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 …

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 …

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 …

Join us a couple times a month to share ideas while spinning by wheel or spindle. Experienced spinners as well as newbies are welcome! If you don't have a wheel we may have one to rent. We also have availability of a private lesson offered by Yarn Tree Studio if that is something you would like. Some of our plans are to have a Wheel Round Robin (where you can try out several different wheel), a Spindle Round Robin (for hand spindlers), Fiber Trades, Fiber Round Robin (so you can try small bits o …

Now in its fourth year, Triangle Opera Appreciation is a small, intimate group of down-to-earth, gay-friendly people who love opera and enjoy experiencing it together. We warmly welcome newbies as well as long-time opera lovers. We watch recorded performances in members' homes, live broadcasts in stadium movie theaters, and socialize over food and drink. We also schedule Meetups for on-stage performances when available. Active participation is a requirement to retain membership: attend at least …

The Ladies of Raleigh Social was designed to bring women together of all ages and backgrounds who want to socialize and make new friends. The group is open to any woman who lives in the Triangle area. Everyone has something in common. Whether it is a similar taste in movies; a common interest or hobby; you may work in the same field; or you lived in the same city as another member at one point. The goal of the group is to provide a safe environment where we can have fun and enjoy each other's co …

Sometimes, as an artist, you need a little help working through your problems. We get stuck, get "artist's block," or can't seem to finalize that idea for your next painting. The purpose of this group is to get artists together to communicate their ideas and concepts and to give and receive feedback from a group of their peers. We welcome any artists struggling with a concept or idea as well any artist who would like to assist in the conversation.

Capital City Steppers is a social networking and dance organization dedicated to promoting the art of Chicago-Style Steppin in North Carolina and abroad. This group is for all who love Chicago-Style Steppin and want to see it grow in our area. Our organization will be committed to giving back to the community by conducting workshops, fundraisers for local charities and volunteering our time through community service. Our members are expected to be respectful of the different styles of individu …

Crocheting is something that can be relaxing and fun!  This is our goal: to relax, chat, eat and have some fun!  Come join us and bring along your current project to work on. Several times a year we work on different Service Projects.  We have made many blankets, baby hats and scarves that have been donated to our soldiers in Afghanistan, Wake Med, Ewe To You, Raleigh Resue Mission, Interact and other agencies. For fun we have an annual Christmas Party, share a pattern library, have special door …

This group is for people who have or want to have their books published on eBook pages such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, iTunes, Diesel-eBook, Smashwords, etc. The object of this group is to help people get through the intricacies of getting your book out, and share resources for cover art, advertising, and formatting. It was started by Steve Stone, teacher of eBook publishing classes at Wake Tech Community College because there is no group like it in the area.

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Parents on a budget is a FREE meet up event where parents can bring their children out for a fun game of kickball, baseball, or even arts and crafts for no cost at all to participate. Our goal is to keep our children active, even when we as parents may not always be able to spend hundreds of dollars on special services. Joining us for these fun filled events will offer occasional gatherings where your children can play and eat lunch while becoming socially active. This event is sponsored by KidZ …

I retired from the N.C. Division of Prisons in 2002 after 29 yrs. where I worked in Security, Diagnostics, Classification & Staff Training as a Criminal Justice Instructor. I made decisions on how to manage the most violent & volatile inmates. I've studied criminal behavior and criminal law for most of my adult life. I worked as an EMT & Paramedic for 4 yrs. after retirement.I'm NRA Certified as an Instructor in Handgun, Rifle, Personal Protection in the Home, and a Range Safety Officer. My hand …

For those that are enamored with the craft of yarn and needles, hooks, spindles or wheels: come join us!  We will spend a little talk time along with enjoying our favorite craft. Our goal?  Having fun...sharing ideas, patterns, techniques and learning from each other. And we always enjoy seeing everyone's projects, whether you knit, crochet, tat, spin or weave. At this time, there will be no formal dues to belong to the group.

Are you someone who … … already cooks but wants new recipes? ... would like to connect with local foodies? … thinks they are lucky if they can use a knife and boil water but would like to learn more? … is an overworked professional or student who believes that 12-hour days do not allow you to cook at all? … most of all loves food? Then my classes are for you! Born Italian, studied in Paris at the Sorbonne and married to a fine Swedish fellow, I have traveled much of the world and enjoyed cook …

Yoga is an excellent way to achieve balance while becoming one in body, mind and spirit. Benefits include Stress management, lower heart rate, sense of well-being, reduced anxiety & muscle tension, increased focus & awareness, slowed aging process, and sound sleep. Join us this summer to practice this beautiful art form in a natural setting. We will hold classes in some of Raleigh's parks such as Shelley Lake and Fred Fletcher Park. Disclaimer: Yoga is exercise. Yoga or any other exercise progr …

How many of us have learned how to build a loving, connected and lasting relationship? Where did we learn?  At home?  At school?  There is an art and science to creating the relationship of our dreams...  While this group will focus on romantic/intimate relationships, what we will learn can be tweaked and applied to any relationship -- including family members, friends, and even co-workers! If you have the desire to create more satisfying connections in your relationships, join us to learn ways …

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