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Our group is about enjoying life in a different aspect, some of us may enjoy a dinner with a group of people, some enjoy good wine along with company of interesting people, and others may enjoy the night life that this city has to offers. After all, we're in New York, so enjoy your life while you can before it is too late.

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Dining and Fun
4.5

Hey guys, its time to jump on your bikes and spin into shape. Everyone else is welcome! Expectations of members include: - You are able to ride a minimum distance of 15 miles for regular rides and a minimum of 25 miles on our longer rides . - *Must wear a helmet on group rides, NO exceptions* - Bring Nutrition i.e. Water/Gatorade, Gu

391
Urban cyclist
4.5

Dinners, drinks, classes, and city adventures are the name of the game with this group of fun, happy, energetic people who want to meet and share activities with similar folk! Have fun, make friends, learn about new books, bands, shows, and restaurants! For dinners we go "family style" so that everyone gets to try all of the different foods. T

847
Singles
4.75

We're an outgoing group of friendly folks who like to enjoy good food and drinks, as well as live music and not pay a lot to do this! Join us as we explore ethnic restaurants, music venues and cultural festivals in Westchester and beyond!!

503
Cheap Eats and Foodies
4.75

Cooking, Recipes, Socializing, and Friendship.

1,675
Cooks & Diners
4.75

Although based in Eagle River, membership in the club is open to everyone regardless of where you live. The purpose of the club is to provide education on photographic techniques, equipment, and image processing. We believe that beginners and professionals alike will benefit from membership.

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Photographers
4.5

There is an endless supply of fascinating sights to see in New York. We all know there's more to NYC than just the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Each time we meet, we'll pick a new place (based on that location's tour schedule) and explore! There is also an endless list of events, and we will do varied things from Shakespeare in the park,

1,852
Explorers
4.5

Do you love movies? Don't have anyone to go with? Come out and enjoy a terrific movie and dinner. Meet new friends.

751
Movie Fans
4.75

We are the accidental hiking group. All fun loving, outdoorsy people who don't take their hikng too seriously are welcome! This group was originally started to get a group together to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu. What an awesome trip! There are future Machu Pichu trips going & helpful info on the Message Board. Now where?! Anything goo

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free spirits
5.0

Living Adventure in North N.J. is about getting out in nature and enjoying its surroundings in a responsible, safe and social environment. Whether your into hiking, mountain biking, road riding, camping or canoeing- I'll try to cover it all. The summer consists mostly of biking adventures and the winter is mostly hiking adventures. I'm hoping to h

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Adventurerists
5.0

Meet other local (Marine Park/Mill Basin/Bergen Beach/Gerristen Beach - anyplace local my puppy doesn't really like the car) Puppy/Dog Owners. If you would like to meet other puppy/dog owners for advice on raising, nurturing, and disciplining your puppy/dog. Also an opportunity for your puppy/dog to play with others. Then this is the Meetup for you

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Active Dog Owners
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Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social Events-Business Networking events-Sporting Events-Wine Socials/Tastings-Girls Night Out-Workshops GOT A QUESTION? Call us at 1-646-233-3183 Read our dating advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com JOIN OUR NYC YOUNG BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETUP!

3,841
Networkers
4.25

We engage in urban adventures and daytrips of all kinds to fun locations in and around New York. We take waterside excursions and enjoy dining by lakes, rivers and oceans. We go salsa dancing, as well as dancing to big band music. We also love casino gambling. You can join us for any or all of the above, plus much more!

1,587
Rat Pack members
4.25

We're a club of outdoor enthusiasts who come together for day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, and longer excursions that include rock climbing, kayaking, orienteering, survival training, and other exciting adventures! Our two Adventure Recreational Clubs The New York Backpackers Club along with our sister club The New York Adventurers (outdoor

1,313
Backpackers
4.5

For those of you looking to get out of the city or the burbs, this group is for you! Our main activity will be hiking. We'll also try and squeeze in some biking, skiing and casual laziness under the sun or by a fire. If you'd be up for leading a hike/bike ride or something social in the city, let me know. If you'd like to join, please

609
Adventurerists
5.0

Join us to profit from unbiased, practical stock market education from independent traders and successful investors. We are open to discussing any investment strategy or style that works. See the You Tube video about the group at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnSltpGcKNM. Read our blog, "The Helicopter Economics Investing Guide", at: ht

1,696
Investors
4.75

Joining people from around the NJ area to get together and enjoy agility. We will organize get together for agility practice as well as introduce agility to those that want to get started! No experience needed, you just have to love your dog!!

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Active Dog Owners
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A group of good people who enjoy life, want to live their life to the fullest, live in the NOW, have a positive vibe, would like to attend a social event at least once a month, and who may need a little push to make lasting connections with others. We meet over Wine / Cocktails / Nonalcoholic Drinks and have good food at Hotel Bars, Live Music

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Socials
4.75

Events held for adults in NYC suburbs each month! Open to everyone in their 20s, 30s & 40s! No membership fees! No obligation! No pressure!

1,222
Social Clubbers
4.25

What's better than biking around NYC, exploring new areas, and eating great food? Nothing, right? Then join us for some fun rides and tasty eats in the outer reaches of the five boroughs.

526
cyclists/foodies
4.75

Meet other local Movie Fans! Get together twice* a month to plan movie outings and discuss the hot movies of the month. Note that while you're free to date each other (or me), this is not a singles group. We try to focus on the movie. * --- We'll meet on the last Friday of each month, as well as the second.

1,319
Sexy City Cinephiles
4.5

In the NYC Screenwriters Meetup we peer review screenplays and discuss the business of Screenwriting and Film. SCRIPT REVIEW, THE BUSINESS, THE CRAFT, NETWORKING. Our members include beginners to pre-pro to working screenwriters. All are welcome!

1,278
Screenwriters
4.75

Events held for adults in NYC each month! Open to everyone in their 20s,30s & 40s! No membership fees! No obligation! No pressure!

502
Social Clubbers
4.25

This group is made up of professional Web designers looking to network with others in the industry; Talk design for the Web; Share experience with use of different tools & languages; Critique Web sites; Talk industry, business, employment; Share motivations and inspirations; Reach your own Web Design Nirvana. Be sure to join our NYC Web Design g

1,067
Web Designers
4.5

Meet with new people who love outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback, bike riding, hang gliding, wine tastings and even singles trips!

992
Outdoor Bound Adventurists
4.75

Come one! Come all! Join us monthly for a great time and a chance to meet up with pet experts and other animal owners!! Sessions will include more info on grooming, training, health, socializing etc.... for all you responsible dog owners out there who want to have fun and learn something new while giving your pets time to play!

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Active Dog Owners
4.75

Meet with other local Responsible Dogs Owners. All those who enjoy taking their dogs out gather to share info on local dog-friendly places and meet other dog owners! All breeds welcome!

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Responsible Dog Owners
4.75

Meet others looking to make new friends while enjoying new activities! Tired of having nothing to do and no one to do it with? Now you don't have too. Don't get me wrong, not only do I love Manhattan but, spend a lot of time there.But, I realize how much there is to do all around this city. I'm looking for like minded people who want the opportunit

1,019
Social Networkers
3.75

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories ? and have fun doing it! Every other meeting we'll organize a photo shoot around a subject, or at an interesting spot in or around Atlanta. You should have a basic understanding of photography, but

47
Photographers
5.0

Are you in a relationship and tired of sitting home watching tv? Then this group is for you! This group was arranged to get couples together who are looking to meet new people and who are living in Fairfield or New Haven County. We are all about dining at trendy restaurants, meeting up for drinks, having great conversation, and other fun act

164
Couples
5.0

Sailing Enthusiasts probably is the best way to sum up this group. We will meet to swap stories, socialize, but most of all to make plans to GET ON THE WATER, and enjoy the sailing lifestyle. It's not necessary to have either a boat or experience. Want more information? Check out our "About Us" Page at http://sailing.meetup.com/4/about/

1,135
Sailing Enthusiasts
4.5

Meet People Interested in Dining Out! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover restaurants, meals, satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big table and all are welcome!

373
People Interested in Dining Out
4.5

Meet with people who love BBQ to exchange recipes and share techniques in the art of BBQ - including Low and Slow Wood Smoke Cooking and High and Fast Grilling... We'll also visit some of the top BBQ joints in NYC for dinner. At these events we'll: * meet the owners and pitmasters of some of the top BBQ joints in NYC * Learn tips and secrets

240
BBQ Lovers
4.75

We discuss digital photography and related topics. You are welcome regardless of your level of experience.

1,454
Digital Photographers
4.25

The NYC Dining Out Group is dedicated to discovering and exploring the various dining experiences New York has to offer. We meet several times a month all over NYC from hotspots to hole-in-the walls.

3,095
People Interested in Dining Out
4.5

Anyone who runs their own business or would like to be in the company of entrepreneurs, innovators and financiers should join. This group about everything related to entrepreneurship.

2,441
Entrepreneurs
4.75

We are an eclectic group of photographers, some professional and some just starting out. We do workshops, shows of members' photos, photo safaris, and more! The key ingredient is that all are welcome and all have a willingness to share and grow.

1,995
Photographers
4.25

Come meet new people and make some business contacts in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Our monthly afterwork parties are held in some of New York's top nightclubs.

2,451
Social Networkers
4.5

New York Foodie Club is a not for profit organization dedicated to bringing individuals together to enjoy different restaurants in the New York Area and make new friends at the same time. NY Foodie Club hosts all events FREE OF CHARGE (except for what you pay to eat). Feel free to also sign up at http://www.nyfoodieclub.com

1,055
Foodies
4.25

Apple Web Objects (and Cocoa) users meet for food, drink, fun, general geeking and camaraderie. Come join us for fun, flaming taste buds, lots of suds and technical speculation. Meet fellow geeks! We'll organize quasi-user group food fests. Come!!

136
Geek Foodies
4.5

Meet other Digital Scrapbookers for conversation, inspiration and fun! Come to a Digital Scrapbookers Meetup to swap techniques for preserving your treasured moments, share keepsakes, trade tips on page layouts and storybooking! If you have never done DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING, please come and at least check it out to see what everyone's talking about a

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Digital Scrapbookers
5.0

Meetup! to Discover Chocolate. Do YOU love chocolate? (Of course you do.) Do you wish you knew more about chocolate? How it is made, where it comes from, how to taste chocolate and not just eat it? Do you like to eat interesting and hard-to-find chocolates from all over the world? Do you want to learn how to make chocolate in your ow

756
Chocolate Lovers/chocophiles
4.75

Hello, My name is Ilana and I'm the organizer of this group. Thanks for stopping by. We are one of the premier, upscale business networking groups in NYC. We host the most effective networking events for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Our members are looking to establish new business contacts and make more money by growing their bus

2,332
NYC BizNet Members
4.5

This group is for people interested in dog and cat events in NYC. These include breed & mix breed playdates, training seminars & classes, therapy dog & cat evaluations, Canine Good Citizen testing, and more!

535
Active Dog Owners
4.5

Storm King Adventure Tours offers kayaking on the Hudson River, and mountain biking and hiking in Black Rock Forest and on Storm King Mountain. We are also a private club and have 116 members who are like-minded: outdoorsy, environmentally aware, and athletic. We have expert guides and will cater your trip to your specific interests. We are one

79
Adventurers
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Hi, I'm Paula, the organizer for this Hikers Group. All are welcome to join, but know that our hikes will be moderate in pace, distance & terrain. These are not strolls or walks - they can be a challenge!

923
Novice Hikers
4.75

The Westchester Pug Meetup Group is a social club for pug owners and their pugs. Monthly events are held on the second Saturday for our pugs to play and have fun! New members & their pugs are always welcome.

205
Pug Lovers
4.5