Escape for awhile in the romance of Beauty and the Beast, the fantasy of Wicked, the comedy of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels...well, you get the point. We are a group designed for those who enjoy seeing a great show, a new band, or the latest comedy act. We will be exploring the theaters of NJ as well as an occasional jaunt to NYC.

Benvenuti,  Amici  tutti! (Welcome,  All friends!) The purpose of “Central Jersey Lovers of All Things Italian!" is to provide opportunities for all who are interested in any or all aspects of Italian culture, to socialize and share enjoyable experiences with other like-minded persons. These aspects of Italian culture include dining, movies(with English subtitles), music, practicing Italian language skills, comedy and other entertainment, art, history (e.g. the Pompeii exhibit in NY City on May …

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like to drink? Then this is the group for you! We will meet in a bar or lounge setting twice a month to stitch on our current WIPs (works in progress), chat, and sip on a drink or a few. Look for us on ravelry too!

Craft Warriors are not afraid to get down and dirty for the sake of their art. Craft Warriors will battle new patterns, try new techniques, dare to push the envelope. Craft Warriors proudly don their battle scars of paper cuts, pricked fingers and ink stained hands. Are you ready to join the ranks of the creative and crafty? ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME! Sometimes we scrap, sometimes we sew, sometimes we bead... Are you into sewing, knitting, scrapbooking, stamping, needlework, painting, quilting, be …

A group of down-to-earth folks that just like to hang.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in fencing! I am one of the owners of a new fencing club in the area, and we want to introduce and involve the local community in this great sport! If there is enough interest, we'd like to hold fencing events where we will give lessons and hold tournaments for Meetup members. Fencing is a great workout both physically and mentally, and a very social sport. Anyone who has an interest in fencing, or used to fence, or wants to learn should join!

Welcome to 2's of a Kind. This group is a way for young couples in the Union county area to meet and socialize. We will have a variety of different activities and outings in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield, Garwood, Cranford, Springfield, Summit, Mountainside, Warren, Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Basking Ridge, Watchung, Greenbrook, Bridgewater, etc.  If you're in the surrounding area we hope you'll join us! We are Max and Dana, your group organizers. We are newlyweds and live in Scotch P …

The Spanish for Children Play and Learn has been specifically designed for professional parents and non-Spanish speaking families, who wish their children to be exposed to the language, culture, and traditions of the Spanish speaking world.  The group will also give you the opportunity to meet families where one of the parents is native Spanish speaking and want their children to be bilingual. In addition to our meetups, the group also offers an exclusive immersion language program where moms a …

Susan Meyer who is a seasoned working professional Photographer for over 30 years and Photoshop Retoucher for over 10 years would like to share her years of experience and knowledge to Photography and Photoshop Lovers. It is open to all levels, but especially those who are just starting out and intermediate levels. We will also do some advanced shoots and projects with this group involving models. The group will meet at The duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ where Susan has taught for over 1 …

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

Family Time for Music & Art was formed to provide fun, educational and quality meet-ups with a focus on the arts. We welcome ALL families with children ages newborn-7 years to join our meet-up group!  You will enjoy a fun variety of music & art meet-ups.  You will enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments and hearing stories in many of our meet-ups.  In addition, we have meet-ups that include age-appropriate crafts! Meet-ups will be closest to families near Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Manville, …

If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designed …

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS Kids' World of Central Jersey If you are looking for fun and affordable ways to keep your kids entertained while learning in the real world, you are at the right place! Let your kids imagine and inspire while participating in activities such as: music/dance/art sessions, storytime, zoos, parks, children's museum, farm visits, farmer markets, circus, play arcades, splash pads, county fairs/family events, at home play dates!  All our kids events are fami …

Social Group for Kids with Asperger and PDD -Autism Spectrum- Would you like your child or teen with High Functioning Autism be part of a fun, engaging and no pressure group of friends? This group is for you! Our group provides frequent opportunities for CHILDREN OF ALL AGES with Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS and their siblings to socialize in a relaxing fun way without fear of rejection. We know our children with ASD need opportunities to have fun and enjoy, and practice their social skills. We …

It will provide a platform for academics, scholars, writers, poets thinkers, musicians, dancers, artists, film directors and actors, photographers, theater personalities, media reps, leading public figures and other opinion makers to connect, interact, network, exchange views, co-operate, collaborate with each other to create greater understanding and appreciation of each other’s point of view thus generating goodwill and friendship.It will, also draw from the experience of filmmakers in the Sou …

Welcome to the Central Jersey chapter of MORE.  The group that caters to every aspect of your life -- from arts and culture, travel, politics, financial  and physical wellness, spiritual enlightenment to social adventures like the ever enjoyable ladies night out.  Known as Diamonds, we are dedicated to bringing out the best in each other -- offering encouragement and RESPECT to all sisters. We don't just plan events, we create experiences to help you grow and have fun while getting to know your …

Meditation, Yoga, Unique Breathing Exercises and Practical Wisdom for Daily Living Benefits of techniques include: * Eliminate stress! * Sleep better and smile more! * Handle negative emotions like anger, fear, depression! * Increase focus and concentration! * Increase energy! * Improve overall well-being! * Take-home techniques for greater peace of mind and well-being Come home to "Art of Living", which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Med …

For adults who are looking for a companion(s) to accompany them on various outings. Need a workout partner? Have an extra ticket to the game or concert? What to check out that new movie? Your guest backed out at the last minute & you need that + one to accompany you? Well here's the place to find that person.

Does the long list of Indian spices sound scary? Don't be overwhelmed. Learn the art of everyday Indian cooking as most of it happens to be vegetarian, vegan & gluten free-all at the same time. The basic idea would be to impart knowledge & instruction about the delectable but easy breezy Indian snacks, main course dishes, sweets , cakes & bakes & much more. Come & enjoy , lunch & learn all in the company of your fellow vegetarians.

NJ Entrepreneurs and Tech Startups meetup is dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs, techies, visionaries, and creatives through monthly events. This is not your ordinary meetup! We're collecting your feedback and needs and getting out there to bring you the most useful and amazing speakers on various topics. We are consistently expanding the networks of our members through pitch fests, keynotes by industry experts and thought leaders, strategic networking events, and hosting panel discussions by …

“This is a group for anyone interested in Poetry, Spoken Word, Writers, Musicians. I started this group to meet other enthusiasts in Poetry. Looking forward to meeting everybody.”

This is a group for beginners on oil painting. If you always want to try but never have the opportunity to express yourself with a brush stroke the time is now. Join us for a creative, fun and relaxing experience.

Like Picasso and many geniuses, it's time for you too to draw inspiration from Africa and give life to your enterprise. Let's come together and spice things up - of course we got a lot of spice in Africa - So if you are an artist of any color, lets come together and draw the African model to spice up our portfolios and we'll put up an African themed show every quarter. If you are a filmmaker let's collaborate and produce an Africa inspired script, come and avail yourself of those untold organic …

The Plainfield Jazz Collective is a group for anyone who has a passion for the past...present and future development of the American art form of Jazz. No matter if you are an old school jazz enthusiasts, or new to the jazz genres this group is ready to keep Jazz alive! The Plainfield Jazz Collective has been formed to promote jazz through education and performance and to call attention to the Plainfield area’s very talented musicians, recognized locally and nationally. We aim to initiate program …

Hello YogaBees, :), Welcome. Read this with a nice bright smile. We are gonna have fun doing Yoga. We practice complete Yoga, and that means all 8 Limbs of Yoga to include Breathing, Warm-Up Stretches, Postures, Relaxation, Focus, Meditation, Transcendence, along with Powerful transformative Knowledge. The Sri Sri Yoga is simple yet powerful. In its simplicity is beauty and experience of fulfillment. Diligent, honest and regular practice of Sri Sri Yoga, any Yoga for that matter, restores Li …

In the oldest tradition of writers groups from the past The Inklings, The Bloomsbury Group, Algonquin Round Table, Shakespeare And Company Writers and Ciao Domenica (i.e. In 1816 Percy Shelley and Mary Shelley spent a summer with Lord Byron, John William Polidori, and Claire Clairmont creating some of the most important fiction in the English language.) I will spring for the first bottle of absinthe and it will be Pernod (not kidding I know a guy). Painters, Writers, Musicians, Muses, models and …

Are you getting tired of the same movie night and bar scene week in and week out? Are you interested in trying new things that don't necessarily include getting hit by paint, being strapped into a harness, or spending mad cash money? Are trips to NYC a drag because of cost and transportation? Do you feel like your "missing out" since the North/Central NJ scene kind of sucks? Are you a creative, artistic, musical or open-minded individual? Do you have a mullet-ful of imagination that cannot be co …