All are welcome to the Providence Collective. We combine the Meetup "new in town", the not-at-all-new-in-town, happy hours, hiking, all outdoor activities, plays, gallery openings, cultural events, etc. into a single opportunity to meet people and get out in & around Providence.

The Basics If it's Monday night, then it must be Game Night!  We're a group whose sole purpose is to have fun, no matter what is on the agenda (so long as it has a game theme to it). This is combined in boardgames, trivia, mysteries, comedy, pizza, and a whole mess of other things. The Details The more detailed "About Us" page: http://www.meetup.com/RI-Games-Events/about/ Important : The "official" Rules & Regulations of Fun (note that this kind of is required reading): http://www.meetup.com/R …

We come together to have FUN, and meet other local people who like to gather for laid-back & leisurely time in Rhode Island & Massachusetts and most importantly to meet new people, make new friends and have a good time. We are primarily a biking and outdoor group when weather permits. We will also have a variety of other events put together by our Organizers and Event Planners. Attend what you are interested in - and most of all - Have FUN!

We are a fun social group of photographers who are looking for something new, interesting, unique, or a little adventurous to shoot. Our goal is to try new things, teach,  and learn. While no formalized instruction is offered we are open to members of all skill levels. It is hoped that these meetups will give you an excuse to get out and shoot, have fun, meet new people, and learn or try something new. the following are but a few shots taken the past year on our meetups - look through our phot …

About Us: This group is for supportive, kind, fun, non-judgmental Moms, looking to get out of the house with their little ones and have some fun! We try to post at least three activities a week. We post activities all over RI and in parts of surrounding MA. Some activities that you might see on our calendar include, but are not limited to the following: *Playgroups *Day trips *Potluck Lunches *Story Hours * Playground Romps * Morning Coffee Hours * Book Club * Monthly MNO (Moms’ Night Ou …

Lets go explore all different events, activities, and places! This group is for anyone that just wants to get out, meet new friends, and see everything the city has to offer. We can do all different things like going out to eat, going to movies, pub crawls, and sporting events...you name we will do it!

A unique adventure group fun for those 25- 125! We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment …

Welcome to the meetup group for 20- and 30-something women to build new friendships and explore new things in and around the Providence area. We love people from all backgrounds. It doesn't matter if you're married or single, have children or not, a RI native or new to town. Join us to make new friends and learn and explore new places. We'll do everything from indoor rock climbing and hiking to movie nights and wine tastings. Check out our calendar and meet new friends! This group has a $3 yea …

This meetup group is for folks who have just moved or relocated to the Providence RI area or those looking to meet new friends. We'll meet for dinner, hold potlucks, play pub trivia, go on scavenger hunts, check out lectures on local history, and much much more.  Come to one of our events and help us discover the secrets of Providence and the surrounding area.

We are a group of fun-loving women whose primary focus is on organizing grrrl/women's activities to suit a variety of interests, such as coffeehouse meetups, pub nights, a queer book club, checking out local restaurants, and outdoor activities such as hikes and bike rides. We are an inclusive group of women welcoming all ages and backgrounds. All colors and walks of life. Pro-butch. Pro-femme. Pro-trans. Pro-feminist. Anti-label. Pro-equality. Single or in relationship. 100% positive vibes. Frie …

The mission of this group is to provide opportunities for gay men to meet socially through a wide variety of events. This group is for gay men interested in getting together for fun, active social adventures. What is an adventure? Whatever we want it to be. Bowling, volleyball, indoor rock climbing, board game night, kayaking, apple picking, horseback riding, exploring a corn maze, hiking, or a fun night out to dinner together as a group.

The Providence Social Anxiety Meetup is a group for people who consider themselves to be shy or feel uncomfortable or nervous interacting with other people. We offer support, understanding, and the opportunity to share stories and experiences with others who face the same challenges. Together, we will learn from each other and take small steps to overcome social anxiety. Social Anxiety (SA) is very common, with some estimates indicating that about 13% of the US population suffers from SA at some …

If you love going to the theater, we'd love for you to come with us. Rhode Island has some amazing theater, which you have probably discovered already -- PPAC, Trinity Rep, the Gamm, Brown University, URI, etc. So whatever your passion is -- dramas, musicals, touring Broadway shows, college plays, whatever -- you can probably find a Meetup that interests you. Tickets Ticket purchase details vary by show.  Details will be posted in the event description. Want to see a show that is not posted a …

If you're dedicated to making the Providence Meetup a success or are a store owner with gaming space to host regular meetups, please contact me through the meetup site. Thanks! Are you into D&D, D20 Modern, Magic: The Gathering, White Wolf games, Heroclix, or other Roleplaying, Trading Card, or Miniature games? Then this is the place for you! Join up, find players, find games, go on nerdy social outings. It's a blast!

Have you been looking to meet gay folks in the area without hitting up the clubs? Do you have wildly varied interests and want to hang out with like-minded peeps? Has it been a couple years since you've danced on the boxes at Mirabar? (not that there's anything wrong with that...) If so, come check us out! Modeled after a similar group in Boston, the idea of this group is to get 20- and 30- something gays out of the house and start building some real connections with other locals. We meet the f …

What is the name of that flower?  Hey, is that poison ivy?  What kind of animals live here? When you hike with The Nature Conservancy, we'll answer those questions for you and at the same time, show you around some of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island. The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 30,000 acres of open space in Rhode Island, including some of our most treasured landscapes:  the historic farms of Jamestown, the "maze" at Clay Head on Block Island, and the beautiful, …

The Providence Institute for Contemplative Study and Natural Health is a beautiful urban oasis located in the heart of Providence’s Jewelry District. Our goal is to connect people with their innate human potential through education in non-sectarian contemplative spiritual practice and natural health. Though we share many traditions, we believe that each individual can discern, discover and discuss truth in a way that is personal to them. The Mission of The Providence Institute ~ To assist peop …

It is about both single and married lesbians meeting up for social events, activity outings, and cultural gatherings. Women building community! We welcome both veteran and questioning and newly coming out lesbians.

Come learn some new skills, or share what you know!! The Sustainable Skills Society is a member-to-member skill-sharing collaboration. We are committed to living a simpler, more sustainable way of life which is more connected to our community and invested in the resilience of its members. Through a focus on a healthy balance of self-sufficiency and local reliance we imagine a more sustainable existence, at peace with each other, and in harmony with our environment. Our mission is to inspire e …

1978 Brown Expedition to the Himalaya - Reunion Group - For exchanging information about our Reunion in May 2013

Humanism is a godless philosophy based on reason and compassion. Humanists believe that our morality is based on the well being of conscious creatures, and that no higher power needs to be appeased. Here in Rhode Island, where the Catholic Church holds such sway and power that we can't pass a marriage equality bill or even remove a prayer from our schools without going to court, it's important to remember our founder Roger Williams, the man who first established a part of this world where church …

Welcome to The Providence Winos and RI BYOB Group! Have some vino and meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about food pairings; and share your love of the grape! We welcome all wine lovers whether you're a social drinker or an educated connoisseur. We are also incorporating the RI BYOB DIning Meetuo Group to The Providence Winos, offering regular events dining at the many BYOB Restaurants in the RI area. This is YOUR Winos Group! Feel free …

Welcome to The MOMS Club® of Cumberland, RI! The MOMS Club® (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is the only international support group specifically for all mothers of young children. We are here to give support and understanding to each other for the daily joys and tasks of motherhood. Our goals include providing a forum for topics of interest to mothers and performing service projects to benefit mothers and children. All activities are held during the day (with the exception of MOMS Night Out) and …

for positive-minded black women in their 30s, 40s and 50s who want to enjoy friendships and new experiences.  This is a women's only group. We encourage women from Rhode Island and Massachusetts to join!

**NEW FOR 2013 **We'll have a sign up sheet for songs (open mic style or group / sing along) to keep the music moving. WHAT:  Musical campfire event. Bring your instrument and a couple songs to perform.  If you want others to sing along, that's awesome! If it's not a super well known song, bring some copies of the lyrics (10-15 should do it). Want others to play along? Yeoow! Bring copies of the chords to share with other musicians. Not very musically proficient? No problem! If you can keep a be …

Calling all Great Pyrenees, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Great Danes, Shepards, Bouviers, Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Big Labs and whatever-mixes! Let's get together with our BIG DOGS and have some fun. Our meetups will be varied but will include trail/path walks, dog parks, fundraising walks, social meetings and more.  Our events are *not* intended to be primarily off-leash (there are other dog meetups that do feature off-leash activities).  Because many of these breeds have he …

Grab a wireframe, a color palette, and a cocktail glass to mix it up with local user-experience pros. The UX meetup is a casual monthly gathering to meet local designers, swap industry techniques and news, and celebrate the remarkable design talent in Providence. If you dig liquids, interaction design, information architecture, and usability, come join us!

RI SUP is about getting paddleboarders in our area together for fun times on the water. Rhode Island is loaded with world-class waterways ideal for our incredibly fun and addictive sport. Everyone from beginners to experts is welcome.