NEW ADDITION: By popular demand, Long Island City has been added to this group geographically! This is a group for friendly, non-judgmental people who can’t (or don’t want to) plan way in advance. It's a group for people who DO like to meet up last-minute and grab a beer with someone in the neighborhood...or coffee for round two of a long day...or pig out on fatty crap at a bakery… (You don’t have to live in the neighborhood to meet up in the neighborhood.) Meetings can be as short as 30 minutes …

Have you ever read a great book and had no one to discuss it with? This group is for Baby Boomers in the Bayside-Whitestone-Flushing-Douglaston area who would like to read a current best seller and get together on a monthly basis to discuss it. We will meet early in the evening on a weekday night or a Sunday afternoon where you can share your thoughts and ideas. The meetings will take place over coffee or a bottle of wine depending on the interest of the group. The group will be limited to 15 pe …

We are a group of women and men (30s, 40s, 50s) who plan to meet together socially, for dining, conversation, coffee, movies, book reviews, etc. You don't need to live in Middle Village or Forest Hills to join, only to want to attend events in these areas, or surrounding areas of Queens.

As a young teenager I discovered a hidden talent to read the future through the ancient practice of reading the grounds of Turkish coffee. The stories flowed out of me, and I was able to predict in great detail what would occur over the next several months. Word spread of my talent, and soon I was in high demand. Through the years I have kept up with this tradition of my ancestors and have continued to leave people amazed with the gift. I want now to share with you the mystery of reading the …

This is a group for all new moms in the Upper East Side (Midtown, Harlem, UWS) with babies from 0-18 months who like to get together in the area. We organize play dates, walks in the park, coffee and brunch meet-ups, musea visits, moms night-outs, go to free outdoor activities etc. Activities will be organized in the weekends and on weekdays, and its open for all moms who are interested in socializing with other moms and babies. Although the group is for moms, we will occasionally organize activ …

This is a group for anyone interested in sharing some girl-time with an awesome group of women! I love hanging out with my girlfriends, but they're all getting married and having less and less time for get-togethers! Members of this group live in NYC, are women ages 22 to 32, and are looking to form some lasting, genuine friendships. Let's get together for movie nights, street fair browsing, shopping, coffee, walks, dinners out, chick-lit reading, people watching in the park, manicures, sportin …

This group will meet periodically as interesting events (museum exhibits, literary events, music, film, theater, etc) come up. The idea for this group is that participants will meet before the event, at a nearby cafe or diner, to get to know each other and then attend the event together. Occasionally, we may also go out afterward for coffee or a drink to have fun and discuss our ideas. RSVPs may be limited for some events. There will be a nominal charge (nonrefundable) for each event, primarily …

People of all ages interested in reasonably paced morning walks of approximately one to two miles in the Sunnyside neighborhood. When opportunity presents and for those who want, we'll gather for a post walk coffee or other other wake up beverage and solve the world's problems.

There's a growing startup community in the 11222/11211 area. Let's make it better by meeting, sharing, and having coffee together (and happy hours too!). Oh, and The New York Times also called this gathering the "who's who of digital startups."

We are a diverse group of knitters and crocheters of all skill levels, ages, and walks of life. Pull out your needles or hooks, grab your yarn, and join us!

I am a gay man living in Queens and am 58 years old. I find that most of the gay meet up groups are for younger men. I want to start one for men 50 and up. This is a great time of life -  we have experienced a lot and know that there is a lot more to come. And New York is such a great place to do it all the boroughs have so much to see and experience. It would great  to have a social group, go to a museum, dinner, the movies or have coffee. To meet with other men from different backgrounds and s …

This is a group for moms, with babies, to get together for playdates in our neighborhood. We could go for walks, meet in our homes, go for coffee, have nights out for moms and anything else that sounds fun. We could also do activities, that include dads, on the weekends. I started this group so my little guy can have some playmates and I can have mommy friends who live close by.

This is a group for anyone interested in weekend brunching action, hanging out, sharing meals, sipping mimosas and knocking back some coffee. All are welcome, veggie or not. Get into it! Pancake image is from veganyumyum.com. All rights belong to her.

Do you love to sketch or want to fall in love with sketching? Lets sketch in museums, public spaces, and the parks in nice weather. Let's encourage each other! Join us for coffee and conversation afterwards if you'd like.

Humans that are vegans, especially for ethical reasons. Not vegetarians, unless you are a vegetarian that is seriously considering  becoming vegan. Not someone that likes vegan cuisine, this should be a place where vegans can get together and be around people of like mind. We can discuss vegan literature and movies and places and never have to hear the questions, " Why do you eat mock meat if you don't eat animals" or "Don't you miss chicken in your salad?"  We can get together for dinner, drink …

This conversation group is for writers and others who would like to get together to talk about current affairs, books and life in general. We generally meet at Le Pain Quotidien on Tuesday afternoons. It repeats every week so that people don't need to feel rushed and can get to know each other. For a note on our attendance policy please see the Pages tab. RSVPs close Monday night. We are a friendly, diverse group of people with a regular attendance of four or so at the moment (February 2013). Pl …

Small Business owners or dreamers can join with other entrepreneurs to share ideas and strategies for successfully developing a business in NorthWest Queens, in the most diverse community of New York City! Over a simple (or complex) breakfast, we will meet each other, hear about each other's businesses (1 minute presentations) and listen to a speaker with experience on a subject that is of interest to us. City Coffee is a wonderful small diner in the heart of Jackson Heights, on 37th Ave. and th …

A book group for people in Sunnyside and Woodside, Queens (or those who want to come here). Any age, any gender, is welcome. This is a group for people who want to meet others every month or two to talk about a book we've all read (or mostly read. We know, sometimes you hate a book and you just can't finish it. Come tell us how much you hated it and why!), and get to know people near you.

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

This is a group for Pakistani who are in their 20's or 30's to make new friends and be engaged in various events. Events would vary from movies, dinners/lunches/brunches, coffee get together, parties, .... so basically anything and everything.ALL SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME!!! The objective of this group is to have fun!! and to provide a platform for young Pakistani community to socialize.

This is a group for all single professional individuals in their 30s, early 40s, living in or near Forest Hills (or anywhere actually if you don't mind the trip). All events will be held in Forest Hills. I wanted to start this group to allow for (relatively) young professionals to meet outside the city. The goal of this meetup is to meet, mingle, socialize and build meaningful friendships with QUALITY professionals. We welcome cool people, who just want to relax after a long day, make some intel …

Do your British friends find you obnoxious? Do your American friends think you're a dork? Then come join us, luv! We know all you want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with one enormous chair... It would indeed be loverly! Come 'on, now! It's more fun than you think!

My husband and I decided to start this group to meet new Indian couples who are in their 20s and 30s. We are looking to meet young local couples to interact with and to build great friendships with. The goal of this group is for Indian couples to get together, go out for dinners, cocktails, coffee, events/concerts, house dinner parties, movie nights, etc. Basically activities where we can get to know one another. we hope every one of us here will build some strong and life long friendships. Ever …

This group is geared towards people who are interested in getting in better shape and in getting to know others.  Walks will be slow to medium paced.  Perhaps we can explore parks and interesting neighborhoods, then get coffee or a light meal.

Let get together. If Shanghai & New here it is: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/ if you have a cup coffee and  bagel (a dollar and a half ?) in front of you in the morning, and you are reading shanghai daily, the dream of working in New York and living in Shanghai comes true everyday. We all love Shanghai, but we've hardly known much of Shanghai, even had been lived there tens of years.  here is a website presenting many traditions of Shanghai, believe these would light you up every day. http://sha …

This meetup organizes Argentine Tango classes once a week so you can learn this sophisticated and passionate dance in an EASY way! The purpose of the group is to create friendships, bonds, meet people, have fun. Bring your friends to start something new and share. Or just come by yourself. Either way is perfect! It is open to anyone that can smile and bring enthusiasm. No need to know anything about dancing. You will get it here! We go for coffee/tea/drinks afterwards to keep socializing and get …

Hello everyone. I am Parijat. This group is for connecting with other Indians/Desi's in New York. Group members will try to come with ideas and choose a location for meet up. Want to keep this description as short as possible. Aim is to have a good time getting to know each other over lunch, dinner or just sitting and chatting over a cup of tea/coffee.

This group is for the people who work and/or live in Midtown Manhattan and would like a nice relaxing, rejuvenating lunch break. We will offer a light yoga set and meditations specifically designed to alleviate stress, focus your mind and help clarify your thoughts. You can choose to participate or just relax on your own, bring your lunch, and have delicious yogi tea. Whether you come for 10 minutes or spend an hour we will make sure that you leave more relaxed than when you came in. Meditations …