Boston New Technology is a forum for entrepreneurs, developers and technology enthusiasts to present and discover new technology products, get feedback from early adopters, form partnerships, share ideas and get inspiration to start new ventures. We facilitate and promote networking and collaboration among innovators, investors and supporters from all around New England and beyond. We showcase what's new and cool with startups and technology from the Boston area. Our presenters demonstrate their …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

Go to interesting arts and cultural events with other singles over 50. We're interested in music (classical, folk, you name it), theater, comedy, museums, art, dining out - join us to have fun and to take advantage of all that Boston has to offer and make some new friends...and maybe more!

We had our busiest year ever in 2012. And the fun events continue. The best part is many of our members have posted ideas for events themselves. And a number of these ideas have become official events. We hope you will get a chance to participate soon. This Meetup group is created for local Asian and Asian Americans (professionals & college students) to interact and network in a fun, relaxing environment. We gather to share a unique perspective that belongs to people of asian descent and to cele …

Please take our polls- click "Polls" on the left. ---- The Boston Spanish Meetup Group: Este es un grupo social en español. La gente es súper simpática y el grupo nos da chance de conocer a otras personas con intereses internacionales. La mayoria hablan español como primer idioma o avanzado pero siempre vienen algunos de todo nivel quienes se encuentran unos a otros.   Hablamos completamente en español. Las reuniones son oportunidades informales para conocer y charlar con otros miembros del gr …

How to become a Verified Member Hi everyone this Rio.  Yes this is me, I am the Ruler :)  of this group. I am a kind, sweet person and open to new friendships. I am also a club promoter for a few nightclubs & lounges here and there.  Now in order to join this UNIQUE group. You must  have a similar or way better Verified profile picture like me to be instantly approved as a member of the Boston Movie Screening Group. You can use your own imagination, use crayons, markers, make a background draw …

OUR GROUP'S PURPOSE Play volleyball in the Boston area, and meet other volleyball players. We play outdoors in the warmer months on both sand and grass, and indoors during the winter months in various locations. For more information about the group, please read the posts in the "Boston Volleyball Group Information" forum in the Message Board section. If you are looking for people for a team, or are looking to join a team, see the "Player Requests" forum in the Message Board section. Note that …

We were formerly known as The JP Women's Group. Founded 1/26/07 by Chris (formerly Hansen) Juliani, Director, the group has been so successful that now Robin, Mairic, and Lisa are assisting her in managing the group. Our purpose is to build community for women in the Boston Area. Our hope is to create more community for gay/queer women in the Boston Area, especially for women who have recently moved here, or who have recently come out. Also, to help change the story that it is so hard to meet pe …

Single Volunteers Boston non-profit organization that connects singles who share a common interest in volunteerism. We were founded in 2002 and have been a non-profit for 4 years.  Our objective is to fulfill the volunteer needs of non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston Area while having fun and meeting people. We connect volunteers to Greater Boston area non-profits. It is fun and it is FREE to join and volunteer.

For developers and analysts who are using Hadoop or would like to learn more about it. Also includes technologies built with/on top of Hadoop: Hive, Pig, HBase, etc.

Welcome! Boston Python is the world's largest local Python user group.  Meet other local Python developers, learners, employers, and enthusiasts of all kinds.  All skill levels are welcome, if you are interested in Python, we are interested in you! We have a number of great regular events: Monthly presentation series: these are longish presentations (about an hour) about topics of interest to the community.  Often we also have lightning talks (5-15 minutes) also.  If you have something you'd li …

The Boston Data Mining meetup focuses on making data mining accessible to everyone. It aims to be inclusive to all regardless if you are a beginner or expert in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, or any of the analytics (business, predictive, etc). Our talks will focus on the practical side of data mining and analytics by showing attendees how to perform data modeling in a non-programming environment. To achieve that goal we employ RapidMiner; an open source data mining platfor …

Welcome to Boston Japanese and English Language Club!　（日本語はこちら） We connect language learners with native speakers of Japanese or English. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, styles, history, current events, and meet new friends! People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages, and all levels of skill. Generally speaking, all people are welcome to join this club, however it is expected that everyone abide by the following basic guidelines: Individu …

Looking to meet new people to enjoy outdoor adventures with, dinner/drinks at different restaurants, dancing, shows, music, comedy and other great activities in Boston and beyond? Then we've got the meetup for you! We are an outgoing group that likes to explore new places, try new things, and meet new people all while having fun. So sign up today and join us at our fun events! All members are required to have a photo of themselves in their profile. This makes it easier for the group organizer …

Are you a fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Do you live in the Boston metropolitan area? Do you want to meet up with other bronies and bronettes to hang out, chat, and just have fun? This is the group for you! Yours truly, Pony Princesses of the Moon and Sun (Andrew and Wendy)

Please note that you must have a recognizable picture of yourself that includes your face as one of your Meetup photos in order to have your membership request approved.  This is so that our event organizers can recognize you at our events.  Thank you! Welcome! This group is for those in Boston who like to play strategy (and slightly silly) games and be social at the same time. It is perhaps easiest to break this down word by word: Strategy games: We will not be playing Apples to Apples, LCR, or …

Hi There! You've just stumbled onto the quirkiest group of Bostonians that have a love for the flying disc and each other. We play ultimate frisbee (with modified rules) during the day and night. We are Boston Frisbee!

This group is dedicated to bringing together people in Boston and surrounding areas over a few frosty pints, a glass of wine, or a flavorful cocktail. Oh, and don't forget the appetizers! We'll be checking out live music shows, visiting cool pubs and lounges, playing pool or darts, checking out some comedy, playing trivia, singing a little karaoke, whatever we feel like! Get ready to meet some great people and check out the fun things to do in Boston - and a little alcohol to go with it!

We are a group of friends with similar interests - the primary one being hiking. It doesn't matter if it's a one-day trip or a multi-day backpack; we like climbing up and down the tallest mountains throughout the Northeast (and beyond). Having other people come along with us makes things even more fun. Other activities on our calendar include biking (rail trail, road, & off-road), kayaking (rivers, lakes, & ocean), skiing (downhill & cross country), and various adventure races. Our approach is s …

Welcome to Young Bostonians! Who are we: We are a group of young professionals, 21 - mid 30's.  Our group is designed for anyone who is looking to meet new people and have fun while doing so.  It is for people who live in Boston and surrounding areas. What we will do: We will go on tours, go to festivals, athletic events, wine tastings, concerts, hiking, trivia nights, happy hours and more! Suggestions for fun events always recommended! Cost: To join the group, we ask for a $1 yearly donation to …

The Boston WordPress Meetup is a Meetup group for fans of WordPress, the most popular open source blogging engine. Join us once a month to learn more about WordPress and meet other WP fans, including SEO gurus, theme designers, plugin developers, bloggers, and beginners. Traditionally, we meet at the Microsoft New England Research & Development Center for a presentation, Q&A session, and casual networking. When we don't have a formal event planned, join us for informal social events at nearby re …

We're new (started on June 11th). Please come join us and play soon (don't forget to RSVP) Soccer at 12:00 to roughly 2:00 every weekday for people living and working near Boston or Cambridge. All skill levels welcome. Bring a white shirt and a darker shirt or shirt with a color so we can easily divide into teams. Cleats or turf shoes recommended, but not required; shin-guards optional. We play at different locations around Boston and Cambridge depending on day of the week and time of year.  Se …

Tech in Motion is broad by design, the goal of this group is to be interactive and allow technology enthusiasts to learn from other professionals, have questions answered in real-time, discover new tech, and hear stories that inspire. This group is a place for technology professionals who wouldn’t normally cross paths to meet, collaborate, and learn about what their peers are doing across the city. Join the conversation on Twitter, share and follow along with #TechInMotion! *We already have two …

The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is dedicated to the sharing of and learning about Japanese culture, Japanese language, Japanese Films, and Japanese Anime. The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is open to the public and all are welcome! You must be 18 or older to join following the meetup.com guidelines. The organizers host a variety of Japanese culture appreciation events and we are always open to ideas from our members! Our organizers hold a weekly dinner meetup to p …

Hello Guys and Gals The group is just to have fun all time.This group is aimed at spending week ends and free time with some fun filled group let be a on the rocks in pubs or salsa in clubs or movies in theatres or pot luck at some friends house or celebrating Indian festivals together or some sports or volunteering in some social service activities. exploring new places or lasts on birthday parties, A long drive along the coast, saying happy new year in the dark in the first minute of the new y …

Get fit, make friends, go for a run and maybe even drink a beer. Plan a group run or participate in various long and short distance running. Basically just have a lot of fun running with some great people! We are Informal Nation [www.informalrunning.com]

Boston PHP is the largest and most active PHP community in the world. We are a lot more than PHP! We have been meeting since 2002. We have over 3,200 members, and usually meet every month on a Wednesday. We have a wide range of topics all related to PHP, Web Development, and Open Source technology. All meetings are free, and we encourage everyone to participate and get involved and help grow the PHP community. After each meeting we typically go to a nearby restaurant/bar/pub for more informal di …