Let's Dance, Have Fun and Get Fit! Getting Fit Doesn’t Have To Feel Like Work. Most people desire to workout but lack the commitment because of “workout boredom” . D2BD desires to help you C2F – Commit 2 (getting/staying) Fit by offering something DIFFERENT . D2BD - DARE 2B DIFFERENT! SOUL LINE DANCING is a fun, energizing, cardio workout which will maximize your health and your life. The choreographed steps are danced to contemporary, R&B/Soul, gospel and oldies but goodies! It’s a fun way to “ …

A group for vegetarians and vegans (and the veg-curious) to meet, share food ideas, socialize & eat some great veg food! -> We meet at different veg-friendly restaurants & have a monthly vegan potluck (on the 3rd Saturday). -> We have various other events, so keep your eyes on the calendar! -> We also have a message board where we share information and answer each others questions! You do not have to be vegetarian or vegan to attend, but please follow the diet listed for the event. All events …

Come meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Looking to make this group writer friendly, helpful and encouraging to new and experienced writers. Critique for growth will be encouraged- but it should be appropriate and given in a helpful manner! The Durham Writer's Group is the second largest writer’s group in the RTP area. We are a group of writers focused primarily on improving our writing and polishing our work for publication. We do not charge no membership fees, try to keep meetin …

Downtown Durham Toddlers is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in training for an obstacle mud run OR anyone who is just looking for a group to improve their fitness in bad-ass ways!  A number of us are training for the North Carolina Tough Mudder in November, and some of us are just looking for fun/different ways to improve their fitness.  We plan to offer a variety of workouts from runs, traditional strength training, outdoor bootcamp style workouts, combo running/strength training, and more!  We plan to meet r …

For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real first name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise we will have to decline your membership. Please don't submit a membership request if you cannot meet these requirements. Thanks for your cooperation. This is a women-only hiking group suitable for novice and beginning hikers as well as those with more experience. We offer ev …

Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

SplatSpace (*space) is a multidisciplinary workspace, playspace, and hackerspace in Downtown Durham. Our name is derived from the geeky and wonderful asterisk, also known as a "splat." An asterisk, or splat, is a symbol meaning everything: at our space, we do it all and all are welcome. We're a non-profit, member-driven, member-funded organization focused around the idea of having a physical space for people to get together, work on projects, collaborate on their work or hobbies, and teach/lea …

A group of fun, easy-going, friendly people who love video games (or dice/board games) as much as they like being active...whether it's biking, swimming, running, soccer, basketball, dance, yoga, kickboxing, rugby, weight-lifting...WHATEVER :) But staying active in addition to our couch potato time! We might do either activity (or both if we get into a rigorous Wii tennis match!) and just enjoy being around people with common interests. Small Print: 1) Membership Dues: Having a meetup group is …

This is a group for young adults (20's and 30's) who enjoy hiking, and want to meet for some fun outdoor adventures. The group primarily focuses on local hikes at places like Umstead, Eno, Occoneechee, Little River, etc. There are also weekend camping trips to other places within driving distance such as Hanging Rock State Park and Linville Gorge National Wilderness. Occasionally we do other outdoor activities too for special interest groups such as swimming, backpacking, birding, etc. The group …

Tired of Triangle meetup groups focusing mainly on Raleigh, Cary, and other locations? This meetup will be Durham-centric. A variety of activities is envisioned, such as gathering for coffee and discussion, attending festivals and cultural events, visiting local museums, galleries and parks, going to plays and music performances, or whatever else comes to mind. Meetings should be quite casual. Members are welcome to send ideas and suggestions for activities. Most activities are FREE or cheap!

So you're asking yourself, "Should I join this group?" For your convenience we've provided a simple test: 1) Do you live in or near Durham, NC? 2) Are you interested in doing fun, geeky stuff? If you answered 'yes' to both questions then the Durham Geeks  is for you! As a group we are interested in organizing meetups for a wide variety of activities, many of which may be of a geeky bent. Board gaming; RPGs; TCGs; watching anime/sci-fi/fantasy/horror movies/tv shows; going to local museums or ge …

Let's get together and hack on Clojure!

A Great Place To Dance Salsa/Latin Dance! Dancing salsa is a great opportunity to have fun, get some exercise, meet people and enjoy great Latin music. We focus on social salsa dancing which is dancing for the fun of dancing. We host people friendly dance events and offer well structured but fun salsa lessons. Allow yourself to be moved by the rhythms of salsa! The Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill Area…Become a member of this group and get discounts into salsa events and classes!

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring Durham on foot, grabbing a few beers, and logging a few miles with friends.  All paces and experience levels welcome. We typically run for a bit, stop at a bar to hangout and drink, run some more, repeat at a second bar, and then hoof it back to our meeting place. Bring your own safety gear!

This page is the Meetup.com pointer to http://trizpug.org. Python users in the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) North Carolina region meet on the 4th Thursday of each month (except the Novermber and December special meetings on the 3rd Thursdays). We welcome you to join us. TriPython (formerly TriZPUG) has been meeting monthly since 2002 and is fun-loving band of Python® zealots trying to learn more. TriPython has a very loose organization, charges no dues, and ranges from newbies to guru …

Please tell your Meetup friends about us! The Short Version: The Rhine hosts lectures, workshops, classes and conferences with many of the world's foremost authorities on paranormal and parapsychology topics.  Join, learn and experience with us! The Long Version: The Rhine Research Center explores the frontiers of consciousness and exceptional human experiences in the context of unusual and unexplained phenomena. The Rhine’s mission is to advance the science of parapsychology, to provide educati …

We are a social group of fun, fun-loving individuals who enjoy line dancing. Down South Shuffle offers an ongoing program of beginning and intermediate line dance routines that focus on fitness and movement. Our program, open to all ages and levels of dancers, introduces participants to very basic line dance routines and gradually increases the intensity of the routines based on the participant’s level of comfort and skill. We are dedicated to the art of line dance and the belief that anyone can …

Bonjour a tous! Since the previous French Raleigh Durham meetup group suddenly changed its focus let's create a new one. Come to meet other Francophiles, talk in French or English about French culture related subjects and participate to French culture related activities. From simply curious people to enthusiasts, everybody is welcomed. We will appreciate any donation to help keeping the group website alive. Any teaching offers can be sent to the organizer who will put them in the about part of t …

This group is for college graduates in the Triangle area who would like to meet a diverse group of new friends in their age range for social and professional networking. Some of our activities have been: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, wine tasting, beach trips, bonfires, house/dance parties, movie nights, concerts, game nights, running races, swimming at the rock quarry, baseball games, and volleyball. Future plans include: camping trips, tubing, and potlucks. I greatly encourage people …

Greetings, welcome to Zumba Body by Leigh and thanks for becoming a member of our goup.  The joy of zumba is that every class feels like a party with pulsating rhythms that motivate you to dance your way to fitness. Everyone is eligible for membership in our group and attendance at our classes. And all you need to bring to the zumba party is yourself, a desire to get moving to create the Z Body you deserve and a willingness to follow my lead. Dance skills are nice to have, but not required, beca …

Meet local vibrant like-minded black professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an African heritage. We are not all about business. We do play and have fun also. We are a diverse group, no industry restrictions and no age restrictions. If you consider yourself young whether you are in your 30s or 40s, vibrant, have a great attitude, success driven and passion for life you are welcomed to join us. Join us whether you are looking to promot …

Q: What is Durham Takeover? A: A group of people who think it's time for gays to socialize and network in every corner of the Bull City. Q: What is a Takeover? A: The act of a whole bunch of gays getting together and making a space theirs... for one night only. Q: Is it a hostile takeover? A: No. Q: Is it awesome? A: Yes. Q: Who should join the Durham Takeover group? A: If you're always wondering "Where are the gays going tonight? or want to help make the answer to that question more fun and int …

TriTAUG was founded to help bring together those in the Triangle that have an interest in testing and automated processes.  This includes practices such as continuous integration and test driven development.  We are interested in unique ways to automate, simplify, and become more efficient.

The purpose of this group is to create real and lasting friendships with geniune women and no drama.

We are a co-ed group of freehikers (clothes free/nude hikers).  This group is for anyone (well almost) interested in freehiking. All skill levels welcome. No sexual behavior or discussions will be tolerated. We will enforce the highest standards of morally chaste naturism. We will hike local trails where we are not likely to encounter other hikers.  And if the trail is in proximity to a lake, we have been known to skinny dip to cool down. If you are into swinging and sexually open relationships, …

Original artwork, Shelly Hunter. Without question this is one happening Blues Meetup with our alumni branching out in their own bands, Meetups, open mics and great personal musical endeavors. We celebrate the Blues and the impact that it has had on American music every Thursday! Like us on Facebook!   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Squier-Red-The-Blues-Band/107615572635849 For aspiring blues singers and musicians in the Raleigh Durham area who want to share, mentor, teach and participate in blue …

To promote Argentine Tango in the greater Triangle area. To exchange ideas and information about classes and activities partaining to Argentine Tango in the Triangle area. Any one who is interested in learning and participating in the Tango social network in the greater Triangle area. For more information on classes check out my website @ Tangoutopia.com. Jae (Founder and co-organizer)