New York City + African Dance Rhythms = African Soul Jam, the FUN side of Africa! Are you a DANCE or MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS? Do you like African pop music or are curious to know more about it? Then come to our African Soul Jam Meetup events, where you can socialize and dance with other music enthusiasts who are friendly and international in styles. Unfamiliar with modern African rhythms? Imagine beats that get your head nodding, your hips swaying, and your feet tapping, even if you don’t understand w …

This is a networking group for anyone that works in or with the On Premise world; restaurants, bars, clubs, lounges, etc. We invite waitstaff, bartenders, bouncers, hosts, owners, management, DJ's, chefs, event planners, promoters, and consultants... or those that want to break into the industry. As your organizer I will host events, share resources, and assist members as best I can. You can count on this as a great opportunity to interact with people like you. Damien

This group will be dedicated to fulfilling the needs and wants of those that enjoy the art and culinary worlds. We will spend the bulk of our time in galleries or other venues where art is displayed. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully appreciated by making each event interactive and tasty. We will partner with beverage companies and caterers to provide tasty drinks and bites. Part of The Friendly NYC network!

Hello Ladies! Do you absolutely love going to fabulous events? Do you enjoy meeting new people, and making new friends? Do you love making a difference? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place! This group is for young professional women, in their 20-30's, who are confident, fun, and love being a woman (and all its perks! ;) ). You can be single or coupled, new to NY or born and raised here, but ultimately a chic chick that loves to have a good time! What I want this group …

Exploration Dining is community of food lovers who find and share the best culinary experiences cities have to offer. The Exploration guides generally negotiate kick ass incentives to restaurants we explore so you not only get to mingle with top chefs, sip with sommeliers, and find hidden treasures, but you also don't break the bank while doing so. We are a community of experience filled with those passionate about life and excited by food and wine. We live and we dine and life is too short not …

Welcome to Girlfriends NY – one of the newest Meetup groups dedicated to the ladies of New York City. This group is for the young twenty-somethings, adventurous and fun NYC girl, especially those new to the city or the States in general from places as far as Asia and Europe! But even if you’re not a transplant, please feel free to join us and show us NYC! There is a collaborative approach in Girlfriends NY in that members are encouraged to take the initiative to organize events. So if you’re int …

As a recent semi-transplant from Northern New Jersey to Suburbs of Philadelphia, I have found it difficult to find and befriend women who share similar interests. I also realized that finding career driven women to socialize with was difficult because they are probably working as much overtime as I do. I started this meetup group to provide a meeting place for women in the New York and New Jersey areas to build long-term close friendships with hardworking, conservatively sexy women who happen pr …

Cinema & Cocktails is a new and vibrant cinéaste experience in the spirit of salons and international ciné-clubs. This gathering of serious film enthusiasts, independent filmmakers/artists and film lovers in general strives to create a networking community of filmgoers and makers while showcasing emerging, completed and influential finished work of all genres, stages of progress and styles. These convergences offer encounters for collaboration, connection and conversation over cocktails in a fri …

Hello Everyone, Well I guess first off we will tell you why we decided to start this group. Having done multiple network marketing businesses in the past we know what a struggle it can be to meet those monthly quotas and maintain customers which order your products/services. So we were thinking wouldn't it be awesome to support eachother no matter which company we were with. Let us explain.... Instead of going to duane reade to buy our dove soap we will instead purchase our soap from a network …

Let's get together monthly at one of New York City's fabulous restaurants to socialize, eat, drink, and discuss current literary fiction. (And maybe a classic every now and then.) No pressure, though, as the book will always be optional. That is to say that if you haven't quite gotten around to finishing (or even starting) the book you are still welcome to come! We will try to sample all types of cuisine, visiting restaurants from trendy celeb favorites to less-known, out-of-the-way spots that p …

Friendship, laughter, memories while enjoying the city is the theme for this group. Are you new in town or looking to expand your circle of BFFs? There are so many things to do in the city – wine bars, latest restaurants, cocktail lounges, classes, movie nights, spa days and much more. Let’s find fun things to do, great places to check out, and a bunch of like-minded friends to share the fun and laughter!

Are you a young Jewish professional, lawyer or own your own business in New York City? Would you like to mingle with your peers while also learning from each other's experiences? Join us for our networking events to learn more, meet more, learn more, help more and do more.

New York City is home to a neverending list of lovely restaurants and dining locales. It is also home to an amazingly diverse group of smart and interesting people. The purpose of this group is to bring these two things together. The agenda? It is simple - 1. I'll pick the restaurant (requirements: in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens with delicious food and an enticing cocktail menu). 2. I'll make a reservation for 6. 3. 5 people sign-up (requirements: ages 21-35 and loves to eat, drink, and talk! …

This is for people in their 30's who want to eat at New York's finest, fine-dining establishments. The group will never be more than 6 people, so we can enjoy a nice dinner with new and interesting people.  I'll pick the restaurant and make the reservation, you show up, bring cash to cover your bill, and enjoy!

New York City is home to some fabulous cocktail bars. Let's have some great conversation over some delicious cocktails at some of the most trendy bars in the city. 6 people + 6 cocktails = great conversation and new friendships

Are you fed up with the bar/club scene? If so, we are a group of professional lesbian women 45+ who meet monthly to socialize, network and make new friends. The atmosphere is welcoming and the venue is always a restaurant in Manhattan. The hour for cocktails gives people an opportunity to get to know one another before sitting down for dinner. Cocktails and menu pricing is set by the restaurant. Separate checks are not always possible. We look forward to meeting you!

This group is for those who are looking for new and innovative dining experiences, and willing to share those experiences with others. This includes innovations in cooking concepts, location based dining, new dining services, dining and cooking technology, as well as just an overall love for food, eating, and company. We will meet to discuss these options and schedule field trips and events to partake in those options that the group decides are of interest.

It’s our belief that food has a unqiue ability to bring people together and this Meetup is designed to help people come together and find the best culinary experiences that New York City and the surrounding boroughs have to offer. Here you’ll find the most exclusive and underground supper clubs, prixe-fixe restaurant experiences, and pop-up dining events in New York. We’re the team behind Melba.co (an online marketplace for unique dining experiences) are are very excited to being sharing these …

NYC Divas Book/Social Club is open to ladies 30+ in the NYC and North NJ area. If you're a fun loving lady who wants to connect with like-minded ladies, this is the group for you! NYC Divas Book/Social Club is for ladies who would like to expand their social circle, build friendships and enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we will enjoy a variety of activities (dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, game nights). The group is open to all …

We're Cameron and Leslie, and we think eating out is better with a crew.  A crew means there's more food to share, more characters to share it with, more stories to tell....basically, a delicious dinner with a good crew = a party! Cameron and Leslie are friends from San Diego; now we're converted New Yorkers. Cam knows more about food than anyone we know (at least he'd love to go toe-to-toe with Bourdain), and Leslie's forte is making friends with strangers (in the California way, not creepy)... …

"80 percent of success is just showing up" - Woody Allen New restaurants open daily. New people move here daily. Navigating a city of this size –connecting with those who share your tastes, within it– can be challenging. Whether you’re looking for romantic connections, or just to expand your social circles, or simply to share in the love of food and this great city... We’re here to help you TAKE A BITE. The benefit: Plans are made for you, all you do is show up Introductions to more than one pe …

We are a networking group interested in meeting business professionals. We like to go out to high end venues in NYC and enjoy cocktails and meeting new people. We are a fun and enthusiastic group looking to go out during the weekends and have a great time!

Introducing Stories & Spirits: a book club for booze lovers. We are two book lovers who enjoy the diversity and vibrance of New York's bar scene. So we're starting a book club that takes full advantage of it! We will discuss books in bars that reflect their themes, historical contexts, and cultural heritages. Think Drown at La Marina in Washington Heights. Or The Tiger's Wife at KGB Bar in the East Village. The Museum of Innocence at ilili in the Flatiron District. Or even Blood Meridian at Honk …

I created this small group for women, between the ages of 25-30, who are in search of fabulous and fun friendships. Women who are light-hearted, educated, fun-loving, professional, "get up and go", beautiful individuals. If you are through with the constant club hopping and would rather have a glass of wine at a lounge after work (or a margarita), watch a comedy show, take a leisurely stroll through the city, catch a summer outdoor concert, watch an intimate live jazz session, dine out and make …

NEW YORK SOCIETY OF MIXOLOGY We ameliorate 8 million lively souls, in the most legendary city in the world, with a single sip. Our cocktails crafted with heart and hand. The society is a meet up established for aspiring bartenders, sommliers, flair bartenders, mixologist, and cocktail chefs. Other restaurant professionals are welcome. This community was originally devised as a career support group for bartenders searching for a job in the food and hospitality field. Yet, we want to expand to b …

Hi Ladies! Increase your circle of friends & meet some terrific new girlfriends. Enjoy socializing, dinners, happy hours, movies, girls night in/out, brunch, picnics, festivals, day/weekend trips, etc.. All your favorites & more.. This group is for ladies in their 30's and 40's, single or married. Amazing ladies building great friendships. Let's have fun with some new girlfriends & great company. All members can feel free to plan and organize meetups within this group.

Social Happy Hour or Health? Who says you have to choose one or the other -- you can have it all! Calling all health enthusiasts who are looking to throw back a few with like minded individuals. I started this group because I wanted to put together happy hours with fun people and healthy food. Join us!