The EU Crisis, the Arab Spring and its consequences, China's economy, Myanmar's apparent democratization, Mali, miners revolting in Peru, Putin, Iran,  the Eurovision song competition (just kidding) are not exactly the subjects of water-cooler talks. We will meet and discuss a chosen topic at a restaurant (or park) with Wi-Fi access as people will be encouraged to bring their laptops, tablets, or smartphones to the event. Members are are also encouraged to contribute links on the chosen topic be …

Hello and Welcome to the Red Line Book Club! (Formerly the Davis Square Book Club). "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." This is a club where friendly interesting people meet to discuss the books we have all read together. If there is a general theme to the books we read, it's that we read "great" books: enduring classics and new books with lots of potential. You have the entire rest of the world with whom you can discuss Stieg Larsson; here we try to dig at least a little deeper. Fo …

Welcome to Food for Thought. We're a dining and discussion group that meets regularly for dinner and interesting in-depth conversation. The group was started to bring together intelligent people who like dining together and having the kinds of discussions they don't get enough of elsewhere. Our dinners are held at low key restaurants that have good food and facilitate good group communication. In addition, we may also go to movies, lectures, or other events that engender thoughtful discussion at …

This non-partisan group discusses the latest in health and health policy, particularly healthcare reform as new changes are implemented in Massachusetts and the nation. We discuss the topics du jour, analyzing how the changes personally affect our health (whether they limit or increase it) as we learn about them. Our topics range from testimonials about interactions with providers to personal lessons learned about the system. Beyond group discussions, healthcare navigation consultations are also …

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 …

The great philosopher Socrates took Philosophy out of the realms of the elite-few and into the streets where, by promoting a method of inquiry among individuals, he challenged them to examine their own beliefs. Thus ensued an unraveling process for the individual, away from the world of appearances, towards Truth. Inspired by Socrates and in celebration of World Philosophy Day, a bunch of us Lovers of Wisdom created Philo-café. We aspire to conduct a similar Socratic dialogue, to bring together …

The coming-together of young people interested in the city they live in and ready to explore and learn all there is to know from each other and the world around them. If you like discussing books, going to museums, watching documentaries, learning about the world, cooking, tasting new food and/or are just generally a curious 20- or 30- something, please join us!

Sistah Circle is a group of Fabulous Black Women that enjoying reading and the company of other Sistahs. We read a variety of books written by authors of color and discuss over food and drink. Be prepared for sometimes lengthy and engaging discussions! This circle was created to foster genuine bonds with women who are interested in having intellectual and personal conversations. This is a safe space. As a member, each Sistah is asked to pay a membership fee of $10 ($11 on Pay Pal) to cover the c …

Welcome to Inquisitive Minds. We are a multi-faceted group of people with diverse interests. We are always willing to explore ideas and learn something new, always open to sharing different points of view, participating in fun events, and making new friends. Our goal will be to get together regularly, to have meaningful and intellectual conversations on various topics, to learn something new together and to take part in fun activities and events. Is Inquisitive Minds for me? Do you like discus …

Facilitated By: Windswept Health & Fitness(Brian Holliday) Mission Statement:Our mission is to support individuals with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and to provide educational resources so they may better cope with these conditions.  We will do this through open discussion, group support and a roster of guest speakers who work in the field. We aim to: *Develop a safe, nonjudgmental support network between members so they may connect and offer support to each other. *Foster empathy, underst …

Parli italiano? Are you trying to improve your Italian language skills, or simply keep in practice? Do you love Italian literature? Join us for great conversation and discussion of the best contemporary literature from the Italian speaking world, in Italian! With a new book each month, our group is guided by native speakers who lead engaging discussions in Italian and help club members practice their speaking and comprehension skills. We meet in the North End's Caffè Pompei and instruction fee i …

A book club for gay men who have always wanted to read Proust's multi-volume novel but were afraid to try on their own. This group is for you! We will meet bi-weekly on Wednesday evenings for 90-minute discussions and to share our insights into this complex work. We will read Proust in translation (rather than in French). Our goal is to make our way gradually through the novel. Experienced readers of Proust also welcome!

Join others asking the big questions in a small pub. We’ll discuss belief, faith, and theology over a few beverages with featured speakers each month. No particular belief required, please be over 21.

Let's talk about money. Most people today have little, no, or faulty information about money. How to earn it, save it, or invest it -- in a smart and succesful way. Let's talk about HOW MONEY WORKS. I have knowledge to share, and I want to learn from you as well. There's always room to improve each others' lives. I want to start this group with a discussion of Lynne Twist's new book, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of our Inner Resources. But ideally, I want to LEARN FROM YOU and use th …

Not everyone works Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. If your schedule - be it a class schedule, work schedule, or job hunting schedule - allows for weekday free time, then this group is for you. How about a midday run on the Esplanade? Or a round of golf or game of tennis? Interested in a book or movie discussion over lunch? Might you be up for learning how to play dominoes or catching a matinee? No commitment necessary. Come to one event or come to all of them, and by all means, suggest new daytim …

Do you love to read?! This is a group where women ages 20-40 can come together and connect through books. Join in for monthly book discussions around the city and connect with other women who share your love of reading.

Comics are brilliant. They are also an overlooked and under-appreciated part of the literary establishment, so we're looking to redress the balance a little. This group will work pretty much like a traditional book club - we pick a new graphic novel or collection every month, read it and meet up for a discussion over coffee or a beer. We're going to try to find the literary corners of the graphic storytelling medium - I'm interested in how art style informs character perception; how panel layout …

This is a group for anyone interested in Austrian Economics. All levels of understanding are welcome, from those who know the in's and out's of this school of thought to those who have no understanding but are interested in learning more. Let's get together to discuss ideas, thoughts, authors, books, etc. Education of our community is also an important aspect of this group. We should promote our ideas and inform others so that this school of thought(and our meetup group) can grow. We can also ho …

The Cambridge Book Club is based in Cambridge MA and is unique in alternating fiction and non-fiction reads. Reading selections are based on member suggestions and final member vote. We've been going strong for 2 years and we look forward to reading together and discussing the books we read! All readers, all ages are welcome!

The Boston Christian Book Club is an extension of the Calvary Chapel in the City Book Ministry. We are a group of believers that meet monthly to discuss a book for our edification, encourage each other in the Lord, praise Him, and pray. Some of the books that we have read in the past include Radical, Revolution in World Missions, Mere Christianity, Total Forgiveness, Creation Facts of Life, The Hiding Place, and many more. At each meeting the book for the following month can be purchased with ca …

In an effort to create a new kind of book club, this group is dedicated to combining a few wonderful and creative elements: literature, libations, and community. It is my hope that this group can explore a variety of literary works from best sellers to classics as dictated by the group. If you are a 20-30 something, interested in meeting up to discuss books, have good conversation, and perhaps some excellent wine or beer this is the group for you!

This is a group for small business owners and other non-marketers who want to learn how to run successful marketing initiatives for their small businesses. We will be discussing things like how to build your marketing plan, getting your marketing foundation in place, improving your website with call-actions and contact forms, tracking and analytics and of course email, social media and direct mail marketing ideas!

Meet fellow book lovers as part of the Brookline Book Club. Everyone is welcome to join. The club will read a new book every month (NY Times best seller fiction). Come to discuss the book of the month and to laugh, share stories, and make new friends! We meet monthly (usually the last Sunday of the month) at 4 pm on Sunday at Bruegger's Coolidge Corner.  Feel free to sign up if you see a book you like.     Elaine

Greetings! This group is for anyone interested in books that focus on black people, culture, history, politics, and empowerment in America and abroad. There are no blinders here. Let's pull the cover back, read, and come together to discuss the truth - whatever that may be.

~~ Welcome ESL students and Christians! ~~ Free English Conversation Class and Food! ~~ Have the opportunity to connect with other students through socializing, networking and Bible discussions! We welcome all English skill levels. There are sub-groups for your English level. An experienced ESL teacher will guide and support your English. You will have quality time through good conversation, singing and fellowship in Christ at BICF.

The purpose of this group is to educate one another about AI and related fields.  We're interested in how machines might be made to "think like people," and what is known about the human mind at a computational level.  Usually we pick books or papers as a starting point for discussion.  Sometimes we have mini-tutorials on AI topics. Anyone interested in studying intelligent machines is welcome.  We have people with diverse backgrounds in AI, neuroscience, and other areas.  Additionally, some of …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

OVERVIEW New Group!  Tech entrepreneurs and marketers come together to solve marketing, product marketing and product strategy challenges, big and small. Members are software/hardware/mobile app entrepreneurs and company founders, senior management, and folks from the marketing, product marketing and product management functions in companies big and small. The typical meeting includes a startup marketing case study (it could be YOU!), a rapid-fire roundtable discussion in which we we tackle …