Inspired by a recent story in the Wall Street Journal, about a long-running reading group in which the members read books aloud -- 35 or so pages a meeting -- they've read Dickens, Milton, Tolstoy, Faulkner, the Brontes, Eliot, Austen. In addition to the book we're reading (our first is The Transit of Venus), we've begun meetings by reading other short pieces or poems.

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 …

… 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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

… 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 …

… At Meditation Studio we laugh, sing, dance, relax, play, create and celebrate life with the support of meditations designed by Osho. Osho has designed various techniques for the modern society that are therapeutic and enlightening. Osho meditations, books and discourses merge eastern and western philosophy and cover many topics including: zen, yoga, kundalni, dance, breathwork, chakras, Tantra, Buddha, Jesus, Zorba, Gurdjieff, Sufi-ism, and so much more. Come join us for fun in the wonderful wo …

We meet in or near Prospect Park, Brooklyn, and have been playing since the summer of 2006, outside, year-round. Our primary goal is to be welcoming to beginner players, but we are also interested in encouraging more women to start playing soccer. Complete and total beginners who have never touched a soccer ball in their lives are especially welcome! Our games are either co-ed or women-only and are excruciatingly slow and overly friendly with lots of rules to keep it that way.  Please do not joi …

If you are wondering what the "GMF" stands for, you just gotta come to a game and find out. We play a competitive and physical form of Flag Football. However, we all do know that we aren't getting paid to play football and we're not in the NFL. The difference between us and other games is that we maintain a balance between both. Our games are fun and competitive,  but we don't take the game too seriously like others. The important rule to follow here is sportsmanship. Just treat other players wi …

… A Few Plays We've Read & Discussed! (Our Book Discussions for Plays) Doubt by John Patrick Shanley! Blues for An Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage! Stick Fly by Lydia Diamond!       A Few Comments From Our Members!   Darice on In the Heights!                                                                                                                            "Of all of the plays we've seen,  this was my absolute favorite!!   The music was fantastic, the messages  were uplifting and overall them …

… A Travelogue can simply be a story told, but it also can take the form of a read journal entry/ blog, a shared photo/ souvenir, a recited poem/ song, or even a played video. The sky is really the limit! And so, we give each TRAVELOGUE event a theme to ignite one's memories. WHO SHOULD JOIN? Those who are interested in travel. And those who are interested in hearing and, or sharing stories from the road. NOTE: You do not need to be an artist or public speaking expert to attend these events, this …