Bamboula Community Drum Circles are facilitated drum and dance circles, coordinated by DrumMaster BeBop Robicheaux. Our mission is to provide drum and dance related activities to promote healing & fellowship in the community at large. Our drumming circles are family friendly and open to all levels of drumming skills. We are developing a list of local drummers and dancer to co-facilitate the circles, related workshops and classes. The schedule of these artists will be announced in our weekly even …

New Orleans Outdoors is a rallying point for people who want to connect. Regardless of your outdoor interest, this meetup has the member base to connect you with other people interested in your particular preferred outdoor activity--whether that's hiking and camping, mountain biking, cabbage ball on Sunday evenings, or a regular sand volleyball outing. The powerful part is that if we don't 'offer' what you're looking for......create the event that you were looking for! This is your gro …

Bonjour! The New Orleans French Language Meetup is a pleasant opportunity to meet local people who share an appreciation for the French language and culture. We welcome all ages and all speaking levels. Even if you have given up ever learning French, this meetup group gladly welcome you. Ultimately we are about community. Truly. So... this group is about physically attending gathering around town, not just a few clickings on our webpages, please. We always meet on Oak St. at Z'otz coffee house …

Our vision is to Awaken everyone in New Orleans and the surrounding areas, and to inspire and empower each of you to help Awaken others.  If you are looking to flower into higher states of consciousness, are looking for or already on a spiritual path, or are noticing a process of Awakening with you, then we invite you to be a part of a social group of people who are conscious-minded and growing in spirituality and Awakening. We will take you through very advanced spiritual processes, meditations …

Welcome to the NOLA Hip Mamas & Papas! The NOLA Hip Mamas and Papas are a group of fun women, men and children who are seeking to meet new people for friendships in and around New Orleans! We are of all ages - who live all over the city from Kenner to Lakeview, Lakeview to Metairie, Metairie to River Ridge and Harahan to Mid City, Uptown, Warehouse District, University area to Audubon Park and beyond! We even attract Westbankers! Frankly - it doesn't matter where you live as long as you are seek …

Come home to the New Orleans 'Art of Living", which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Art of Living foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 countries. A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuvenates the body and m …

This is a group for all of those who love dogs and are interested in helping dogs in need. We host fun events for those interested in volunteering to help dogs or just having a good time in helping to raise money for dogs in need. We host monthly yappy hours of which the proceeds go to Lovers Not Biters Dog Rescue ( a local New Orleans nonprofit dog rescue). We would love to have some new folks join our Krewe. It's a good time for a good cause! We are also open to suggestions for events and othe …

The Catholic Fellowship Community is a group established for men and women, single or married, in their 20s, and 30s. Our goal is to provide spiritual, social and community oriented activities that are fun and inspirational. We hope that our members are able to create new friendships and good connections while participating in meaningful spiritual activities.

This is a group for anyone interested in having fun, social (couple) dancing, learning to social dances, meeting and making friends (new & old), traveling, fun fitness activity and professional networking. No partner is required. We specialize in teaching beginner level Chicago Steppin social dancing. If you are interested in learning another form of social swing dance like West Coast Swing, Hand Dancing, Mid South Swing, Houston 2 Step, Detroit Ballroom or the Grand Daddy of all social dances, …

New Orleans, the quintessential melting pot of cultures, food, and music. This Meetup group will serve as a hub for New Orleanians to come together to not only talk travel with others who are passionate about getting out of their comfort zones, exploring the world, and embracing cultural diversity but to make events happen in your local community! Whether you're a seasoned intrepid traveler or a novice looking for assistance on your first domestic/international journey please join us, bring a f …

Lake Pontchartrain Sailors Association will be a truly unique organization, chartered especially for people who have an interest in sailing. Everyone from novices to experienced sailors are welcome. Whether you want to learn to sail or crew on various sailboats, there is something for everyone regardless of your personal sailing experience and knowledge. We sail on Wednesday evenings from the New Orleans Yacht Club in West End. You should get there as early as you can (5:30 is a good time to get …

The Merry Mystics is a  group of people who enjoy getting together to drum, play and learn about metaphysics, meditation, and unique spiritual paths. We hold discussions of various topics as well has have potlucks, parties, camping trips and other such activities. We are a fun group of eclectic path seekers. We have an emphasis on fun and merriment and creativity. The founders of the group are visual artists and musicians. We promote creativity and spirituality through the excitement of daily li …

The Volunteer Vixens is a giving circle comprised of like-minded women who share the same love of philanthropy. Our active, team approach to philanthropy allows us to ultimately enhance the impact on the causes we support and better meet the needs of the individuals and organizations that we are serving. The best part about our giving circle is that it brings a diverse group of women together around substantive issues while enjoying new (and old) friendships in an informal social environment. Wh …

This is a group for people who are determined to restore the Rule of Law in Louisiana and to form a wall of protection around the borders of our great state that is based upon the foundation of our constitutional republic. While here, members can expect to freely express their opinions; offer their own ideas for action; have real support in bringing their ideas to fruition; have the security of knowing that those working against the restoration of our Republic will be exposed. We will follow mod …

We meet in Members' homes or in public spaces such as libraries, coffee houses, parks. Sitting in a circle, we discuss from the heart soulful/sacred short poems that we have selected and pondered in advance. Every other month we also gather to discuss the latest issues of the magazine THE SUN -- and, upon approval, articles of older issues. Check with the Organizers if you have any questions regarding the selection process.

[You must read carefully the following group description if you consider joining.] Because this group is called a seminar, it has a much tighter structure than your typical meetup group. (See below the Wikipedia entry for Seminar.) We read privately and then discuss in a small group the very best short stories -- classics and contemporary ones -- as long as they are available online or in affordable book form. We also read and discuss criticism, that is, commentaries on our selected stories and …

InterPlay is an International Community of people trying to go through life with ease and grace, being the change they want to see in the world through a dialogue of play.  The goal is to be in playshop regularly once a week but we will see what is right for the group as we start up again this Monday, August 6, 2011.. InterPlay is about Creativity, Community, Change It is good for the body good for the spirit good for the heart good for the mind call Jean at 931-306-9265 InterPlay is an active, …

Science cafés are live events that involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics or simply an informal discussion among folks with an interest in pursuing science literacy. A Science Cafe' is open to everyone, and take place in casual settings such as libraries, coffeehouses, private homes. Reading of books, magazines, articles partaining to the sciences is encouraged. A science cafe' is certainly not limited to the natural sciences. All forms of scholarship a …

RESULTS believes in the pursuit of a world where extreme poverty no longer exists. This world would be one where nobody dies of causes in one part of the world that are easily preventable in others, where all children recieve a quality education, where all people have access to economic opportunity, and where a critical mass of people take responsibility for guiding their government decision makers to create this kind of world. So many of us want to make a difference, but don't know where to sta …