Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) is a jazz presenting nonprofit in the Raleigh-Durham area. We are dedicated to promoting, presenting, and preserving the local vibrant jazz scene. The AOCP has started this group to connect jazz to the Triangle. We host jazz concerts every first and third Fridays at local art galleries. We also send out a weekly jazz guide that will help jazz lovers plan their weeks full of jazz events. Jazz lovers should join this group and get in on the fun.

Meet local crafters in the Triangle and surrounding area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, etc.) We get together and work on different crafts for socializing, motivation, and to get ideas and learn from each other. At each event, everyone brings their own craft/project and supplies to work on. Crafts need to be portable. This means everyone at an event may be working on different crafts. Types of crafts you might see:painting (gaming miniatures, rocks, paper, etc. …

To go out with others who love Art to events in our local area . Mobilize and support all forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to network and discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. The artistic movement in our area needs our help to grow and blossom, as a team we are that water. Become part of this effort by joining today. Thank You

A group for anybody and everybody interested in learning about the Russian martial art, health and wellness system known as Systema. Led by a fully certified Systema instructor looking to build local interest in the art, and to assist those seeking to establish their own training groups in the region. Of interest to martial artists, athletes, fitness / welness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to become healthier, happier, and more fearless through an improved understanding of their bodies and mi …

Welcome, martial artists from Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, and nearby areas! The group provides valuable information for martial arts instruction to local students. Adults (18+) from all schools and styles are invited to join. An interesting and diverse range of instructional events, classes, training, and seminars will be represented, focusing on providing timely and useful ways for students to grow as martial artists. Though the group will frequently focus on specific events from differen …

Welcome to the Raleigh Outdoor Photography Club!!We hope you'll consider joining our growing group of photography enthusiasts as we learn and explore the fascinating world of digital photography. Experience is not necessary just a love of taking pictures and the desire to learn and improve your skills. We share our photos via this site as well as our private Flickr group.Our club's mission statement:"Share our inspirations & skills in all aspects of photography in an atmosphere of camaraderie an …

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

The Spoonflower Greenhouse is a classroom and community space located at Spoonflower's headquarters in Durham, North Carolina. To support DIY as a cultural movement, we created the Greenhouse to provide a local space for hands-on learning, experimentation, and making. The room is used for classes, lectures, workshops, and social events, most of which are offered free of charge. Local crafting groups seeking a space to hold nonprofit events are encouraged to write to us to inquire about availabil …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

Welcome to the Fine Art Photography and Modeling group. We are looking to find models, photographers, stylist and MUA that have a desire to improve their skills in these areas. We only want the best shots to be posted to the Meetup page, so please only submit the shots that you are the most passionate about. We want everyone to come up with fantastic results, as we plan to work with local businesses to showcase our work. We also want to enter the photographs in local and national competitions. P …

Everyone loves a good show!!!  We love seeing them and supporting the arts.  What's not to like about that?  Come see live theatre events and meet new people who enjoy the mysterious energy that radiates off the stage every show. Beginning this year we will open scheduling for shows to you our fantastic group of theatre lovers.  If you are attending a local show, and open to having a few new friends joint you, schedule an event, and see who wants to tag along. For some shows we will work harder …

Capital City Steppers is a social networking and dance organization dedicated to promoting the art of Chicago-Style Steppin in North Carolina and abroad. This group is for all who love Chicago-Style Steppin and want to see it grow in our area. Our organization will be committed to giving back to the community by conducting workshops, fundraisers for local charities and volunteering our time through community service. Our members are expected to be respectful of the different styles of individu …

This group is a resource for anyone in and around Chapel Hill North Carolina who is interested in Parkour, barefoot running, evolutionary fitness, MovNat, paleo/traditional nutrition & cooking, martial arts (both standing and grappling), Crossfit style workouts, or all of the above! Most people come to us because they are interested in learning more about Parkour, but we try to cover a broader range of skills and topics. We run, jump, lift and throw heavy things, climb, balance, crawl, vault, f …

Calling all papercrafting enthusiasts! Want to make beautiful handmade cards, gifts and home decor with others who share your passion? All skill levels are welcome. We'll meet monthly to learn new techniques, socialize and CREATE!

Offering you several NC Scrapbooking Retreats and crops in Raleigh  including but not limited to "NC"- North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia! Some of the cities include: Topsail Island, Atlantic Beach ,Nags Head-Outer Banks, Lake Gaston, Smith Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Outer Banks "Nags Head" Raleigh and Wilmington North Carolina soon to be added will be Myrtle Beach. Join our NC "North Carolina Scrapbook Retreats for 2 nights and 3 days with all your scrapbooking friends-fam …

Wellsprings is a meetup forum that is prayerfully and sincerely inviting any and all persons interested in multi-cultural and trans-ethnic ministry to join us for a holistic conversation on what today's Christian church and community should really look like. What should "the church" look like? Is it people all of one color? One ethnicity? One cultural history? Christ was no respecter of persons! He is the architect and cornerstone of the Christian church. We are a local Christian church being …