Do you want to have some friends to enjoy Ottawa's nightlife with? NIGHTLIFE - Ottawa is a group dedicated to organizing outings to local bars and nightclubs for the purpose of having fun and meeting new people. Nightlife Ottawa caters to this need for people in their late twenties and thirties.. To be approved membership to this group YOU MUST have a FACE PICTURE or picture where your face is clearly visible and read the  Disclaimer and Rules ************************************************* …

Formerly known as GOAL - Guitar Ottawa Acoustic Lovers. MOJO is designed for individuals who share and interest in playing music. This includes any style of acoustic instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, ukulele, bass, etc...) and a basic fundamental knowledge of chords (A, C, D, E, G, etc ). Our objective is to create an environment where people can jam in a relaxed way. Participants have varied skill levels and we typically play a mix of music that allows less skilled people …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …

"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, listeners …

Restaurants. Theatre. Movies - foreign and domestic. Art. Comedy. Festivals. Music - all genres. Multicultural. History. Books. & lots more stuff! Come join us for an epic 2013!  Expand your network outside work or school while checking out a variety of restaurants in Ottawa/Gatineau or experiencing the local arts, culture & entertainment scene! Arts & Culture Junkies of Ottawa is an independent social-networking community for awesome and enthusiastic people like you who are interested in taking …

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 only minimal preparation, s …

WELCOME TO OTTAWABABEL! OVERVIEW In Ottawa we have lots of Meetup groups dedicated to one particular language or where Meetups take place in coffee shops or parks.  OttawaBabel aims to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a bar environment where speakers of many different languages can come together to practice speaking a different language in a real-world context with real people and make new friends with people from all over the world for FREE! Since our gatherings take place in a bar, ther …

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 understood …

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 …

Ottawa Metal Music meetup is all about keeping Heavy Metal music alive! Let's see where all the metal heads are in Ottawa so we can share events, news and go to shows together. Lets bring the Metal Heat UP in Ottawa

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!

Samba Ottawa, is the city’s only bateria (percussion band) and Samba School. Operating out of the Old Town Hall in Ottawa East on Main Street at Hawthorne Street, in partnership with the Community Activities Group (CAG), Samba Ottawa is not just a band but also a community of adults of all ages with a passion for Brazilian percussion, rhythm, music, and culture. Formed in June 2000, the group has played more than 200 performances and parades including numerous TV appearances and workshops. Many …

To describe the interested of this group in the fewest words possible, do you ever feel like you should have grown up in the 50's ? I know I do sometimes. If your into vintage cars, vinyl records, mopeds/vespas, old school tattoo art, or any other vintage & hip topics this is the group for you. I figured it would be fun to create a group where people with the same interests could meet up for example, I'm dying to go to a vintage car show, my dream is to own an old bel air someday, I'm 25 years …

There is said to be power in group energy and a healing circle brings the power together to heal and cope with one another as well as themselves. Many celestial beings attend to everyone in the room and minister healing on all levels. Everyone is seated comfortably; gentle music playing in the background contributes to the feeling of peace and wellbeing. Before the healing session begins I guide everyone through a grounding exercise and also a connection to the heavenly realms. At the end of the …

Dance Party Mixers and Cocktail events around Ottawa to make new friends. A party mixer for the 30'and 40's something with popular dance music, cocktails and special occasions/fundraisers. A place outside of the dance bar scene. Open to singles, couples, friends.  Come be a Mixie!

This group is for those who would like to hear great live music in informal and intimate settings. You get a chance to interact with other music lovers and the musicians themselves. I am starting this group because I enjoy holding concerts in my home and attending those in others' homes. House concerts are a win-win situation; fans get to see great shows in comfortable surroundings for a reasonable price and musicians augment their income and have fun doing it. If you would like to attend house …

Website added:  www.ottawadancerevival.com Also see photo section for map information. Dance partners are not required for attending dances. The dances are open to everyone. Even during lessons there are rotations of partners. Just show up and jump around. If you like jumping around, there are private dance schools in Ottawa that will make jumping around that much more fun. If you really like jumping around there are competitive dance teams to join, even a year 'round social dance class for a m …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in playing dodgeball. Whether you are experienced or not, this is a great activity that gives a great workout! Dodgeball Ottawa has a drop-in dodgeball night every Monday evening from 8:45pm - 10:15pm at the Gladstone Sport and Health Centre at 18 Louisa St. This is a great way to meet people, get exercise and have a GREAT time! Come out and play dodgeball in a fun environment just for adults. There is music and of course lots of dodgeball.

This is a group to arrange get togethers for women in their 30s and 40s. Ideally fun things like meeting up for dinners, clubbing, pubs and all other exciting fun things around the Ottawa area. Hey, maybe even some cross border shopping trips or Caribbean vacations. Who knows where this could go. Just a simple group to make friends and have fun.