This is just an informal meetup for writers to share their original work of most genres. The writer is given the option to ask for feedback or simply use this as a platform to share their writing in an informal and friendly setting. The genre that would be welcome is poetry, short fiction including flash fiction, short stories even novel excerpts, scripts, short screenplays, travel writing etc. Since the venue will usually be a public place such as a restaurant or cafe and the writer would be re …

This meetup is an opportunity for spoken word sharings of all kinds : poets, authors, playwrights, storytellers, singer-songwriters. Spoken Word events take place in Toronto's East Danforth Community on the third Friday of the month 7:30-9:30 at the Red Rocket Coffee. There is usually a featured author and then open mic for others, in a casual supportive atmosphere. Lots of drinks and goodies available (it's licensed too!)

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language - even the phrase "each other" - do not make any sense. Rumi Our group has been developed for those interested in learning more about Rumi and to experience the love he so beautifully describes in his poems by gathering with other open-hearted people. Mevlana (Jelaluddin) Rumi, the 13th century mystic poet, was truly one …

52 WEEKS OF FUN IN TORONTO is the go-to meetup group for fun and exciting events year-round in the Greater Toronto Area! We'll break the monotony of doing the same stuff by trying different fun activities big and small. Meet new friends, form lasting relationships, discover new fun things to do. We aim to go to festivals, paint ball, play sports, watch sports, play video games, do theme parties, pot luck, have pub nights, go clubbing, enjoy stand up comedy, hike, bike, climb, run, listen to poet …

A great place for fellow Arts and Culture lovers around the city to meet, attend and organize events, share ideas and interests!  Feel free to post ideas for meet up events you would be interested in.  Just click on "Schedule a meetup" and fill in the event info.  If two or more people vote on your event it will be announced to the gorup.   Please only suggest events you would be willing to host (help people meet each other at the event).

Come to a Buffalo Writers Meetup to discuss the writing life, trade literary tips, get constructive feedback on your work, and enjoy great discussions. We offer Meetups during the week as well as on the weekends to try and accommodate as many schedules as possible. All writers are welcome! The format for the Meetups is simple: If there are new members, we do brief introductions all around the table. Then anyone who wishes to can read aloud from their work and solicit feedback. It's a relaxing, …

This group is for anyone interested in Caribbean literary expressions, such as novels, poetry and short stories. Some of the authors we will discuss incldue: Lamming, Naipaul, Lovelace, Mittelhozer, Fanon, Hodge, Harris, Mais, Conde, Danticat, Kincaid, James, and others.

Are you interested in the local arts & culture scene? Do you find it difficult to find a friend to join you for the film festival or to attend the new art exhibition? Are you new to Barrie and not sure what's happening in this scene? This group was formed to help facilitate members in finding others with similar interests to attend events and to help support the local arts and culture scene in Barrie and the county of Simcoe.

Hi, and Welcome. My name is Fran, and I'm a singer-songwriter who writes from the soul.   I've been singing "soul-songs" since I was a little kid, and I've always been aware my songs reveal my hopes, fears and dreams in deep, truthful and often mysterious ways. Stories and myths have always figured heavily in my life.  I studied English literature in University and I taught Bible and Jewish folklore to elementary school kids for well over a decade.  I have also worked as a professional storytel …

Calling all writers! This small, private group of writers will share their love for writing and bring samples of their writing to each meeting for review/critique. The goal is to offer constructive review of writing samples and help one another perfect their manuscript, short story, novel, non-fiction piece, etc. In addition to critiques and reviews, we will explore other areas of writing such as writing book proposals, finding literary agents, writing a magazine or newspaper query, etc. If you …

Ever dreamed of making a difference that leaves a lasting impact in the lives of children and adults at risk...at home and around the world, but felt that you alone could not make a difference ? Ever thought of combining your skills, resources, abilities and efforts with people of like minds, and together move "mountains" or bring sustaining change in the lives of the less fortunate...orphanages, widows & children of slain soldiers, projects that will help the poor etc. ? In other words..you wan …

Meet other women in your local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in the Buffalo area. Gather to share and make friends in a fun, inclusive, social space. The group is intended to create a community both online and in real life, so it's important to participate in events. Events range from poetry readings to hikes, coffee & games to potlucks, hopefully something for everyone's interests. Why LGBTQ? We want all women-loving-women to feel welcome, whatever labels she may use …

Do you write, want to write or are just interested in writing? This group is for everyone regardless of age or experience. There is no genre or subject restrictions and the idea is just to create a group of friends who love the written word. I hope to gather together a mixture of talents and styles so we can all learn and grow with each other. If you are interested or experienced in the world of writing, let's get together and see how much fun and learning we can have. Don't be shy! This is not …

The Buffalo CG Jung Center Meetup Group provides information on upcoming events, presentations, workshops, and discussion groups for those interested in learning more about the teachings and philosophy of CG Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. The group is for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, art, symbols, the psyche, or simply looking to go a little deeper into one's life for deeper understanding and appreciation.

**NOTE** This group's meetups will be held in Guelph with my other group. Check out my Guelph group at: http://www.meetup.com/Guelph-Write-Now Do you have voices inside your head that won't leave you alone until you get their story down on paper? Good news – you're a writer. Bad news – it's not as easy to get it down on paper as it sounds. Get together with other writers to discuss story structure, marketing your work, publishers, agents, brainstorming. We will even have the occasional criti …

I was looking for an aboriginal group but could not find one. So, I decided to create the first Canadian Native Group. The purpose of this group is to gather all of the aboriginal people and their friends. Who should join ? People who like nature, animals, hiking,sports, healing,art, learning how to stay close to the nature, value respect and their elders, helping each other, learning new skills / building a wigwam, cooking,drumming etc. and simply living their LIFE... movies dancing, cars …

Any member can schedule a new meetup and be the host This is a creative arts group for artists and non-artists who are interested in exploring a variety of art forms in a supportive atmosphere. Unlike traditional art expression, the process of creation is emphasized rather than the final product. We get together as a group to make art. You're welcome to bring whatever art you're working on - from painting to music to poetry or sculpture. If you're thing is knitting or doing wordworking - bring i …

Is a group of inspired people who seek conversations and fun. ARE YOU.. A Painter, Poet, Writer, Artist, Musician, Actor/Actress, Visionary actively sharing your passions and gifts with the world? "Midnight In Paris" is a growing group of creatively vibrant individuals who connect, support and inspire each other. If Hemmingway, Van Gogh and Beethoven were alive today and not in Venice or Paris... They would join the creative mastermind group "Midnight In Paris”. We are seeking and attracting (Lo …

At the Living Institute we explore our self, the world around us, and all our relationships to help facilitate a more full & healthy experience of living for all people. Together we draw on new & old traditions of psychotherapy, eastern and western mystical traditions, existential and mythological themes in individual, cultural and cosmological evolution. What makes the Living Institute exceptional is the depth and breadth of our faculty and practitioners who are leaders and innovators in their …

This group is for all arts-based therapy practitioners. We welcome therapists who use any of the arts in their psychotherapy practice. We also welcome therapuetic recreation facilitators. Music therapists, Visual art therapists Movement therapists Dance therapists Psychodrama facilitators Playback theatre practitioners Voice therapists Narrative Therapists Poetry/written word therapists Expressive Arts therapists Creative arts Therapists ... Come join us for skill sharing activities as well as …