ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

Doing whatever arts and crafts you like or want to try.

WE'RE BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS NETWORK ACROSS THE ARTS DISCIPLINES IN THE GREATER TRIANGLE, NC! Mixing creative disciplines brings a new dimension to brainstorming.  For example, painters bring different viewpoints to writers.  Musicians connect well with dancers.  Dancers inspire painters (and so on). We all want our creative expressions to be valued, and realistically have to make a living. Creative professionals benefit from a supportive environment to brainstorm & collaborate. If you a …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

The Triangle Sword Guild is a nonprofit group dedicated to the research and practice of Historic European Martial Arts. Our purpose is to reconstruct and learn the martial traditions of medieval and renaissance Europe through a combination of historic research and martial training. Our focus in primarily on the German Liechtenauer tradition, beginning with the longsword and moving toward other weapon forms. Our interest is in training the european combative tradition as a martial art.  We strive …

A group for anybody and everybody interested in learning about the Russian martial art, health and wellness system known as Systema. Led by a fully certified Systema instructor looking to build local interest in the art, and to assist those seeking to establish their own training groups in the region. Of interest to martial artists, athletes, fitness / welness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to become healthier, happier, and more fearless through an improved understanding of their bodies and mi …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

This is a group for practitioners of the internal martial arts. Pa Kua, Hsing I, Tai Chi, or one of the lesser known styles. Other martial artists and beginners with in interest in the internal styles are welcome to join as well. I am using this as my vehicle to promote my classes, but other competent martial artists are also welcome to promote their classes, events, and seminars through this.  I'm hoping to see this become one more hub in the thriving martial arts community that is developing i …

Fun & Fitness with Friends! Members of our group enjoy fitness and the many benefits of working out with great people. Fitness should be fun, effective and with friends. Our workouts challenge all levels of fitness including strength, endurance, balance, coordination, agility, mental and physical. Our fitness training includes, bootcamp, XFIT (cross training), martial arts for children and adults, cardio kickboxing and more.

Namaste and Welcome! ♥ We are a Circle of beautiful women who are spiritual seekers of any faith/religion. We love to create art, poetry, music, and to commit acts of kindness. We are women who yearn to create beautiful things together that will be gifted and shared promoting joy and peace in our community. ♥ Our Circle meets about once a month, for 2-3 hours to create, meditate, contemplate, laugh, share, celebrate and activate the divine creative feminine energy within all of us. Together we w …

Wake Forest ARTS supports local artists and existing art programs throughout our community and encourages new arts ventures. It is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was founded as the Wake Forest Cultural Arts Association 1990, and is currently an all-volunteer organization. We are funded through grants from the Town of Wake Forest and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County, and through the contributions of our sponsors and artist members. We organize the annual Six Sundays in Sp …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

The Triangle Sketch Crawl is a monthly event where sketchers of all skill levels meet and sketch at different locations throughout the Triangle. The sketch crawl is a simple way to explore parts of the city you've never seen and share your art with others. The only thing you need to bring is your pencils, sketch pad and a friend, if you like. If you feel like you can't draw...don't worry. It doesn't matter; you are welcome! The crawl is being sponsored by Lumen Art Studio and is free to anyone t …

This is a group for lesbians (over the age of 21) that love to do creative things! This group was started as a knitting group but lets face it sometimes knitting can get boring or you just want a break.  If you enjoy creative arts and crafts as I do then let's get creative/craft together -- we can do all kinds of things from photography, pottery, painting, drawing, cooking, etc...   I'd like to do at least one class a year, like a painting class at Durham Arts Center or a Cooking Class or a pott …

Meet local crafters in the Triangle and surrounding area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, etc.) We get together and work on different crafts for socializing, motivation, and to get ideas and learn from each other. At each event, everyone brings their own craft/project and supplies to work on. Crafts need to be portable. This means everyone at an event may be working on different crafts. Types of crafts you might see:painting (gaming miniatures, rocks, paper, etc. …

This meetup is for anyone who is interested in Filipino based Martial Arts. is no cost only a good attitude. We will practice stick fighting, knife fighting and empty hand based primarily on Filipino, Silat, Kenpo Arts. Contact John 919-414-9092

We're here for the folks in Fayetteville -- natives and transplants -- who love the arts and cultural events and who want to connect to the great events of Fayetteville -- theatre and chamber music, food festivals, cultural exhibits, visual arts gallery openings, art house movies, and more!

The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) is a jazz presenting nonprofit in the Raleigh-Durham area. We are dedicated to promoting, presenting, and preserving the local vibrant jazz scene. The AOCP has started this group to connect jazz to the Triangle. We host jazz concerts every first and third Fridays at local art galleries. We also send out a weekly jazz guide that will help jazz lovers plan their weeks full of jazz events. Jazz lovers should join this group and get in on the fun.

Welcome to the Fine Art Photography and Modeling group. We are looking to find models, photographers, stylist and MUA that have a desire to improve their skills in these areas. We only want the best shots to be posted to the Meetup page, so please only submit the shots that you are the most passionate about. We want everyone to come up with fantastic results, as we plan to work with local businesses to showcase our work. We also want to enter the photographs in local and national competitions. P …

Everyone loves a good show!!!  We love seeing them and supporting the arts.  What's not to like about that?  Come see live theatre events and meet new people who enjoy the mysterious energy that radiates off the stage every show. Beginning this year we will open scheduling for shows to you our fantastic group of theatre lovers.  If you are attending a local show, and open to having a few new friends joint you, schedule an event, and see who wants to tag along. For some shows we will work harder …

The Outsider Art Club of Durham/Chapel Hill was started to bring Outsider Art collectors from the Triangle together with those who are interested in learning more about Outsider Art. We meet at least once a month, share information, learn from each other, have guest speakers, watch documentaries and movies and go on field trips as a group. It's a great way to meet other Outsider Art enthusiasts. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

This group aims to bring together enthusiasts of Japanese sword martial arts disciplines to develop community, increase exposure, and education. Events will include regular social outings and classes as well as special events like demonstrations and seminars. Events currently featured: Iaido/Iaijutsu Practice Naginatajutsu Practice Wakizashi Practice Randori / Free Sparring Tameshigiri Tsukamaki / Handle Wrapping Seminar

If you are interested in Internal Martial Arts or practical Self-Defense, then this Meetup is for you. We practice traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and self-defense concepts rooted in Martial Arts from Southeast Asia. Beginners, students, and teachers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to come train, share ideas, and generate interest in what they do.

Let's get together to Celebrate African American Arts, Culture and Heritage. Attend performances, film screenings, art exhibits and discussions.

This is a group for anyone interested in Wing Chun Kung Fu and self-defense. All skill levels are welcome from the beginner to the experienced person. Wing Chun is not only a method of self-defense. It can develop confidence, focus, balance, flexibility and reduce stress thus improving other aspects of your life. We look forward to adding to your knowledge of self and sharpening your martial arts skills.

This group is for all you 20- and 30-somethings out there who want a chance to meet fascinating, brilliant people your age but don't necessarily want to party all night to accomplish that. This group is for every young person who went to a meetup that seemed relaxing and fun (hiking, yoga, coffee, etc), but found no one there under the age of 50. This group is for young people that want to try new things, hang out with awesome new friends, and introduce to society a radical idea that being in yo …

This group is for anyone who wants to be a part of an African support group experience. This support group will be able to share their own perspectives of African culture. You will be a part of group storytelling to reflect on African Art, African songs and dance, African Cuisines, or any international travels on the Africa Continent. Let's come together and share an African scrapbook, photographs taken in Africa, take group pictures in African attire, BE CREATIVE AND MAKE OUR OWN AFRICAN ART TH …