Welcome to the New York City Classical Guitar Society! We are central to the New York City classical guitar community, and we would love to have you involved! We offer many events for guitarists and others who love guitar music. At the heart of the Society is our monthly meetup, where we share music with one another and have special presentations from guitarists, composers, and luthiers on topics of interest to guitarists. We also have a fast-growing guitar orchestra open to all that performs ne …

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 …

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 …

To gather like minded people who love old air-cooled Volkswagen cars to come out and share their cars, experiences, stories and general passion for one of the most loved car models, Classic Air-cooled VWs. While aiming for Vintage enthusiastic, water-cooled people are cool too. Just have to love VW cars and that is it.

We are a group of culture enthusiasts! We will meet to enjoy great performances in New York City, such as the ballet, the opera, and classical music concerts. Then, we will go out to eat to discuss our experiences and share our views. This is a group for like-minded people, who enjoy the cultural events in the city. People with similar interests that wish to meet others are welcome to join! I ask members to pay a nominal fee of $5, which you can pay online to help me cover costs that I owe to me …

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 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.

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, …

Do you remember playing those joystick arcade games in the 80s and 90s growing up? Waiting your turn in line behind a big arcade game and putting your quarter near the screen? Kids these days don't even know how to use a joystick. This group is about reliving your past and playing those arcade games you loved like Street fighter 1, 2 & champion edition and Mortal Kombat 1 & 2. Remember these classics of the 90's? Remember retro arcade games of the 80s, like: Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong JR, Double D …

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 …

Hey everybody, My name is Murat. I am guitar teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and teach and perform in New York. I love music and have been playing and teaching for most of my life. I am starting to give group guitar classes out of my place in Crown Heights on thursdays and sundays in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I teach and play a lot of different styles, from rock/pop to classical, basic jazz, and Middle Eastern music. I will start with one beginner class and one intermediate. In the in …

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 …