No club, if it wants to survive, can open itself to all comers. Clubs depend on exclusivity; if the conditions of membership aren’t enforced or argued away by the more insincere members, it dies or becomes something only faintly resembling what it set out to be. Let me begin, then, by telling you exactly what I want this club to be. Once a month, Bostonians who enjoy reading aloud great literature will gather at one of city’s premier watering holes to do just that. (Dive bars won’t provide the q …

We tried Shakespeare and didn't die so now LEOFEC Try Shakespeare! extends its hand to all peoples seeking to live and enjoy an examined and literary life. We'll eat Shakespeare and drink in all his works without fear of exhaustion, or respect to what people might think. Come, feel free, whoever you are, child or adult, shy or enthusiastic - William is here, the master of human nature to guide us. Join the conversation in the Message Board

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!

Parli italiano? Are you trying to improve your Italian language skills, or simply keep in practice? Do you love Italian literature? Join us for great conversation and discussion of the best contemporary literature from the Italian speaking world, in Italian! With a new book each month, our group is guided by native speakers who lead engaging discussions in Italian and help club members practice their speaking and comprehension skills. We meet in the North End's Caffè Pompei and instruction fee i …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more! This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

Creative writing is exciting. We are more likely to grow as writers, both in the enjoyment of our craft and in our productivity, when we are in community with other writers. Writing does not need to be lonely and unproductive, but should be an fulfilling and liberating form of creativity and self-expression. As a member of The Writers' Workshop, you can belong to a community of fellow writers who will encourage you in your craft.  Each writer should come to each week's writing session with a pen …

Hola a todos, Somos un grupo de hispanohablantes que se reúne una vez al mes en Schoenhoff’s Books en Cambridge para comentar un libro en español, charlar y en general pasarlo bien (normalmente acompañado de un poco de queso y vino también).  Leemos un poco de todo, desde Gabriel García Márquez hasta Borges y por supuesto que estamos abiertos a vuestras sugerencias. Somos una mezcla de gente de muchos países (España, Argentina, México, Columbia, Ecuador, EE.UU., etc.) así que todos sean bienveni …

The Cambridge Book Club is based in Cambridge MA and is unique in alternating fiction and non-fiction reads. Reading selections are based on member suggestions and final member vote. We've been going strong for 2 years and we look forward to reading together and discussing the books we read! All readers, all ages are welcome!

The Boston Book Festival is New England's largest annual literary event held in October. The yearly festival features more than 125 presenters and dozens of sessions for kids and adults, the BBF also boasts a bustling street fair, workshops for aspiring authors, an outdoor music stage, and more! But we're expanding our events to cover more of the calendar, and we want you to be a part of it! This group is for anyone who can't wait until October to get their fill of the BBF!

This book club is open to all. We are located on the North Shore and want to encourage all interested book readers in joining a group that is well organized and democratic. We want members who are eclectic in the types of books they are want to read. So let me know if you are interested. Again, this book is open to all!

We are seeking a community of authors and readers to help create a live bookstore! Anyone who wants to use their passion for writing or reading in a different and creative way should join this group.  It promises to have diverse and exciting individuals who have an adventurous spirit, great imagination and who enjoy a different kind of book club.  If you enjoy participating in creating something new and being a part of it from its groundswell, then this is your group. Authors in the House™ is a …

Let's see what I can say to sound intelligent enough for you to answer, clever enough to spark your interest, funny enough for you to smile, just a little spontaneous enough, so you don't think twice, adventurous enough to take a chance on becoming a member, comfortable enough so you will feel relaxed and sane enough for you to believe the unbelievable. Fantastic Women getting together for fantastic times. Our purpose is to build a community for women in the Southeastern Ma. and RI. Socializing …

This a meetup group for folks who see racism as a white problem and/or are interested in learning about the systemic role of whiteness in our society. We'll feed y'all (nothing fancy) and let you peruse the largest collection of anti-racist literature in New England (not to mention, you'll meet some great folks). Sometimes we'll have a reading, a talk, a movie and/or sometimes, we'll just put up our feet and rest and/or roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty ;).

We are a pretty casual group of ladies who find enjoyment in a good discussion, but as far as book clubs go, we typically do not send out questions in advance or have a concrete schedule as to how each meetup will play out.  Often times, our gatherings are split between talking about the book and talking about life in general.  We respect each others' opinions and encourage open and honest dialogue at our gatherings. We have a wonderful group of regulars, but always welcome new members!  We do …

Located at the Thomas Crane Library, RICHARDSON Bldg, in Quincy Center, serious writers who live on the South Shore area and want a place to commit to regularly writing, reading material & critiquing if requested. This is a great way to generate new ideas, learn other's processes and meet other local writers. All writers welcome! Thanks & hope to see you all this Thurs! Julie Marie

This is (an independently run) co-ed Worcester Area (please live within a reasonable distance) group for men and women to gather and discuss gender neutral books. We've chosen a spot you may all know well, to meet once a month, to gather for friendly discussion of club picks, a wine or spirit of your choosing and perhaps some appetizers *we will keep the budget small moneywise*-- you do not have to spend much. We find a book club is best in a quiet friendly setting but one that offers the choice …

The Greater Boston Free School is an experimental collective of teachers and students who offer classes to the public. Our title comes from a family of birds that is social, non-hierarchical, and intelligent in nature; these qualities guide our efforts. The college runs on anarchic, decentralized, voluntary, self-managed, and horizontal principles, and we provide an open-ended framework for a non-hierarchical, informal, yet still academically rigorous class structure. We are getting our meetup …

Has a colleague's passing reference to a great writer (Hemingway or Tolstoy perhaps) made you wish you knew his work? Or perhaps you just finished The Brothers Karamazov but have no one to discuss it with? This is a book club for anyone who wishes to read and discuss classics works of the western literary canon. We meet monthly on Sunday afternoons in a Providence bookstore to discuss our chosen book of the month. Our interpretation of the "classics" is fairly strict; we mostly choose books or a …

6pm weekly "Meet The Beekeeper Mondays" [and More!] Harvard Square was commenced by Follow The Honey as a free educational community forum to illumine the many platforms, perspectives & creations inspired by our co-evolutionary kindred, the honey bee. Come beeline on the REDline to share curious forage, cross people pollinate and germinate collective nectar flow; through bees in the arts, spirit of the bees, science, literature [Virgil, Plath, etc.] ~ you name it, bees are a vector  ~ join our i …

This a book club for people of all ages that are interested in meeting regularly. We will get to know one another as we have an authentic discussion about what we've read. We can meet in coffee shops, parks, or people's homes and enjoy the company of other people who love to read!

For All Ages: Learn swordsmanship, fencing, Kendo, German Longsword and many other styles of sword arts at Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship in Burlington, MA. Sick of treadmills and aerobics? Burn calories, beat stress and have fun doing something active that is also intellectually stimulating (fencing is often referred to as "Physical Chess"). Weekly classes as well as monthly events open to the public. Birthday parties, corporate retreats and summer camps are also offered. Most necessary equipm …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Boston! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages and …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Interfaith Book Club! We will explore the deep relationship between spirituality and the human global agenda. Our goal is to help grow a sustainable, pervasive culture of knowledge, respect, appreciation and trust amongst people of all faiths and religious traditions through literature and dialogue in light of the great events in the world today. Young adults and older from all faiths are welcome.

Founded in 1872 by four young men who wanted to form a "Debating Club" to better prepare them for the world they faced, the club soon grew to over 40 members in the 1890s and reached a peak in the late 1940s when the club had over 100 members. Although initially they wanted to master such topics as parliamentary law, improve their social skills and their knowledge of literature, the club soon became a forum where Cantabridgeans could meet over dinner to discuss current events and listen to a deb …

A community for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and the humanities.

A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! We want to make opportunities to Discover Irish Culture and to make a few new friends that you didn't have yesterday.