downingtown, and Exton). Please take a look at the list of past events to see if our selections are up your alley. Or if you have a sci-fi or fantasy title you'd like to recommend for the group, let us know! All monthly titles are chosen via member poll. Meetings be …

Project Philadelphia is fundamentally about going from average to outstanding. Using the science of success, our members strive to improve their relationships, social skills, fitness, happiness, and careers. Each month we have a meet and greet where members can find mentors, help others, and set clear goals for improvement. The meetup is followed by a chance to practice meeting new people at the bars. We are an eclectic mix of dating coaches, life coaches, psychology enthusiasts, and entreprene …

Aviation enthusiasts, student pilots, licensed pilots in Phila., Bucks, Montgomery, or anywhere in the Delaware Valley: Learn from other pilots on how to pass the written test, what is required to get a pilot's license, how to make it affordable, etc. We will meet monthly for discussions, and presentations about aviation. Also, we will post flights to regional destinations: Ocean City, MD, Outter Banks, NC, Washinton, DC or anywhere else! Each pilot and passenger simply pays their share of the f …

As late as the 1970's, Philadelphia was a center for Radionics study. Radionics is the practical application of science and technology to psychic ability for the purposes of amplification, control and enhancement. Today almost no one here knows what Radioncs is. Learn about Radionics, what it is, what it is not and how you can use it! This is not a religion or radical group. We respect all religions and are teaching science/technology, not religion! You will learn how to use Radionics in …

Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with the fee …

We are a community of Practical Spirituality in Philadelphia. Anchored on a foundation of Spirit, Self & Service, open to all and dedicated to empowering each participant. Experience more fully Love, Joy and fellowship by living and learning Universal Principles. We believe that there is One Creative Power in the Universe that creates everything - including each of us. And that we each use this same Creative Power to create our life.

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …

Non-profits and activists around Philadelphia are increasingly using the web and social software to foster social change. Join Philly NetSquared as we bring together web innovators and social changemakers to socialize, strategize, learn from and inspire one another. For more info, including past Net Tuesday presentations, check out our site at http://phillynetsquared.org. NetSquared is a national organization (http://www.netsquared.org/) with chapters in many cities. Net Tuesdays are independent …

Update, February 22, 2013: Beginning March 5, 2013 we will be meeting Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm at the Media-Upper Providence Free Library in Media, PA, 1 East Front St. We meditate in the archives room on the second floor. Hope to see you there! We will also naturally consider additional times and locations as interest is expressed and schedules sync up. If you're new to meditation, check out this and this...try this too. Russell, Organizer & Aubrey, Co-Organizer

Pro Photographers teaching the art and science of our craft. We invite you to come and join us and expand your abilities. Events will feature hands on posing and shooting under the instruction of our mentors and other hired talent. Sessions will include everything from the basic head and shoulder portraits to bridal and boudoir photography. Meetups will be held both in studio and on locations inf the Del Val area. Don't forget about post processing. You'll learn how to use LightRoom and Photosho …

Adding an awesome social/local/in-person study group experience to the excellent edX online learning program for the Philly metro area. (Also open to other MOOCs beyond EdX as well!)

We are living in a time of very fast changes, quantum technologies and leaps of consciousness. Consciousness is something that we all share... but much has been hidden or deleted from our history and from our most sacred and ancient texts. ...So, we're not playing with a full deck! The Mystery School uncovers and explores the alternative history of humanity's ancient past and delves into the possibilities of our galactic future. Our Round Table discussions are about the human mind, consciousness …

Exploring Spiritual Awakening Together Beyond mind, beyond thought, beyond what you have always believed about yourself is your true nature. We are in a time period where rapid acceleration and the re-membering of our selves ~ our multi-dimensionality is occurring. We are returning to our truth, we are returning to wholeness, unification and a personal direct experience of Oneness with All That Is. As many have done before us, we can wake-up to this reality and realize the truth about ourselves …

Fashion|Tech|PHL is an innovative group of Philadelphians who are inspired by the intersection of fashion and technology and the relationship between technology, fashion, science, and design. This group seeks opportunities for education, networking, support, and entrepreneurship in the local and global fashion and technology industries. Topics include: Wearable Technology and Computing Augmented Reality for Fashion Products and Designers Use of Interactive and Social Media by Fashion Brands New …

Elkins Park CHADD is now offering a new support group for adults with ADHD. We will be meeting monthly to discuss and share our concerns and strategies for living and thriving as an adult with ADHD. Many adults have come to be diagnosed late in life, and have found strength and community by sharing their experiences with others. CHADD has been offering education and support for individuals with ADHD for 25 years, presenting the latest in science based information. Elkins Park CHADD has been serv …

This group is for business and IT professionals looking for news, in-depth case studies, expert insight, best practices, and product analyses to plan and implement their data analytics and management strategies. We provide decision makers perspective on how they can apply big data concepts and technologies to their business needs. With original insight, ideas, and advice, we also explain the potential risks and benefits of introducing new data technology into existing data systems.

We are studying the book of the same name by Esther and Jerry Hicks - "Money and the Law of Attraction: Learning to attract Health, wealth and Happiness." Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideology of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires.