Laughing Matter of Greater Boston Laughing Matter is a community service nonprofit organization that brings the therapeutic benefits of laughter and improvisational comedy to individuals in places of care, including hospitals, homeless shelters and senior centers. This Meetup serves as the Auditions Circle for prospective Member Performers of the Greater Boston Chapter of Laughing Matter. Individuals can audition in one of two ways: City-Wide Laughing Matter Audition City-wide auditions take pla …

Join our Network of Successful Friends We are new social media with a focus on upscale adventure. Our web site is an opportunity for you to meet up & socialize with great people, local & world wide. Join us, post yourself on our web site along with a personal greeting. Say hello to the world through Boston Millionaires. We like fine living, night life, boating, golf, social networking, Country Dancing, Cape Cod, fitness, Globe Treking, dining out, Faneuil Hall, ocean travel, exercise, coffee sho …

This group is for people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong. Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial art …

Have you ever been with someone you really wanted to get to know better, but were unable to take a risk? Did you feel stuck in the same old pattern of "safe" behavior, only to walk away from the interaction disappointed with yourself, or wishing you could have thought of better options in that moment? Improvised Connections can help you be more natural, be less inhibited, and ultimately, build better relationships with the people you're truly drawn to. Improv is not just for actors and comedians …

Movement and Creativity are vital to our lives. When we direct our focus to deepening connections to ourselves, each other and life itself, our experience of life becomes fertile, rich, vibrant. Movement: classes, workshops, experiments, performances, curiosity, discovery. Creativity: art, music, process, creation, discussion, experiencing, learning. The body is the physical aspect of the personality and movement is the personality made visible.- Mary Starks Whitehouse http://www.tiffanysankary …

If you've ever wanted to confidently speak in front of an audience, and you'd like to sharpen your skills or become more confident at it, then you're going to like this. The purpose of this group is to provide a platform for you to develop your material and practice it in front of a live audience. By doing this, you will become more confident and comfortable when doing any kind of public speaking. You can be at any level of experience, and you're not limited to one type of presentation, as lo …

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

Boston is a great town for live comedy shows. Some offer free nights or group discounts. This meetup will be those who want to go and see it, as a group, and at a discount.

A coding dojo is a place where programmers practice to improve their skills, using training techniques similar to those of martial arts training centers. Problems are presented and solved in a variety of formats and using a mix of approaches. The goal is not necessarily to solve the problem. The goal is to improve through deliberate practice: trying small steps, getting immediate feedback, thinking about how to improve for the next step, and repeating. Improvement comes from understanding an …

This is a group for people who: A) Like to go out for drinks at nice lounges, bars, upscale pubs, and take part in other activities that promote social interactions. B) Like to mingle and make conversation with new people. C) Are socially adventurous! When I go to a bar, I want to interact with the people around me, not just stand in a group and ignore everyone else in the room - that's what socializing is all about, right?  So, I'm looking for others who want to practice their conversational an …

Living On Purpose: Starting the Year with a Powerful Resolution and Resolve Each year, we make a commitment to ourselves for ourselves: to change something. Or to give something up. Or maybe to start a new project, or learn something. For most people, the coming year is going to be very important on many levels – financially, our relationships / interrelationships, and in our personal development. And the New Year is a powerful time to create this change and prepare for the coming year. We can c …

This is an eclectic group for people with interests in art, culture, history, movies, travel, sports, music, theater, networking, etc.

This group is designed for Hebrew speakers at all levels ( from zero and up) to meet one another and improve their language skills as well as discuss latest Israeli/Jewish events in art and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Welcome aboard. The symposium was first a drinking party of Roman greats until Plato and Aerostotle got involved. Then it became of brotherhood of your success circle. Those high quality friends who inspire you to greatness just spending time with them*. Where the softwar engineer helps with software for a brother who helps with legal advice to another brother. Where a Public Relations guru and and inventore cross paths and are the next key to their major growth. *eg. Project Boston now in remod …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

The Exploring Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Love & Relationships What is Love? T …

Free Tai Chi Classes with master level teacher Zhou Xuan Yun When:  Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am Where: Boston Common (opposite the movie theater on Tremont St) _________________________________________________________________ Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage. -Chinese Proverb Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) or “Grand Ultimate Fist” is often described as “meditation in motion”. Wudang Taiji Quan, combines ancient Chinese wellne …

Boston Singles Connection is a Meetup group founded by Lauren Mackler, a world-renowned life, career, and relationship coach, CNN commentator, author of the international bestseller, "Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life", and co-author of "Speaking of Success" with Jack Canfield and Stephen Covey. Lauren created the group to provide single men and women (20's-60's) opportunities to connect with others through learning and personal development events. Instead of sitting at …

This group will begin with a full-day workshop weekend of March 31 - April 1. It will continue as a Boston-based peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, con …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

Do you spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable? Have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you? BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and reenergize. SILLY DATE! BOSTON is a good clean fun Meetup group in Boston/Cambridge for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent-minded and are inte …

If you've ever wanted to learn how to take better photos, but you don't want to get bogged down with all the technical stuff, then you're going to love this. This unique meetup group is for you if: You own a camera (or smart phone with a camera) and you'd really like to use it more, but you're not really sure where to start and what to do. Maybe you've taken a photography workshop before or tried picking up one of those thick, boring books, but you quickly got overwhelmed and overloaded with th …

As of Sept. 3rd, Club 30 is under new management! Welcome to Boston's newest and best social group for those of us in our 30's who want to meet other super awesome 30-somethings in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and beyond. This isn't a singles group so all you gotta be is in 30-39 and that's it; however, we just may let in a few 29 year olds  because we're cool like that. Car-friendly whenever possible and avoid the obnoxious and noisy undergrads at all costs. After all, we're Club …

"If at age 20 you are not a Communist then you have no heart. If at age 30 you are not a Capitalist then you have no brains." (George Bernard Shaw) This group is for chilled out young people in their mid 20's to mid 30's who, like me, may have recently moved (or moved back) to this area. This is a group for those hoping to meet new friends and build a network of people. We will do things like meet for coffee, hold book clubs, go wine tasting, go line dancing, go mini-golfing, go to comedy shows, …

Explore the true nature of mind and consciousness, experience deep peace, and to empower oneself with the tools to succeed and lead a more fulfilling life. We offer: • Free Talks and Courses in meditation, self-development, and spirituality • Topics include Stress-free living, Positive Thinking, Practical Meditation • Quiet Room for Meditation open to all • Spiritual Art Display • Books, CDs, Posters We're a non-profit and all our events and courses are ALWAYS provided FREE of charge as a s …

This is a group for anyone who makes anything creative with either their computer and/or electronics. Audio, Video, Lighting, Programming, etc. We'll meet monthly and have workshops, lectures, audio and video improv jams, hack sessions, a party to wrap up the evening, and more!