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.

Love to go to see indie and foreign films and then talk about them afterward? Me, too! Hi, I'm Francesca, an indie filmmaker and trans-media artist who lived in Manhattan for 25 years and thought nothing of calling a friend and suggesting we meet in an hour at one of the many arthouse theaters around town. But, when I moved to NJ I found my friends here did NOT share my tastes so I created the NJ ArthouseFilm Society (just to sound fancy). And, wouldn't you know it, there are tons of people lik …

Northern NJ Women ages 35-55 who enjoy traveling locally to NYC and elsewhere for independent films, cultural events and making friends Our focus is to develop close personal friendships by spending one weekend day a month of quality time. We will begin in Northern New Jersey to get to know each other and eat and then using public transport as a group go to a scheduled event in New York City and see a film, go to a museum or other cultural activity. Making friends is about connecting and gettin …

Join us and practice Nei Qigong (Internal Qigong).  With a  blend of gentle movements and relaxed meditation, this ancient practice is very effective for helping both the body and mind.  Unlike gym classes or jogging where people merely spend “fuel”, the ancient arts like Qigong and Yoga are so well-balanced that you can generate Qi, or life-force energy, and retain a surplus of this energy after the exercise is finished (more than you began with!) This helps people remain in superior health.  C …

From hikes to book talks to art workshops, the Greenbelt offers a wide variety of events year-round where adults can socialize, network, explore, and celebrate the preserved open space in the heart of Staten Island. I started this group to help share the treasures of the Staten Island Greenbelt with a broader audinece and to connect newcomes and lifelong lovers of the Greenbelt.

The most exciting, flavorful dance class and state of the art fitness class combined into one simple recipe, Zumba®Fit HappensNJ! Conducted by renown A.C.E.-Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist and Ballroom Dancer extraordinaire; Jose Aleman will motivate you to achieve your full potential and beyond. No one part of our bodies is independent unto itself; so we apply a synergystic approach where by the whole is greater than the one. There-by attaining maximum results in as minimum amount of tim …

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 …

Come join us and learn extremely effective ways to defend yourself in the street, in a bar or crowded building. Training is based on the instructors study and interpretation (though not limited to) of Native Russian Martial Arts, which are based on the science of natural human motion, or bio-mechanics. We also train some basic grappling. Easily learn to at least double your striking power with no more than half the effort. Though we take training serious, the group is very laid back and easygoin …

We are a small photography studio located within 3 blocks of the Rahway train station. We have a terrific group of photographers and models that work together to make art. We keep the ratios small normally running trying to keep a model photographer ratio. We do host a bunch of photography events from lighting to unlocking some of the mystery of post processing. if you have an idea share it and we can help make it a reality. Our studio is also available for rent. We have a list of our gear avail …

Calling all PAINTERS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS, ACTORS, COMEDIANS, SINGERS, ETC ...! Whether you are an ARTIST or an ART LOVER I'd like to welcome you to the ARTBEAT, my storefront studio in Rahway's up and coming Arts District. I'm a NYC multi-media artist who moved back to Jersey and this studio is where I do all my stuff so I was thinking - I would love for it to be a place where creative people of all types can meet, make things and show their work AND a place for creativity appreciato …

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 …

This group is open to those interested in applying the Spanish language to all aspects of life. Novice, intermediate and experts are welcomed. Apply your language skills in all settings: dining, art, athletics, fitness, entertainment, literature and more.

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 …

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 …

Are you interested in making new friends, having a close-knit group who are there for you through it all, laughing, playing, sharing secrets, doing whatever we want to do? Sometimes it's difficult to make new friends unlike when we were in our '20s and just starting out on our own. Now that we're all grown up (?), let's create a new support system of sisterly love, joy, and support and lifetime friendships. Can't wait to meet you! NO NO's Please RSVP YES when you are attending an event. Some ev …

This is a group for stay at home moms who live in and around Warren NJ. Currently we have members from Warren, Watchung, Green brook and N Plainfield. If you live in a different town we may need to direct you to your local chapter of MOMs Club (or can help you to develop a sister chapter). We have age specific playgroups as well as regular chapter wide playdates and outings (park playdates, library story times, fruit picking, arts and crafts and more..) Moms Club supports moms who are at home wi …

Who needs a night or afternoon out with awesome ladies? This group is for women who have a passion for jewelry making (beading, pearl knotting, etc.) Local arts and crafts stores and bead shows in New Jersey offer jewelry making classes at a reasonable fee. Activities will be planned to attend classes or as a get together to work on our individual pieces while sharing the company of awesome women.

“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.”

Get off the couch and just do it! If you thought, "I should do that" or "I should go there," then this group is for you. We are going to touch the stars, travel through time, eat tasty and decadent delights, learn to fly, laugh til we cry, and much more! Together, let's do the things we used to love, the things we'd like to try, and maybe even things we never thought we'd do. Events and Meetups will mostly be in NJ, but we'll also venture to NY, PA, and beyond.

These seminars amply illustrate with a wealth of images the techniques used to create a sense of design, composition and imagination in this highly aesthetic and sultry branch of photography. I embrace a plethora of important tactics that when blended together successfully disclose a true work of art. These seminars will discuss all the principles and techniques used to create stunning images of the female in fashion and the female form itself. Including but not limited to: Equipment, Lighting, …

Welcome to MANA Science "CMA" Combat Martial Art! (MANA Science Ju Bunkai Karate Do) "Train with Best of the Best"... Grandmaster Deems Smith MSCMA "MSCMA" MANA Science Combat Martial Art Karate is a real martial art If You Are A MMA Fighter That Want To Step Up Your Fighting Game! Check out Grandmaster Deems Smith's "MANA Science CMA"! Grandmaster Deems Smith believe in true teaching of real applicable martial arts and not misleading people to believe in martial arts that do not work in real li …

Once we get rolling this community will meet once a week to meditate, discuss Buddhist/Buddhist-like teachings, and provide mutual support in applying these practices to the specific challenges of early adulthood. The mission here is to push the meditation movement on Staten Island and provide a spiritual, down to earth community of like minded youth hell-bent on being the change they wish to see. The gathering is participatory and casual. Possible discussion topics include career, relationships …

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 …

I have organized a studio where we can meet 1-2 times a month in Watchung (right off 78) to draw from a model (we will draw from a variety of models both clothed and nude). This will be an uninstructed session for all levels, from beginner to professional artist. We hope to create a relaxed and creative environment. Bring your own drawing supplies. Ages 18+ Fee will be $15 per session.

Board game geek fanatics! We love everything about games and being geeks. Arts and crafts; fun and food; death and destruction; pain and GLORY( ouch paper cuts ); crocheting and knitting we haz it all. It is not easy to take an idea and bring it into the world. It is hard to explain to people that you just want to make something for fun, for people to sit down together and enjoy. The kind of games we all love. The games that families will always remember playing together, the games that your bes …

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 …

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 …