This group was started to bring people ages 40+ together who share an interest in reading classic fiction and non-fiction (out loud).  The group will meet in Forest Hills in a member's apartment.  No purchasing of books is required, nor is reading anything in advance. Rather we will pass the book around as we read. It is not required that everyone read aloud.  Reading is done on a voluntary basis.  You are welcome to come and just listen! The host will provide cold (non alcoholic) beverages. Gue …

Greetings, and thank you for your interest in Playsmiths. Playsmiths is a group of theatre professionals meeting weekly to develop new plays.  Playwrights bring in pages, actors are cast and cold read the material aloud.  Constructive, respectful feedback is shared.  Our goal is to present first a staged reading, and ultimately a full production of every full length script we develop. Playwright members pay dues of $75 per quarter (12 meetings).  If you're a playwright, we'd like to see a writin …

Although gay men now live in the everchanging digital age, few things compare to reading books the way we were taught. How relaxing is it to step away from the computer and lose yourself in a good novel, play or article? Enough blogging, men. Let's read. Let's discuss. Let's explore.

This club's goal is to have great discussions on renowned works in both fiction and non-fiction. This would include great works of literature, history, autobiographies, biographies, plays etc. Great books and great discussions are our goal; books that profoundly explore human nature. Especially for fiction it would be great to hear from people who have read the book at different phases of their lives and to hear how their opinions of the book have changed. We will have monthly meeting w …

Schnauzers, Schnoodles, and their human companions meet for playtime, socialization, and exercise outdoors. FREE TO JOIN! There are playdates in the Flatiron District (Madison Square Park), Upper West Side (Riverside Park), and in Brooklyn (Prospect Park). Come be a part of the pack! Please read our About Us page to learn more: http://schnauzer.meetup.com/4/about/ And see all the companies that support our efforts!

Welcome to Play Soccer in NYC: Home of 11v11 pickup and $3.50 soccer in LIC. Our goal is to provide adults living in NYC a place to play soccer pickup games at a low price. Most of our pickup soccer games are at an intermediate & up level. All are welcome, but beginners, especially those that don't play other sports, may find themselves unable to keep up. The atmosphere is play to win, but friendly. Slide tackles, excessive fouling or rough play, being dishonest about calls, insults, etc are not …

Meet other lovers of the arts! We will be attending films, theater readings, book clubs and exploring the role of arts in ethical living. There will be many events each month to choose from. Some regular events each month will include:   1. Ethics in Film- films are chosen for their ethical issues and a short discussion follows.   2. Ethics and the Theater- These are readings that include both professional and amateur actors and directors- a wine and cheese reception starts the evening and the p …

… Poetic Theater Productions pursues this mission through a new poetic works development program, full production of new plays, media, showcases, and workshops designed for the community.

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

We would like to invite people to meet up at Chess Forum on 219 Thompson Street to play chess or backgammon. Everyone from 4 years old to 104 and more is welcome to come play everyday between 11 AM and midnight( at least). The cost is $1 per hour and it is FREE for children. Tuesday and Wednesday nights is also FREE for couples. We are hoping to spread interest in the game of chess and to introduce it to the new generation as a game of skill and as a game of fun. It helps sharpen the analytical …

… Primarily, we'll be doing  group play dates/activities at home, but  we will also do meet ups at museums, parks, performances, etc. Play dates will involve crafts, making art, painting, singing, dancing, making music, performance, dress up, reading fun books, playing games that promote language, and cooking! Sure, we can put our kids in classes for these things....but why can't we teach them ourselves mamas? Let's share what we know! What is your special talent? Can you decorate cakes? Knit? Sin …

Meet kindred book lovers in the Rockland/Bergen County area. While we may occasionally read a modern classic (Lolita, Catch-22), we read mostly classic works written before 1950 (check our calendar to sample our book selection). We emphasize novels and plays important within the history of literature or have some historical interest. We have friendly, topical discussions about what we enjoyed, didn't enjoy, and found interesting in our reading while making some literate friends in the process. G …

It's easy to have a good time at a bar trivia/pub quiz night in the city... but sometimes you want to get a little more serious. We know we're smart and a few drinks later, we're even smarter. We play for fun but we play to win! We're fanatic about pop culture, we watch sportscenter, and read the journal many days too. Yes, we watch Entourage and Jersey Shore as guilty pleasures but don't think we don't remember our history, science, & geography from the school days. We're trivia bad …

We are a group of professional poker players who offer several courses designed to help you think, play, and profit like a professional poker player. We pride ourselves in not only being great players but effective teachers with the ability to effectively explain complex material. Our course materials, curriculum, and teaching methods were all developed by a psychology professor who is also a professional poker player. Our classes are designed to help you internalize the mathematical, strategic …

Reverie Productions' writers lab is a playwriting lab that meets twice a month, either at Reverie Production's midtown office or in an alternate space. Meetings are typically 2 to 2 1/2 hrs long, with 5-6 writer's sharing short works or pieces of full length plays, although screenplays and other writing is welcome as well. Actors are also welcome to be a part of the process, and read parts from plays and be part of the feedback process. There will be a 'From the lab' reading series …

I started this group because I love sports and meeting new people. This group is free, there is no commitment and it’s all about having fun. While I promote competitiveness, safety is my #1 priority. So be aware that negative attitudes and dirty play will not be tolerated. Even though I am the organizer I am always open to suggestions on how to improve it. So please don’t be shy. My goal is to create a family atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Now, as far as, the “more” part to this group is …