The #1 Jazz meetup in the world is right here in the Carolinas!! Know that you'll always have kindred spirits who can join you when you need a jolt of good jazz music! Can't seem to find any quality "live" jazz shows to go to? Finding good jazz music live in the Carolinas is like trying to find a needle in a haystack! Join Carolina Jazz Friends to experience the top artists in jazz from national artist like Gerald Albright, Walter Beasley, Steve Cole, Will Donato, Mike Phillips and Brian Simpson …

What is the Charlotte Conscious Dance Community? We are a collaborative of 5 movement and dance facilitators dedicated to bringing you movement and dance experiences designed to connect you with your heart, body and soul.  We gather and unite people with bodies that are longing to move, minds ready to share, feelings open to nurturing and spirits eager to explore through movement and expression! We facilitate conscious, expressive, transformative and ecstatic dance classes, workshops and Nia J …

The Charlotte Film Community is a group of Charlotte area filmmakers, actors, crew, producers, directors, screenwriters, agents, and others in the film industry who come together on a monthly basis (first Monday of every month, 7 p.m., unless there is a holiday-in that case, the meeting will take place the following Monday) Our mission is to: "Meet, Create & Grow film in Charlotte!" We do this by: MEET: Bringing the local film industry together to create energy and excitement through monthly net …

This is to help spread the word about figure drawing in Charlotte.   Go to   http://www.facebook.com/?ref=hp#!/group.php?gid=129883367047366  for other groups and contacts.  Thank you. Over the years the evolution of this page/meetup has grown from one place to many. The original is literally torn down. The meetup format doesn't lend itself well to multiple locations times contacts etc. This being said the whole rsvp feature of meetup doesn't really work. Please look at the list, contact the pe …

Can you say .....art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults , to explore and enjoy right in our backyard. And then there's our Incredible members and friendships to be made! We are a fun group of ACTIVE adults mostly from the LakeNorman/Mooresville area who come together to meet and be merry, as well as make new friendships. Our  events include: art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults  Dinners, happy hour drinks, visits to museums, private parties, wine tastings, going to some of th …

Do you love photographing people? If you like photographing weddings, events, sports, seniors, families, children, babies, or even pets (yes, they are people too!), then you have found the right group.  We welcome all skill levels of photography, and we hope that you will join us for our next event. Each month we have one regular meet & greet  scheduled, where we can simply network and meet other like-minded photographers.  We discuss at these meetings what each of you would like to learn more a …

Organized Chaos is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to increase public awareness of the amateur sport of Dragon Boating, promote health and fitness, compete in regional / national events, and to have fun!

"Bella Love" meet-up group is a great way to get plugged into the community! Whether you're looking for entertainment, volunteer opportunities, or just want to see what's new in the local creative arts scene, we've got you covered! Our goal is to unite community through the local creative arts; through music and arts festivals, live-entertainment events and local gatherings; all while incorporating only local individuals, artists, performers, businesses and even charities!  We are a one-stop-sh …

FCC exists to promote sportsmanship and fair competition. FCC gathers for UFC PPV Events at local sponsoring pubs and sports bars. This organization gathers for the fun of watching these events in a group setting and gathering volunteers and donations for the local Police Activities League and other select charitable foundations.

Share your love, experience and knowledge for the cartoon arts and grow as a creator along the way. We are based in Charlotte and will meet every other month, for starters. We are cartoonists of all types who love the sequential arts and wish to explore our art form in-depth. The group is open to amateur and professional cartoonists alike. Bring your pens, nibs, brushes, thoughts and prepare to get those fingers dirty!

This group offers those people up fo Adventure and more. $12.00 upon sign up, for membership dues, per year. How to pay dues. Paying dues, most of the members do it through their bank when they pay their bills on line, or you can mail a check to me @ Sharon Decker 8200 Quarters lane Mint Hill,NC 28227 704-573-2245 Thanks, Sharon Decker Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike where ever our group might want to travel, Look no further!!! Everything from a qui …

ATTENTION all fun, active, out of the box thinking professionals between the ages of 25 and 35!! Young Corporate Hipsters is a group for young, professional, bold, trendy, overtly ambitious, self expressive frenzies who are not afraid to take life by the horns and ride the heck out of it! Many of us are witty, silly, outside of the box thinkers who are yearning to L.O.L...Live Out Loud. Together we will do it all...bucketlist, weekend trips, sports, bands, arts and entertainment, professional ne …

The Mooresville Artist Guild holds monthly demonstrations, classes, 2nd Friday gallery opening receptions, art events for artists, art patrons, art groups and the Lake Norman comminity. We have fun...make new friends - adults and children

All Great Cities have a Lifelong Learning or Community Education program and Carolina Learning Connection is Charlotte's. Our Mission: Create access to affordable and convenient lifelong learning classes or workshops that offer personal and professional enrichment where adults can grow, learn and connect with like-minded people. Please visit our website: Carolina Learning Connection for more information about us.

This group is about people connecting with others that share the common idea and interest on Game Design, Game Art and Game Programming. If you have a passion for gaming and have a strong desire to develop games in some capacity (Art 2D/3D, programming or Design) this is the group for you.

We are a mature group of individuals that love the art of "soul line dancing". We promote a healthy lifestyle through dance. We uplift, encourage, and support the art of dance. Our leadership team members are experienced, patient, courteous, and will lead you every step of the way to achieve your "line dance fitness goal".  Travel to line dance workshops and events throughout the country to learn various styles of "line dance hustles" ****You will also learn line dance terminology and basic coun …

Are you a Beader, Seed Bead Enthusiasit, Polymer Clay and Precious Metal Clay Artist, Wire worker, Stringer, or do you just love jewelry, then this is a group for you! Enjoy speding a couple of hours a month with like minded friends. Bring in your finished items for lots of "oohs and ahhs" or bring your unfinished projects for help and inspiration, help a new beader, or just bead yourself. Make friends, and show off those fabulous finished pieces with your fellow beaders.

Hello friends!!!! This group is for all those creative, artsy and people that like to be creative in the Charlotte area to know about classes that are open to the public in all areas of the Arts the YMCA in NoDa. We offer painting, ceramics, pottery wheel, print making and just about any type of art medium classes you would like to attend. If you are looking for something special let me know! Or if your group wants to have a fun meetup we can do that too!!! Thanks! Mandy Alfaro mandy.alfaro@ymc …

This group is for like-minded, single, straight men in their 20's thru 50's who are in search of wingmen that will encourage each other to reach beyond their comfort zone in pursuit of mastering the art of socializing and being an attractive man. We will regularly meet to go out together and gain experience. All experience levels are welcome but only those that are dedicated to the pursuit and willing to learn through comradery, shared knowledge, dedication and respect for one another.  At least …

Ladies, new to the area or just need some friend time? Lets get together, explore the area and meet new people.

This is the meet-up page for Explosion Martial Arts in Belmont, NC. Bakuhatsudo, the "Way of the Explosion", is a combination of Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Sambo, Free-Style Wrestling and Muay Thai Kickboxing, for a dynamic style of Martial Arts that is both challenging and effective! Our intention is to teach practical self-defense in a fun family friendly atmosphere. Our community focus is personal safety and awareness so everyone is welcome regardless of age and physical ability. O …

Calling all creative types! Whether you are a professional or a novice, this group has something to offer to you! We'll meet for workshops, demonstrations, creative circles (where we all work on our current individual projects), classes, and other fun arts & crafts events. I'm starting this group to give support and encouragement to everyone who has ever felt the need to create something. Sometimes there will be a formally led event and other times we'll just meet and lend encouragement and advi …

Bringing diverse communities together through the arts. Perform at the Wedgewood Artistic Cafe (4800 Wedgewood Drive - intersection of Tyvola and Wedgewood - 2 miles from South Park Mall), 3rd Saturdays of every month, 6:30 - 8 pm. $1,500 raised for in transition artists in just five shows. Perform and help a great cause. Over $8,000 invested in lighting, audio, etc. to make a great venue for performances and fun. Adult tickets: $5. Kids, free. Dancing, bands, poets, magicians, instrumentalists, …

A film series specifically designed as a vehicle to expose the community to the vast artistic value black film has had around the globe throughout the years. The goal is to appeal to as diverse a population as possible and further the appreciation of Black Cinema. Curator and host, Felix Curtis, came to Charlotte from the Oakland/ San Francisco Bay Area where he curated “The San Francisco Black Film Festival” and “Black Filmworks” the annual film festival component of the Black Filmmakers Hall o …

The Groups purpose is to bring others together in the community through the Arts, which is lacking.  If you would like to meet others that like to drink wine while painting, this would be a fun group to join. There are several upcoming events in which you can participate in.  If you have a event that you would like to announce to the group, please do that.  We want to keep the community creative and by creating a group that supports this- will only keep the Arts growing....

Hello friends!!!! This group is for all those creative, artsy and people that like to be creative in the Charlotte area to know about design evenings in the Northlake Area at Shoppes at Davis Lakes. I offer a ceramic and glass painting design class every Monday night BYOB you would like to attend. There will also be snacks to get through the night. I started this group because it's relaxing cheaper than a bar!

R5Church presents, "Exhaust The Gift. God's Will-Your Voice-Be Heard" This is a group for artist's who want to come together & showcase their God given talents & gifts in a safe, non-threatening, godly atmosphere. All type of artists are welcome (spoken word, hip hop, graphic artists, story tellers, singers, musicians, etc)

This is a group dedicated to new and emerging artists. We will meet and collaborate bi-monthly in with the intent to inspire, create, critique and grow as artists. Our ultimate goal is to improve our communities through the pursuit of artistic expression. If you have a love for drawing and painting, this is the group for you. We are looking forward to exploring the art of drawing and painting.