Preserve Minneapolis is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minneapolis by recognizing, preserving, and revitalizing the architectural and related cultural resources of the city of Minneapolis. We advocate, we explain, and we explore! On the odd months (think January, March, etc...) we host 'Happy Hour with a Preservationist', which are behind the scenes tours of hard to get into historic spaces. The cool thing is when we tour these places, many are undergoing or completing restoration …

Are you looking to meet others who share your love of local theater, live music and the arts? If so, we're the perfect group for you! Meet with other members and supporters of your local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community to enjoy local cultural events. Whether it's catching a film at the Lagoon or enjoying a night at the Ordway, gather to share and make friends!

* Foodist, chef, traveler, adventurous eater, organic gardener, home canner, pickler, sausage maker, personal chef,  entertainer, recipe conjurer, enthusiastic culinary instructor, tradition vs. "trendy", loves to mingle and explore culture & cuisines .... peoples and places. I love to cook, eat and talk "food".... what other reason to start this group? What other reason to join? We all have something to learn from each other, to share, to explore and to discover .... isn't it so much more fun t …

Ciao! Meet and mingle with local Italian language and culture lovers! Make new amici as you practice speaking Italian!  All levels welcome.

This is the group for Friends / Movies.. for every one...who likes to have fun on weekends.. Main activities that we do are Movies / Music / Dance / Outdoor (Hikes or Biking etc..,) This group is for the People, who like to find friends and have fun. This Group activities include. a) Watch/Discuss Bollywood & Hollywood Movies b) to know Indian & American & all the other cultures c) Indian & western musicals and dance events e) Socializing & Partying, Pot-Lucks and Day/Evening trips f) Hiking …

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

We are a group of dance enthusiasts who love Brasilian dance and music. We strive to dance, play, and listen to samba, forro, bolero, and zouk. This is a group recommended to those who love social dance, Latin culture/dance, and Brazilian culture and dance in particular. We strive to attend concerts, parties, and dance classes. Let's organize and promote more Brazilian dance in the Twin Cities!

Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers! Come to a Chinese Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab, and make friends. All ages and levels welcome.

This is a group for those who love ideas, culture, great conversations, and staying active all year long. We read works of (primarily) fiction with a strong sense of time and place, ideally written by an author from the locale in which it’s set. Traveling the world in our reading, it seems only fitting that the discussion be also on the move! So we take our conversations out-of-doors for a walk around our wonderful local Twin cities neighborhoods, lakes, parks, etc. and conclude for final though …

Building Communities One Person at a Time... Our mission is to foster fellowship and promote the understanding of diverse cultures. Our vision – to create a positive social environment in which to build and strengthen the quality of life in Twin Cities

Join our kitchen! Every month we host curated community potlucks in Minneapolis. Each month has a different theme. We eat & talk food, culture & story. Sometimes we have special guests, sometimes we have contests. NOTE: Open Kitchen is currently on hiatus this winter as Mero Cocinero travels the world. We will send an email out to members when we are back up & running.

The Auto Italia Minnesota Meetup Group was formed as a way for Upper Mid-Western owners of Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Ferrari, Maserati, and ecceterini who who share a passion for automobili italiani and all things Italian to connect. Our activities center around Road Rallies, Tours, Track Events, Social Events, Good Food and Wine, plus Italian Cultural Events that happen to come our way.

YogaQuest started as a class and has become a community! YQ, the studio (or YQdio), is inclusive of people of all shapes, sizes and fandoms. If you have been scared away from other wellness classes because they're too hardcore or too crunchy - you've finally found your place. The word "yoga" literally means union - we want to bring people together - because, after all, isn't geeking out with others a lot more fun?! The YQdio will offer "regular" yoga, in addition to our Original flavor - as well …

This is the meetup site for ANZAA MN - the Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota. The Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota has been bringing Australians, New Zealanders and Americans together in the Twin Cities area since 1972. Say G’day and join us for our Australia Day/Waitangi Day dinner celebration, wine & cheese tastings, picnics, Melbourne Cup, afternoon teas, concerts and many other social activities scheduled throughout the year. We’re a friendly b …

The purpose of this group is to provide a fun way for women to get fit by learning to play Australian Rules Football, incorporating a non-contact version of the game called "Rec Footy" . During the winter time we will have events at local gyms and during the summer we will have practices meant to help us get fit and learn to play Footy. You don't have to have any experience with the sport to come out. We are accepting women of all skill levels, all fitness levels and all ages. We are a part of t …

Who says that fitness can't be weird, wacky and thoroughly fun?  Some of our events: Yoga Quest -- a hybrid of role playing and yoga; Disc Golf; Nerf Dart Tag; Klingon Bat'leth Training; Ceilidh Dancing; Tai Chi Chu'an; Aikido Classes. Geek Physique is all about fullness of life while enjoying being a geek. We are bringing fun, often unique fitness activities to you, along with wellness science.

Native speakers, advanced speakers and intermediate speakers of Spanish, do you want to practice using spoken Spanish? Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! We will meet in various locations in Minneapolis. I am a local Spanish teacher who would like to meet more Spanish speakers in the twin cities. I would also like …

New Who or Classic, let's bend time and space and get together! Our main activity is showing episodes of Doctor Who and Doctor-who related programming. We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Parkway Theater on Chicago Ave in Minneapolis. Come early for the lunch buffet at Pepito's, stay for the Doctor Who episode (old or new) that rolls at 3pm.

International Happy Hour The name says most of it, but here's a little more to go on... This is a monthly meetup designed to introduce people to other expats and globetrotters in their 20s and 30s.  It's a great way to meet people from other countries and cultures, talk about travel and make new friends - all over a glass of cold beer.

This is a private group, -always looking for new members & new friends. Please read the following below, if you feel this group is a fit for you, feel free to join! Being an introvert (quiet, soft spoken, shy, socially anxious) is not always easy. Making new friends can be challenging. This is a social activity group for the introverted. We welcome people of all ages! Singles, couples & families! We do a variety of events & gatherings. We provide social outings like restaurants, BBQs, picnics, …

Are you more Silicon than silicone? Did you play saxophone instead of point guard in high school? Single and ready to mingle? Get your geek on with other sexy smarties at our Dating for Nerds social events, where trivia quizzes and ferocious board gaming win you prizes as well as hearts. Tables rotate after each round until everyone has met. RSVP to events via Meetup, or register on our website at www.nerdsatheart.com. Questions? Message us on Meetup or email twincities.info@nerdsatheart.com.

German Speakers in the Twin Cities area, all levels.

Crafty Geek - We are a diverse group of sociable crafters who hang out and make each other laugh every week. Join us Thursday nights at 7pm. Bring your portable crafts to work on or show off. We also have secure wi-fi, snacks and a small library if you need inspiration. Make something; make it geeky!

Check out the Twin Cities fantastic food culture with us! From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Simply Epicurious foodies always have a fun time trying new spots and enjoying delicious food. Join us to share laughter, great conversation, and a good meal! Our events may include restaurant excursions, cooking classes, potlucks, food crawls, food festivals, and more! We'll partake of food and drink delights at various eateries in the TC Area. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or a hot, …

Designing and writing quality automation is more than just a tool. It's understanding your environment, your culture and what you need to create a functioning, automated ecosystem. This group is for anyone trying to write automation and will hopefully branch beyond tooling debates into thoughtful discussions on strategy and techniques for writing beautiful automation as well as enabling others in your organization to do the same.

This is weekly word-of mouth group that's been around since at least 1988. There is no organizer, theme, or teacher. You don’t have to speak fluent French, but our members do have at least a little bit of French and, importantly, a willingness to use the French they have and to make mistakes. It’s okay to be a beginner as long as you don’t expect to find “free tutoring” or “free French lessons"with "free teachers." You can (and will over time) learn by immersion, but please remember that this is …

This group is for Twin Cities area thinkers, innovators, and creatives interested in forming an idea infrastructure  to support creative thinking.   The coral reef is a metaphor for just such an environment. IdeaEcos is like a coral reef providing a nutrient rich environment for its participants to nurture their ideas through discussions and activities. The group's purpose is to build an idea sharing ecosystem to support our individual creative efforts. Ideas and innovation flourish when they ar …

This group is for everyone who loves chai, and would like to meet people from different cultures & background, share their life experience over a cup of chai, scrumptious snacks and good company. Some popular Chai spots in Uptown Minneapolis: Namaste Cafe Uncommon Ground What is Chai? Chai or Cha is merely a generic word for tea in South Asia and many other parts of the world. (Hindi: चाय cāy, Mandarin: 茶 Chá). Source: Wiki Specifically Chai is black tea and milk (sugar and spices are optional). …