Boston loves its beer. This group is dedicated to the stalwart enthusiasts of beer. Namely craft beer, American or otherwise. Members can be seasoned advocates or newly devoted fans. Events will revolve around meeting others who like to drink, talk about and share their love of beer. With so many great bars and festivals in Boston, the possibilities of meeting up are endless. What makes this group so unique? You, of course! And secondly, the places we go. From top-notch beer bars to annual festi …

We have decided to shut down this meetup group massmouth has a website (massmouth.com). you can become a member there if you would like to be up-to-date about coming events. ----------------------------------------- massmouth works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts by building audience while engaging a new generation of tellers using digital capture of story in live performance in non traditional venues (from apple orchards to urban street corners, and at story slams). m …

*The World Is Our Playground (TWIOP)* Would you like to be part of a meetup community where active, creative, fun and diverse people can get together and build lasting friendship?  Do you love to travel, snowboard, ski, try and learn new things? Want to cross something off your bucket list? If you like to get off the couch, have fun, meet new people and make new friends, go to free wine and craft beer tastings, try different cuisines, explore different parts of the globe and our own backyard the …

Welcome to BostonScrapFanatics. We are a fun, friendly and very active group of scrapbookers. Over the years, we have grown together and have come to know each other on a caring and personal level. Our new web home represents our commitment to continue to grow and develop meaningful relationships while sharing our passion for scrapbooking and other related paper crafts. We are diverse in our beliefs and backgrounds and we welcome everyone, from beginners to advanced scrapbookers. no matter your …

This is a Boston Craft Meet-Up that meets.... in Boston! Hooray! If you love to make things by hand and like meeting new people this group is for you. While different events may have a specific project focus, feel free to bring your current project along! We welcome anyone interesed in creating handmade things from professional crafters to girl scout drop outs. Our main goal is to provide space to be creative along side other friendly faces. Did I mention refreshments?

This is a group for writers of speculative fiction, a broad term that includes genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and magical realism. Speculative fiction includes such classics as Herbert's Dune and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, beloved youth favorites such as C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J.K Rowling's Harry Potter books, and even contemporary mainstream works, such as Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaiden' …

Show me your craft and I'll show you mine! And then let's make a whole bunch together and sell them on Etsy, Ebay, wherever to support local organizations. And support ourselves by growing and sharing our skills and talents with one another.

The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and share information related to getting along in the great outdoors without a car or a radio or a barbecue grill. "Survival" means a lot of things to a lot of people and we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. In the beginning we will probably get together infrequently, mostly for 2 or 3 night trips; the more people get involved, the more opportunities we'll have to meet up to talk and then go out to practice! Imagine hiking into …

Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but aren’t sure how to implement it… …

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 …

Calling all Knitters, Crocheters, and Creative Do Gooders! Each November, the Nave Gallery in Somerville, MA hosts Wrap Around, a sale of affordable handmade woolen goods to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition. All proceeds help fund the amazing work that SHC does, and anything not sold is donated to them. The mission of this group, if you choose to accept, is to meet monthly at one of Somerville's hot spots, chat with very cool people, and knit, crochet, or create (the organizer of this g …

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 …

Come knit and crochet with us on the third Thursday of every month, 10 am to 1 pm. We meet at the Dot2Dot Cafe, home of the best breakfast dish in Boston ("Boston Phoenix"). I started this group because my friends and I love to knit and/or crochet, and we love Dot2Dot's French toast with homemade brioche bread and eggs Benedict with Hollandaise made from scratch. Lighter fare available too. Dot2Dot's chef/owner is a knitter, too! Dot2Dot is in Dorchester, convenient to the Red Line, easy to reac …

Our goal is to provide current, relevant, and in-demand photography and digital imaging workshops to all levels of photographers and artists. DSI Photography and Imaging Workshops strive to provide excellent instruction and provide a good value for all participants. Our workshops are taught by the top professionals in their field. Our instructors are well known for their art and craft but also as excellent teachers. Most are taught at our photo gallery location at 11 Brighton Street in Belmont, …

Artisans assemble! The Artisans Network is for those looking to get together discussing ideas and/or seeking help with individual & group projects concerning costumes that are related to gaming, anime, sci-fi, halloween, movies, cartoons, etc... We've started this group because we realize that there's a lot of creative people out there that are building these works of art.  Whenever we pass by or attend conventions (Comic/Gaming) or get togethers (Halloween/Themed Parties) and see the work that …

Intelligent.ly connects Boston's top experts with entrepreneurs and startup folks who want to hone their skills. Improve your craft or learn a new subject in 90-minutes through workshop-style classes in Marketing, Product Management, UX, Business Strategy and more. Learn, to win!

Real mom's who shop at Target, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, look for sales for their kiddos (and themselves), and who are "real" down-to-earth ladies. We want moms who are fun, a little sassy, outgoing and looking to build life long friendships.  This group is focused on moms who work from home or away from home, are married or single mamas, and are unable to attend the typical daytime mommy meet ups that seem to be common around this area. We understand busy schedules and the work load of a working mom …

The new language of video is pervasive. It has become the medium for training, entertainment, social advocacy, promotion, and just plan diversion. Creating short (less than 10 minute) well crafted stories requires a small group effort that moves us from our reliance on the online world to face to face collaboration with like minded creative people. This meet up group will bring together small teams of creative individuals to work together to conceptualize, plan, execute and critique short video …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to work with metal clay, resin, beads, etc. to create jewelry, art, one-of-a kind objects. We have a studio space that includes a kiln and dehydrator for demonstrations and classes.

The Culinary Guild of New England is a non-profit dedicated to culinary inspiration and education. Our DIY events are a fantastic way to meet folks who are enthusiastic about learning to make great food and drink. Each month, we host an event with a different business in the Greater Boston Area and learn how to make something new. These events are small and designed so you can learn in a "hands on" atmosphere and help you expand your culinary background one project at a time. From craft beer to …

Community, Ideas and Information for artists associated with Belmont, Massachusetts

For the love of all things local! Local to me is about as close to home as possible, up to including New England. This meet up is about connecting people who are interested in local sustainable food, growing your own food, farmers markets, sustainable living, ethnic foods, supporting local food entrepreneurs, organic food, locally grown food, local farmers, local beer, mead, wine, distilleries.

Almost Awesome, Inc. hosts an NSCoder event based out of Workbar on the third Tuesdays of each month. Think of it as individual work in a group environment. Bring your pet rock iPhone, iPad or Mac development projects and spend 3 hours coding surrounded by other developers working on their projects. It doesn't matter if you're brand new to iOS development or a seasoned pro - you'll find help if you need it or some quiet time away from work or home distractions to make your ideas a reality. Just …

We are a group of Boston-area young professionals that get together to help each other ignite our potential, discover our purpose, and use our unique gifts to create positive change in the world. All are welcome, but this group is geared particularly towards talented, successful young adults who have mastered the basics of life but find themselves yearning for more. They say that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. This is your opportunity to surround yourself …

Creative writing is exciting. We are more likely to grow as writers, both in the enjoyment of our craft and in our productivity, when we are in community with other writers. Writing does not need to be lonely and unproductive, but should be an fulfilling and liberating form of creativity and self-expression. As a member of The Writers' Workshop, you can belong to a community of fellow writers who will encourage you in your craft.  Each writer should come to each week's writing session with a pen …

This group is for artists, crafters, and hobbyists who have an Etsy shop, or hope to/plan to open an Etsy shop in the future, based in the greater Boston area.  No specific amount of sales required, suburbs and outskirts of Boston happily welcome!

What is this group all about? Our members aim to become better writers in social scientific disciplines and to see more of our work published. We also like to spend time with others in a lively social venue where we can share good times, good drinks, and good food. Where did the idea for this group come from? If you're like me, the challenge of writing books, chapters, and journal articles for publication can be vexing at times. Rather than succumb to the pressure, I thought it would be better …