This meetup is for musicians and fans of acoustic music.   Old Time, bluegrass, folk, blues rock, jazz, traditional and contemporary music. We have jams every few weeks  inside and out depends on the season; somtimes at cafes, libraries, and retirement homes. Beginners are always welcome to attend! We jam throughout the Triangle: from Mebane and  Hillsborough, to Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and beyond. We have over 150 members, most play and/or sing, but listeners are welcome and encouraged to …

Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Oriental danse if you prefer) and learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more! We celebrate ALL women and styles of dance.

Join us and meet other local people who love karaoke! The Triangle is loaded with Karaoke shows - we'll visit different venues on different nights of the week. Feel free to suggest locations and shows. Some local Karaoke schedule listings: http://files.meetup.com/637671/Triangle_Karaoke_Shows.xls (MS Excel spreadsheet) http://wolves.homeip.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl (Triangle area Karaoke show Wiki site) http://www.southeasternentertainment.com/shows.html

Meet other Flutists/Musicians in town! This music ministry hopes to offer healing music in places of need, such as homeless shelters, prisons, hospitals, senior and dementia centers, nursing homes, and non-profit organizations, such as Interact.  We welcome flutists/musicians of all ages, faiths, and ability to participate. (So far we are mostly flutists-- but we welcome all musicians.) EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! We now have an alto flute and a bass flute. Active members of the Winds of Hope have the …

Join us as we visit the cultural hot spots in and around the Triangle and the world! No place on the globe is too far away!!  We feature all sorts of interesting cultural activities -- cruises, ethnic restaurants, museums, festivals, movies, music of all kinds, outdoorsy events to appreciate the great climate we have in North Carolina, and also events just to help members get to know each other.

We'll mix and match as group interest dictates. Make a suggestion anytime for venue, event or anything else! Hope to see you out to tip a glass soon!

Do you want to join a group that neither limits itself to a specific race or culture? This group stands behind the idea that love and friendship crosses all racial and cultural boundaries. You may be at a point in your life where a steady relationship is paramount. Or you simply want to expand your social circle of friends. Either way, you cannot achieve it by sitting at home alone. Come join us, if you are willing to share your experiences with others. Come join us, if you are willing to …

Mobile Group & Private Guitar Instruction in Cary NC. FREE Parking Lot Jam's - Bi-Weekly - in the Cary area. All are Welcome from all around the Triangle . . . Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill and beyond! No Experience Necessary. We will help you begin! *Sign up to attend in the meet-up section below! Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Would you like to expand on the skills you have? Are you interested in private lessons? A fun group session? How about brushing up? OR DO YOU JUST …

Do you *lovvvvve* to dance to House, Dance, Techno and Club music? Will you keep dancing late into the evening when the music's right? Do you choose to go to a club because it has the best DJ? Is your iPod full of music by Annagrace, Armand van Helden, David Guetta, Ferry Corsten, Iio, Kaskade, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Paul Oakenfold, Pink, Stonebridge and Tiesto? Then this is the group for you! Most events will be late night on Fridays or Saturdays, at clubs in Ral …

Bollywood Dance - Raleigh is a meetup for dancers and those who want to learn how to dance. Sponsored by Spotlight Creative Studios, this meetup gives you access to professional Bollywood teachers in the Raleigh-Durham area. Classes  are open to all levels (beginners, intermediate and advances). Learn pure Bollywood, Bhangra, Hip-Hop Bollywood and Theatrical Techniques.

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The aim of this group is to get together with people who enjoy playing music from the middle-east, and surrounding areas. Any relevant instruments are welcome. It is open to people who would like to learn new songs, or teach what they know, or just improvise on middle-eastern themes in an informal group setting. It is open to people of all levels, even absolute beginners. It is also open to dancers. We'd like to keep the group focused specifically on this type of music. As such, you should genu …

I organized a group like this years ago (before Meetup.com existed) that worked great (lots of good veggie food, fun & fellowship). Also, there are vegetarian & Christian meetup groups, but I decided to start organizing this one so there will be more offerings for our community! The format that worked well before was a potluck at member homes &/or churches on a rotating monthly basis, so I envision doing the same again. Depending on interest, in addition to breaking bread together we might incl …

Looking for a group of girls to get together with for a nice night on the town? This group is for you! We'll be getting together to enjoy local music, restaurants, movies and much more. Only ladies can join this group, but unlike other girls meetups, our members are welcome to bring along husbands, boyfriends or guy friends to be a part of the fun.

Get together to practice Serbo-croatian or to meet others from former Yugoslavia. Organize Ex-Yu playgroups.  The playgroups are for our children to learn the language, the meetups are for EVERYONE wishing to learn the culture, language, food, or music of the Balkan region.

This group is for anyone interested in having fun and meeting new people while getting in shape! We provide updates on new classes and upcoming workshops and events at World In Motion through this page. Our current class offerings include tribal, cabaret and fusion bellydance for all ages including children-seniors, Bellygroove bellydance fitness, Zumba, Zumbatomic (for kids), Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Kathak and Indian Contemporary Dance, Kids' Martial Arts and Movement, and Kids' Music Together classes …

We've all been to exercise classes where you just didn't get anything out of it, didn't break a sweat, got frustrated your first visit because you couldn't catch on to the "routines" everyone's been drilling for weeks, or perhaps was just bored half to death right??? And you wonder... what was the point??? Well, NO more being discouraged....it's time to have FUN, shake your groove thing, increase your confidence on the dancefloor, (Did I mention FUN), meet new people w/ common goals....and all w …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

The Dances of Universal Peace are joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that rejuvenate the spirit and awaken the heart, danced to live music and the singing of the participants. These Dances get your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground. We will sing and dance together to honor the Earth and all her peoples and spiritual traditions. The group is taught the words, meaning, melody and the movements of each dance by a variety of talented Dance Leaders and muscians. Dances in ► Raleigh ► D …

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW MEETUP GROUP SO THERE AREN'T A TON OF MEET-UPS SCHEDULED YET. BUT, THE MEMBER TURNOUT HAS BEEN GREAT AND I HAVE SEVERAL MEET-UP'S IN PROGRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SHORTLY!!* This is a group that I'm starting for couples of any age within the Raleigh/Cary/Apex/Holly Springs and surrounding areas that are looking to meet other couples and make some new friends with similar interests. The goal is to create lasting friendships and have a great time doing it! If you e …

We are a group of folks that love to get together and play classical chamber music, particularly string quartets. Rather than be "one of a crowd" in an orchestra, in a quartet, you OWN your part! We are looking for folks that can sightread well enough to play a Mozart quartet without exploding. Events will be scheduled with the pieces identified ahead of time, but one never knows where things will go.

"Seize the Day" my friends. This group is meant to do just that! Get out and about, try new things, and meet new friends. Guys and Girls welcome, Single and Taken. We'll plan events for the homebody, the partier, the fitness fanatic, the trivia masters, food and wine lovers, and everything in between!

This is a group for Country music lovers in the Raleigh-Durham area. We would love to start having some live local country music bands play at our music hall located in the heart of Raleigh, NC. Champions Mission Valley has a large dance floor, stage, sound system, and a full bar available. Please join our group if you love country music, if you are a local country band, or if you want to experience wonderful country music.

Our group offers the fun of karaoke in a house party setting. This will hopefully be of interest to people who want to sing and/or dance, but are not fond of public-venue karaoke settings such as bars, restaurants, or billiard halls. Events will initially take place at the Organizer’s home in Cary, but members are welcome to host their own karaoke house parties throughout the Triangle (which the Organizer can help facilitate). Join us! Important: For the safety and enjoyment of our members, this …

The Cary Arthur Murray meetup group is designed for people who love to dance! Throughout the year we hold several dancing events that not only help you become a better dancer through group instruction but we also offer a beautiful place to socialize with others who love to dance too. At our events we have the Cary Arthur Murray staff memebers to help you learn the most popular social dances on the dance floor today as well as live music to cater to your dancing needs. Come out and party with CAM …

This group is for people inspired by movement! We dance, we stretch, we MOVE! Interested? Join here! Bollywood, Belly dance, Yoga, Tai chi and MORE. We host- Meet and Greets, regular social functions, weekly lessons, workshops, and of course, great performances! Our focus is to make fitness fun through the joy of dance and movement.  Whether it's on the dance floor or a class in an intimate space, come MOVE with us!  Meetups typically held at Mosaic Wine Lounge-517 WEST JONES ST | RALEIGH, NC 27 …