In conjunction with each performance of the Deep Dish Theater Company, a book is selected that relates to the theme of the play. A conversation about the book is scheduled and the public is invited. It is not necessary to have seen the play to participate; many choose to watch the play after the book discussion. The discussion is free and no prior registration is required.

There are many book clubs. This group reads literary classics...books that have stood the test of time. So we'll never read the hot new thing...we'll read books that are 10-10,000 years old but are still in print. We'll read Homer, Dante, Salinger, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, John Kennedy Toole, Alice Walker, Shakespeare. Great authors, great books. We'll read fiction, poetry, drama, folk tales, philosophy. We'll discuss what we read over wine or coffee. Sound fun?

This is a casual and friendly book club that meets monthly at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. We alternate between fiction and non-fiction selections and choose our books democratically via polls. Book suggestions are always welcome and appreciated! Flyleaf Books offers a 20% discount on books selected for our discussions!

This book club began in 2007 in response to a gap in book clubs in the West side of the Triangle. Since then, many book clubs have emerged (on meetup, and elsewhere). We're still around, and I guess that means something is working. We alternate locations (between Chapel Hill and Durham), and for the most part, meet the last Tuesday of the month. Our four organizers all love this book club, and participate often. We're always looking for new members and fresh ideas in discussion. What can you exp …

Insight (Vipassana) meditation is the simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment mindfulness. Through careful and sustained observation, we experience for ourselves the ever-changing flow of the mind/body process. This awareness leads us to accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear and joy, sadness and happiness that life inevitably brings. As insight deepens, we develop greater equanimity and peace in the face of change, and wisdom and compassion increasingly become the guiding principl …

A minister, an atheist, and a few other people walk into a bar... The minister says, "Drinking is against God's will for your life." The atheist responds: "He forgot to tell that to Jesus." The others say, "This sounds like a great conversation- can we join?" And so it begins... What is Pub Theology? It's people sitting around a table (or on couches), talking about issues of faith and philosophy, ethics and ideas over a beverage. It's a safe space, where people can be honest and open about topic …

This is a group for anyone who enjoys reading or writing long-form or book-length works of nonfiction. If you enjoy long-form feature writing in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, or Esquire... or books by authors like Laura Hillenbrand, Rebecca Skloot, Bill Bryson, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, or Gay Talese, this would be a meetup for you. I'm looking forward to monthly meetups to read and discuss great nonfiction. Sometimes we'll read and discuss an article or two; other times, a nonfiction boo …

Join fellow film fans in support of independent cinema in Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, and Raleigh. We get together to watch films at local indie film friendly venues, and then discuss them over drinks or dinner afterward. Join us!

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING BELOW BEFORE JOINING THIS MEETUP: POLYAMORY: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for local polyamorists and sincerely interested folks of all ages and demographics in the Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill metro! Polyamory means "Many Loves". Many people have both the capacity & the need to love more than one partner, and be able to sustain loving relationships with more than one. …

We are the largest and most active group of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, and other nonbelievers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area. This group is a safe place to meet and socialize with other nonbelievers in a supportive environment. There are very few rules and regulations in here so enjoy the freedom to discuss whatever you want so long as you keep it civil and respectful of other members. Have fun! Alex, Organizer

Do you want to find meaning in your life?  Do you wonder what it's all about?  Is this all that there is?  If you want to live more mindfully, tame your mind to handle the world's chaos with equanimity, and interact with others with more compassion and good heart, then please join us.  We strive to make everything we do and say be of benefit to others. Our tradition has an unbroken lineage all the way back to the historical Buddha. We are affiliated with our center in Raleigh. We don't charge a …

Meeting others in or around Chapel Hill area who are practicing or want to learn more about the teachings of Abraham as communicated by Jerry and Esther Hicks. The meetings consist of a mixture of LIVE Abraham-Hicks workshop broadcasts and DVD recordings of previous workshops along with discussion and fellowship. We will occasionally have other get-togethers based around FUN activities.

Ethical Culture is a humanistic, religious, and educational movement working to create a better world through ethical actions. We are dedicated to the ideal that the highest value is human worth and that our relationships to each other are of greatest ethical concern. Our commitment is to the worth and dignity of the individual and to treating each human being so as to bring out the best in him or her. Members join together in ethical societies to assist each other in developing ethical ideas …

There are a lot of awesome books come from the Young Adult section of the library, and I know a lot of other adults read YA books and have nobody to dish about them with. There's a lot to dish! Dystopian futures, first loves and boarding schools - you can't go wrong. If you loved the Hunger Games, Princess Diaries, Sweet Valley Confidential, and all those other books that you want to put a paper bag book-cover on so nobody sees what you're reading, then you've found the right place! Bonus points …

The Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center provides authentic Buddhist instruction, including calming and illuminating meditation practices and coherent philosophical and spiritual teachings with lively discussions. An ordained monk of the New Kadampa Tradition comes from Charlotte weekly to teach. This tradition comes out of Tibet and now has teachers and centers around the globe. The Kosala Center opened in Carrboro in 2006. We charge $8-$10 for classes to cover rent and expenses, but no one is turn …

This group is for everyone who has an interest in Earth-Based Spirituality & Religions. The members are diverse in beliefs and backgrounds. Our motto is "everyone has something to learn and something to teach". We come together in a sense of community to discuss our paths and share our knowledge.

Why Triangle Fatties? (By the Founder, Bobbie Jo) I went to my first BBW meetup group several years ago. I was at a low point in my journey to accept myself for who I was. It was empowering being with people that had some of the same shared experiences. I hope that people in all stages of self-acceptance will join the group and together we can have positive, fun, and new experiences. I have yet to go to a meetup where I didn't find someone to have a friendly conversation and a few laughs with. …

This group is dedicated to "arm-chair" entrepreneurs out there. The reality is that most of us have to work for a living or are preparing to work for a living. This group aims to give those a chance to express their entrepreneur spirit with like-minded optimist for the purpose of: collaboration, open discussions, funding and most importantly the networking over a pint of your favorite beverage.

Interested in creating map-based web applications? Do you have a background in web programming, GIS, graphic design, service and hospitality, advertising, marketing or anything else that may be helpful in creating useful map applications on the web? This group is intended to bring together one or more well-rounded project teams to work on real map-based web application projects. Bring your own ideas, or join an existing project that may need your skills. At meetings, we will pitch ideas, discuss …

A group for students, and professionals who are struggling with procrastination and are seeking community support. This group is intended to be a platform for people to discuss their issues and seek help in a communal setting.

Many of attendees register through the website and not through Meetup, so there will be 30 to 50 women at the Gatherings. Please visit our Web site at http://www.wso50.com to learn more about the organization and become a member. Members get together between gatherings to share  Entrepreneur , Interior Design, Wellness , and Travel interests with new groups forming every month. We are a North Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to education and support of women who are in the second half …

Get together with French language speakers for conversation and friendship. The French conversation evenings or 'groupe de conversation' is for those whose language level is at least intermidiate--in other words, at a level to be able to understand and  discuss quite varied topics in French. There are some meetups that are appropriate for any level  (including non-French speakers) such as French films with subtitles. NB: This meetup website and mailing list are not intended to be a forum for fre …

Benvenuti! Welcome! Non dovete parlare italiano per unirvi al nostro gruppo, ma se sapete parlare la lingua, perfetto! You don't have to speak Italian to join our group but if you do great! Our purpose is to enjoy various aspects of Italian culture such as music, film, food, discussion, cooking and going to different Italian restaurants in the area. We have meetings several times a month. At least once a month we will meet at a different Italian restaurant or pizzeria. While this is not excl …

Come hang out with friendly users and developers of FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server database applications. We'll have a mix of presentations, hack nights, show-and-tell and even bar-and-burger hangout nights and discuss all things FileMaker including: --Using and developing FileMaker databases --The latest FileMaker-related tools and techniques --Cool Third-party FileMaker software and hardware products --FileMaker books and magazines --FileMaker Go for iPads and iOS devices --Deploying FileM …

"Eyes on Opera" is an Orange County cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of opera through recorded and live solo performances, group discussions, educational outreach and field trips. Membership is free with donations gratefully accepted to cover expenses. Regular meetings and presentations are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month at the Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill. The group was founded in January, 2007 by my wife, Victoria Windler, who passed away after a long …

Native American sweat lodge ceremonies are a part of medicine healing ways that have been passed down for many generations. Their purpose is to make prayers as a community for the sick, the elderly and the unfortunate. The lodge represents Grandmother Earth's womb from whence we all come. When we pray in lodge, we honor Grandfather Sky, Grandmother Earth, and the spirits, both animal and elemental, that live in that place. So - for a time, we can become centered, and quiet, and occupy the moment …