Do you love going to the Symphony? Do you love classical music? Heck, do you love all music? Join us! To shamelessly borrow a cliché: "We're just about the music!" No egos or agendas, full stop! We are a group of young working professionals, not starving artists. Some of us are native New Englanders, and some of us are Boston newbies. We are all brought together by a love of classical music, and inspired by the magic of the Boston Symphony, Pops & Tanglewood.

Boston Classical Meetup was created to provide a general classical meetup group for veterans and rookies alike. We attend all types of classical performances: symphonies, operas, chamber works, etc. in all kinds of venues - even house parties! (think Schubertiade...) We will usually be meeting after performances, sometimes before, and occasionally during. Pre- and post-performance activities (lectures, receptions, parties, etc) are usually part of the meetup itself, so be sure to check the deta …

The Boston Balalaika Society Orchestra is seeking people who would like to learn how to play music on Russian folk instruments: balalaika, domra and bayan. Beginners and Musicians of all levels and ages are welcome. Rehearsals occur every Tuesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at ICC, 557 Cambridge Street (at Gordon Street), Allston, MA 02134. Weekly rehearsals are easily accessible by MBTA #57 bus or a 10 minute walk from the B Green Line Warren Street train stop. Please direct any questions t …

The Dedham American Legion Band, Post 18 was formed in October 2012. The Dedham American Legion Band Post 18 is seeking musicians, color guard and band supporters. Our Mission: * Service Dedham, Needham and surrounding communities by providing performing groups for ceremonies, concerts, parades and other venues. * Promote Patriotism, the US Military and Veterans' organizations. * Provide the opportunity for musical and personal growth of members. New members of middle school age and above are we …

Does this exchange sound familiar to you? Friend/colleague: "So what are you up to tonight?" You: "I'm headed over to [The Middle East/Brighton Music Hall/Great Scott] for a show tonight." Friend/colleague: "Oh. One of those bands you listen to. Who is it, Nervous Squirrel again?" You: "That was Frightened Rabbit. And no, I'm going to see [insert name of awesome indie band]." Friend/colleague: Blank stare. If so, you're in the right place. This group is for people who don't have a lot of …

Im a new mom of identical twin boys (10 weeks old). Just moved to the Boston Area from NYC 5 days ago. I love dancing and particularly deep house. My husband likes the music, but doesnt love to dance. I would love to meet other new moms / moms in general who also love deep house and would like to go out dancing once in awhile. "Not everyone understands house music..." if you do and would like to form a group with me, cant wait to meet you!

The purpose of this meetup group is to bring together fans of live music and hopefully meet up when we are there. If you live in the Boston area and plan to attend one of the bigger music festivals this year, let's meet. We can talk about new and upcoming bands, travel plans, etc. Upcoming festivals: Lollapalooza August 2-4, 2013 Grant Park, Chicago. Austin City Limits ... October 4-6 and 11-13.  Austin Texas.  Last year the lineup at the two festivals was very similar.

Learn to express and live the full potential of your voice, harmonizing with yourself and others, experiencing the secret power of Harmonic Singing and its effects on subtle energies. Learn to use your active hearing and your voice as a door to deep meditation and contemplative insight. Open your heart and connect deeply with others beyond words through the blend of our sacred voices. The idea is to create an ongoing group, following a learning curriculum to be able to explore different levels o …

This group is for ALL Orginal Vintage Reggae Music fans who are tired of the SLACKNESS, EMPTINESS & FOOLISHNESS that engulfs today's reggae events, venues, & culture. No daggering...No dutty-wine...No scantily clad women...No disrepectful event flyers...and NO BLEACH! This is the final destination for 100% VINTAGE LOVERS - ROOTS & CULTURE REGGAE MUSIC in Boston.

The Boston Minstrel group envisions a world where interactive singing inspires healing, harmony and hope. For 21 years we have been bringing the transformative power of music to people living in shelters and prisons in the greater Boston area. We are a group of 100+ volunteer singers and musicians who get together for about 40 "songfests" a year. Singles and married singers and musicians are welcome.

Let your voice be heard! Voices of Harmony is a group that creates cross-cultural understanding and shares the wonderful sounds of music from cultures around the world. We invite all members of the community to join us in song and conversation! Who's invited? We welcome anyone interested in joining a choir committed to building a better community through music and dialogue.  All genders, all ethnicities and backgrounds, and all levels of singing experience welcome and encouraged! What do we do t …

The BeatBrigade is an interactive drumming group operating through HandReach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poorest children in the developing world overcome severe debilitating trauma injuries. The BeatBrigade engages in therapeutic drumming that promotes community and benefits survivors of burn and trauma injuries. Outstanding BeatBrigadiers are invited to tour locally and abroad to drum with people of all kinds! ** Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the BeatBr …

Welcome to Social Fun. Glad you found our group, of fun, friendly members with an age range from 21 to 55+, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, we welcome you to our group. We enjoy local social activities like: dining, movies, talks, parties, wine tasting, hikes, Art & Culture, music, happy hours, game & trivia nights, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc.  enjoying the good life in the Boson Area. We are the mostactive Meetup group in the world, running 40+events mont …

You spend your days being serious, responsible, professional, respectable. Maybe you have a stressful job, have bills to pay, have people who depend on you. BEING A GROWN-UP IS HARD WORK!! Every now and then, we need to get out and play - whether it be for just an hour or evening - to reconnect with our inner child and to relax and re-energize. SILLY DATE! BOSTON is a good clean fun Meetup group in Boston/Cambridge for singles and their friends. Members are fun, friendly, independent and are int …

Always wanted to learn to play the piano, but haven't had the time or support? I will provide a small group setting and teach groups of three in 6 week sessions! I am an experienced pianist and educator and have a fun, innovative and improvisational style. Come join us!

Have you ever experienced that utter exhiliration of "being in the zone"? When everything felt perfect, you could see the world crystal clear and time seemed elastic? Taketina is a unique way that allows you to encounter that sense of "being in the zone". TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and intere …

Jazz in the City is a group for local jazz aficionados, which introduces you to the finest musicians performing at some of the most elegant venues this city has to offer. The group’s organizers, In Touch Entertainment, manage, book and produce both established and up-and-coming recording artists, so we have our finger on the pulse of the jazz scene!We started this group because we want to share our passion for jazz with other fans. However, the group is not exclusively for jazz connoisse …

Boston's home for ukulele players of all skill levels.

Are you an Onyxbird? "What's that?", you ask. That's my term for people of african heritage (i.e., african, african-american, afro-caribbean, afro-latino, afro-european) who love to spread their wings and travel to unusual, unexpected and interesting places. The Onyxbird also thrives on cultural exploration and tends to be socially conscious. Unfortunately, Onyxbirds tend to fly solo or as a pair. Very rarely are "flocks" of Onyxbirds spotted in China or Argentina or Finland or New Zealand. The …

Boston Thoughtful World-Transforming Abolitionist Vegan Movers and Shakers Activist Vegan If you are anything else, you should join the Boston Vegetarian Meetup Vegan If you are a vegan, activist or otherwise, you should join the Boston Vegan Meetup and  the Boston Vegetarian Meetup. If you seek to transform the public world as a vegan mover and shaker, AND if you have a proven track record of engaging the public or doing serious research on any of a range of sociological, political, economic, …

Figure drawing or painting with a live model in my Allston studio. Sundays from 1-4 PM and Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 PM. Easels are provided. Music and conversation. $20 per person.

Attention all people who love to have fun! Come join us as we karaoke and dance the night away :) All skills and ages welcome. This is a chance to just have fun and let loose after a long week at work or school.

Have a great time putting your esoteric knowledge to good use.  Pub trivia is a fun social event.  We compete with other teams at the bar for prizes and bragging rights.  If you have played before you know the drill.  If you have not, it is fairly easy to catch on. Saying you aren't any good at trivia is no excuse not to join us.  Do you watch TV?  Movies?  Listen to Music?  Eat?  Know a little history?  Geography?  Everyone knows something about the world and can make a great contribution to t …

Have you noticed how most meetups start at 6:30 on a weeknight? Do you have a job where you don't leave at 6 on a weeknight? This group will try to focus on activities (food-related or not) that can still be done even if your life keeps you busy later than 6. Best efforts will be made to keep the meetups to after 8PM on weekdays (keeping in mind that tomorrow is another day) or various times on weekends. Life is busy, but let's make the most of the time that's there!

Hey there! Are you someone who's looking to meet new people, have some serious adventures, and do it all without alcohol and drugs? Awesome! We want you around! Join our group! Teetotalism refers to either the practice of or the promotion of complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages, this also extends to drugs. This is a non-judgmental group, if you've haven't partaken for quite sometime or just want to have a night of fun without alcohol or drugs this is the group for you. We will be doing E …

This is a group where families committed to raising their children in a bilingual (Spanish/English) household can meet likeminded friends and share each others' cultures with one another. Parents don't have to speak Spanish fluently, just have the desire of raising their kids bilingual. Meetups will be organize around Boston. Some of our goals are to organize… For the kids: Mix ages playgroups and by ages so the kids will really benefit from their new group of friends, Kid's book club where the …

Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …

You like to sing, and you wish could do it more. You want to sing, and want a supportive environment to give it a try. You’ve always wanted to try karaoke. That wedding, party, business event, or trip to Asia is coming up and you need to get up there and sing one. But you say, “My voice stinks! I can’t sing! I can’t get up in front of a group and do that!” In Nigeria they say, “If you can talk, you can sing.” Karaoke is not about being Sinatra, Streisand, Springsteen, or Stefani. Karaoke is abou …