People interested in listening to classical and folk music from Asia - India, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand. Anyone can suggest a theme, artist or tradition and facilitate an evening where we play that music at sound system of a bar, club or other suitable venue.

We are a social group that attends a variety of films together--indie, arthouse, foreign, documentaries, classics, and occasionally popular films. After a movie, we often gather at a café or restaurant for casual conversation about the movie, about other movies, and other topics. Please read our "About" page to learn more about the group and its guidelines and rules.

Join the Arthritis Foundation's cycling group!  We are a community of cyclists that ride together in Seattle and are also looking to start a Portland group.  Many of our riders are The People's Coat Classic and Joints in Motion Cycling alumni, but all cyclists are welcomed to join as we train for our event in September.  Social events and rides also happen in the winter and spring. Our motto:  Take Control.  We can Help. For more information please visit: www.ThePeoplescoastclassic.org or conta …

This is a group for anyone interested in yoga. All levels are welcome. Exploring the full depth and dimension of Hata yoga from its purest form as it is transmitted from thousands of years, the Classical Hata Yoga.

Each month, we will choose a new book based upon the curiosities of group members. Selections can range from Steinbeck to Faulkner to Roth, and anything in between. Time period constrictions are not firm, so if there is a book you'd like to suggest, it is of course acceptable. The main objective of the group is to expand interests and knowledge, and hopefully foster interesting conversations with new friends.

Philosophy can be one of the most sublime or the most trivial of human pursuits. What are some of the definitions of philosophy? One classic notion might be the pursuit of wisdom, or sophia, studying about fundamental concerns  of life and world such as existence, truth and essence. The modern academic definition might be the study about how to think and know systematically and correctly,  by the proper use of logic, reason, and language--rigorous scientific and analytic philosophy. We have e …

This local study group will discuss, explore, and educate the Austrian School of Economics, Libertarianism, and classic liberalism. Our point of focus will be anywhere from modern economic issues, to classic Scholars like Carl Menger and Ludwig Von Mises. A summarization of goals this group attempts to accomplish are: *Education *Community involvement through education With help and organization of other local "Austrians" it is in our interest to become in involved in our local community educati …

Hello folks! I've created this group for those of us that gravitate more towards the vintage, obscure and classic side of jazz. Enjoying the music and culture of the 10's, 20's, 30's and 40's. My aim for this meet-up is to find like minded people willing to participate and contribute in the development of this group and not just be a name on a list. This group is open to all and any suggestions for potential happenings. This can include live music venues, classic cocktail bars and speakeasies, b …

This group is about the evolution of human and humanism, bridging secular humanism, new creative humanism, spiritual humanism, emerging trans-humanism, and beyond. We focus on future oriented humanisms, culture, science, and technology that benefits human and society. We attempt to bridge between science and religion through philosophy, creativity, and spirituality. Community building among members and doing demonstrative trans-human level creative projects together are important for this group. …

"Common SENSE is instinct. Enough of it is genius." George Bernard Shaw The goal of the Solopreneur Education Network of Seattle and the Eastside (SENSE) is to reduce the learning curve that so many of us face when working alone. It doesn’t matter if you work from home, run your own business, make extra income online or off, are in a Network Marketing company, or just have an idea to break you out of the 9-5 routine. All who are interested in sharing their business knowledge are welcome! Our t …

This group is open to anyone interested in reading and discussing books that relate to feminism in some way – whether they are exploring the intersection of feminism and pop-culture (Bitch magazine-style), novels with feminist characters or themes, classics of the genre, or any book that lends itself to a good discussion from a feminist point of view. This is meant to be an inclusive group – anyone who identifies as feminist or wants to learn more is welcome! We generally try to read one book pe …

Seattle Piano Players is a group for people who would like to: Meet other piano players Share the pieces you’re working on Learn from others Practice playing in front of others Make new friends This is a group for all skill levels -- the only requirement is that you be willing to play your piece(s) in front of a friendly and supportive audience. We will meet once a month in a relaxed setting to play on a Steinway B grand piano.

O.P.E.R.A. Seattle is "Outstanding People Enjoying Recitatives and Arias in and around Seattle" ... and we welcome anyone interested in hearing and seeing opera! We are young and not-so-young, newbies and long-time aficionados, audience members and performers ... but we all love opera! Even if you're just "opera CURIOUS," you're invited to join us. This is a great group of people to learn from no matter how much or little you already know! We started out meeting up for the Metropolitan Opera HD …

House concerts and small venues are a great way to experience your favorite musicians in a more intimate and informal way. At a house concert there is no bad seat, because you are all just sitting in the living room while the musician plays just feet from you. Intermission usually includes chatting to the musician about what inspires them or why they wrote a particular song. There is usually shared food and a great opportunity to meet your fellow concert goers. Unlike big venues you really get t …

This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …

Just a place to show off your charger,smoke cigar,drink some scotch!

Welcome to the Meetup for people who adore Jane Austen's novels. Sequels to Jane Austen novels, or other period works (Bronte, etc.). I am currently working on some new meet-ups, Jane Austen related travel and other Austen-ish events, so stay tuned! More About Jane... Jane Austen is a well known and much loved English author. Her fans today number in the millions and since the advent of motion pictures, her novels have been turned into film at an almost regular pace. Even though she published si …

Meet Seattle board game enthusiasts and have lots of fun! This is the group for anyone in Seattle interested in contemporary board games, from people completely new to the world of modern board games to grizzled veterans who have lost entire weekends to Advanced Civilization. We get together a few times a week to play modern classics like Dominion, Power Grid, Puerto Rico, and Settlers of Catan, as well as new games hot off the shelf. American games, European games, miniatures games, wargames, c …

Paint Dancing events are created so you can have fun openly expressing yourself in two different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time). And, a portion of the proceeds helps support local food banks. Watch some Paint Dancing videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We supply the non-toxic paint, brushes, paper, and great music (Latin, Pop, Dance Hits, World, Rock, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Electronica and more). All …

What's better than science fiction? Science fiction and people who love it just as much as you do! We're a very informal group and would love to have you join us at our next meetup.

We bring together the classical tradition of Soto Zen, founded by Dogen Zenji in the 13th Century, with the contemporary world. We attempt to protect and preserve the time tested Zen practice begun by Dogen and carried though the centuries in the Soto lineages. At the same time, we want to address the many challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. Although we remain flexible and open to these challenges, we also believe that it is important to maintain continuity with and deep resp …

This is a group for meeting to discuss books, preferably in small groups. Anyone can set up an event by choosing the book, a location, and the size they want their group to be. It can be any size but it must be designated it at the start. That way, someone who wants a small group doesn't sign up for a book then end up in a room with 25 other people. The possibilities are endless - a light hearted discussion of a novel with a glass of wine, a serious discussion of a classic over pizza, a dis …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

A group for anyone in Seattle or the Eastside with a passion for going to the cinema. The group is open to all genres and will be dictated by the tastes of the members. Seattle has a great set of theaters and this group will try and cover the lot of them.

206 SOCIAL/AFTER HOURS: WHERE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PEOPLE MEET,MINGLE AND SOCIALIZE AFTER-WORK & AFTER DARK This is a group where people can meet, mingle and socialize in pressure free upscale environments. We know you like to hang at cool spots so we make sure that we are meeting at some nice venues the city has to offer. 90 % of the group is between 25-49. If you are thinking about joining the group, these are some of the activities that we will be engaged in soon. -"206 Young Professiona …

The Cook-Off Club is a group for those of us to who love to cook and sample other's cooking, and don't mind a little friendly competition. The concept is to host a variety of themed cook-offs that give us a chance to expand our skills and showcase some favorite recipes! You don't need to know how to cook a dish prior to signing up for a cook-off. In fact, every cook-off is a chance to come up with exciting variations on a classic dish! You don't have to participate in the competition to attend a …

A group for Crimson Tide fans, transplanted alums, or general lovers of great, classic, defensive SEC football to meet up and watch the road to #14.

This meetup group will help you: * Strengthen your understanding of history and of the foundational principles necessary to maintain liberty * Recruit, train, equip and mobilize an army of informed citizens and build the organizational structure necessary to win * Master the political process on the local, state, and national level, beginning in your neighborhood and in the 1st Legislative District. * and much more!