We are a group of amateur musicians who are playing in an orchestra for the first time in YEARS! We played an instrument as children, and are starting up again. We are retired, and are looking for an opportunity to play music. We think we have no talent and don't want to audition for anything, but we actually FIT IN at the Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester! We just started an instrument and want to play with others and have fun. OR we are professional musicians but want to play ANOTHER in …

This group is all about getting out and listening to new up and coming artists from the CT/NY area. This meetup is all about bringing together a group of people who love music like I do, listening to several artists from around the area. Also if there are musicians in the group they can perform their music in front of our meetup group as well. It's all about the love for music and giving musical artists a chance to perform live in front of a group of people who have the same interests as they …

Calling all Fairfield County natives who love are someway involved in the music industry. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to expand his or her music company, a writer for a music-based blog or magazine, or an artist searching to make local industry connections, this is the group for you! Please join us Wednesday evenings at Yo Bamba in South Norwalk! We can discuss industry trends, technology advents, or whatever you'd like over coffee and yogurt! We can even have an artist expo where our …

This is a group for anyone interested in entertaining others - singers, musicians, comedians, poets, etc. Whether you are a first-timer or a professional entertainer, you'll have an opportunity to share your talents and be supported by an audience of well wishers! A perfectly safe place to take a risk.

The series “Sunset Sundays” which will be held every Sunday, will feature a rotating house band followed by some of the best local and national roster of musicians. Music will range from Classic Rock /Funk / Blues / Jazz / Country, so join us as we show why Beacon is the hot spot for live music. Come out to play, sing, dance, listen, or just come to enjoy the atmosphere. Drink and Food specials will be offered. We also want to post other Open Mic Jam in the area.

This is a group of musicians, singers, songwriters that get together in a variety of settings to jam acoustic, electric, write music, exchange ideas, learn from one another and just have fun. All levels welcome.

This group is for jazz lovers to enjoy live concerts together, share favorite recordings & youtube clips. For members who also play jazz (amateurs, semi-pros and beyond), we'll get together for jams and open mic nights, and talk about instruments, recording etc. We'll focus on events in the Fairfield county, CT and Westchester county, NY areas - aiming for 1 listening concert/month plus jams - with occasional offers to see the best in NYC.

As part of a year-long and unique Beethoven Festival based in Nyack NY, with dozens of events, we will be meeting on the first Monday of every month in 2013 at The Nyack Library. Featured at every meet-up will be live performance, film clips, discussion, and special guests. Attendees receive $5 Discount to Carnegie Concerts at The Nyack Library, Friday & Saturdays at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Greg Mitchell, author of "Journeys with Beethoven" and other books.

STUDIO TWO is ANTONIA ART's home for the performing arts DANCE,  MUSIC, POETRY & THEATER. This is our Meetup group for the Music Open Mic. The Music Open Mic is held at the Bean Runner Cafe Located at 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY – 914.737.1701 Please come out and share your talents or enjoy those of others.  Join our MeetUp to stay informed about upcoming events. Thanks and welcome! Scarlet Antonia - Director, Antonia Arts at Studio Two

Riverdale is a pretty sleepy place. Or is it? We are hoping that there are some not too genteel arts and music makers or at least lovers who would like to get together to hang out talk laugh and, who knows, maybe shake things up in this boring, whoops, we mean, laid back, neighborhood.

A group to come together and "jam" on the Ukulele (all ages, skills and Ukulele sizes welcome). No particular level of experience is needed, just play the notes and chords that you can manage. The Ukulele is a great instrument for beginners and experienced players alike. (Many times easer to learn to strum than the the guitar) Within a few minutes you can learn a few songs. And playing with a group will push you to learn more, while meeting new friends.

The purpose of this group is to unite fans of live music in Stamford and the surrounding towns.  Events will include local shows from New Haven to New York (of course, the more local the better!). Favorite venues currently are Acoustic Cafe and Gathering of the Vibes.  Open to all genres but with a preference for original indie rock, blues, roots, folk, funk, bluegrass, and anything in between.  This is a no-attitude, accepting group- I don't claim to be on the cutting edge of music, just love s …

"If you wish to be a writer, write." - Epictetus ...The concept of this meetup is simple: meet up with others in a cafe ...and write.  Carve out one sacred hour per week to bring your project to life.  Working in the company of other creative writers will provide you with the motivation you need to move forward and write that story, novel, or chapbook of poems you have inside you.  Our group is about creative companionship...no critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

Our Purpose: Get together and hear about new companies, trends, opportunities in the areas of Technology, the Environment, Entertainment and Marketing.  Let's share ideas and make an impact! Our notion with FairCo TEEM (Technology, Entertainment, Environment and Marketing) is to highlight the capabilities and interests of the creative people of Fairfield County.  There are many of us who work in Internet-related businesses, many of us with an interest in the Environment, many musicians and artis …

These workshops are designed for the Intermediate/Advanced (often self-taught) guitarist who is interested in getting to their next level of playing. The curriculum has been written to bridge the gap between what you know and what you do not yet understand. Fundamentals include: Visualizing the fretboard Chord Construction (names, function, context) Improvisation (diatonic, and non-diatonic) Bring your guitar! Play if you are comfortable, amps will be provided. Ask as many questions as you like! …

Digital Arts Career Day, Friday, April 6th, 2012 Technology is a constantly changing, evolving field.  Designers need better understand programming, and programmers need to learn design. Artists, graphic designers, animators, storytellers, filmmakers, musicians, and educators all need to understand this New Media frontier. This was the impetus for creating the New Media Group. Located in Westchester County,NY. The New Media Group is a non-profit student organization affiliated with Westchester C …

Loose group, mostly boomers and those who like playing primarily woodstock type music, plus blues, and whatever inspires us.  Nothing formal goin' on here. Think: Joe Cocker, Allman Brothers, Stones, Clapton, BB King, plus some ol garage band favorites including Van Morrison's Gloria. This is primarily rock/rock-blues. It's loud, on purpose.  I'm sure there are good folk, jazz, bluegrass, and country jams around. This isn't one. Booze and etc. are not invited. BYO bev.  We chip about $15 each t …

Spend your days with a kid? Have a tendency to go against the grain? Can't join in when the rest of the moms at the park talk about what an awesome musician John Mayer is? Then this is the group for you! I'm a stay-at-home auntie in Westchester County, NY with a one year old niece. We find awesome things to do that are both local and a bit further away (CT, NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx). We'd love to meet other fun grown-ups (moms, dads, aunties, caregivers) and kids to join us for adventures!

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

Come SALSA with us and FIND YOUR GROOVE as we teach you the proper technique to dancing Salsa! Westchester Salsa Meetup is a group run by Josie & Eddie Q.  Eddie teaches both styles (On 1 and New York Club Style On 2).  Learn the difference between the two and master both! Eddie is an accomplished NYC Instructor who has been dancing and teaching Salsa for over 14 years in New York City and Westchester.  You'll find your groove and learn what to put into the sauce that gave salsa it's name! Eddie …

Z Fusion Fitness is a team of Zumba® instructors, and fitness specialists, dancers and musicians who have joined with health professionals to bring the benefits of the Zumba Fitness® program to you! Join Toni Michelle Rubio and the Z Fusion Crew for weekly classes and Zumba Fitness Events! Toni is licensed in Zumba® Zumbatomic® and Aqua Zumba®. Zumbatomic® is the Zumba Fitness program for kids 4-12. And Aqua Zumba® brings the party to the pool!!!! Toni is a certified group instructor by the Amer …

New to Zumba®? Love Zumba® but want to try a new instructor? Come and try my class at the Northern Westchester School of Dance in Katonah. I’ve danced all my life (including a Minor in Dance from Oberlin College) and I’m thrilled to now be offering Zumba® classes in Westchester County. In addition to teaching Zumba® classes, I’m a musician and singer/songwriter and my love for Latin music and dance is a highlight of my classes. My Zumba® style is dance-based yet fitness focused for booty shakin’ …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art and make art as their profession whether full time or part time. All forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. ***Be sure to check out our new pages in the about section which include a growing list of resources for your use such as links to museums, artist opportunities and …

Meet fellow Film People and TV near you! Come to a local Film and TV Industry Meetup to have fun and make friends with people on both sides of the camera and screen. If you are interested in film making & want to discuss the how to's, the don't do's & all of the in's & out's. Join us for our monthly meet up. All are welcome actors, actresses, screen writers, editors, videographers, cinematographers, directors, if you have an interest in film making or want to learn more about the process this …

French Culture Nights spotlight the people and artists that make French life in the Westchester so unique. Our Culture Nights offers a variety of experiences like Music and Visual Arts... and, of course, an opportunity to meet and talk to others.

YoHo Artists is a conclave of artists in and around the industrial section of Yonkers, just outside of downtown Yonkers. The purpose of the group is to host occasional events and bring awareness of events by the artist members. It is our hope to attract other artists, arts professionals, arts enthusiasts, and the curious public to our events and member's events; and perhaps even to join our community. The central location of YoHo is in the Alexander Carpet Mills factory, at 540 Nepperhan Ave and …