This group is for artists, crafters, and hobbyists who have an Etsy shop, or hope to/plan to open an Etsy shop in the future, based in the greater Boston area.  No specific amount of sales required, suburbs and outskirts of Boston happily welcome!

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

I’m looking for a few women academics/writers interested in writing in Auburndale-area cafes (Bruggers Bagels, etc). I'm a female academic (40s) who moved here recently and is missing the wonderful cross-disciplinary writing group that I left behind. The structure of the group was akin to parallel play, wherein we each worked on our own projects while sitting alongside each other. The group was helpful in providing a regular time and structure to support writing as well as creating some writing …

"First Thursday Open Mic Nights provide the perfect forum to perform again and to become connected with both my music and an audience that supports and motivates me."  -John “Great group of young artists with with all ages welcome and appreciated.” -Wayne “It's a pleasant and cordial open mic….Come on out!” -Ethan _________________________________________________________________ "First Thursday" Open Mic Nights @ Starbucks are a great way to get performing experience in front of a supportive …

This is a meetup for musicians and singers interested in getting together and playing/singing contemporary Christian music.

This is the meetup group associated with the Boston Figurative Art Center, headquartered at the Vernon Street Studios in Somerville. You can join this meetup group online for free, and get information about what we're doing, and when.  There is a fee for drawing and painting with us, and you can become a member of the BFAC by paying per month, which entitles you to lower cost drawing and painting sessions and events. We are a group dedicated to promoting figurative art in the Boston Area, and to …

SEMU (South End Meet UP) CRAFT (Creative Recreational Artistic Foodie Technical) Wizards group is a chance for professionals, amateurs, patrons and anyone who is involved with or passionate about the Creative Economy (CE)  in the in the Boston area, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for the pros in CE, it is even more brutal out there. Why be alone? Why not be part of a gang.... or …

Did you know that Impressionism came about because of a circle of connected artists?  Or that Virginia Woolf was only one member of the Bloomsbury group?  Throughout time, creative folks have come together to make things.  In the 17th-19th centuries in France these gatherings happened in Salons often run by powerful women.  After NYC, Somerville has the most artists per capita.  It's time all of us creatively-inclined got together to exchange ideas and support.  That's why we created the Somervi …

COLLISIONcollective (aka Cc) was founded in 2002 as an offshoot of the MIT student art group, ATat (Arts and Technology at tech), whose charter was to host events showcasing art incorporating technology. Formed by artists and technologists, the COLLISIONcollective is premised on the sometimes abrupt intersection between art and technology. Its practitioners are drawn to this synthesis as the epicenter of forward-looking cultural adaptation. COLLISIONcollective was formed to address several vital …

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Disclaimer: while I have no problem with gaming, this group is not about that. No location chosen yet but I have some ideas.This just basically an informal meetup, maybe start with about 30 minutes of mingling, followed possibly by an informal roundtable discussion/introduction where all attendees can introduce themselves and have the opportunity to give a description of their project, idea or vision they are launching or looking to launch, as well as discuss any resources they would recommend t …

It is a group that is inclusive of all genres of creative writing. It aims at reviving the old tradition of writers' cafes where writers meet, discuss all trends of writing and where some of the most brightest ideas can accidently spark the creation of great art and writing works. The cafe mostly addresses the local writers but does not mind the presence, support and applications for membership from other creative bodies from other parts of massachusetts, USA and other parts of the world.

For folks who want to meet up and check out art. Boston art galleries, South End First Fridays, Fort Point Arts, and other neighborhood open studios. We'll meet up, check out some Art and have some drinks. Qualifications are simple: Be over 21, have  a photo and filled out profile, and be interested in checking out art and socializing

This is a group for people who create and/or enjoy short (1-3 minute) videos that tell a story, enjoy the art & science of videography, and are not afraid to share their opinions and knowledge with others. Hosted at EYESPOT (on their large video wall) in the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center (free parking/60 bus stop/Chestnut Hill T Stop). FORMAT: 1 min Intro, 2-3 min Video, 6-7 min discussion x 6 TIME: 6:30 PM Welcome; 7-8 PM Video Slam

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

Boston is a great town for live comedy shows. Some offer free nights or group discounts. This meetup will be those who want to go and see it, as a group, and at a discount.

Stories. They are the natural format of human thought and the natural expression of human language. Join us for workshops, open mics, featured performances and story slams. Formerly the Cambridge storytellers group, now organized by massmouth.com. Meet other storytellers and all those who enjoy the art of telling and listening to stories. We use no props, no notes, no costumes or music. Not poetry either, unless it is original and tells a story. Not a rant but a beginning, middle and end. There …

We scout Boston for the best night spots and the most exclusive deals. You will get the chance to meet new people, discover new places and build your network of friends.

Sonnets To Orpheus I, 3 by R. M. Rilke translated by H. Landman A god can do it. How do you expect a man to squeeze on through the lyre and follow? His mind is torn. Where heartways intersect, you won't find any temple to Apollo. True singing, as you teach it, isn't wanting, not wooing anything that can be won; no, Singing's Being. For the god, not daunting. But when are we? And when will he then turn into our being all the Earth and Stars? It isn't that you love, child, even if the …

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

Show me your craft and I'll show you mine! And then let's make a whole bunch together and sell them on Etsy, Ebay, wherever to support local organizations. And support ourselves by growing and sharing our skills and talents with one another.