BRAVO! is Opera Carolina's premier group for young professionals interested in exploring and enhancing their enjoyment of Charlotte's vibrant performing arts scene. With a membership base of over 200 people, Bravo! offers the opportunity to meet new people through events, good food and, of course, Opera Carolina's annual opera productions. Opera Carolina provides BRAVO! members with a variety of exciting social and educational activities as well as discount tickets to Saturday night operas. BRA …

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 DoActCrazy Group (Augusta) is created primarily for artists who are passionate about being involved with producing new media, especially original video content for the web in serial and episodic formats. Actors, video bloggers, and aspiring film makers are the most obvious artists who’ll benefit from participating in this group – however, I hope this group attracts a wide scope of individuals. This includes actors, videographers, film makers, special effects / compositors, writers, musicians …

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 …

Are you the only art lover you hang out with? Are you tired of having to drag someone to go with you to your favorite art activities just to have someone to go with? Not anymore! Just come with us and join in the fun! Also check us out on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/groups/271354509580263/ Greenville, Spartanburg and surrounding area art enthusiasts can network and meet with other like minded people who wish to promote or participate in fun art activities. Art lover’s gatherings will inclu …

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 …

Holding Glamour and fine art Figure photography Workshops. Workshop venue and models provided for 4 - 8 photographers per workshop. Individual workshops will be held per request.

Schola Saint George is a non-profit school of "chivalric" martial arts dedicated to promoting study of historical fighting systems through research, training, and competition. Our current area of focus is on Fiore dei Liberi's 15th century manuals, mainly involving the Italian longsword.

Bujinkan martial arts training group. Training weekly in the Charlotte/Matthews area. Instructor holds a black belt in Budo Taijutsu and has more than 7 years experience including seminars with Senior Instructors (shihan) and training in Japan.

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!

Our purpose is to have a lot of fun while dancing, painting, making jewelry, writing poetry, making music, and en-corporating ALL of the arts in one place. This is for those who want to learn as well as those who want to sharpen their skill-set in ALL forms of the arts. So if you are interested in making things, writing things, playing music, and dancing... this group is for you=)

Gotta Travel Planner: This is a social travel group for enthusiasts who are interested in exploring various travel destinations locally and abroad.  Many of the destinations will begin within 5 to 6 hours of Charlotte, NC.  Charlotte is a location ideal for day or overnight trips to nearby cities such as Charleston, Savannah,  Asheville and resort towns like Myrtle Beach, and Hilton Head Island. There is a lot to do and see in and around Charlotte, NC.  However, the goal of the group is to get o …

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 …

This is a group for moms who would like to get together for the kids to play, in the area of Indian Trail, mostly, but also in Matthews, Monroe, Mint Hill, Charlotte, or other surrounding areas. I am a stay-at-home mom & we homeschool.  We also have meetups for local homeschooling mamas, in Indian Trail, once a month.  I taught Art in Elementary School for 6 years before I became a Mommy.  I also host some art playdates/playgroups at my house. Looking forward to meeting some great new friends!  …

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 …

Move, Breathe, Live is an organization of people who are interested in Yoga, Tai Chi, Mediation, Reiki, and holistic health practices. While we have a focus on stress reduction practices, we also offer venues for self exploration and enrichment. Our board of directors include the following Members: Christy Pillars - Founder and Owner of 'Pillars of Light'. http://www.pillars-of-light.com/ Sam Beasley - Founder of Augusta Meditation and Tai Chi:  http://augustameditationandtaichi.com Debbie Wolfa …

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 …

The Charlotte Yoga and Meditation Meetup Group welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. We also have events that feature culture, ayurveda and health. It's fun! Existence is a Fact... Living is an Art... These events are offered by the Art of Living Foundation, a non-profit United Nations educ …

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 …

The art of dancing has many benefits & rewards. As a form of exercise and relationship builder, dance promotes increased body strength, encourages communication, collaboration, trust, romance, and guarantees more than just a few laughs along the way. Dance Arts Inc: Where partnering, posture, and core movement are not expected, they are taught, whether your passion is dance, sports, business, or relationships.

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 …

We are a group of curious women who have been meeting in my studio for 15 years. We call ourselves The Rabbit Hole. Come join us if you dare! Every Tuesday from 4:30 - 6:00pm we go down the Rabbit Hole to explore the deep mysteries of creative processes in life, art, and spirit. We never know what we're going to find and that's what's makes it so much fun! We are a women's discussion group guided by 3 norms: - we always start and end on time - every woman gets a voice every week - and we always …

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!

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.