We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, our workshops are probably for you. PHOTO SHOOTS ARE CENTRAL TO OUR EXISTENCE, we take them very seriously. Setting up s …

Darryl Briggs' Glamour Photography Clubs are the largest and most active in both DFW and Texas, recently expanding into Arkansas and Oklahoma. Events are regularly scheduled and include a wide range of events such as photography workshops, club shoots (where the photographers get to decide on sets and lighting), instructional classes, and even social events. Everyone is welcome whether you are an experienced photographer or if you just received your camera yesterday. Our members are some of the …

Welcome to The Tango Community of Greater Houston This MeetUp Group is for everyone who is interested in the Art and Culture of Tango. It includes beginners, intermediate, and advanced Tango dancers and observers. We emphasize our welcome to "Absolute Beginners"  by ensuring that we provide notice of available instruction, study and milongas (a get together) for dancing pleasure and practice. This group welcomes all ages, ethnicities, experiences and genders!! And whatever or whomever else I fo …

To give those who love neo soul, old school hip-hop, and underground hip-hop music the opportunity to come together and unite the community of fans. We also provide an alternative to mainstream radio with our Got Soul Sessions Radio and will host events based on the format of the station. www.gotsoulsessions.com

The Mindfulness Practice Community of Houston (MPC-Houston) is a community of lay practitioners inspired by the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village). The community, formed originally under the name Dharma Rain, was founded in January 1997 by three members of the Order of Interbeing, (Tiep Hien Order.) The purpose of the sangha (a Sanskrit word for community) is to support each other in learning to live with awareness. The practice of mindfulness helps alleviate suffering and a …

Would you like a place where you can just show up with your camera and get great photos? The Portfolio Builders Meetup is the place for you! We will take care of the location, models, and props. All we need is you. We have plans on covering everything from people to products, fashion to fantasy, and seniors to swim suits.  There will be something for everyone.  Each Meetup will be unique, entertaining, and educational. Who knows, you may find that you love a new type of photography!  Not to ment …

What makes this group "different"? YOU are the boss -- create your own events! That means making sure the venue is safe and photo-friendly, limiting the number to less than 10 people, making sure at least half are models/photographers, etc. What makes this group necessary? Large photography workshops and meetups are AWESOME for building a great portfolio.  But sometimes a smaller groups (5 models, 5 photographers), are the best option for UNIQUE photos projects, and to practice a specific ski …

A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. -Robert Frost. This group is dedicated to those who celebrate the art of POETRY and appreciate the people behind the verses. But, alas, you do not have to be a poet to join us. Houston has so much to offer in terms of cultural diversity and poetry is a wonderful art which can serve to unite us, enlighten us and broaden our view of those in our local and global community.  You are welcome to suggest …

The Houston Outdoor Market is moving to Pasadena, Texas! As soon as we have all our ducks in a row and our permits ready to start running the market again, we will let you all know. For now, you can visit us on the weekends while we get the new property ready. Just give us a call first to make sure we haven't stepped out for a bit; we would hate to miss your visit. The new property is bigger and better. We have 2 and 1/2 acres of land, water and electric, ample parking space, and plans to make t …

Destination...Art! is a concept that The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake has to unite the arts in Bay Area Houston as a way to improve the quality of life in the community, to attract tourism and conferences, to connect the community. Destination...Art! is a vision of connection, education and celebration...of, for, with and by art. I am Dion McInnis, the president of TAACCL, an administrator at University of Houston-Clear Lake, an author, photographer, photography instructor, poet and profes …

This Meetup is an informal online network for students of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun, Ving Tsun, or whatever spelling) in the Houston area. Here you can find other practitioners in your area and hook up with them for training sessions or whatever. It also exists to highlight classes I offer at Houston's Backyard Wing Tsun Kung Fu. For those of you interested in formal Wing Tsun classes, members of this meetup are entitled to one free month upon signup. For a no-obligation free intro class, please visi …

So yes, while this group will certainly be about What's On Tap in terms of craft beers and other delightful libations around town, this meetup will also be about what is upcoming and what is happening here in Houston in terms of events as well as some of the newest establishments in town. We will check Houston Press, Yelp and Twitter to identify additional interesting events to attend. Think culture festivals, area cookouts, museum events, fundraisers, sporting events, trivia nights, wine tasti …

AMALGAM MARTIAL ARTS is an academy dedicated to the study of self through the Martial Arts. We provide both adult and children's classes in Self Defense, Traditional Martial Art, and fitness. Our aim is to help the individual reach their full potential! Description Our studies include but are not limited to: Principles of Body Mechanics and Movement Principles of Striking Principles of Grappling Weapon Work Obstacle Course Training We believe in a balanced and thorough training regimen incl …

This is a Meetup group of diverse professionals, age range 30s - 50s, that wish to explore and discover Houston's hidden treasures. We will visit many venues and cover lots of territory, mainly "inside the loop". Our mission is enrichment and discovery, while cultivating friendships with like-minded others. The activities planned will be geared towards singles and a singles lifestyle. Activities will include getting together for food and wine events, live music, performance art, travel, outdoor …

We get together for fun and unique events including lectures, educational events, nature and historical walks, visiting museums, art galleries, cooking classes, festivals, wine tastings, music, social mixers, hiking, quiz nights, theater, art films and more. Our events are casual and fun with plenty of opportunity for socializing. Anyone can join. Most of our members are single, but this is not a singles group; whether you are single, married, divorced, widowed or part of a couple, you are welc …

A "Stitch 'n Bitch" is just a group of knitters and crocheters who get together on a regular basis to stitch and, well, you know. All Stitch 'n Bitch meetups are free of charge. There will be online resources provided for those that wish to learn to knit or crochet, but there are not any formal lessons or classes planned at this time. This group is open to men and women of all ages that enjoy knitting or crocheting, or would like to learn.

I am forming this group to promote the Art of Aikido. In particular I want to know about and spread the word when high-ranking visiting instructors are coming. If the practice will be open to students outside the specific dojo, please let us all know. When you're posting these events, let us know if there are class size limitations as well. I know that there have been direct students of O'Sensei that have had seminars here in the area. There are not any more of these being made and having the op …

Model Photo Workshops. Semi-private and focused in-studio. Glamour, boudoir, fashion, sensual/erotic, art nude, exotic car+model. With professional, published model and automotive photographer Nino Batista. Space is extremely limited as most all workshops allow a small amount of photographers. These are focused and detailed learning experiences. Lots of one on one learning, and one on one time with models. Attention is focused on utilizing what is needed to get the shot you have to have, and not …

THE ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR BRINGING HOUSTON'S CREATIVE ACTORS AND FILM MAKERS-This is a group for anyone interested in Acting, Filmmaking, Makeup , Film Crew, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet with other Filmmakers and Actors and Film Industry enthusiasts.I am looking forward to exploring the creative art form of film production and acting with everyone.” This group will start a film project using every-ones talent.

This is a group of Alumni located in Houston and surrounding areas who are all memebers of Alpha Kappa Psi. AKPsi is an internationa business co-ed fraternity. Please only add this group if you are a member of AKPSI and live in the Houston area.

Feel sexy, confident and ready to dance with stiletto/high heels (comfortable shoes are acceptable). These sexy classes will teach you how to walk, dance with a chair, floor work, and strip tease (clothes worn at all times). Each class is $10 and following class, sparkling wine will be served with Domina talk. Classes take place at Sonia's World of Dance, 4150 Westheimer Ste. 100 starting March 30, 2013 7:30p.m.

Hey everyone! Are you new to Houston or been here a while and want to make awesome new friends?! Join our group! We'll get together for all kinds of fun events, bowling nights, happy hours, bar crawls, picnics, art shows, you name it! You're sure to meet some wonderful new friends in this group!