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 …

Okay ladies, if you are like me and you're finding yourself once again without plans for a Friday night--here's an opportunity to do something other than veg out in front of the TV with your comfort food of choice. I'm a thirtysomething woman with a friends that are coupled-off, have kids, or just plain out of town and am looking to meet others like me that are still single and energetic and enjoy going out and meeting new people. So, if you're in your 30s (or somewhere slightly north or south o …

Meet other ski and outdoor sports enthusiasts to share our passion for outdoor activities. Founded in 1956 the Skimos have provided a year round outlet for members to enjoy the fantastic natural resources that New England offers. The Skimo lodge nestled in the quaint, historic, Jackson, New Hampshire allows members to escape to the wonders of the White Mountain Region and a more peaceful environment. On event weekends members over 21 years of age can guest overnight at the Jackson lodge for a no …

Are you a young professional living or working in the Waltham area? Then join us in taking advantage of all the fun places to meet on Moody St and beyond! The meetups generally focus on places within Waltham, but we are always open to suggestions in the surrounding towns or for a day trip further away. Ideas for meetups include Lizzy's Ice Cream; a Movie at Embassy Cinema; Coffee at the Commons; Drinks at The Skellig or Watch City; an event at Back Pages Books; Dinner at Solea, Elephant Walk, …

Do you love to socialize and meet new people over a sumptious dinner or a fun social event? Do you like to try new restuarants? This group is all about discovering new restaurants and social venues, in the tri state Seacoast area. All are welcome, singles, couples, whatever..we are about friendship.. Be prepared for a leisurely two to three hour dining experience. When you discover a new restaurant, tell us about it.  There may be times when something special pops up and we shall slip in an extr …

This group is all about food. If you love eating different foods and meeting and conversing with lots of people, this is the group for you. We will have events of three categories: 1. Restaurant of the Month Once a month we will go to a local restaurant based on a poll that is taken every three month. 2. Themed Dinners Once a month we will have a themed dinner at a members residence. The host will decide the theme and everyone going will provide a appetizer, entree, salad, dessert, drink etc. …

Let’s enjoy and explore our diverse Boston local and international cultures. Let’s attend art, music, dance, and sports events; enjoy good food and drink; and share stories. The purpose of this club is to simply enjoy life and maybe make a new friend as we enjoy and learn from our shared cultures. I imagine that many of you will be new to Boston, perhaps you are from abroad or other parts of the US; I would like to offer activities that will introduce you to the Boston area. Also, I would like y …

We are a group of runners who are interested in running with and socializing with other runners in the Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston areas.  We have weekly 5-6 mile runs Tuesday nights, Beginner's run on alternate Wednesdays (starting Jan.), and long runs (9-12 miles) on Fridays and Sundays. Tuesday nights we often head out for food and drinks after the run. Check out our calendar to see all upcoming meetups! Some of our photos: Here are some of places we run, and people you're likely to s …

This is a weekly, open invitation to all web dev/design types looking to work on their projects alongside other like-minded folks.  We'll have snacks and drinks, and we wouldn't say no to a little BYOB. Got a technical problem that's a little too broad for StackOverflow?  Come get some help! Have a new design you want feedback on before you put it up on Dribbble?  Come on by! Just want to get out of the house, have some food and drinks, and shoot the shit with other developers and designers?  T …

This group has a simple theme, it’s for couples who like meeting other couples. Who should join? Anyone who considers themselves in a committed relationship from one month to 100 years and at least one was born between 1946 and 1964 or thereabouts and you enjoy meeting new friends. You may have already noticed that this is not an open meetup group, meaning that only members can actually see who else is in the group and see the specifics of our activities. We prefer our privacy, but we have very …

We are a collection of happy geeks! We are people who are into anime, fantasy, sci fi, video games, tabletop gaming, manga, comic books, and more. Mostly we just like to get together and have fun! We have anime nights, gaming nights, movie nights, conventions we attend together, Renaissance Faires, costume parties and so much more. We've also had more outdoorsy events such as kayaking. If you live in the greater Boston area and want to meet people with similar interests, then join our group and …

Lovers of fine wine come together to share their experiences and knowledge, while continuing to explore the vast world of wine. Our members are 25 years+ individuals who enjoy wine and conversation. The South Shore Grapevine hosts wine tastings, wine dinners, and wine classes at various South Shore locations.

Love good food and wine? Want to meet other local foodies/cooks who are curious and adventurous and like to play with their food? We can create experiences such as ethnic dinners, 100-mile-sourced food events, friendly cook-offs, taste-specific events, pig or goat roasts, pop-up events, crab feasts, adventures in offal, eating road trips, fancy and un-fancy brunches, food challenges, dining in and dining out, and anything else you want!  Scintillating conversation will, no doubt, be a by-product …

Do you want to party like a rock star, try new food and also exercise to compensate the calories? Boston Sociables is unique community which organizes fun events compensating with a good work out/Exercise. Also this community serves for people living away from home: Are you away from a really nice and loving family and friends that you are very close with? Are you feeling lonely and not being around people who care about you? Not anymore, lets make Boston your home away from home. Don't let lone …

Sure, you have friends who live in the general Boston area, lots of them even. But sometimes you don't want to meet up with those buddies who live in South End or Cambridge who refuse to venture out of their area on a low-key Friday night. Sometimes you yourself don't want to venture out of Brookline (why would you, there's plenty of great options right here!) but can't convince any friends to meet you for a drink at Matt Murphy's or Washington Square Tavern, brunch at the Regal Beagle, a movie …

We're almost empty nesters and we're dying to get out of the house! We love to listen to live music, have drinks in lively places, see plays and more. Seeking other couples willing to stay out past 9:00pm on a weekday night.  BTW: we are not sports fans, so sports talk will go right over our head.  All other subjects are open for discussion.

If you love to eat, this group is for you! Our goal is to meet up on the weekend (either Friday night or Saturday night) and try out new restaurants, or old ones that we love and explore all different cultures.  Of course, drinks are always a possibility aftwards! So whether you're new to the area or from around here (and have any suggestions), come join our group for an awesome time!

The Culinary Guild of New England is a non-profit dedicated to culinary inspiration and education. Our DIY events are a fantastic way to meet folks who are enthusiastic about learning to make great food and drink. Each month, we host an event with a different business in the Greater Boston Area and learn how to make something new. These events are small and designed so you can learn in a "hands on" atmosphere and help you expand your culinary background one project at a time. From craft beer to …

While "noshing" is defined as "munching" or "snacking" this group is for any adult,( couples or singles ) who wants to eat and drink at dining areas in, and around, Nashua, NH.  There's just something so basic in the enjoyment of eating and drinking with old and new friends... Let's scout out some new places, visit favorite standbys and make eating good food an experience to be savored and enjoyed. There are lots of decent - and some downright fantastic - places withing 20 miles of Nashua in jus …

Are your kids out of the house? Are you finding that your friends that are "the parents of your kids' friends" are not what you need today? This group is for you if you would enjoy meeting people between ages 50 and 70 who are empty nesters and interested in meeting fun-loving and intellectual friends. You might enjoy drinking scotch, fine dining, dancing, cross-country skiing, dog walks, laughs, etc. You also are accepting of those who might enjoy smoking weed, or you enjoy it yourself:-) Initi …

Calling all yorkie owners! I'd love for our yorkie Hugo to meet other yorkies on the south shore. We recently lost our other yorkie Apollo and don't want Hugo to be so lonely. He is super friendly and loves to socialize with other dogs. We have a nice big yard and can also go to the beach once the weather warms up. We can meet once a month to let our little dogs play together. Us yorkie Moms and Dads can share some food and drinks too! Looking forward to meeting you!

This group will serve as a resource to connect people who are interested in living a healthy lifestyle, getting fit, eating right, losing weight or training for an event. We will come together to learn the science of exercise and nutrition, have weight loss contests, have social events that do not foil all the hard work we put in during the week, and form a network of support. Check out our FB page! What to expect: seminars on basic/advanced exercise and nutrition topics; social events that do n …

New in Town / been here for a long time? Live in the City? Want to meet some of your neighbors? Check out new places? Then this group will accomplish all of that… This group is designed for City residents (Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, etc) or those who just like to hang out in the city, to meet and to make new friends who live in the neighborhood. Events vary from food and drink to recreation to just hanging out, and to take advantage of all that the hub has to offer.

Looking to hang out, explore the bars and restaurants of New England Cities and Towns, make new friends, have a few drinks, and be part of a fun group all with everyone interested in having a great time? Well, you've come to the right place! The New England Themed PubCrawl Group will meet regularly, (goal is to host a minimum of one event per month) in cities and towns, big and small, all around New England, with the idea of creating fun and camaraderie through participation in a common theme. W …

Hello fellow readers! I am looking to start a small bookclub for people in the Salem, MA area who enjoy reading classic literature. I'm looking at authors such as: Austen, Dickens, Woolf, O'Conner, Kerouac, Melville, Hurston, Faulkner, Nabokov, Dostoyevsky and more. Group will meet on the first Thursday evening of the month with an occasional exception to the second Thursday. Meetups can either be at people's houses, or somewhere local with drinks and food, (depending on people's preferences and …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …

Where every one is an artist! Step by step painting class while you sip and taste different wines. Great for private parties, fundraising or just a fun night out.

Hi, like many of you, I am home because of the lockdown alert put out by the governor. I am praying they find the second suspect and life can resume. When that happens, which it will, very soon....there should be a celebration. The citizens of Boston have shown the country just how united we are after Monday's bombings. I am heartbroken over the tragedy this has caused so many people and their families. Instead of cowering or letting this level of evil affect us, let us gather together to celebr …