Do you sometimes quote lines from a Bette Davis film at the office only to get a blank stare in return? Keep meeting those who think that black and white movies are "primitive"?  Are there independent or art house movies that  you want to see, but can't seem to drum up interest among your other friends? Well, then you should join up with folks that know just how great classic and quality current films can be--the Classic and Quality Current  Movie Meetup of Manhattan! We go to movies of the 1930 …

Love Classic Rock? Who doesn't? Still, Meetup didn't have much of a Classic Rock presence, that is until now! Enter Classic Rock, NYC! Do you hope you never hear N Sync's acapella version of, "More Than A Feeling?" Do you think of The Eagles as a band, not just a football team? Are you aware that Billy Idol wasn't the first one to do, "Mony Mony"? Did you know that vinyl can be used for something other than seat covers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for y …

Join us to enjoy concerts and cultural events and learn about Classical Music while making new friends!. This is a great social group for Classical Music lovers, a FABULOUS chance for you to attend performances, lectures, socials and more with others who share your passion. When we do go to concerts, we often get tickets at significant discounts.  And we have a variety of other offerings as well.  So if you are a serious music lover, this is the group for you! READ OUR FAQ/ ABOUT US page (under …

This group is dedicated to people you love classical music. Mozart, Bethoven, Bach, to name a few.

Hi, looking to watch world classic movies with an interested group and discuss afterward (appreciate them or try to figure them out!) Room for about 10+ people in my apt. w/88" projector screen. Casual, fun, film buff group who can be articulate and listen.

The group is for everyone that enjoys classical music and dance in all varieties -- and the rich depth of performances offered in the greatest city in the world -- New York.

Discussing the classics with like minded literary lovers is a mind expanding experience that can change how you view the world,yourself and others. Join me on this fascinating journey. All that is required is a desire to share your thoughts on specific selected readings. Author's to be explored will be discussed and decided on, in the group.The following author's are suggestions that are open for discussion; Tolstoy, Dostevsky, Cervantes, Hemingway, Paul Bowles, Gide, Chekhov, Nobokov ,Balzac, …

THE MUSIC ROOM - New York Presented by HarmoNYom "A Voice for Indian Classical Music" An innovative and unique project presenting 5 MAESTROS musicians from South Asia bringing music lovers together to celebrate the richness and heritage of the Indian Classical Music by recreating the magic of intimate BAITHAK concerts, one of the most revered traditions of the past! As well producing 5 FUND-RAISINGS events to support non-for-profit organizations empowering hundreds of "street children" from Ind …

This meetup is dedicated to doing close readings of philosophical works from the traditions of Classical Liberalism and Socialism. More specifically works on Communism (Marxism, Maoism, Leninism, etc.), Libertarian-Socialism/Anarchism (Anarcho-Communism, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Anarcho-Collectivism), and the works of liberal thinkers of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Examples of authors considered are: Smith, Locke, Hume, Mill, Humboldt, Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Bakunin, Chomsky, Bookchi …

Mission: Formed in early May 2009, The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPS) is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the art song while simultaneously promoting the art song recital. Through pragmatic monthly workshop discussions, lectures, master class series, concert and recital performances, competitions, outreach programs and education for singers, accompanists and the broader public, ASPS plans to ensure that New York’s classical singers, accompanists and art song enthusiasts …

Love classical music? Love discount tickets to classical music concerts? Better yet: love the NY Phil?! If you said "yes" to any of these questions, the New York Philharmonic Meetup Group is for YOU! Whether you're a newbie to classical music or an aficionado, we welcome you! Meet & dine with fellow fans of our world's greatest orchestra, get great discount tickets to some fabulous concerts, enjoy intellectually- stimulating discussions... and so much more! Join now and we'll see you soon!

This book club will cover great literary works such as Hemingway, Dickens, Shelley, Bronte, Milton, to more recent authors like...humm...let me think--okay---let's face it, English degree = reading lots of dead authors. But really, let's read some great classics, and a little new stuff too. :) This group is aimed at 25-35 year-old people (give or take a few years) who like to get together over drinks or a meal and have critical discussions about the classics. Please read on to find out how we r …

At The Classically Forgotten Collaborative Reading Series, The Bent Quill Players stage extemporaneous readings of little performed plays from the classic period. Those who want to can show up early on the day and claim a part to perform during the reading. We’ll be foot loose and rehearsal free for this reading series. Join us to meet new friends, mingle, and nibble on refreshments while enjoying some impromptu live theater.

Hi there, So I founded this meetup in October of 2010 mainly to do Met Opera Meetups at the Met Opera House from Sept to May and then the ABT Ballet from May to July... Over the seasons I've added the Mostly Mozart Concert in August at Lincoln Center. I've also added NYC Ballet repertory, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center's Tully Hall to the mix. I have left the NY Phil out because there is a meetup that provides discounted tix so I can't compete with that! I have also decided to add 1-2 Broadway …

Share your knowledge and enjoy with us—We're exploring live musical performances from Early Music to Jazz, and beyond—and the musical impulse in the human creative experience, as listeners and as makers. Music and rhythmic spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore sensation, feelings, thoughts, co-creative experience— traversing the past, the present and the futuristic. Mysteriously …

Meet other Greek & Roman Mythology Readers and Enthusiasts in your area. Discuss your interest in the exploration of mythology, philosophy and history in relation to the Trojan War. The Iliad, Aeneid, Odyssey, Orestia Trilogy etc...

Meet other people interested in the living tradition of Classical and Historical Fencing. It is the only Western Martial Art! Open to all levels and experiences. In New York, we are affiliated with the Martinez Academy of Arms. The Academy is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat. The structure of the school is based on that of the fencing academies of the past. Each student is taught on an individual …

Hi there! Do you enjoy discovering new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers?   Do you also love trying new types of food and wine? If so, come join us! We are a group of young film, food & wine buffs (mostly early 30's to early 40's) who live in the city, and get together several times a month in a private, relaxed setting  with comfy seating and large screen TV, for film, food & wine parties. We romp around the globe, pairing up foreign (somet …

This group is for classical music lovers who want to make new friends while enjoying newfound repertoire, lesser known venues, and adventurous programming. Founded in 2009 as an alternative to the conventional concert hall, Salon/Sanctuary Concerts presents a full season of early music and chamber music concerts in intimate, elegant venues around New York City. Many of our concerts are followed by convivial post-concert receptions that offer the chance to meet the artists, talk about the music, …

Meet with other young people, ages 20s, 30s and 40s, who love opera, the vocal/choral music or the symphony, and having fun together while making new friends!. Join us for social gatherings, to attend opera performances or cultural events to learn more about this fascinating art. BEGINNERS ARE MOST WELCOME !!! NEVER BEEN TO AN OPERA? WELCOME! WE HAVE EVENTS FOR YOU OUR FAQ/ABOUT US PAGE: http://meetup.com/operas/about MET SEASON 2010/11 - OPERAS & DATES for ALL FUTURE GROUP EVENTS: http://ww …

DANCE! *Bollywood *Classical (Bhangra, Bharat Natyam) *Western (hiphop, jazz) Bollywood, formally known as Hindi cinema, is a source of the most colorful and lively dance styles. With focus on vivacious energy and facial expressions, Bollywood dancing combines all kinds of Indian dance styles including classical Bharat Natyam and Bhangra, and blends it with western hiphop elements to create a completely unique dance form that is a fun experience for anyone who tries it! We take urban Bollywo …

This group is for intermediate and beginner (advanced beginner) level guitar players that enjoy playing acoustic guitars with others in a casual setting.   We are also looking for singers who want to participate in the group. The genre of music will be mainly contemporary and classic rock, pop, alternative, and R&B.  You should like to play covers from Coldplay, Radiohead, U2, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles to name a few.  This group is not really geared for those intere …

Meet young chamber music enthusiasts, find others with whom to play and sightread and take advantage of all NYC has to offer in this most intimate and expressive of musical genres! We'll check out performances together in a variety of settings and gain insights into chamber music through lectures, panel discussions, master classes and movies -- as well as from each other over drinks and small, informal social gatherings -- all while making new friends. Open to everyone interested in chamber musi …

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

If you enjoy reading books written by French / francophone authors and would like to discuss them with other lovers of French Fiction in French, this is a group for you. We try to pick books that are both well written and likely to interest the greatest number of people, including works considered modern (or even classic) classics and more recent prize winners. These books are picked and discussed by our member group, both through polls and at our meetups over a cup of hot chocolate, a cup of co …

This group was founded on the simple principle that video games are infinitely more fun when you can play them with other people. So come have a beer, toss some blue shells, catch some ghosts, and have some fun! 3DS games with awesome multiplayer that you should probably buy: Fire Emblem: Awakening Kid Icarus: Uprising Luigi's Mansion Mario Kart 7 Monster Hunter 3 Star Fox (Have a suggestion for the game list? Let us know!) Note: This meetup group is intended for people who are 21 years of age …

ITS SATURDAY NIGHT!! YOU ARE SINGLE AND LOOKING TO DANCE UP A STORM!! DANCE UP A HURRICANE!!! YOU LOVE 80s 90s DANCE MUSIC, INCLUDING MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, CULTURE CLUB, BOWIE, BENATAR, SOOO MANY STARS TO DANCE TO!!! WE ARE HAVING DINNER BEFORE DANCING AT MANY AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS....THIS IS FOR SINGLES 35 PLUS!!! GET READY TO PARTY!!! ONLY $5 COVER.

Cinema Heads is a movie group unlike the others; our goal is to view movies with a conscious. We enjoy screenings of films prior to their release dates. Screenings that include a discussion with the film directors, cast, critics or the opportunity to get in deeper into the film industry and the purpose behind the making of the film is what appeal to us the most. Afterwards we gather for dinner and or refreshments to discuss the movie we just seen. You may also consider yourself a "Cinema Head" …