A contemporary fiction book club in Austin that will focus on current and recent authors such as: Haruki Murakami Ian McEwan Julian Barnes Khaled Hosseini Richard Russo... and many more. A monthly meeting with a lively book discussion and socializing with food and drink. Looking for anyone that has a joy of reading and discussing books and that would like to meet others with the same interest.

Are you comfortably out of your teens (perhaps by a decade or more) but still love to read YA? Do you want to meet and discuss YA books with other people like you? Join us for the new combined YA@Heart / Young at Heart book group.  We've merged a local YA book club with the Young Adult for Adults Meetup. We will typically meet to discuss a YA book on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. We look forward to sharing our inner teenagers with you.

theology pubnight is a chance to meet and drink beer or cider or wine or coffee and chat about various topics in theology and philosophy (e.g. problem of evil, faith vs. reason, etc.) Hosted by Salina Street Church at various locations / coffee shops around East Austin, once/month at 8pm. all manners of people & faiths are welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy some meaningful discussion over tasty beverages.

Austin Think Tank promotes personal and professional growth in the Austin area regardless of industry. We host events to educate and share ideas/experiences related to individuals and business owners on numerous topics including, Innovations and Inventions, and Social, Economical and Environmental topics, to name a few. Industry Specialists from each field are invited to talk and present information to Thinkers and focus on methods to directly impact each individual, business, community and more …

This group is for people who want to come together to discuss Yoruba, Lukumi Orisha traditions and Cosmovision in a non-judgmental, respectful environment. Also, it is a space where practitioners may find comraderie and community.

An Austin group that focuses on home coffee roasting. We can share tips, discuss green bean varieties, roasting equipment and techniques, organize group buys, etc...

Are you tired of the Republican Party being branded as the party of racism in a cheap game of identity politics? Are you tired of politicians trying to define you as nothing more than your race instead of your thoughts, words, and actions? Would you like to express that indignation and discuss ways to change that over good beer? If so, this is the group for you. Our intent is to organize and sponsor community services, charity fundraisers, and political debates as avenues to establish a Republic …

(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 …

TWB stands for TempleWithoutBoundaries.com, a non-denominational energy container that helps seekers find fun and relevant spiritual experiences to solve problems and improve their lives. This Austin local group is a place for us to discuss and try out spiritual tools and techniques to see what we like, what works and what doesn't resonate. Many of the meetups will include a group healing and/or guided meditation from Reverend Octavia Brooks, Temple Keeper. This group is non-denominational, is …

TWB stands for TempleWithoutBoundaries.com, a non-denominational online temple that helps seekers find fun and relevant spiritual techniques to improve their lives.  This Austin local group is a place for us to discuss and try out spiritual tools and techniques to see what we like, what works and what doesn't resonate.  Many of the meetups will include a group healing and/or guided meditation from Reverend Octavia Brooks, Temple Keeper of the TempleWithoutBoundaries.com. This group is non-denomi …

Urban Zen is a peer-led group in which we meditate, share, and explore the integration of Zen practice with modern daily life.  No previous experience with meditation or Zen necessary!  We meet Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 at Austin Zen Center.  There is also an optional meditation instruction and posture clinic at 7:00. Check out our website and Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/urbanzenpractice http://urban.austinzencenter.org/ 7:30 Introduction 7:40 Zazen (meditation) 7:55 Dharma Talk …

We are a FUN group of Austin residents (Newcomers or natives, single or married) who share a passion for world cultures and international travel. Some of us have lived overseas (or are planning to live abroad) who want to share their knowledge & experiences with others who understand how a foreign assignment or overseas living experience can change their lives! We are also Expats from other countries with various ethnic backgrounds, religions, vocations and avocations, but who share an interest …

This group provides an opportunity for spiritually-oriented singles from all religions, nationalities, and orientations a chance to meet and connect in person in addition to their other approaches for finding partnership. The group is facilitated by Rev Octavia Brooks of TempleWithoutBoundaries.com. Our community is right for you if you feel aligned with these statements: I am not in a committed monogamous relationship.  I am ready and available for conscious connecting, dating, and beyond. I …

Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; one in South Austin & one in North Austin. (I am in the process of expanding that to 4 meetups a month.) These will be discussion based where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing (read silently) and to spark discussion. The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity …

This meetup is for anyone interested in using the intersection of psychology and technology to make a positive impact on people's lives, work, community and the world. Our goal will be to explore, discuss and push forward the cutting edge in gamification, behavior design, persuasive technology, designing for behavior change, designing for critical thinking, designing for well being and other related topics. Our methods will include presentations, discussions, guest speakers, codeathons, joint pr …

This is a group for readers who love "The New Yorker." We'll get together and discuss articles and follow wherever the conversation takes us. Should be a great way to connect to like-minded folks for great discussions about the arts, politics, and interesting people and places.

I found that Austin is lacking an active, free support group for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders (such as Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge-Eating Disorder, etc.) or that have struggled in the past. This group is for people of all ages who have any type of eating disorder, or for those who are currently in recovery, to give and receive support from others who really understand. Additionally, because eating disorders can often be isolating, this group is also a "social" group in which …

This group is focused on Clojure and related Lisp languages specifically Common Lisp and Scheme as they strongly influence the approach Clojure takes. Java is a foundational system for Clojure, but the focus is not on the Java language, but the JVM and associated libraries that are the power base for Clojure. Functional programming, multi-methods, etc. will be discussed and demoed with the focus on real-world uses and power. Abstraction and advanced techniques will be discussed as well. We're lo …

The group started to create a networking hub for pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech, life sciences professionals and service providers to these organizations in the Austin, TX area and surrounding cities. The purpose of the group is to connect life science professionals through face to face networking and discuss the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities. Topics of discussion will include business strategy, design, development, manufacturing, quality and regulatory, IP, fundi …

Who's up for some camping?! Before you go grab your tents and gear you should know this group does not actually plan camping trips in the woods or downtown. This group is designed specifically for..... Solo entrepreneurs, inspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and contributors who are not in the online marketing or graphic development field. Our Mission: Branding Camp has an atmosphere similar to sitting around a campfire; where all group members share stories about our daily business r …

Welcome to Austin’s #1 Real Estate Club Founder, Chris Goff, wanted to create a Real Estate Investing Club where every member of the Real Estate Investing world could meet to network, discuss a constantly changing real estate investing market, share stories, make valuable contacts, and learn from each other about wise Real Estate Investing and effective Marketing. Hence, the birth of AREI&ME... held once a month, with a new topic discussed each month, this is a group where everyone- from seaso …

Welcome! We are a group of new, seasoned and soon-to-be stepmoms looking to swap stories, share tips and make solid connections with other like-minded women. We also like to laugh, eat and drink, so we typically choose wine bars, bistros and cafes to gather. Our group doesn’t have discussion points or an agenda. We just talk. It’s a pretty loosey-goosey arrangement. I started this stepmom group because I believe that when we step out of the shadows and make ourselves visible, we force the cultur …

We're here to expand and support the content community in Austin. This is a networking and discussion group for all content strategists, writers and managers in Austin and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an amateur enhusiast or a hopeful new participant, let's get together and discuss how we can use content to create better experiences now and in the future. Join the new Austin Content G+ Community for more conversation.

DIVORCECARE, a support group for people who are separated or divorced, will be offering a 13-week session on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3501 Red River. A 30 to 35 minute video covering divorce recovery topics is followed by group discussion. For more information about the group topics, go to www.divorcecare.org. To register, call the church office at 472-8301. The group can be joined at any time. DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS, offered at the same time, provides a 13-wee …

My name is Ellis San Jose, I have over 20 years of experience in real estate & stock market investing. I am looking to network & share with other investors. All levels are welcome from beginners to experts. THIS IS NOT A SEMINAR. Our goal is to have informal conversations about the investing climate and investment opportunities by facilitating discussions about real estate and the economy, with the ultimate goal of learning from each others' diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Whether you're i …

Because our culture is overly focused on individualism, individual success is honored and rewarded. But at a certain point, people need other people in order to forward their vision. This group offers productive and supportive community for creative and practical collaborative projects. We support each other in an organized way, working on one community-selected project per month. Like a barn raising, the community comes together to help one person accomplish a task that is essential to a thrivi …

Open and Uncensored information sharing! We support all who care about health and balance through natural methods. Permaculture: Learn about permaculture design, get connected with local organic food sources, find suppliers for your permaculture needs, choose between numerous permaculture experts, explore a list of farmers markets and CSAs, and much more, in order to carry us towards a more sustainable local economy. Come join us for events such as permaculture courses, workshops, hands on …

Meet other locals from all Industries to discuss your Business Ideas and Strategies. Gather to discuss current events, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. CEO Space has helped thousands of business owners raise BILLIONS of dollars over the last 20 years. We help Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Inventors, Authors, Speakers, and Investors with - Power Networking - Positioning your company as a “capital magnet” - Building a Superst …