Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytelle …

… I'm still active in the NYC film and theater scene - so from time to time (I also organize the Master Thespian meetup group), we include meetups to attend storytelling events or performances in Manhattan. We're all about the "cultchah"! WHAT WE DO! Whether you're a film buff or just a movie-lover, why not join us as we explore the cool films that come our way! We see a lot of them at the Montclair Clairidge Cinema (and other artsy theaters) and afterward we pick a local joint to go grab a bite a …

Want to improve your writing? Want to meet other writers? But don't want to take those long trips to Manhattan or New Jersey? Then join Staten Island Writers!   This is a group open to all genres and all literature types. However, you MUST be serious about writing. You must be passionate about the written word, about storytelling and developing characters. Those who are just passing through, looking for something to do should NOT join.   This is a support/critique group. We discuss the craft of …

Bringing yoga out of the studio, not just physically but the principles as well. Various outdoor yoga locations, occasional musical guests, yoga hikes, vegan potlucks and other outdoor yogic playing. Nature will be the main setting but there may be some "urban" settings as well. A vinyasa-based asana session with storytelling and jokes and practical spiritualism will be thrown into the pot. Various workshops will also be offered.

… This is where we organize our group storytelling missions.  Do have social media skills, pro or enthusiast proficiency creating media, or are just dedicated to this original approach to causing sustainable social change for the causes you care about? Join us!

Wanna learn to act? Used to act and now miss it? The EUREKA ACTING STUDIO offers you a complete immersion into the unfolding drama of life past, present and future. Learn for the first time or polish up techniques such as acting, dramatic reading and mime in a fun environment. Together we will explore and expound stories that focus on human relationships and emotions set in the context of Christianity and ethics, all with a modern twist. DISCLAIMER: This group is not meant to replace traditi …

Video journalists, documentarians, and multimedia storytellers, let's hang out one night a month, bring an exotic beverage of your choice and one to share, and talk about the art/profession/hobby we all love. We're here to have a good time, learn some things, screen some things, make connections, collaborate, talk about projects, ideas, or do whatever the hell people want. First meetup will be in late March.  Send some ideas.  Let's do this !

To gather together people who love to help people tell the story of their life. To learn from & support each others professional growth. Personal historians, film producers & multimedia artists, graphic designers, professional organizers, memoir writers, story tellers, artists, photographers, genealogists, interior decorators, bookbinders

The secret to being a brilliant writer isn’t a secret at all: write every day and get feedback from good teachers. At the New York Writer’s Intensive, we’ll get you writing in an environment that’s fun and supportive, giving you the feedback, structure, and social support to help you get started and find your rhythm. The New York Writers’ Intensive is for you if: • You want to write but you need help getting started. • You want guidance, support, and feedback. • You have stories to tell but you …

What is The NYC Social Academy? Ongoing evening gatherings & discussions on diverse topics including: architecture, genealogy, current events, history, culture, storytelling, and the arts. 5 week sessions. 7-9pm. Classes limited to 20 participants each. Keep the conversation going over cocktails at a nearby pub after class. For in-depth information about NYC Social Academy, visit nycsocialacademy.com!

"Noumenon (/ˈnuːmɨnɒn/): A posited object or event that is known (if at all) without the use of the senses." (A good description of roleplaying, no?) Noumena is a New York City World of Darkness (and more) roleplaying group open to any and all who are interested in playing or running a roleplaying game! While focused primarily on the (old and new) World of Darkness game line, other games--especially indie or experimental games--are welcome and encouraged. Gamers of all experience levels--includi …

… Upcoming meetups: In the next few months we'll have meetups on writing your first book, Mad Men's lessons for writers, the elements of storytelling, writing your way into a dream job, and more. Suggestions: We welcome suggestions for topics and guests. We'll experiment with format but will start with small groups so we can connect better -- with each other and with the topic. We hope to offer exciting give-aways in all our meetups. Our meetings will take place in a sleek boardroom of a shipping …

We at Hostelling International New York are travelers. We love the road, and we love talking about travel over a beer or a movie, and inviting our awesome friends to come talk about their adventures. Sign up for our events to come hear talks from world class photographers, mountaineers, filmmakers, adventurers, writers, storytellers, musicians and many others as they share their experiences from the road, and get inspired for your next trip!

Welcome to the NYC D&D Meetup Group! Dungeons and Dragons is the most popular tabletop role-playing game of all time. The game is played with about 6 players. One person takes the role of storyteller, AKA the Dungeon Master, and narrates the story in a medieval fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, romance, intrigue, and adventure. The rest of the players take on the roles of individual fictional characters and explore that world, often becoming heroes in the story. The story is like a com …

An ongoing 'discussion & activity' group for ANYONE interested in any aspect of mythology. Whether you seek diversion, entertainment, inspiration or timeless wisdom, join us in EXPLORING and CELEBRATING these rich stories which continue to resonate to this day! NOTE: We are the officially-recognized New York Mythological RoundTable group of the Joseph Campbell Foundation.

No more dull Playdates! The Musical Playdate is a HAPPY and FUN music class that welcomes all children, from 3 months up to 5 years old, to the magnificent world of music. The Musical playdates weaves together an eclectic variety of traditional, folk, world and popular music with storytelling, dance, games and exposure to real musical instruments to create a unique fun musical experience for each child plus parent/caregiver. This class is led by one of our fantastic Guitar playing music teacher.