We're a group of Boston-area activists trying to make government more open and accessible.  We partner frequently with the Sunlight Foundation, other meetups like Hacks/Hackers and  the Boston Python user group, and local activists and office-holders to help make government more accountable at the national, state, and local level. We have: - monthly project nights, where folks can work on their own projects or our current group project, Open Cities - coffee shop meetups for folks to discuss open …

This group is about learning and sharing skills and techniques to thrive and survive through the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and cultural shifts. There is a place for you here to expand on positive reactions to these challenges whether through edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushroom cultivation, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, food …

Welcome to Social Fun. Glad you found our group, of fun, friendly members with an age range from 21 to 55+, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, we welcome you to our group. We enjoy local social activities like: dining, movies, talks, parties, wine tasting, hikes, Art & Culture, music, happy hours, game & trivia nights, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc.  enjoying the good life in the Boson Area. We are the mostactive Meetup group in the world, running 40+events mont …

What good is sitting alone in your room? If you like to travel but don't want to travel alone, come join us. We are a group of men interested in sharing travel adventures. This group is designed to meet locally to share past adventures and plan new ones. We welcome couples and singles alike, ages 21 and older, LesBiGayTrans, family and friends. If you are a seasoned traveler lead us to your favorite locales. Inexperienced or armchair travelers come enjoy the fun. Those living farther afield are …

It is a group that is inclusive of all genres of creative writing. It aims at reviving the old tradition of writers' cafes where writers meet, discuss all trends of writing and where some of the most brightest ideas can accidently spark the creation of great art and writing works. The cafe mostly addresses the local writers but does not mind the presence, support and applications for membership from other creative bodies from other parts of massachusetts, USA and other parts of the world.

SEMU (South End Meet UP) CRAFT (Creative Recreational Artistic Foodie Technical) Wizards group is a chance for professionals, amateurs, patrons and anyone who is involved with or passionate about the Creative Economy (CE)  in the in the Boston area, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for the pros in CE, it is even more brutal out there. Why be alone? Why not be part of a gang.... or …

Have you ever bought a Groupon or LivingSocial deal but never got to use it since all your friends were too busy or uninterested?  Real Deal Boston is a group that brings people together to host budget-friendly outings around Boston, based on local deals that generally save you at least 50%. Members can share and post deals to plan group outings, providing an inexpensive way to meet new people and try new things! Have an online deal that you haven't had  the chance to use or would like to make a …

Welcome to the Downtown Women's Club Boston Meetup Group. We're a local chapter of the Downtown Women's Club.  Join us here on meetup to connect with other local members and stay informed about upcoming local events. Also, visit the DWC website today where you can join as a DWC+ Premium member and enjoy our teleclasses and other virtual opportunities between local meetings.  Being a DWC+ Premium Member also allows you to attend most of our local events for free. This chapter is run by: Jill Ha …

Welcome to the Boston International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Boston area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other adventurous pe …

Boston Biotech Brits is a group of Brits in the Boston area and collaborators in the UK with a shared interest in promoting ties both between Boston and the UK and within our own life sciences community. Boston Biotech Brits has objectives of providing networking events and opportunities between local Boston Biotech Brits, providing a forum for interaction between UK companies seeking business opportunities in Boston area by utilizing local ‘Boston Biotech Brit’ contacts, and to provide local co …

MPUG is recognized as the official Industry Association for Microsoft® Project. MPUG and MPA User Group Chapters is a non-profit association of local groups each led by community advocates. These groups provide local community meeting opportunities to share Microsoft Project and related technology experience, training resources and networking. Peer collaboration in local chapter meetings will help you make the most out of your Microsoft® Project experience.

The Boston Real Estate Salon is a monthly forum where you can ask and learn about the latest news and developments in the Local Real Estate Market and about the Real Estate Field in general. Our friendly and informal catered gatherings are a great place to mingle and network as well. Come and eat, drink, have fun, meet people and learn! We'll discuss a variety of topics that are related to building your understanding of real estate so that you can participate in the market the way you've alwa …

Follow The Proven Way to Success in Real Estate There is a success formula in real estate and it's this: Success = Skillset + Mindset + Community. This unique group provides all 3 elements for success - while delivering the best of both worlds: national training with local expertise and networking in a single location! FREE World-Class Skillset & Mindset Training Access FREE webinar training from the nation's best real estate trainers while networking LIVE with the best real entrepreneurs, inves …

Do you have a product, service, project, dream or idea that could benefit others – or the world – if you could only put the right structure, funding, and resources in place to create it or get it to market faster? CEO Space will speed up your efforts and deliver measurable results faster, easier, smarter and more reliably.  We guarantee it! Across America local clubs introduce business owners, corporate executives, investors, inventors, speakers, and other professionals to the philosophy of CEO …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

Welcome! Boston Python is the world's largest local Python user group.  Meet other local Python developers, learners, employers, and enthusiasts of all kinds.  All skill levels are welcome, if you are interested in Python, we are interested in you! We have a number of great regular events: Monthly presentation series: these are longish presentations (about an hour) about topics of interest to the community.  Often we also have lightning talks (5-15 minutes) also.  If you have something you'd li …

Boston New Technology is a forum for entrepreneurs, developers and technology enthusiasts to present and discover new technology products, get feedback from early adopters, form partnerships, share ideas and get inspiration to start new ventures. We facilitate and promote networking and collaboration among innovators, investors and supporters from all around New England and beyond. We showcase what's new and cool with startups and technology from the Boston area. Our presenters demonstrate their …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more! This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Meet other local surfers to share stories, help out new people to the sport, talk waves, and plan outings and surf. This is a group of local surfers looking to meet one another and be social. This is a very social group. It is very difficult to 'plan surf' here in New England, as the surf can be very sporadic. We plan surfing events when possible, but many of our events will be of the social nature including beach clean ups, surfrider fundraiser events, after work cocktail hours, and other even …

to build a sustainable, equitable food system in Greater Boston.

We are jetsetters, expats, and young, professional, globally minded women. We believe in getting involved in the world around us, whether through travel, volunteering, or global awareness -- and we believe in the power of an internationally connected community to do it! We're starting at the local level and, after great success in Chicago, Boston is our second hub! Come join us for special happy hours called "Go Girl Live", which are after-work networking events that benefit a local women-focuse …

Join other Mamas-to-Be to discuss any questions you have about pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care... and everything in between! Meet and get to know other local pregnant women... learn, relax, and feel free to complain a little too! We will have local experts coming to speak about various topics including: prenatal nutrition, chiropractic care for pregnancy, prenatal yoga, options for childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care, baby registry, cloth diapering …

Always wondered what it would be like to row? Wonder no more. All you have to bring your enthusiasm and energy. Gentle Giant Rowing will provide the rest. In 4 weeks, you will be able to call yourself a rower. Lessons are twice a week for 4 weeks, beginning in June. The sessions for Learn to Row (LTR) are June 4 - June 27 July 9 - Aug 2 Aug 6 - Aug 29 You can choose to take classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30-7:00am or 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Please do not wear bagging clothing for rowing. You wil …

Meet other local people who use Extreme Programming (XP) for software development. Gather and discuss this deliberate and disciplined approach to software development. In the tradition of London's eXtreme Tuesday Club, we hold these discussions in local pubs. We announce schedules and locations of meetings on our blog at http://xtcboston.blogspot.com/ and we'll also be announcing them here.

Our vision is to provide fun and unique opportunities for local Asian/Asian American professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs to network and build lasting relationships. This group is for Asian professionals and the like to connect and support each other, socialize and just hang out in a low key, relaxed environment. The Boston Metrowest Asian Professionals is building a community of Asian professionals and entrepreneurs as well as connections with the larger entrepreneurial community at …

Do you feel that your "appreciation" of food is never fully "appreciated" by others in your circle of friends? Do you always insist on providing the food for your dinner parties because you feel that whatever anyone else brings just isn't going to be good enough? If you're anything like me, you have difficulty finding friends who share your love of food. Why? Because you've taken that love of food to a whole new level and have successfully isolated everyone you hold near and dear. Well you, …

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 …

We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month for our general business meetings.  We also try to schedule at least one local service project a month serving the Cambridge community. We are a local, grassroots club of young professionals and students that partner together for the purpose of serving the greater Boston community, develop as citizens, leaders, and professionals, and to have fun and socialize. Rotaract is a program of Rotary International for young adults between the ages of 18 …