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 …

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.

We have such GREAT theatre here in Asheville and the surrounding areas! This group is for women who love live theater and want to support the performing arts in Western North Carolina. Let's get together and take advantage of this amazing arts community by attending some of the theatrical productions in the local area. Perhaps we can have dinner before or coffee/drinks after. If you're like me, you love to talk about the play you've just seen. Join this group if you're a woman who wants to: S …

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.

"Bella Love" meet-up group is a great way to get plugged into the community! Whether you're looking for entertainment, volunteer opportunities, or just want to see what's new in the local creative arts scene, we've got you covered! Our goal is to unite community through the local creative arts; through music and arts festivals, live-entertainment events and local gatherings; all while incorporating only local individuals, artists, performers, businesses and even charities!  We are a one-stop-sh …

This group is specifically for the purpose of supporting and attending productions of the Immediate Theatre Project. ITP is the partner company in residence at the North Carolina Stage Company. You may have seen their production of Live from Radio Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life! The Immediate Theatre Project also does one other show in partnership with NC Stage. Last year it was The Glass Menagerie and this year they will present Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker. You can find more abo …

A great place to find live Asheville's live comedy performances and other local comedy fans! I'm Art Sturtevant, and I'm an Asheville comic. I'll be posting all the Asheville-area stand-up comedy shows in the area (assuming I know about them), and I'll attend most. I've met several of you already, and I'd love to meet more of you! A lot of the events are open mics, so if you ever have the itch to try something out, you'll have plenty of opportunities.

Asheville is the State of the Arts and Digital Art in all forms from the computer to the iPad and iPhone is the cutting edge of the art world. Whether it is taken further to be printed and then embellished or painted on or image transfer or more, it all starts with a capture or freehand painting and is done on a computer or other technology. This group is for anyone any age that wants to make the most of learning how to use new ways to create art or improve their photographs. It will cover softw …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Do you find yourself going on too many outings alone or trying to find other men and women in your age group to enjoy activities with? Let's find each other and live it up a little. We'll begin by meeting once a month for theater, game night, museum and art gallery strolls, cooking dinners, road trips or whatever else strikes our fancy.

If you are interested in learning how to capture all the beauty that surrounds us through the art of digital photography, then this is the group for you. We will provide regular photography tips to help you along your journey toward becoming a better and better photographer and we will do our best to answer any questions that you might have about digital photography. We will also keep a current listing of all of our workshops as they become available. We are also open to workshop requests. We lo …

Asheville's first Meetup group for this activity, this is a solid resource for those exploring the art of Parkour training. This group is designed to inform, inspire, and invite people to discover Parkour in Western North Carolina, particularly in the Asheville area. Our group will post information about Traceurs (Parkour practitioners) in the area, events for indoor and outdoor classes & gatherings, and keep a flow of videos and articles going about Parkour events and activities worldwide. Park …

This is a group for those interested in creating a makerspace/hackerspace in Athens!

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 …

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.