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 …

This is a group for single and married orthodox Jews interested in opera, classical music, and the arts, in general. Meetups may include concert outings, discussions, eating out etc. Whether you're a seasoned concert-goer, or you're interested in being introduced to the world of the arts, we'll have a great time. Beginners especially encouraged.

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 …

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

My name is James, and I'm fairly new to Meetup.com; however, since my passion is centered around food and great classic rock, I figured maybe there are some other people out there who cook in their kitchens while they jam out to great tunes. This is the only thing that helps me unwind and fall into a state of relaxation.  For me the music allows me to be more creative in the kitchen.  I compare a great guitar solo to those last few seconds of making a risotto, it's intense, quick, and everything …

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

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We read Classic literature, and meet in a great bar in Williamsburg-- don't worry, we're about a 10 minute subway ride from Union Square, so Manhattanites (and those from other boroughs) are welcome!

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 …

They just don't write em' like they used to! We'll have a casual chat about a new classic each time. We can meet whenever and wherever. Not all book clubs have to gather at a coffee shop :-) Some titles already on the list include Anna Karenina, Dracula and Catcher in the Rye. I want the rest of the group to pick some titles, as well. I'm going for a very laid-back kind of gathering. So, let's all put on our smarty pants and share a few laughs and conversation!

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 …

Do you know your cam specs by heart? Do you have grease permanently stuck under your fingernails? Then you must like muscle cars and hot rods and this is the group for you. I'm looking for people who have a passion and interest in classic as well as modern muscle cars. You like to work on your own car as well as drive it whenever you can. It can be going on a cruise or just hanging out and talking BS about cars.

This is a group for anyone who likes to play table top games. We play classics ( Taboo, Clue etc.) as well as euro (Puerto Rico, Ticket to Ride, Power Grid, etc.) and are always willing to try something new. This group does favor strategy games and tend to play toward that genre.  Bringing a game isn't necessary, but always appreciated. Looking forward to making new friends.

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 …

As I approach 30, it's becoming apparent that I will probably never climb Mount Everest. Still, I feel pretty confident that with some like-minded folks and moral support, I (we!) can tackle the literary Everest, War and Peace. I'm hoping to find 5-10 people out there who are interested in conquering this tome with me, a little at a time. You don't need to have majored in Lit, but you might want to have some affinity for Russian classics, or this might not be the group for you. Once we've finish …

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, …

This is book club for people who want to catch up on their modern classics such as Lolita, Catch-22 and On the Road. Book choices will be from the 20th century and on. We have a good group going so far, members coming from all over NYC. You do not have to live in Williamsburg to join! This is simply where the meet-ups will tend to be.