According to a 27Jun2009 KC Star article by Robert Trussell and per some research by Denton Yockey, the new president and executive producer for Starlight Theatre, Kansas City ranks 3rd among US cities for professional theaters per capita. ("For Starlight’s new leader Denton Yockey, there’s no business like show business") Please join us to learn about what you may have been missing! Or, if you're already in the know, join us to have a group of enthusiastic people with whom to attend events. If …

These Meetups or open to EVERYONE, with no charge for the Meetup. You don't have to know anything about Chinese Medicine, or the meditative arts to profoundly enjoy these get togethers. Meet other local people who are interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn how Tai Chi and Qigong are part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the basis of TCM, and how it is now validated by modern physics and medical research. Also experience the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of th …

This group is for Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer, and Lesbian-Friendly Women in the Kansas City area to meet for fun, casual activities and to have a good time. This is not a dating site; it's a place to make new friends. Please take a look around the site and see what we're about before you join. I started this group because I when I moved back to Kansas City I noticed a serious lack of lesbian community here. Obviously, I knew the community was difficult to find here - that's why I moved to Chicago …

*Why are art, mythology, religion, and philosophy so essential to the human experience? *How can dreams help guide me? *What are archetypes, and how are they influencing me as I live into the stories of my life? *How does the unconscious side of my psyche…my Shadow…influence my behaviors? *What is alchemy, and how can I utilize it and other esoteric and mystical disciplines as vehicles for my own personal growth? The Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung explored these questions and pioneered theor …

Girls Will Be Girls - Kansas City is a women's social group. Whether you're gay, straight, or bisexual, this is a group open to all types of women.  Just be who you are and accept others for who they are. What we desire, and what we hope others are looking for, is a diverse group of open-minded, down to earth, fun, adventurous women, of all ages, who are genuinely interested in getting to know other women and are interested in building real friendships and connections by simply having drama-free …

A good hobby is about fun. A great hobby is about dreams. In Amtgard, you can live many dreams. Weave tales of adventure right out of the movies. Learn how to fight like a medieval soldier, but using safe foam weapons. See how to make durable and beautiful weapons, armor, and shields, all for low cost. Wear period garb. Visit foreign lands. All while meeting some interesting characters in the Kansas City area. Join us, and help make your dreams come true. Activities include a combination of Hi …

Create Your Own Reality empowers individuals to explore the creative process by bringing people together in a supportive, encouraging and resourceful community environment. Do you have a collection of objects or items set aside for a project that has not been realized? Are you waiting for a special moment to release your creative self? Want some time to work on a project you have started and still be social? Started by Darcy Bloss, Create Your Own Reality brings together friends, acquaintances, …

I love to dance, you love to dance....We might as well dance together Connect to your partner, Connect to the music, Connect through dance. It's our slogan and we stand by it! Do you have lame friends who go to clubs and stand around watching other people dance? Does your spouse or significant other refuse to do the things you enjoy doing? Do you find yourself at home bored, going to bed early, wishing you knew people who liked to get out and have a good time? If you answered yes to any of the …

This is a social group for travelers, ethnic food lovers, world music fans, speakers of foreign languages, people with ties to the international community, or simply, people who are interested in a wider, more global perspective sometimes. Kansas City is a lovely city (born and raised here), but it’s still only a pinpoint on the globe, right? There’s a whole world out there! This group is open to anyone who is from another country/lived in/or simply passionately interested in world cultures. Thi …

Professionals in the close to 40 and older age group looking for group social gatherings of arts, culture and good conversation throughout Johnson County and the KC metro area.  This membership is aimed at forming solid friendships with those who enjoy the finer side of life.  This is not about being pretentious, rather embracing the wisdom that comes with age, and appreciating the finer things.  We will meet in relaxed settings and upscale settings as well.  We are hoping to fill the niche meet …

A group of young professionals in their 20's and 30's living in Overland Park, Kansas City Metro and other surrounding areas to come together and have fun. We love Kansas City and all the great events and activities it has to offer to KC residents. This group brings together young KC professionals who would like to further explore the city and surrounding areas while meeting new friends. We will try to put together small events every other week where members will get to know and interact with ev …

Specializing in Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Xingquan, Baguazhang, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu styles for long-term, accessible, lifestyle practices for practical self-defense and wellness.  Structured for the modern individual, couple, family, and community -- this is unlike anything you have been exposed to in the past, guaranteed.  You will not find this type of practical training on a YouTube video channel, locally, or even in mainland China. The approach incorporates the paths of the Warrior, the …

Ignite KC is coming to you by popular demand with our new leadership team we are fired up and focused and ready to Ignite KC!! The leadership team currently is DJ Zepster, Linda McK.  We will primarily have fun events in the Kansas and Zep will have some in the Northland areas, those of you 40 and up. Church dances, public dances, movies, dinner, theater, picnics, concerts and so much more. New events will always be listed on our site. We are combining our site with events from The Singles of Na …

This group is to bring others together who are interested in exploring small towns and cities outside of Kansas City and JOCO. Let's discover the cool and unusual things that Kansas and Missouri have to offer, by taking day trips to places (sometimes close, sometimes far), and checking out cool museums, festivals, farmers markets, places to eat, etc.

Greetings, fellow Seeker of Fun! Thank you for your interest in Kansas City's fastest-growing and Most Active Meetup Group! This group was started in late July 2012, for friendly, outgoing, open-minded FUN SEEKERS who love to get out and do a variety of diverse, entertaining, stimulating (and occasionally Kid & Pet-friendly) social activities that cost way less than a finger and a toe to enjoy. Nine months down the line (we've been around only that long. Impressed? :), our Member count, Events, …

The BVEC PTA fills in gaps in programming caused by state budget cuts for Blue Valley School District children under the age of five. Through membership dues, the PTA orchestrates play groups with an onsite parent educator, monthly e-newsletters, large group activities like art and music events, and parent informational meetings. The PTA's efforts augment the Parents as Teachers program.

This group is for everyone who seeks peace and harmony in everyday living. Together lets explore how simple Yoga, meditation and breathing techniques can reduce stress and increase joy in life.

Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at Maya Yoga Studio in the Crossroads Art District.  If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you. Kelsang Namdrol, American Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, will teach the meditation classes with clarity, humor and through her own personal experience of meditation and practice of Dharma …

This group is for professional people that love tattoos and piercings that are looking to meet other intelligent tattooed people.

Uncork your Creativity! Bring out your inner Picasso while sipping on your favorite wine or beverage! Don't be nervous, no prior art experience necessary! Whether you are learning how to hold a brush for the first time or you're an expert artist, you will create a two hour painting just as unique as you are.This is a group for anyone interested in creating different paintings all while enjoying a bit of the bubbly. You'll follow along with a local artist who will give you stroke-by-stroke instru …

The Arts Council of Johnson County Meetup Group will coordinate events and partner with other organizations and businesses on events throughout the year designed to stimulate awareness, discussion, and networking around the topic of art, arts education, arts and economic development, and arts and social investment.

The Kansas City Film Collective is a meetup for anyone interested in the art of making movies. You can be a novice or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome. Please feel free to share ideas, post auditions, crew calls or anything that you think will be of interest to other members

Looking for a group of people to critique your latest genre fiction? Looking for inspirational talk about the art of writing? STOP. This Meetup isn't for you. But if you're a working professional writer or a writer who wants to learn about the business—getting an agent, getting published, self-publishing, marketing, making a living as a freelancer—then this is the place. We do what writers have done since time immemorial: gather in a cool bar, drink, and talking about the business of writing.

Welcome to Poetry Slam Kansas City! Do you feel like you have something important to say? Does the idea of standing in front of others sharing your words simultaneously scare and excite you? Do you love words and the power they have to inspire, transform, progress, provoke, and change? Welcome to a group just for you. This is a group for anyone wanting to perform and/or watch slam poetry in the Kansas City area. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned professional, it's time for Kansas City p …

Body paint enthusiasts wanted! Whether you're an artist, model, or a person who is into body painting, we're the group for you. We are a group looking to help coordinate body painting events. If you are a local artist that participates in body painting, want to model for body painting artists or want to come to some events sporting your body paint, this is the Meetup for you. We would love to find local body painters and connect them with local models (professional or just willing to volunteer a …

We are the Human Canvas Project and body painting is the name of the game. We are a body painting group that is interested in being body painted, attending body paint parties, and creating body paint works of art. My wife and I have recently started working with body paint as a hobby and have found it to be a lot of fun. We aren't professional painters or models, just art and body paint enthusiasts (Our first work of art is actually our group photo). We were inspired by the Solstice Cyclists of …

This support group is designed for anyone who has ever overcome a life-altering accident or unexpected life change. We will primarily be using EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques aka "Tapping", as the modality to heal and process emotions related to the difficulties of adjusting to everyday life such as physical pain, limitation of mobility, relating to peers and society, dealing with healthcare institutions, and any other topics the group finds relevant which will be discussed during the first …