Welcome! Here’s the plan: Big City Dare2Draw's main mission is to help provide networking, mentoring and promoting opportunities, along with resources, for artists of all levels, while raising money for artists in need, with the art done by our guests. We have art demos, artist panels, action models, drawing contests and great prizes provided by our sponsors. Our new home is at The Society of Illustrators. Established artists and arts organizations meet in a supportive setting, putting the art b …

C'est un Meetup pour tout le monde qui aime le français et qui veut pratiquer la langue dans une atmosphère très aimable et sympathique! Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! We are now part of Paris on the Hudson group and therefore: Paris on the Hudson, Entre Nous! So when you log in, go to Paris on the Hudson, Entre Nous. We want to assure our Montclair members that we will hold some of our Meetups in the Montclair area. We like to be inclusive! We were origi …

We play mostly 'table-top' Role-playing games weekly at our Friday night Open-Gaming. They include genres like; Dungeons & Dragons, anime, superheros, the high seas and science-fiction. Our group predates this site, so we have many of non-Meetup members who attend. We do have age restrictions for those 17 and under, please contact us for details.

Meet other local Animators and fans of Animation. From cartoons and anime to computer game development, from both conventional and computer-generated animation - all are welcome!

Welcome to The New York City Manga & Comics Meetup Group! Meet other fans and creators of Manga, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Anime, Video Games and Cosplay. Talk about the latest Imports and Convetions. Eat some Sushi and sing some Karaoke. Our usual meeting place is the Skylight Diner, but there will be other activities and meeting places, so there is something for everyone. We encourage you to post ideas for events or meeting places, Manga, Comics, Anime news and any other cool info to our …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

Few other cities boast the diverse array of ethnic enclaves and confluence of global cultures that New Yorkers routinely enjoy. And the representation of Japanese culture in New York City is no exception. From the cliché ubiquity of sushi houses to authentic and unique Japanese performing artists on tour, our group enjoys the sides of Japan that are on display in New York. Our events include art exhibits, J-pop concerts, sake tastings, karaoke outings, book readings, lectures, language classes, …

This group was created for the Black Woman and Asian Man who have always wanted to meet each other but perhaps found it hard to do so. If you would like to have fun, meet new people, and develop genuine friendships--perhaps even a long-term relationship!--then this group is for you. This group isn't for people who join and never attend a meeting. And it's definitely NOT for people looking to just get hooked up! Please take a look at the Discussion Page about us, where the group rules are listed …

Welcome... all Anime and Manga Fans in North Jersey and the surrounding area!  \(^o^)/ Goal To be exposed to various anime and manga (older and current) What we do - Monthly anime meetup event where we watch an hour of something more recent and an hour of something from before 2000 (located in North Arlington or Teaneck) - Conventions - Japanese cultural activities - Stuff like karaoke, Japanese dining, and outings Express yourself NOW... by going to the "message board" under the "Discussions …

Proud Generations, Inc. a non-profit fellowship and volunteer group for those who love comics and sci fi, is proud to introduce our latest outgrowth dedicated to those who love cosplaying and the art of costuming: Welcome to the: NY COSPLAYER/ COSTUMED PERFORMERS NETWORK, INC.! (as featured in the NY Times, Associated Press, &  Channel 4, New York!) * We enjoy volunteering, exhanging costuming ideas, photoshoots, video projects, attending cons/ festivals together, and enjoying every aspect of …

Hello. The purpose of this group is to provide: 1) a 24/7 online hangout on Facebook  2) Private Japanese training for Beginners to get them up to speed. 3) NYC in-person Events where people can actually use their Japanese! Practice makes perfect and this group provides lots of practice. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, as long as you do not use English and are determined to improve your reading/writing/spoken Japanese language ability. There is NO elitism or judgment here, so feel confident to bust out …

Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

This group was started as a way to discover and bring together motion graphics artists from in and around the Jersey Shore area. We'll meet up to get to know each other, discuss our latest projects and challenges, and ultimately help each other grow as artists and professionals in our craft. You should join if: You are a professional motion graphics artist. You are a student of motion graphics aspiring to go pro.

This group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

Since I hit up NYC to see family somewhat often, I figgered why not start a Manhattan branch? I'm thinking of having our first meeting later in this month. Dates and ideas are welcome.

This is for other Rennies lost in New York. There so many things to do in the city that fall in the basic rennie interest and fair season is about to start. I'm a Texas Rennie who is making NY home and looking for a new group. Looking for people who love going to Ren Faire and dressing up, museums, crafting, cooking, art, and movies. In general just hanging out and meeting new people with a common interest.

SketchCon is a group dedicated to artists that enjoy sharing their creative process. We intend on hosting live sketching events on a regular basis. We hope to spotlight artists and maters of their mediums to give informative talks from time to time. We encourage all medias to learn from each other and gain new respect and appreciation from interacting with one another. We range from Tattoo artists to photographer, jewelry makers to Comic book artists. Become a part Today!

Community of Sailor Moon Fans near the NYC area. We have fun events around the city once a month! Its a great way to meet and make new friends who love Sailor Moon! Even if you are not in the NYC area, we will have online live stream meetups to reach the fandom around the world. I encourage fans to make their own local meetups to bring the fandom back to life once more. Let's make this the best meetup group out there, or in the name of the Moon, I will punish you! ^-^v

Inspired by Pittsburgh Geekdom, this group is for people in central Jersey (and surrounding areas) who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime, comics, etc. We will plan outings to restaurants, movies, conventions and anything else where a group of geeks might enjoy going and doing!

This is a group for GIRLS ONLY! Outings and get togethers will be based on our common interests, anyone can suggest an event. Some ideas are: Midnight movie release visits, Girl Gaming Nights (table top, console, computer), a book discussion group, New York Comic Con or other geek themed events. Come join us for a safe space and things Geek – Comics, gaming, sci-fi, fandom, pop culture and a wide array of other interests. Be free to be yourself and let loose with like minded women who enjoy the …

Hi, Happy Science will have multiple dates for showing 7 of our films (6 anime, 1 live action) that usually are rare and difficult to see anywhere else. Our films have all been shown in nationwide theatres in Japan and were all top 5 films at the box office. Also they were shown on national television in China, Africa, and India to several millions of viewers. They are very unique, interesting, exciting and heartwarming films that will move you and inspire you. Admission is free and there will b …

We are the Cultural Understanding of Nippon Television Society - We are a group between the ages of 20-30 and we enjoy anime so much that we meet weekly on Sundays to watch and discuss new and old anime. We organize convention meetups at least four times a year, go out for group dinners, and throw the occasional themed party.

Let us get together and just hangout. This group is for those interested in hanging out with other people who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime/manga, board game, video game, comics, books, etc. Have a great idea for an outing bring it up; we are a group of geeks who are up for anything new. Movies, conventions, restaurants, road trip for mac and cheese anything goes! We also encourage events for just the ladies.

Are you really into Japan? I mean you talk about it with your family and friends but they don't seem to interested as you are? Well this is the group for you! Here we talk about recent news in the Japanese pop music scene, fashion, food, culture, and language. Basically everything Japanese. Also we talk about travels to and from Japan. Here you can meet new friends American, Japanese-American or those from Japan itself, (or anywhere really) who share the love and interest in Japanese culture. Th …

Hey there, we are a brand new group based out of Washington, NJ that was started up by my wife and I to unite local gamers and make new friends! We would like to host many different events for our members which will be listed below so if this sounds like something you would be interested in, let us know and we will definitely be in touch! Magic: The Gathering events and drafts Movie Night (Anime included) Dungeons and Dragons Campaign World of Warcraft Guild Organization (if interest is shown) …

This group is for anyone that like to socialize and meet Japanese people or people interested in Japan. The party is held by a Japanese company Sky & Keys to bring together people that like to have fun. Everyone is welcome to come! It's usually held once or twice a month to try and bring the Japanese community closer as well as meeting new people in the city. You can also visit www.skyandkeys.com to see some pictures from previous events or the next Facebook event. We also have a Facebook Page. …