A collective of developers, designers, researchers, artists, occupiers, and hackers discovering new ways of relating to the Occupy movement through data analysis and transformation.

I am co-producing a major ECO FASHION WEEK runway event during New York Fashion Week in September 2011. Slow Fashion is the couture end of the broader ECO FASHION and sustainability trends. We are working with major global sponsors, along with the CFDA, and want to begin building a network here in New York. We are interested in building a network of designers, stylists, sources, and workshops. This meet-up is to inform, exchange ideas, and offer advice on the opportunities in this important move …

Just for the month of January in NYC there are weekly sufi meditative movement classes with Tamsin Murray. Student of Sufi Master Adnan Sarhan since 1987, Tamsin will be teaching sufi exercises like slow movement, chanting, breath work and dance to calm the mind and open the intelligence of the heart. A 2 hour class on Fridays in Soho and Sundays in Brighton Beach

Meet with other local people who suffer from shyness or social anxiety. Offer support and understanding and share your story with others. Learn and practice the skills it takes to over come your challenges not just with society but all so yourself. Have fun with nonjudgementel people in a relax setting. Our meet ups are to help people make friends, practice social skills, and have fun while doing both.

Tired of feeling like we don't have a place where we can just be ourselves? Interested in meeting other like-minded folks who are Bisexual, Queer, Pansexual or Bi-friendly? The goal of this Meetup is to provide a fun, safe space for all Bisexual/Queer/Pansexual and Bi-friendly Transgender, Lesbian, Gay and "Straight-But-Not-Narrow" folks to find out about great Bi-inclusive stuff to do, gather and interact in the New Yrk City Tri-state area.

With US National Committee for UN Women, our chapter works towards raising public awareness and funds to support UN Women’s projects around the world, enhancing women’s economic security and rights, ending violence against women, reducing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women and girls, and advancing gender justice in democratic governance in stable and fragile states.

PHC believes that to be human is to be interdependent and interconnected with all of humanity. The absolute sacred nature of each person is the beginning and the end of a just society. The guiding principles of all human interaction must be empathy, love, and respect. We stand for a fully democratic distribution of power at all levels of society and economic justice through an equitable distribution of wealth. Society must also enable the full human development of all persons, including thier me …

This is a group for political hacks and technology hackers. New York Civic Tech Meetup will focus on civic, social good, political tech and everything in between. The purpose of this group will be to showcase startups in the these three spaces, engage the political community in New York and the surrounding areas, and work towards making an impact in tech, politics, and government. NYCTM is not just about open data, big data, or government transparency; it will engage the private sector -- tech s …

To build a local community of LIC/Astoria residents who want to see social change for the better in our neighborhoods and beyond. If you'd like to join the conversation, go here: http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-astorialic-queens

TimeOut NY Rates Paradigm Shift "Critics' Pick" honored an unprecedented 8 times!http://www.paradigmsh...Use the "F" word. Change NYC. Change the World.Mission Statement: We foster a thriving, active, diverse, and expanding feminist community with the purpose of self-expression and coalition building, creating a shift in social, political, and economic consciousness.Paradigm Shift is the New York City metro-area’s critically acclaimed and largest feminist community group and event series. We hos …

The purpose of this meetup group is to tawk about all things related to Politics. What issues are you most passionate about? The 99%? Abortion? Gay rights? We are using a new platform called "Tawkers" to have these regular discussions. What would you like to tawk about?

Coffee Party USA is a Trans-Partisan Organization Governed by a democratically elected Board of Directors and driven by a grassroots mission to remove money from the democratic process to return our republic back to the governance of the people.

Meet other Black British Expatriates in your area.

Inspired by indigenous cultures and modern tribes and compelled by sacred reverence for Earth and Life, StorySpiral NYC creates individual and collective openings into recovering the unconditioned, undiminished, untamed human identity. Our programs emphasize storytelling and direct experiencing in order to access a way of being in community that springs from the very core of Life that is diversity, synergy, and evolution. We support each other as we discover ways to embody those essential qualit …

Let's get together for the historic New York City mayoral run of Christine Quinn. If you believe like I do that Christine Quinn is the best candidate for mayor of New York City then let's get together and help make it happen.

The American Nationalist League is comprised of Americans who believe in limited government, low taxes, and a free market economy. These are indisputably American principles, and they must be defended. We also believe that there is an impenetrable bond between the American people and the United States Constitution, which Barack Obama and his administration are neglecting completely, due to their disregard for the founding fathers and lack of respect for everything this country stands for. We mus …

betaNYC is building a better tomorrow for all. (This group is formerly known as "Open NY Forum.") Since 2009, we have been NYC's civic technology and open government vanguard. By leading elected officials to engage with NYC’s technology community, passing transformative open government legislation, supporting NYC's civic technology startups, and building apps to protect democracy and serve our fellow brothers and sisters, we have become America’s largest civic technology and open government com …

Technocratic Party is a party between Democrats and Republicans. However, our party strongly believes that U.S.A. must have a clear Vision for American citizens that they all can be excited about and be a part of. Obviously, any reasonable person will ask, and what vision would that be? And we can tell you with full honesty, we don't have it on paper yet, but we know for certain that if you join us today, you can contribute to it. We have a lot of ideas, and plans, but they will take time, re …

TO SEARCH FOR AND EXPLORE SPECIFIC PLANS AND IDEAS THAT WILL MAKE WAR IMPOSSIBLE TO PURSUE. To bring this problem to the attention of many, we are asking our members to get everybody they can to: SIGN OUR PETITION FOR PEACE And start a world wide probe To end war around the globe. So do your part Add your name to a promising start Make World Peace Now and Forever your theme And soon you will be able to share In the world's most beautiful dream. If each and every one encourages only …

Welcome to all those who enjoy reading "The Economist" People who enjoy reading this fine publication would surely look forward to an in-depth discussion with like-minded souls. Feel free to offer feedback on the subject of venues and meeting dates. I suggest meeting 1-2 weeks after the publication of a new edition.

The Laughter Salon with NYC's Laughter Stylist, Francine Shore is designed for baby boomers, gen Xers and all betwixed , between and bedazzled!. We have been meeting for the last 5 years and I'm thrilled to join Meet Up for my ongoing event!! My workshops infuse cardio-vascular movement through a "Laughter Lifestyle. This is the latest stress -busting  fitness trend for everyBODY! Laughter yoga is performed standing up and is based on yogic principles that integrate laughter exercises with move …

Join us for our weekly Acting/Improv Class @ La Luz every Wednesday from 8pm-10pm! Explore the possibilities of yourself. What does your mind hold that your spirit has yet to release? Express yourself to the highest power with words, movement, interaction and internal discovery. It is a noncompetitive, supportive environment where both actors and non-actors are welcome. This class incorporates movement-based exercises, and group exercises to explore the primary fundamentals of improvisation, mak …

MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

Classes are held on the art of Qi Gong in the Chinatown/Soho area. We emphasize the 4 main principles of: - Movement exercises to stretch the sinews & ligaments thereby increasing overall circulation. - Meditation with creative visualization techniques to still & quiet the mind. - Breathing techniques to train proper, full use of the diaphragm's capacity. - Self-Massage to open the meridians & unblock any tight/sore muscular areas. There are no pre-requisites or previous experience required. Pl …

Meet with others who wish to learn more about bodywork, breathework, massage, somatics, movement and becoming more present and connected in mind-body. The focus here is education, stress reduction, healing and awareness. The focus is about coming back into our bodies, our senses, enrich our experience in our lives. Being more present in each moment in time. This is not a sensual massage site. And it is not a dating or a bonding site. We ask that you use other meetup groups for those purposes. We …

MISSION The Artists' Rights Movement's (ARM) mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, and increase government funding for the arts. We are building a national network to change public policy about art in America. This is a great group for artist, art professionals, students, art enthusiasts, lawyers, and retirees who want to be involved in cutting edge art, politics, law, media, and government. Artist = Anyone who sings, photographs, makes mu …

This is a group specifically for people who want to tap in their bodies' wisdom through movement and attend Shaking Spirit Waves classes at the Harlem Yoga Studio. The 5Rhythms(R) is a moving meditation. Founded and trademarked by Gabrielle Roth in the 1960's, this movement practice allows participants to use their own authentic movements to release; promote healing; connect to the deepest and wisest parts of the self; and form community. In Shaking Spirit Waves 5Rhythms (R) classes we dance our …

Becoming an engaged film viewer requires discernment and intellectual curiosity. The IAM Cinema Series is designed to encourage involvement with one's own community and the IAM community at large. Participants will grow their film repertoire while "wrestling" with big ideas and themes evoked on screen.