The purpose of the Writers Group is bringing like-minded people together and share a passion for writing scripts and screenplays. If you have an idea for TV or a movie and want to write, this is for you. Even if you haven't finished the first draft, come talk about story development, characters, dialogue, structure, and scenes. We believe writers need to be around people who "get them" for support and inspiration. The Writers Groups offers feedback, discusses writing habits (what works and what …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

So, our summer class is underway (and full). If you're new to the group, feel free to stick around for announcements about future classes. I'm planning to run another, similar class in the fall, assuming there's enough interest. More details to come. Classes will be held in South Philadelphia, and capped at 10 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each week we'll critique each others' work, talk about various craft issues (like point of view, story structure, etc.), all with an eye …

Calling all creativity-seekers! Do you keep an art journal? Do you like to explore, imagine and play? Do you want to journal, color, paint, collage or stamp with like-minded individuals? This group is for novice and experienced art-journalers to come together once a month to work on their journals, share tools and resources, laugh, play and make new friends. So gather your journal, Sharpies, images that inspire you, stamps, paint, glitter, or whatever makes you happy.

We are a group of book lovers who promote local authors by creating space for authors and readers to connect by setting up a time and a venue in which they can meet, greet, and have the author sign books and chat with those attending. We are on Facebook www.facebook.com/chbookfest and have a website www.chestnuthillbookfestival.com. We try to present a balanced and diverse agenda of authors and topics. Our next meeting is our 4th Annuak Book Festival on Sept. 30, 2012.

The original idea for creating this group is to share the Bipolar Beauty with people affected by bipolar disorder and also their friends and family. The basic characteristics of this group in order to exist, is that it is positive thinking, open to new coorganisers, it is based in all the members' needs and thoughts and it is conitinuously changing, expanding, self improving.

We brought our group to Meetup.com in April 2010, but we actually began our monthly book discussions in September 2009.  We have been having our meetings the first Wednesday evening of every month, 7pm at Red Hook Coffee & Tea (765 S 4th St - between Fitzwater & Catharine in Queen Village). The meetings generally go no later than 9pm. We are casual and enthusiastic; our members enjoy reading and collectively choosing and discussing books on a monthly basis. We take turns selecting the books for …

Moonstone Arts Center inspires audiences, stimulates dialogue, fosters understanding, and builds communities. Our Mentor and Mentored series presents intergenerational readings, other readings offer two featured poets followed by an open reading.

The Philadelphia Women's Filmmaking Collective is a group supports the endeavors of female filmmakers at any stage of the development of their career. Our goal is to create an environment that nurtures and cultivates the needs of its members by offering opportunities for networking and educational resources. We hope that this support will lead us to reach our goal of creating inspiring films together.

Everyone has a book in them, maybe many. The transitional publishing industry is going the way of the VCR and buggy-whip. Let's get together and help each other write, publish and market our message to the world! If you've already published or you're just curious and haven't typed a single letter yet, this meetup will help you get support, help and information.

Welcome to Philadelphia Romance! We love everything romantic. Love, Romance, Relationships - Writing, Literature, Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Film, Photography - Vacations, Cruises, Tours, Day and Weekend Trips - Retreats - Feng Shui, Angels and Guides, Past Lives, Metaphysics and Astrology - Aromatherapy, Candles and Essential Oils - Self-Improvement, Empowerment and Exploration - Self-Discovery through Art and Journaling - Laughter, Fun and Friendship - World Cultures - Festivals and Events - …

A space for individuals, pairs and groups to reflect, exchange, share, co-create. The Purpose of this group is to bring together a group of like minded individuals who all share a passion for the various facets of art. Whether you are inspired by the arts, you are an aspiring artist or an established artist, our mission is to bring us all together in one space. This group is a means for artists to promote their events and work, share their craft with those who are inspired and also provide supp …

A Better Place to Work Starts with Better Coworkers. We are a community of people who could work from anywhere but choose to work together, more productively, here at Indy Hall. Indy Hall’s community is the intersection of designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. The only thing we’re missing is you.

A meetup designed to bring professionals and creative artist together . Our mission is to help preserve Philadelphia's rich jazz tradition and music history ! Every Thursday @ The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. Admission is free with a complimentary buffet and a showcase of the best Jazz , Latin and Soul Artist the city has to offer . The Clef Club is located 738 S Broad St corner of Fitzwater ( Avenue of the Arts)

Meeting people interested in Music! Finding band/jam mates! Any aspect-from the musician to production, lighting, sound, and managing. All musical tastes, styles, and interests welcome. We Promote Music and Bands as well as Singers and Songwriters around the Tri-State area. We are also seeking to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our photography, filmmaking, fashion design, and acting groups. Erotic Artist Social Network http://www.meetup.com/erotic-artist-social-network …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

http://www.cipherprime.com/devnight Do you make games or do anything related to the creation of games? Ever wanted to make a game of your own? Come to Dev Night, a once-a-week throwdown for game developers in Philly! We talk games, play games, make games, compete, collaborate, and share. Dev Night is a creative time for creative people in a creative space. Programmers, artists, designers, writers, students, hobbyists, full-time devs, board game-makers, and enthusiasts are all welcome! Time: Thu …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, technologists and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

Meet with a wide variety of new media artists, designers, , programmers, social media consultants, writers, audio/video engineers and theorists. Gather and discuss the the latest on the information revolution!

All culturally active couples and singles are invited to join. Have you been to The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia? Let's start with experiencing The Philadelphila Orchestra and the Philly Pops ... we will expand based on interest expressed. Come make new friends. Let's feed our passion with travel and cruises, too ...

I am a nutritionist and writer based in Philadelphia. I discovered I was gluten intolerant 3 years ago right before I started graduate school in nutrition. Luckily, I had access to medical, nutritional and social resources that helped me tremendously. I hope to pass on these resources and create a community in the Greater Philadelphia area that provides support, education and social resources to individuals who follow the gluten-free diet for whatever reason. If you follow the diet or have fri …

MacBUS was the first user group in the U.S. focused on Business and Professional use of Apple's Macintosh operating system. Our members come from a wide variety of professions... artists, attorneys, financial analysts, manufacturers, sales professionals, musicians, and writers. Member experience ranges from novice to expert. As Apple has released iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad mobile devices and software the group's meetings have evolved to product discussions and demonstrations of software, hardw …

SpeakMeLoud Poetry & U Inc. Presents Philadelphia ArtCanvasTry Studios. This is a crafty group.. Located down the West Philadelphia area. Lensfocus folks.. and poetry people. We are a Lgbtg company who is in love with the arts, poetry, spoken word, photography, crafting, movies, coffee, wine and chesse chat, traveling, outdoors, parenting and so much more. In search of individuals who love life and all the arts in between and are just open minded people ready to craft, network and eventually be …

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

This is a group for those who are interested in meeting and networking with fellow actors in the tri-state area. Our meetups will consist of acting workshops, casting calls, happy hours, networking events, etc. Most of all, we are here to support each other and to have fun while doing so.

Welcome to the Philly Video Pros Meetup! The Philly Video Pros Meetup is for anyone making all or a portion of their living doing and and all aspects related to video production. We welcome shooters, editors, producers, directors, writers, crew members, talent, and anyone else with an interest in making their living doing professional video.

OpenCrit.org is a critique group for artists in and around the Philadelphia region. Its mission is to provide a formal structure for artists to meet, and discuss their work and ideas. Critiques will be held on a regular basis, at members' studios, on a rotational basis. It is our belief that artist's should be involved with each other and each others work, as it develops, not just at the final show. Also, artists should constantly be expanding their circle beyond their comfortable group of long …