This meetup is for musicians and fans of acoustic music.   Old Time, bluegrass, folk, blues rock, jazz, traditional and contemporary music. We have jams every few weeks  inside and out depends on the season; somtimes at cafes, libraries, and retirement homes. Beginners are always welcome to attend! We jam throughout the Triangle: from Mebane and  Hillsborough, to Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and beyond. We have over 150 members, most play and/or sing, but listeners are welcome and encouraged to …

This is a group for acoustic guitarists and other unplugged musicians with all genres welcome. I'm sorry no amps or boom boxes. YES, acoustic bass, Stand up Bass allowed. This will be held on the sidewalk in front of Pharaohs American Grill, North Hills for musicians and music lovers of all walks of life. Plenty of room with two parking spaces free and security to make sure participants and our instruments are respected.

WE'RE BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS NETWORK ACROSS THE ARTS DISCIPLINES IN THE GREATER TRIANGLE, NC! Mixing creative disciplines brings a new dimension to brainstorming.  For example, painters bring different viewpoints to writers.  Musicians connect well with dancers.  Dancers inspire painters (and so on). We all want our creative expressions to be valued, and realistically have to make a living. Creative professionals benefit from a supportive environment to brainstorm & collaborate. If you a …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

Are you looking to network in a friendly, learning environment, than this group is for you. You can have all the talent in the world, but without the networking you may never get to showcase that talent!!! Lets Network..United We Film!! If you're an actor, Film Maker, writer, director,model,comedian,voice-over,radio,musician,poet,or are interested in television,film,music production, Everyone Every where on the planet this Meetup is a part of a worldwide network of artists talent dedicated to th …

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 …

BluWater is a LICENSED family run group that produces professional, organized, seasonal, themed photography events and monthly workshops for both models and photographers. Most events and workshops include models, few will be scenic only, in the Southern East Coast areas of the US, which includes, but is not limited to -- North Carolina, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah Georgia, and many other intriguing locations, indoors and out. These Photography Events are not only professionally organized, fun, a …

As part of the amazing Durham Renaissance, this group is aimed at bringing together Jazz & Poetry enthusiast, specifically focused on enhancing Durham's rank as one of the best places for Live Jazz & Poetry.   We aim to bring together jazz artist, spoken-word, poets, artist and enthusiast to shine the light on the amazing talents Durham, NC has to offer. Lets get together and support these amazing artists in Durham.    This is the place to go if you want to find live jazz & poetry in Durham. All …

Enter African Rhythms! African Rhythms brings regular celebrations of African Music, Dance, Drama as medium to share ideas, innovations and develop. We aim to enrich souls about the continent. To make known to the world, potentials, creativity and talents within the African culture through the three cores of entertainment, Music, Dance and Drama. Through the development of district, regional, national and global events and activities, we create a tie from the remote community to the prime urban …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

Raleigh Live Music happens here! Meet with other local fans of Raleigh Live Music & find out when and where music happens in the area. Plan social outings to see live music with friends! Get plugged in by being a part of the local conversation about Raleigh Live Music. Put in your two cents by weighing in on local music in the Rate My Music section. Members get free tickets to shows in the Triangle. And we're always adding new features, free to members. Membership is free!

Do you have a piano and find that you can't resist playing it when you wake up or come home from work? Do you wish you had a piano and miss playing? Join us! Come and play by book, by memory, or by ear, or compose or arrange (whether it's something that you've been working on, or something that you create on the spot). The mission of this group is to exchange ideas and help each other evolve - no pressure, no judgment, just connecting with your soul and with others. The plan is to meet once or t …

The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) is a jazz presenting nonprofit in the Raleigh-Durham area. We are dedicated to promoting, presenting, and preserving the local vibrant jazz scene. The AOCP has started this group to connect jazz to the Triangle. We host jazz concerts every first and third Fridays at local art galleries. We also send out a weekly jazz guide that will help jazz lovers plan their weeks full of jazz events. Jazz lovers should join this group and get in on the fun.

If you are a poet and live in, or have the ability to come to Hillsborough, this group is for you! Share your work in a relaxed, non-snobby environment with people who know that poetry is more than just a stupid hobby. :)

this group is meant to make it easy for those who love live music but don't know where to find it. All kinds of venues from resturants, bars, to hotels and theatres. Jazz, Blues, Salsa, Rock. Somethings happening all the time in the triangle. Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill.

This is a group that needs talented writers, performers, artists and designers in order to collaborate as a group to create an original play and eventually have it performed on stage. It will take passion and a love of creating something unique in order to be a member of this group. It is certainly something we can pull off, as long as the group works together. To write, produce, perform and premiere an original play is not something many people can ever say they had a chance to do, and I believ …

We are a group of folks that love to get together and play classical chamber music, particularly string quartets. Rather than be "one of a crowd" in an orchestra, in a quartet, you OWN your part! We are looking for folks that can sightread well enough to play a Mozart quartet without exploding. Events will be scheduled with the pieces identified ahead of time, but one never knows where things will go.

Mobile Group & Private Guitar Instruction in Cary NC. FREE Parking Lot Jam's - Bi-Weekly - in the Cary area. All are Welcome from all around the Triangle . . . Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill and beyond! No Experience Necessary. We will help you begin! *Sign up to attend in the meet-up section below! Have you always wanted to learn to play the guitar? Would you like to expand on the skills you have? Are you interested in private lessons? A fun group session? How about brushing up? OR DO YOU JUST …

Meet and socialize with other aspiring songwriters. Try out new songs and discuss songwriting technique. This group is for songwriters of all levels.

This is a group for anyone interested in painting and drawing. Let's explore together the best techniques for creating beautiful paintings and drawings. We will evaluate as a group some of the important concepts such as hugh, contrast, value, perspective.

This group is for anyone who wants to learn how to play rock, metal, alt guitar, bass etc. Amateurs teaching others how to play, hanging out & learning new techniques, riffs & just having a good time with friends.

Spotlight Creative Studios is teaching Guitar lessons for all age groups and levels. Learn Western Classical, Indian Classical, Tunes, Songs and much more. Every Sunday!

ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

This meetup group is for guitar lovers of all skill levels. We have meetings aimed at beginners, intermediates, bluegrass and have been running a bi-monthly open mic in Raleigh for those who don't mind taking that plunge. We have a great group of people who are eager to learn and share what they know. There are various meetups through-out the RTP area and we have active members from Angier to Chapel Hill. Come on out and jam with us!

This is a photo lessons for beginner and intermediate photographers meetup group. Our meetups will help you take better pictures of your kids, your pets, your travels, nature, and for your business! It's easy and fun. Bring whatever camera you have: a fancy digital SLR,  simple point and shoot or anything in between.   We'll work from there. It's a casual learning environment! We are all about networking to help each other! If you don't have a camera, that's fine, you can still learn! Kids welco …

Meet fellow enthusiasts of the Art of Belly Dance in our community. Enjoy social events, gatherings and fun. This meetup membership is open to men and women, girls and other groups, friends and those interested in the cultural art of belly dance; dancers, musicians and artists welcome. Be part of this ancient art brought to life for your enjoyment. We have many interesting events and monthly meetings. Submit your ideas to us as well, we will help organize for you. Here you will have access to c …