Each month we'll read and discuss a book (fiction and non) that introduces us to a different part of the world. We'll hopefully learn about literature, life, and adventure beyond Mecklenburg County. We'll also enjoy international snacks! Feel free to bring a tasty treat from the country we're learning about that month. Buy your book at Park Road Books and get a 15% discount, they'll have our books behind the counter.

We are a group that gets together every two weeks in the south Charlotte area to discuss great fiction/non-fiction books, socialize with locals and have great conversation.  We meet at various locations around the Southpark, Ballantyne and Arboretum areas.  We typically will read one book in a four week period.  Please feel free to join us if we are the second half of the book.  You will find warm, friendly people that enjoy new friends and great books.

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

A monthly, quasi-book club for women who may be too busy to read an entire book! Our meetings are held at different coffee shop throughout Charlotte, so check each event for the location each month!  Meetings will focus on a different article each month. Articles will be selected from a wide spectrum of magazines and online publications, including The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Rumpus, Slate, Mother Jones, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and National Geographic. …

Have you read the book, "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin? Are you interested in creating your own project? How about a little support along the way? This is a brand new group for people who want to commit to a year of reaching for your personal goals, and get support along the way. Here is the plan……are you in? Create a “Book Club” (Support) Group: We’ll have only one book to read and discuss – “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. Monthly Meetings: Read the Book, Set Individual Mo …

Praise the Lord Women of God! For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 Married, Divorced, Widows and Single Women of God come together from all over the world seeking God about their present marriage, future marriages and their life walking in obedience to God. Single women of God, we understand waiting on your husband can also be a struggle as well as just being a single christian woman. It is the testimony of our Assistant Organizer and others here …

"Homo Rationalis" and Humanianity Study Group Study, learn, practice, change, grow, model, advocate Let us work together to bring about a far, far better life for all of us, all over this planet, acquired through increased ability to cooperate, achieved by in-depth understanding and agreement by everyone regarding certain fundamental ideas. This study group is to understand the material in these 3 books. Book1: FOR EVERYONE: RATIONAL-ETHICAL LIVING AND THE EMERGENCE OF "HOMO RATIONALIS": THE MOS …

“ The books that help you most are those which make you think the most. The hardest way of learning is that of easy reading; but a great book that comes from a great thinker is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth and beauty.”  Theodore Parker (1810 - 1860) We are a collection of women from all walks of life who share a common love for the written word and dialogue.  While our focus is on African-American Literature, we are open to reading it all and promise a lively discussion no matter …

Welcome to the Meetup Calendar for the Charlotte Geeks! The Charlotte Geeks is an amalgamation of all kinds of fandoms; be it books, movies, TV shows, gaming, sci fi conventions and what have you.  For a great explanation of what a Geek is to us - feel free to check out our Charlotte Today video - it's on our official website:  www.charlottegeeks.com This is where we currently set up our Geek Meets and RSVP.   We strive to keep most of our events under $20 because we know money is tight for a lo …

This group is for UX professionals looking to share insights on books or articles that are inspiring, informative, explorative, trending, or innovative in the field of UX. I really want this group to be a casual get together where we can just talk about what we've read and how it relates to our lives and current way of thinking.

Calling all taco lovers to have discussion about the personality of Jesus. We are all people who love Jesus and starting a fellowship group here near the city center/NoDa area!! We will have tacos, bring a topping of your choice that is pre-packaged and we will provide the drinks, taco shells, chips and salsa. We will probably eat for an hour and then talk/discuss the book "Beautiful Outlaw". Come join us for the fellowship and food. All are welcome. Looking forward to a great time.

What is the Charlotte Conscious Dance Community? We are a collaborative of 5 movement and dance facilitators dedicated to bringing you movement and dance experiences designed to connect you with your heart, body and soul.  We gather and unite people with bodies that are longing to move, minds ready to share, feelings open to nurturing and spirits eager to explore through movement and expression! We facilitate conscious, expressive, transformative and ecstatic dance classes, workshops and Nia J …

The purpose of the Charlotte Friendship group is for positive, uplifting, and fun people to come together for entertainment, growth, and to build lasting bonds. I have been involved in a handful of meetups, but I never found any meetup that fit my needs as something that could be both fun and inspiring, help others to greatness but not take the meetup too seriously. This meetup is based on adding to lives that are already great. We focus on letting loose (in a grown folks sort of way), uplifting …

This group is for moms that live in Chantilly and surrounding neighborhoods and would like to meet up with other moms and hopefully make some new friends. We have lots of different activities planned each month such as weekly playdates, storytime, pool and sprayground meetups, book club, family night out, ladies night out and much more.

Ready to make some simple changes for lifelong health? Whether you're just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, we've got something for you. Join us for book clubs, movie screenings, lectures, yoga and fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, tastings, support groups, healthy happy hours, and much more right here at your neighborhood Whole Foods Market.

Line dancing is a fun, stress relieving form of exercise for Men & Women achieved through learning the latest slides set to R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel music. I am a Chicago native who enjoys dancing and spreading the culture throughout Charlotte..... We are a fun group of individuals from all walks of life. Our commonality is our need to Fellowship, Dance for Fitness and most importantly to have FUN (F3)! We also travel to line dancing events to places like Raleigh, Atlanta, Miami, C …

Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, defines the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) as someone who “has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.” The research psychologist estimates 20 percent of the world’s population test positive for the HSP “trait.” Based on interviews with 40 subjects, she developed a self-test distributed to t …

Meet other local enthusiasts of altered arts. This is a chance to learn and share techniques in all the fields of altered art, plus leave each meetup/playdate with a souvenir that you have created representing some form of altered art. Perhaps most important, it'll force you to get creative at least once a month, in a non-judgemental, supportive, friendly atmosphere.

This is a support group for women whose mothers have died. Nothing prepares us for the pain and depth of this loss, and nobody can understand and support us better than other women who have experienced it. We invite women of all ages to come, share their stories and look to this group for comfort and understanding. Whether you lost your mother last week, last year, or a decade ago, we welcome you. "When a mother dies, a daughter grieves. And then her life moves on. She does, thankfully, …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

"What is Legend Tripping?  Legend Tripping is a movement that's been happening for thousands of years. In modern times, the movement has gotten a little distracted with technical gadgets and paranormal reality shows that ventured too far away from the great stories that have captivated humans for millenia. Our goal is to get back on track. To seek out the paranormal wherever it may lead: in churches, UFO landing sites, haunted buildings, or within library books. These great stories bind humanity …

A Monthly TED get together with simple rules: 1) We watch, together, a 15-20 minute TED video. (or 2 shorter videos) 2) We discuss the video, with the following rules: You have 1 minute to speak about your take on the video- Replies & Responses must be under 45 seconds. This is to keep 1-2 people from monopolizing the conversation. 3) Anyone making personal attacks will be dis-invited from future TED Watchers meet-ups. 4) Snacks to share are welcome.

Are you tired or burned out by large church settings or spiritual deadness? Do you need something where the people are closer and more interactive in your life? We may be for you! We are a group for those who are seeking a simple church group meeting in homes, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, etc., AND who are hungry to grow in God and as an active expression of the Body of Christ (Believers). This gathering will be some where between what you see in an organized church and in the house churc …

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting Good Friends while enjoying Great Food at the Restaurants of the Carolina's, Gluten Free Style! Also enjoy day and weekend trips within these two beautiful states. I started this group to meet others who share in a Gluten Free Lifestyle, have a heart to explore and love the company of others. I am looking forward to exploring with all interested.

This is a group for young professionals (age 21 to 39). The purpose of the group is to meet regularly to learn about and support each other through referrals, business discussions, book reads, honest feedback, and similar.

Hello Women of African Descent! I am a professional black woman over 40 and would love to meet with seasoned professional black women for networking, enjoying the art of leisure time and simply being around good quality nice people. This will be an environment where we can grow our business and have good fellowship with honest, unselfish and good natured people. What makes this specialized group even more special is that we also get to come closer to talking about areas of interest that is in ou …

Study the Scriptures - Line By Line- We also use Biblically Appropriate Names and Titles LORD = YAH in Hebrew -- Means Life or to Exist GOD= ELOHIM in Hebrew -- Means MIGHTY ONE Lord = Master Jesus = YASHUA in Hebrew-- Means YAH is Salvation god = EL in Hebrew A greater understanding of the scriptures and God's plan of salvation. Torah study and the whole Book including observing the Feasts and Holy Days

Welcome to Women of Color, a Networking and Friendship Meetup in the Charlotte area. As history has shown us, Women of Color often face challenges both professionally and personally that sometimes only we can understand. This group is a social arena in which we can discuss, vent and laugh about the many trials and tribulations we face as Women of Color. What makes a Woman of Color? We have no definition of color; Women of Color know who they are by virtue of their experiences. All nationalities …