Join New York Artists, Collectors, and Lovers for art events around NYC. Come to exhibitions, talks, and other events and meet artists, curators, critics, choreographers, techies, performers, musicians, and others who have the same interests. Do you know what is new in Contemporary Art In NYC? Are you interested in staying on the cutting edge of new art and venues in NYC? Our Group Is For You. Join us to enjoy the social aspect of the art world of NYC.

EVEVERY SUNDAY 6:00 PM SIGN UP , STARK REALITY Open Mic is for poets/spoken word/musicians/dancers and performance art of any kind. Music from rock n' roll, to hip hop, to blues, to folk, any music!!! This open mike is without censorship, designed for openess and total expression of the arts of music and poetry. From a rant to a chant to a lyric!!!

Have you been playing guitar alone in your home? Have you been itching to bring your original song or cover to a group of live human beings? Join us Tuesdays at for a great night of open-mic guitar playing, warm and encouraging feedback, and socializing. Practice and polish your original song or cover at home, then perform in a supportive small group. Stay tuned for classes, post-open mic drinks, and other events that we are planning. First time performers are always welcome! We just ask that al …

Welcome to the VOCAL BRILLIANCE Meetup group! This group is intended to cater to all types of singers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an intermediate hobbyist, or a complete beginner hoping to get your feet wet; whether your focus is rock, pop, classical, Broadway, Jazz, R&B…there will be an event designed specifically for you. Our primary purpose is to have fun becoming better singers; to improve together as vocal artists and performers beyond where we are at present. The “how” depe …

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2010 GRAMMY WINNER ZAC BROWN, WHO WON THE 2010 GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST! THE NEW YORK CITY LIVE MUSIC MEETUP ATTENDED A PERFORMANCE BY ZAC AND HIS BAND, AND THEN PERSONALLY MET ZAC AND HIS BAND, AT A MEETUP ORGANIZED BY RICH CASELLA ON AUGUST 26, 2008. CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS. How often have you wished for more live music in your life? Finding good live music is like a tourist in NYC finding a good restaurant to go to. Unless you know the right areas to search, you will be rele …

The Amateur Classical Musicians Association (ACMA) is dedicated to providing opportunities for the non-professional classical musician to perform and network with fellow amateurs. Our members gather in Manhattan on a monthly basis to: * perform short pieces of classical music in front of an audience of fellow amateurs * network and socialize with fellow amateur musicians from all walks of life * collaborate with fellow members on works of music to be performed at future gatherings ACMA is dedica …

We're a diverse group of musicians and music lovers, representing ALL styles and ALL skill levels. We have many different types of events, and meet regularly to network, collaborate, workshop, share ideas/tips/knowledge, perform, jam, songswap and give/receive feedback. Come join us!

Meet other local recreational musicians to jam with & have a great time making music. Meet-up members are invited to join the jams, workshops and special events which we run as part of our Music Club for Recreational Musicians. Join us at The Studio, 251 West 30 Street, 3RW, NY (btwn 7th & 8th Ave). We're right around the corner from Penn Station. JAMS Mondays: Noon-2:00 PM         (Classic Rock) Fridays: 6:30-9:30 PM   (Reservation Only Jam) Saturdays: 7:00-11:00 PM            (5-7 Rooms open …

This group is for Actors, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Producers, Casting Agents, Composers, Musicians, Lyricists, Pianists, Stage Managers, Videographers, Photographers, and anyone who is interested in meeting the local talent in Astoria.  This group is meant to bring together people from this community so that we can all support each other and network in a fun, welcoming environment.  We will be organizing regular events geared toward a wide range of artists, so hopefully we'll see you soon!

Come with us to explore NYC's thriving Open Mic scene and other interesting performances!

Earth Celebrations-Hudson River Pageant is an opportunity for you, to become involved in the enhancement and improvement of the Hudson River while increasing your knowledge of our environment and the impacts upon it by our society. We do this with exciting, interesting, and innovative projects and workshops culminating in the 'Hudson River Pageant' in the last week in May. With over 100 participants, and more than 1,000 spectators, The 'Pageant' itself moves from Battery Park City to Gaansvort …

Songsalive! is a non-profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Long Island, NY we have songwriting critique workshops EVERY 1st Wed of each month. Network, learn all about the music industry, share your songs and get VALUABLE feedback from other Songwriters in the area. Visit www.songsalive.org/group/LongIsland for more details. Our official website is www.songsalive.org.

Hello,my name is Patrick.There are alot of groups on this site related to music production.I've been to a few of them and thought they were great.Unfortunately,they didn't meet up as frequently as i like them to.That's why i decided to start this group.The purpose of this group is to make friends,promote our music,and provide a support system for us.So if you call yourself a producer,beatmaker,or muscian,this is tthe group for you.You can hear some of my music at soundcloud.com/lecks-1.I also ha …

Calling all rising artists, who are passionate about their art, whether it is acting, modeling, singing, dancing, photography, make up, painting, you name it and SERIOUS about connecting and building their businesses! There is a certain life-affirming, passionate synergy when like-minded people get together, creating magical experiences! As a Professional Performer's Life/Business Coach, I'm inviting you to connect, develop your careers, build true friendships, and have fun with us! Try out coac …

This meetup group is for women dancers, choreographers, actors, directors, filmmakers, visual artists, authors, fashion designers, etc. The goal of this group is to provide networking opportunities for women artists and also host events that will provide opportunities for women to highlight their talents. Activities for this group will include workshops, performances, and networking events. I started this group because of my love for the arts and my dedication to providing opportunities for aspi …

Come sing!!! We're bringing people who love to sing together to form a community. Gatherings, jam sessions and choir rehearsals incorporate singing together, learning music, some vocal technique and training, and community building exercises and games. We're starting off less frequent and will build to more regular rehearsals/gatherings. Music selections will be moving, enlightening, enlivening, conscious, healing, inspiring, non-denominational, fun, deep. All musical styles - gospel, pop, ro …

This group intends to create a guild of French, Francophone, Francophile artists : a community where members help each other. The group is opened to artists and whoever is interested in what they do. Artists in Fine Arts, Painting, Drawings, Visual Arts, Photography, Singers, Performers, Humorists, Cinematographers, Promoters, Agents are WELCOME. We will post a maximum of events related to this ! We need a maximum of fans or whoever is interested to be invited in our events. I am also working in …

TimeOut NY Rates Paradigm Shift "Critics' Pick" honored an unprecedented 8 times!http://www.paradigmsh...Use the "F" word. Change NYC. Change the World.Mission Statement: We foster a thriving, active, diverse, and expanding feminist community with the purpose of self-expression and coalition building, creating a shift in social, political, and economic consciousness.Paradigm Shift is the New York City metro-area’s critically acclaimed and largest feminist community group and event series. We hos …

Join us to enjoy concerts and cultural events and learn about Classical Music while making new friends!. This is a great social group for Classical Music lovers, a FABULOUS chance for you to attend performances, lectures, socials and more with others who share your passion. When we do go to concerts, we often get tickets at significant discounts.  And we have a variety of other offerings as well.  So if you are a serious music lover, this is the group for you! READ OUR FAQ/ ABOUT US page (under …

This is a group primarily for writers and actors, and those that enjoy performance and discussion. There are 2 events per month.  The first is a MIXER where actors & writers meet each other, network, can do dry runs of upcoming project -- and self-select whom will be performing what at the second event, the PERFORMANCE. HOW IT WORKS WRITERS: bring a piece of your work that is ABSOLUTELY less than 6 minutes.  As for what is acceptable? SHORT SCENES (for theater or screen - that is no more than …

Share your knowledge and enjoy with us—We're exploring live musical performances from Early Music to Jazz, and beyond—and the musical impulse in the human creative experience, as listeners and as makers. Music and rhythmic spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore sensation, feelings, thoughts, co-creative experience— traversing the past, the present and the futuristic. Mysteriously …

This should be a place to find out about great comedy shows around NYC, and then go out and enjoy some laughs together. There's lots of awesome comedy (and comedy fans) out there, so these events should be fun. Also, I'm a comedian myself, performing stand-up and sketch comedy. Feel free to check my stuff out at DontTouchMeThere.com Hope to see you all at some shows!

The Jazz Spot was located in Brooklyn New York and was a live jazz music venue who's owners sponsored/organized this group for a FANTASTIC 7 year run (2003 - 2010)! MUCH PROPS to them and their fabulous efforts to promote Jazz in ALL of it's art forms. I'm keeping the name similar in tribute to their work! The JazzSpotters group will build on that same tradition as we search out Jazz performances, new CD and DVD releases, and even seek to put the word out on activities of group members! ALL jazz …

Hi All, A lovely woman named Zoe first organized this group & I joined it right away. Soon after that she announced that she stepped down due to some nasty emails. I had already read the intros of other members & felt such kinship that I stepped up as organizer. I think with membership recently passing the 200 mark, I've got more than adequate support for any negativity even if I am not a "tough New Yorker." I'm not even a New Yorker. In fact, since stepping up, I have not received a single nega …

Who Are We? Brooklyn Pilgrims is a cradle to grave collaborative theatre company. We take an idea or a piece of existing art and turn it into a fully company created piece of theatre. Our rehearsal process is flexible so no matter your availability you can be a part of the process. What Do We Do? Through an extensive workshop process with as many collaborators as possible we explore elements of improvisation, movement, music and words to arrive at a fully realized structure to build a play. Why …

Every month we present an eclectic mix of new talent, for you to see and enjoy up close and personal. There's something for everyone: from singers, dancers & musicians, to actors, spoken word artists, magicians, models, and even fashion designers. Be among the first in New York to experience and enjoy these budding new artists at The Set NYC, where future stars first begin to shine. www.facebook.com/setnyc <--LIKE Website: www.thesetnyc.com twitter: @thesetnyc

MUSIC AND DANCE CIRCLE is the new name for the meetup group formerly called OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE (MANHATTAN), a gathering place for acoustic improv musicians, vocalists and dancers and others, and an opportunity for all to create together. The Open Music Circle has met regularly since 2004, joining Meetup in 2010 under the name of Open Music Circle (Manhattan). Musicians, singers and dancers of all backgrounds and traditions and others are invited to explore new territory, expand their skills, and …

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 …