We meet Sunday afternoons every other week, alternatively in the Fremont and Capitol Hill neighborhoods, to share food and drink and chat about writing, publications, readings, and other projects on our plates. Note that we're not using Meetup to schedule these meetings, so if you'd like to be added to the invite, please sign up for the group and/or shoot me an e-mail. Also please note that this is not a critique group. The purpose of the group is to allow people who want to meet and make friend …

*anyone can schedule a meetup.  don't be shy - if you want to go to a play or musical, schedule it!!! Meetup with other Theater Lovers to experience Seattle's rich theater scene. We schedule group trips to theatrical events, from small productions by local theater companies to large mainstage shows. Evenings can also include a pre-show dinner outing or drink. No special interest or expertise in theater arts is required. If you just love theater or just enjoy a great night out, this Meetup is fo …

Seattle Sexplorations aims to provide a safe and comfortable place where we can explore sexuality through discussion, social activities and adult-oriented events. Our goal is for our members to gain a broader perspective within which to explore, evaluate, express and negotiate their own sexual needs in their lives. We are proud of this unique community we have created and we are not proponents of any particular relationship style or sexual practice. Whether traditional or alternative, conservati …

O.P.E.R.A. Seattle is "Outstanding People Enjoying Recitatives and Arias in and around Seattle" ... and we welcome anyone interested in hearing and seeing opera! We are young and not-so-young, newbies and long-time aficionados, audience members and performers ... but we all love opera! Even if you're just "opera CURIOUS," you're invited to join us. This is a great group of people to learn from no matter how much or little you already know! We started out meeting up for the Metropolitan Opera HD …

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or accents; no need to memorize lines, to "look the part," or to be the same age (or gender) as your character!  All you need is a willingness to try it - we'r …

Meet other local Storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of Story Telling! Inspired by The Moth http://www.themoth.org/podcast Let's gather together and practice the ancient art of story telling. Telling your own stories from your own life or yarns woven from the spirit moving in the moment. It is human to tell the story of our day, of the great hunt or battle, of stocks won or lost, children doing silly things and relationship gone awry. It is how we shake off the turmoil of daily life an …

Puget Sound aerial, circus, acrobatics, burlesque and vaudville lovers and performers. If you watch or play in these arenas, let's connect with each other on here. Announce events and classes. Enjoy!

Do you love classical music concerts? Do you get fascinated by symphonies and operas? Or, are you a fan of intimately appealing chamber music? Would you like to discuss about a particular interpretation, share your own experience as a listener or a performer, or put forward your own musical thoughts? Here we are, looking forward to build an active community of friends connected by the love for music. Throughout the year we have an exciting schedule of numerous classical music offerings in the …

This Club is for single men and women who have already “found themselves” and who are “living the dream.” We are just seeking companionship to share doing these things. Being older/wiser gives us the newfound freedom to enjoy life. Now that we can do just what we want to do the sky is the limit. We like happy hours, delicious dinners, the theater, Musicals, movies, good reads, wine tasting, relaxing getaways, cruising, foreign travel, and any other activity that strikes our fancy. This group is …

This group is for puppet lovers including, but not limited to: Puppet Movie Fans, Muppet Fans, Marionette string pullers, doll wigglers, professional puppeteers, semi-pro puppeteers, librarians, puppet therapists, children's theater peeps, actors, directors, stop-motion animators, shadow puppeteers, bunraku otakus, fans of Anime featuring puppets or puppeteers, Parade participants, Puppet Pal You-Tubers, Puppet Bloggers, Kids who are old enough to make a brown bag puppet, anyone who has picked u …

This meetup uses Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way principles and framework to explore and expand our creativity! This group is great for: Creative dabblers People who don't consider themselves creative, but want to be Creative Entrepreneurs Professional Artists who want to keep pushing their creative edges People considering a change to a creative career This Meetup Group is founded by Victoria Dzenis and Kate Phillips, two Certified Professional Coaches, each artists in their own right. Vic …

"Play Dates in Seattle" is a venue for making new friends with a similiar interest: live theatre . Through meetup, we plan "play dates" -- pick a show, pick a date and announce it to the group. We like to add a social component (dinner, drinks, dessert, etc) before or after the show to create social opportunity for friendship to grow. Some of us also have season tickets to certain theaters, but that's not required to join this group. We're a new group, and we're open to other ideas as well. If t …

A social and creative networking group of creative Lesbians - meeting once a month, minimum and more if desired!  This is a collaborative collective where you suggest meet-ups in addition to exploring themes through our chosen medium and sharing with each other.

We're a group of 50+ active single women and men who love to have fun. We enjoy being single and yet like to socialize a LOT! We enjoy hiking, game nights, happy hours, dining out, theater, movies, wine tasting, day and weekend excursions, and many other activities. This group is all about enjoying our lives and having fun adventures. Geographical Area: Most events will take place South of Seattle. Pre-aproval by our meetup team is required prior to joining our meetup. Additionally, you need to  …

Welcome to the resurrection of the Art of Spoken Word, Poetry and MCing. Come and broadcast your talent.

Hi Dance Party Friends! The Free Dance Party Group is a new organization of fun people that come together to create HUGE FREE Dance Parties in the park! We are currently planning a HUGE FREE Human Canvas Dance in the park and we want you to come for FREE as our guest! PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/FreeDanceParty Our dance parties have been an enormous success! Our events at Gasworks Gallery often have well over 200 RSVPs from a dozen Meetup groups within a week! Everyo …

This group is for all aspiring and professional acoustic string instruments players in the Seattle area who like to learn, play and jam in styles that include swing & gypsy jazz, Latin, bluegrass & fiddle, or progressive cross-over styles. We also promote workshop, jamming and professional performance events for aspiring students, jammers, pros and closet pickers. The group is sponsored by Peter Tilton and newearthmusic.com. Peter is developing a non-profit foundation and art & music school with …

The renaissance is here, and it brought ice-cream! So, here’s the idea: Ideas. Unfiltered, unencumbered, and unapologetically enthusiastic ideas. Ideas that lead to grease-smeared hands, lavender sorbet, things that go bang, clouds of steam, those goggle-marks you see on crazy chemistry geeks, and some guy (or girl) in the background juggling and swinging from a trapeze. We are a collective of intellectual eccentrics, passionate about learning and our various (and yes, I mean various) arts. Wal …

Do you spend more time designing and building musical instruments than you do playing them? Does playing an instrument make you want to improve the instrument more than your chops? When you attend a concert are you more interested in the gear than the performance? If any of these apply to you, then you may be suffering from MInDS (Musical Instrument Design Syndrome). We can help. SMILE, the Seattle Musical Instrument Lutherie Encounter, is a local meet up of people involved in designing and buil …

If you are a crafter, painter, collage artist, think you would like to try your hand at art for the first time or just want to express your creativity without spending much time, space, or money come join us. Art experience is not necessary; I had never had an art lesson but was able to create ATC’s right off the bat once I knew the “rules”. ARTIST TRADING CARDS are miniature works of art created on 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch card stock. They are originals, small editions and, most importantly, self-produce …

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

Classical, particularly classical Russian music lovers (e.g. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff) should give this a try. Casual dining before any show also an option. Feed your mind and optionally your body.

Are you a poi spinner or other type of flow artist or object manipulator looking for daily(ish) practice sessions, skill shares and/or workshops in the Everett area? Do you love to express yourself through flow, and relish watching others do the same? Do you want to learn to spin poi or staves, hula hoop or master other skill toys? Come join us for a chance to get together with like-minded people as we strive to better our lives and the lives of those around us through the Flow Arts. All are wel …

This is a group for anyone who loves performing for others. We welcome singers, dancers, actors, spoken word artists, comedians and any other type of performance artists that would like to have an outlet for their talent. We are not about making money.. we are about sharing the arts with our local communities. We welcome performers aged 12 and up and those who support bringing their talent to the public. Some ideas include community talent shows, performances for the elderly and sick, and volunt …

It's hard to make friends once you are out of school and settled into your routine. It's especially hard for those not used to the famous Seattle Freeze. This group is for women in their twenties and thirties that want to meet new people and make new friends. Whether you've moved to the area recently, or have been here and just want some new awesome girlfriends, come join us!

THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH PRESENTS  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT III, a classroom/workshop devoted to the art and science of understanding and expressing human emotions. This educational meetup, now in its third year, will be held on Saturday afternoon's at 1:00 PM in our new center located in Fremont, starting on Saturday, April 6th, and continuing for 12 weeks, with the series concluding on June 22nd. Sessions are 90 - minutes long, flowing from one topic to another each week. Note: If you miss …

This group will meet to workshop an original theatrical work. It's an opportunity for actors and playwrights to provide feedback on structure, staging, and performance. The group is open to actors both student and professional who'd like the chance to own and shape an original character. All ideas and thoughts will be welcomed.

Calling all Delta Chapter Alumnae!! This is a group for us to get-together and do fun events every month. We'll be having events like Wine & Dinner Nights, Movie Nights, Weekend Nature Walks, Community Service Events, Trips to Festivals, Nights-Out, Picnics, Fundraisers for the Chapter, Play Dates (for the mommies), etc. I started this group to start getting us more connected and keep the love we have as sisters alive. I am looking forward to getting everyone out and together again!!!