The Inspired Word is the hottest open mic series in New York City. "It's not just a series, it's a movement." It joins the passion of words as well as a loving community with dazzling, inspiring entertainment. In addition to showcasing new talent in our open mic, we've also featured some of the best performers in the country - actresses Jill Eikenberry and Amber Tamblyn, actor/comedian Taylor Negron, comedian John Fugelsang, American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson, Grammy nominated singer Carolyn …

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Let's put Woodside on the Artist map of hip places to grow. This is a group for anyone interested in Poetry, Art, Writing and especially Thinkers, Movers and Shakers. I started this group to bring out the best of Woodside and help to create an atmoshere for those of us interested in Art and Spoken Word. The focus of this group will be frist on making solid friendship and connections with others within the Hood, however with the primary intent on Poetry and Poetry readings in a local venue. Come …

We are producers of diverse poetry and performing arts events in New York City, formed using the philosophies of the most progressive intellectual and artistic movements of the last century (i.e. The Harlem Renaissance, the Beat Poets & most notably the Nuyorican Movement). Our popular monthly “People's Open Mic” series has also become a rite of passage for anyone looking to step into the realm of of cultural expression in New York City as our stage and audience welcomes newcomers during every s …

Our group’s mission is to explore and enjoy Desi culture through our rich and diverse music. Most of our meet ups are directly tied to Desi music scene but sometime we get together and just chill. We produce innovative musical concerts and take pride in introducing and providing a stage for aspiring artists (Musicians/Singers/Poets) talents from around the metropolitan area. Since music is universal we love to experiment with other genre's and venture outside our Desi music. You don't have to b …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in performing or seeing live music, poetry, and comedy. Our goal is to bring artists of all types together to share their work with each other in a supportive, fun, and relaxed environment. No matter your experience or skill level, we want to create a place where everyone is comfortable to be themselves and grow as artists. Everyone is welcome to attend and friends are encouraged. Hosted by Comedians Mike Cross and Jordan Raybould. Email wildfire.musi …

The NYC Poetry, Puns & Pipes Meetup Group is all about bringing poets, comedians and singers together to first and foremost, have fun and entertain people. Secondly, we want to bring up-and-coming, undiscovered talents together. Who knows? Perhaps there can be some match-making where collaborative projects will result for exciting, more marketable work products (e.g., Books, CD, DVD, MP3, MP4, and live stage productions).

Nature sports for the novice or experienced outdoors enthusiast -- not for beginners or experts. Hikes, not walks. Kayaking, not paddling. Mini-mountaineering, not lead rock climbing. Biking, not pedaling. Cross-Country Skiing -- not downhill skiing. Swimming, not poolside. Overnight tours, backpacking, and triathlons on occasional. As experienced outdoors people, be sure to bring appropriate clothing, gear, food and fluids. ___________________________________________________________ To the …

Acoustic Musician(s) play an original and moving song, and then the audience members break off into pairs. Each person takes a timed turn listening to their partner talk about the song that was played. It's fun to exchange equal time listening. Everyone gets an equal turn. Then there's a new song, and the group does it again. There are breaks for refreshments and snacks. A successful filmaker made a short documentary about turnlistening. see http://vimeo.com/groups/6210/videos/38057505 I started …

WHY FIGHT?... for 27 MILLION REASONS! "Freedom is not a gift from heaven... we must fight for it every day!" ~ Simon Wiesenthal Few people in the developed nations have a grasp of the magnitude of human trafficking. Fewer still take action. Welcome to Fight Slavery Now! Thank you for choosing to make a difference. We are an all volunteer grass-roots organization of regular folks like yourself. Most of us initially knew little about this subject, or else believed that incidents were few and far …

Welcome To The Artist's Way To Creating Visibility Meetup Group! This meetup is designed for all types of artists, writers, actors, poets, sculptors -- anyone who creates art and desires to share it with the world. Regardless of your past creative experience, or the amount of success you have had with your career this group is open to all levels, types of artists and those associated with the arts professions. Our mission is to learn from each other, be inspired, and gain a fresh perspective wh …

Performing Arts Express Institute is a growing WORLDWIDE institute expanding in the US. We incorporate a UNIVERSAL method to help people from around the world. Wouldn't it be great to express your inner self in a FUN and CREATIVE way through the many benefits of Performing Arts that can be uplifting in a personal, spiritual, professional, and social way? You came to the right group then that allows you to express yourself with the many stages of Performing Arts: Express Yourself through Poetry, …

This group, formed to read and discuss the works of Ibn Arabi, formed organically following a guided tour to Andalusia Spain by Stephen Hirtenstein of the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society (http://www.ibnarabisociety.org/). We are primarily reading and discussing the Fusus al Hikam of Ibn Arabi, but add other works from time to time. From the Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi Society website: "Mystic, philosopher, poet, sage, Muhammad Ibn 'Arabi is one of the world's great spiritual teachers. Ibn 'Arabi was born i …

As the Indian poet Kabir (1440-1518) wrote "Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation" and the renown meditation teacher Sri Chimnoy (1931-2007) noted "If divine music is played during deep meditation, it enhances the meditation . . . Soft, soulful music will definitely help you". In MUSIC AND MEDITATION basic meditation instruction is first offered to participants, then the program leader invites the audience to place their attention on sounds …

Technology and the web have changed how fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs are being distributed, and have begun to alter the process of writing, reading, sharing, and consuming texts.  Words are finding new modalities, and innovators across disciplines have begun to experiment with how technology might improve their creation, curation, and consumption. Code Meet Print is the community at the intersection of texts + technology that will contemplate, define, and help build better interfaces for …

This is a group for anyone interested in finding out why "free will" is the ultimate in nonsense and insanity. The NO FREE WILL meetup will be a discussion group that will help spread all the reasons why free will is impossible and how a society based on the no free will model can be and will be a much better society and world to live in.

The Actors Theatre Workshop is an award-winning non-profit theater, community center and educational institution that teaches innovative educational techniques and theatre principles to adults and children from all walks of life; produces classical and contemporary plays and documentary films that maintain the highest artistic standards; and develops new dramatic works that examine the social issues of the day. Since 1990, ATW has flourished as an artistic leader in the field, producing award-w …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law The Congregation of the Lamp of Invisible Light is a cabalistic and hermetic fraternity for men and women interested in the spirituality of the New Aeon as expounded by the poet, magician and initiate Aleister Crowley. The main ritual and techniques have their origin in the dark arcanum of the ages. The purpose of the Congregation is to spread the Light and to keep this light shining for any seeker that would like to partake of it. The ritual and …

Fresh Fruit Festival presents themed monthly mix-and-mingle networking events for LGBTQ artists and supporters every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in the Lower East Side from 7pm-9pm. A brief artistic presentation by our notable invited guests is followed by a lively, candid moderated panel discussion between the artists and audience. 1/2 priced drinks for the first half-hour. $10 cover. Great company. Great cocktails. Great connections.

THIS MEETUP'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF MUSIC & FAHION Afro Jam provides venues to dance, network, and socialize. We cater to an upscale and stylish crowd. If you want to try something new, if you like to socialize, if you are single, still searching, or a couple, if you like to make friends or network with an international and diverse crowd while having a fun time, if you are  a WORLD MUSIC AFICIONADO, This is the group for you. New York is one of the …

Black feminism, Latina feminism, indigenous women's feminism is about harnessing the power of women of color as agents of knowledge and as agents of change. By coming together as women of color, as self-defined, self-reliant individuals confronting race, gender, sexuality and class oppression, it speaks to the importance that knowledge and solidarity plays in empowering ourselves and other oppressed people. Sisters, this group is for women of color who wish to come together in dialogue and in au …

This group was created for Sicilians and those who love Sicily. In this group we will be talking about Sicily. it's culture, history and it's future in this ever changing global political and social environment. We will of course indulge in it's many culinary delights. The famous German Poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said after he traveled to Sicily and Italy, that "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything." If yo …

In a remote corner of the vast Brooklyn region, artists perpetually create and carefully guard their hidden treasures. In the Sunset Mini Museum of Art, local artists can meet and share their thoughts, ideas, dreams and their creative abilities in an art and music filled environment that provides a shelter from the raging storms outside of it. If you live in Sunset Park, or areas nearby, if you are a painter, sculptor, writer, poet, dancer, actor, film maker or thinker, join our unique circle of …

Attention all people of ART!!! This is a group for anyone interested in all aspects of ART. From painters, clothing designers, cartoonists, culinary art, musicians, poets,tattoo artists, makeup artists you name it! This is a group with events for you to attend, be apart of ,or even be the cause of. Music Venues, art expos, scavenger hunts, fashion shows, networking and more! Not only is this to bring artists from all aspects together but all events are to benefit the nonprofit organization.