Do you like crocheting, knitting, and other needlework? Do you like beer? (Of course you do!) Then this is the group for you! NYC Pints 'n' Purls is a Meetup group where folks can kick back with their needles and a pint of beer (or a glass of wine, or a martini) and just chitchat with other crafty folks. In fact, you could say we put the "craft" in "craft beer." (Groan!) Folks of all ability levels and all stitching crafts (tatting, cross-stitching, needlepoint too!) are invited to join. Don't b …

Making new girlfriends in NYC can be awkward - approaching a girl in a bar who looks like a cool person just seems weird. This is the group for you if you're in your 20's/early 30's, are new to the city or just looking for some fun, new, real friends. We pride ourselves on being a smallish close knit group - that's also an ever-expanding network! We host brunches, happy hours, nights out, group workouts, dinners and other fun outings. At our core, we're about developing meaningful, real friendsh …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. So if you’re int …

Welcome to the Genuine Girlfriends of New York City! We are a close-knit group of young professionals btwn 24-40 years of age, all female that live in the Tri-state Area. This is an exclusive "Girlfriend" group for those of us that are done with college and want the closeness we felt with friends we had growing up.  This group will comprise of girls that aren't catty,  not self-absorbed, you've been described as sweet, caring, with a good heart, and want to develop genuine friendships with GENUI …

GOTHAM ROCK CHOIR (GRC) is NYC's first and only community choir devoted to Pop, Rock and Soul music. Every Tuesday night from 7-9 PM, members of GRC gather to rehearse classic and contemporary tunes by artists such as Queen, Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, Jackie Wilson, The Beatles and many more--all in four-part harmony. It's like "Glee" for adults! Founded in 2009 to provide an alternative to traditional choirs and to give choral singing a much-needed sense of "cool,"  GRC provides a safe and supp …

Do you (or would you) like to: ☐ go out for drinks after work/on the weekends/during lunch/when you wake up in the morning? ☐ meet girlfriends in the New York City Metro area? ☐ explore New York City and form friendships in the meantime? ☐ extend your social network? ☐ be part of a tight-knit community of 20-somethings? ☐ open to events and get-togethers which involve but not limited to brunching on the weekends, crafting on lazy nights, picnics and barbecues in the park once it gets warmer, wa …

Meet other locals of Taiwanese descent to discuss Taiwanese culture, history, and language!! But please apply only if you are of Taiwanese descent. The purpose of this group is to form a tightly-knit community of Taiwanese friends -- like a family away from home. If your purpose is not to interact with the whole group, please do not join the group.

This is a close-knit group of professional, warm, positive women (25-40), that can commit to developing lifelong friendships. This is an exclusive group where you will have a loyal friend to support you through different experiences in life such as engagements, weddings, birthdays, birth, or even through hard and stressful times. Most times when women get in relationships they forget to foster their friendships with their girlfriends. This group aims to build a community of women who are dedicat …

This group is for everybody interested in any form of rope jumping: from complete beginners to advanced jumpers; from single ropers to Double Dutchers to long rope aficionados. Our goal is to create a tight-knit community of jumpers who are interested in sharing rope jumping tips and tricks, and possibly competing as well, and who want to have fun in the process! Join this group if you have the slightest interest in rope jumping. We're going to have a blast! -Tim Haft, organizer and creator of P …

NYC Young Asian Ladies is a group for young female professionals/students in their 20s to meet and mingle. It is the first ladies only group for Asians on Meetup.com. Our members are independent young women looking to meet other like-minded individuals, and engage for both social and professional reasons (but mainly the former). Our events include the arts, music, fashion, dining, trips, happy hours, ladies' nights, etc. Overall, we aim to develop a close-knit group of friends in the city, and h …

Calling all knitters! This is a Meet Up for those who like to knit -- newbies, old-timers and intermediates -- but want to do so in a congenial social setting. Come bring your latest knitting project and join us for a friendly brunch, lunch or happy hour.  Let's have fun and knit!

Caribbean Women Social Club was created to bring together mature and intelligent women living in the New York area who are looking to spend time learning about each other and about our multicultural heritage while exploring the best of what New York has to offer. CWSC is designed to be a small social group. Our goal is to build long lasting friendships and having a small tight knit group will facilitate in doing so. No matter your race, nationality, ethnicities, profession or religious denominat …

Whether you are a clothing, accessories or jewelry designer, patternmaker, manufacturer, merchandiser (to name a few) this Meetup is for you. This meetup is for people with a fashion design background and explores topics like manufacturing on the cheap, eco-friendly fashions, hi-tech fabrics, knitwear, accessories design, marketing and advertising, showing and selling your line on the runway, branding, technology and fashion, fashion trends etc. Business networking across all the strata of t …

Sociedad Latina NY is the most amazing and joyful South American & European Events in NYC with cozy atmosphere, where you can enjoy, sing and dance varied music while socializing with an authentic, friendly, optimistic and well educated crowd. Sociedad Latina NY was born to congregate a select group of people, who has the same style of living and education, but different background, offering them cultural exchanges, entertainment and happiness, because social life is a very important part of o …

Upper East Side Knitters connects knitters who are as passionate about yarn as you are. The great thing about our group is that by meeting regularly you will get to know other members well. We meet on weekday evenings and occasional weekends usually in the East 50's-90's. We also have special events such as yarn swaps and holiday parties. Membership is limited to knitters who live, work, or go to school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in order to create an active community. See "About U …

This is a group for people looking to escape the city routine and enjoy in the great outdoors of the Northeast. If you are interested in hiking, camping, backpacking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, skiing and other similar activities but your friends do not share your passion for the nature and high adrenaline sports - you came to the right place...Adventure Outlet will enable you to get in touch with like-minded people, and join them on one of the adventures. If you know of a grea …

This group is for mom and dads in UWS to  meet each other, make friends and have fun. It is very informal and any and all ideas are welcome! If you live elsewhere but want to trek up or down here then you are welcome to attend. We will have play dates, brunches, ( with dads), picnics and fun! so get ready!! ;) Please note, this group is for ACTIVE and willing participants only and you will be required to schedule 2 events / year, in order to maintain an active membership. There is a small member …