Melomania: A singular passion for music that is beyond all reason. From the French melomanie, from the Latin melos, song + -mania, frenzy. Melomania is both a creative outlet and a way to share one's obsessive love of recorded music with other melomaniacs! Once every 4 weeks, group members will meet to exchange mix CDs (that they'll have made especially for the occasion) and to chat about music with other members. The location will always be affordable, or will have options for low-income memb …

This group is for people of any skill level who want to get together to jam, in a relaxed, no pressure environment. Youngish people (between the ages of 20-40ish) who play guitar, bass, drums, or whatever are welcome to hang out, make music and have a great time!    

Are you intrigued by the history, literature, legends, mythologies, culture, art and music of the Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance worlds? Are you interested in attending medieval and Renaissance festivals? Are you interested in medieval-inspired or fantasy movies? If so, this new group is for you! Some preliminary ideas for group events: Attending medieval, Renaissance and Celtic festivals; Casual group discussions centered on various themes and subjects (requiring on …

Are you interested in meeting new people while discovering Ottawa/Gatineau's arts & entertainment scene and participating in a wide variety of cultural and multicultural events?  Then welcome to Ottawa Cultural-Social! Events include: live theatre; movies (international, independent or mainstream); art gallery crawls; festivals and special events; live music of all types; museum visits; comedy shows; poetry slams; lectures and presentations; restaurant nights; sushi nights; and members' poetr …

GOAL is designed for individuals who share and interest in playing music. This includes any style of acoustic instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, ukelele, bass, etc...) and a basic fundamental knowledge of chords (A, C, D, E, G, etc ). While the group name 'Guitar Ottawa Acoustic Lovers' suggests a focus on guitar we wish to encourage a broader mix of instruments. Our objective is to create an environment where people can jam in a relaxed way. Participants have varied skill l …

“A toast to great friends, good music, and superb surroundings.”   SALUT OTTAWA SATURDAY OCTOBER 22ND 2011 ~ The Fall Classic ~   We would like to invite you to the 3rd edition in a series of Lifestyle & Networking events called “Salut”, catering to young professionals and taste-makers in Ottawa.   Complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres will be offered between 8 00 & 10 30 pm based on RSVP demand, with the evening evolving to a full celebration until 2 30 am.   A well balanced musical store will be …

… The group can decide to keep watching the video, or to talk about it, or about a book, or a teaching, or to talk about any topic, serious or not, to watch an entertaining movie, to tell jokes, to listen to music, etc… The goal of this meeting is to enjoy the perfume of Presence and of friendship, rather than to loose oneself in sterile controversies.  If an unresolved question arises during the meeting, the event organizer can present it directly to Francis. It will be answered with top priority …

The Ottawa Reenactment Group is for those interested in history and bringing the past to life regardless of period. You might be interested in representing a member of the military (musket or music) or a civilian of a specific period. If you have ever wanted to be someone from the past then this group is for you. "Historical reenactment is an educational activity in which participants attempt to recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. This may be as narrow as a specific moment fro …

Welcome to Euro-World Cultures!   Euro-World Cultures is a dynamic social group focused on events exploring world cultures. Are you interested in cultural events, festivals, live music concerts, art exhibitions, international and domestic movies, performing arts, exploring ethnic cuisine at Ottawa's multicultural restaurants and simply meeting interesting people of diverse cultural backgrounds? If the answer is "YES", this group is for you! You don't need to have European background to join t …

"Sound is vibration... just like every thing and one in existence." ~ Unknown   Welcome Drummers of Ottawa... Good News :) The Ottawa Drum Circle is finally here! This drum circle will be a most novel experience. You will be part of the very first one in our city organized through meetup.com! If you are easily excited to see drummers come together, and are drawn to words like Organic Improv Drumming Energy Collective, the Ottawa Drum Circle will feel like home.  Open to all percussionists, liste …

Meet great people, learn great things, leave grateful!   The Art of Living has been bringing people together for the last 30 years  in 5 continents around the world. Join like minded people, share learn and discover great ways to live a healthy and happy life.   The breath has a great secret to offer...  Founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living runs programs and workshops around the world that use a revolutionary breathing technique, the Sudarshan Kriya®, which is traditionally underst …

This Group has meet ups with one or both of two goals: To support people to become all they can be in their personal and professional lives.  This includes forming meaningful and satisfying friendships, getting along with work colleagues and forming wonderful intimate relationships.  To help people find or create and enjoy work places that are happy, creative, fun and productive. Special Offerings We specialize in Fostering Satisfying Work and Personal Life through: Coaching re: Car …

… Here is how it works: If you are going out to: a club, bar, dancing or musical event of any sort,  karaoke bar, comedy club, dating event or dinner and a movie and you want  some new friends to come out then please post it up on the calendar with all relevant the details - when, where, the time you plan to be there ,etc. (You cannot personally charge a fee to make profit for your outings. This group is simply about having fun, not for profit.) How to schedule a meetup: On the upper right hand co …