Ninety-nine percent of animals killed in the United States each year die to be eaten. This Meetup is for people interested in helping to end this atrocity by educating the general public (pre-vegans as an extreme optimist might say) about what goes on in factory farms, and how people can save animals simply by choosing not to eat them. There are many many opportunities to do this outreach....festivals, neighborhood art walks, colleges, music venues - the list goes on. This group is for also gett …

Most people love going out and enjoying life and meeting new friends. But it can get pretty expensive quickly, especially here. So this group is all about enjoying things under a budget so that everyone can participate. Sure we may splurge once in a while but we will also do fun things like happy hour, free concerts/events, group dinner deals etc. So we are not a group of cheapies, just smart consumers who wants to maximize their fun time. We're working on several events but if you have a sugg …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

I really enjoy old things made of paper! For beginners, there are: postcards, old photographs, posters, sports and non sports cards, greeting cards, magazines, prints, ads, coupons, brochures, books, calendars, stamps, paper money, maps, newspapers, historical documents and much more! These fascinating items document our history and reveal wondrous things about us as individuals, as a nation, a civilization, and as human beings - in all our diversity and possibilities! And all of this has been i …

The Dances of Universal Peace (sometimes know as Sufi Dancing) are a group of simple dances to live music. ►The focus of each dance is in the singing of a particular sacred phrase or phrases, inspired by a large variety of religious traditions from around the world. ►No experience is necessary; come alone or bring a friend. All dances are taught to the group each time. Dances in   ►Seattle   ►Bellevue   ►Whidbey Island   ►Suquamish    ►Vashon

Why join this group? In this group you will learn about Indian languages (primarily hindi), and the diversity of different Indian cultures. Members are people eager to learn (or teach!) an Indian language, share some secrets on how to make the perfect biryani, break out into a bollywood dance, philosophize upon the meaning of dharma, and much much more. Spirited discussions about India on topics such as Cricket, Hinduism, Indian ethnic dress, and your favorite Bollywood Khan etc are also highly …

Are you looking for a drop in jam session to play in, or maybe a few musicians to complete a group so you can start making real music?  Well here it is, a way for anyone who sings or plays a jazz instrument in our area to find those other musicians who are just waiting to form jams, practice/performance and experimental groups, and make music together. All levels of jazz musicianship are encouraged to join.  If you're a high school or college student, or have a day job, or retired and focusing o …

This meetup group is here to bring Seattle turntable.fm DJ/fans together and meet each other and play their favorite music for each other using turntable.fm of course. We'll have both a virtual and physical space set-up for you to come and enjoy. While we meet let's vote with awesomes and get to know other turntable.fm fans.

Meet other amateurs and professional who use the tools of the trade (Traktor, Reason, Ableton Live, ProTools, CuBase, VSTs, MIDI controller boards, etc...) to make their own electronic music.

Welcome to Eastside Premier Singles - a singles social events and dating page for singles who enjoy more upscale living through amazing, diverse and cultivated events *exclusively* located east of Lake Washington (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, Issaquah, Sammamish, Woodinville). Come enjoy great theater, live music, fine dining, arts, outdoor adventures, sporting events, wine and cocktail parties and so much more! You don't always have to cross the bridge to Seattle to have fun, come see …

If you are a 35-65yr spiritually minded professional individual desiring to meet upscale others of like mind, enjoy activities including dining, social networking, live music events, theater, the art of 'good' conversation, stimulating information about Love and relationship skills, movie night meetings, light hikes on those rare sunny Summer weekend days, and creating 'happy hours' sans alcohol. What are you waiting for?

Do you think of yourself as a 'Lipstick Lesbian' and wonder where other Seattle women like you are? Do you enjoy fashion, a great pair of heels, make up, delicious food, cocktails, fine wine, live music, the occasional night out dancing? This is a group where we can come together and enjoy some of the wonderful things our amazing city has to offer! We are a fabulous group of feminine lesbians and bisexual women between the ages of 21 and 35 who look forward to meeting you! XOXO, SLL

You like to invent, tinker, create prototypes, gadgets, software, music, apps and versions of products, movies, books, crafts, sofware and just plain dream up new ideas all the time? Have you heard of crowdsourcing sites like: Quirky.com, Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, bandcamp.com, etsy.com, rockethub.com, ahhha.com, edisonnation.com, geniuscrowds.com, more coming online weekly... All these sites leverage money and brainpower of many to bring to fruition real world products, projects and ide …

People interested in listening to classical and folk music from Asia - India, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand. Anyone can suggest a theme, artist or tradition and facilitate an evening where we play that music at sound system of a bar, club or other suitable venue.

This group is for Singles of Indian origin who are looking for friends, and want to hangout, attend musical events, dinners, find activity partners, go hiking, play board games or just chitchat.

If you are over 50, your new life has just started! Let's celebrate it together! If you are single, do not despair! This goup is created for those who wish to connect with like-minded people close to their age and who live in the Eastside. It is a social group for active professional singles (50+). Social events, art galleries, listening to live music, book discussions, walking in the rain (and sun), jogging, hiking, fundrasing/charity events to contribute to the world, healthy lifestyle, fitnes …

Classical, particularly classical Russian music lovers (e.g. Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff) should give this a try. Casual dining before any show also an option. Feed your mind and optionally your body.

Hello Meet-up friends: I am looking for men and women over 55 who are seriously looking at where they may wish to retire in the near future. I am a single mom of a teenager and she will be going off to college and starting her own life in two years. I have been an educator and counselor living on a budget and contemplating moving to a warm, sunny climate. I have considered California (as expensive as it is!) or perhaps Mexico (not expensive at all). I am on the Ex-Pat blog online and enjoying re …

Acacia Foundation is an educational, charitable, social and cultural non-profit organization founded by Turkish-Americans in Washington State, in 2002. The mission of Acacia is to introduce Turkish Culture in the American Society, cultivate friendship and dialog, and promote the understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services. Acacia Foundation Cultural Center in Kent addresses social and cultural needs of Turkish-Americans and helps them integrate into this multicultural society. …