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 …

This is a book club for people who are open to reading many different types of writing. I'm starting this group because I haven't found one that was open to various types of literature. We'll meet one a month- the third Thursday of every month, at either a member's home or a local place. I'm really looking forward to discussing books with everyone.

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

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 …

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.

The NSL group is a social network of diverse women who are exciting, adventurous, friendly,and fun!!  Everyone will be included and encouraged to hang out with us. We have ongoing events for you to meet other women which include: Tea Dances, theatre, museum outings, cocktail socials, brunches, dinners, game nights, sporting activities, outdoor fun and much, much more.. Check out the calendar for upcoming events, RSVP... and then you are on your way to building new friendships! There's no fee for …

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 …

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!

Lyub'et'e Russkiy yazik, stixhi, p'esni; Okudzhavu, Visotskovo, Pushkina, Yevtuschenka? Okay so my Russian is not very good. That's why I need you. Let's meet up at a coffee house in Portland ME and discuss issues such as: S'emdesyet od'ezhek vsye b'ez sost'ezhek; chto eto? Nyet n'e okon, n'e dv'eryey, pol'no gornitsa gost'ey; chto eto? B "Ogon Ptitsa," poch'emu n'ekogda n'e pob'edaet Kosh'ey???? So send me an e-mail and let me know if and when you want to meet (i razgovorivat'). Mir i brat's …

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 ;).

This is a group for anyone who finds themselves writing and reading and wants to share their enthusiasm with others. I envision meet-ups where we share and provide constructive feedback on each other's work, perhaps have assignments where we write in a certain form or on a particular subject, and maybe even share our work with the general public on occasion. Other ideas include having a monthly first edition book club, going to see movies with a literary theme or texture to them, and going to au …

We love everything technology (old or new), are willing to wait in line to see the new Burton, Cameron, Jackson, Scott, or Spielberg  flick on opening night (with no shame for smuggling in snacks from the grocery store) and love role-playing in whatever form it takes: pen and paper, live-action or online. We have clothing (not costumes) in our closet that would fit well in the 16th century or the 23rd century. We can master any interest that piques our curiosity, whether it be making crème brule …

If you are looking to read some interesting books, drink some wine, and get out every month with the girls, then this book club is for you! We usually hold our meetups at restaurants in the Concord area. Some books we have read include: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Help, The Handmaid's Tale, Einstein's Dreams, The Other Boleyn Girl, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Catcher in the Rye, Gone Girl, and Night . We are very informal and always welcome new ideas. We're about 20% book discussion a …

Hi there! I want to start a book club that focuses on non-fiction reads -- mostly what I tend to read are books about health and wellness, travel, animals, biographies, business, and in general, real things. I feel like I am alone out there, because every other book club I see is totally based on reading novels and other works of fiction. Unfortunately, it is rare for me to really enjoy a novel! I would love to see if other people in the area are interested in reading about the "real" stuff and …

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 …

I am creating this group to bring together like-minded folk who share the love of poetry. I'd love to meet people who have time to get together at least twice a month to share ideas and poems. I hope we can all help each other become better writers and give inspiration and motivation to one another.

As the name of this group suggests (Maine Chapter Chicks), it's designed for women who love to read! This group is a relaxed, comfortable environment to simply to spend time together and kick back and have FUN! Yes, reading is our passion, but our goal is all about cultivating friendships. No one should feel obligated to read every page of every book, or answer every question, every month. We all lead incredibly busy lives and want this group to be easy-going and fun. Come make new friends, shar …

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 …

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 …

Byzantium Novum is a micronation dedicated to the rebirth of Byzantine civilization and culture. We're involved in all topics from the later Roman world, from historical reenacting to ancient literature, art, food, religion and philosophy! Our main website is www.byzantiumnovum.org . "Byzantine" is the Eastern Roman Empire, which lasted from 330 AD until the fall of Constantinople in 1453 AD. It was the continuation of the ancient Roman and Greek world right up until the start of modern times. …

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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 …

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

We are respectful Traditional minded Catholics who love and attend the Tridentine Mass, and recognize the current Pope to be the Vicar of Christ. We are and want to continue being serious about the Catholic Faith. We don't want to fall prey to liberalism, subjectivism, modernism or secularism. Fighting the battle alone is bad business; so this group is here to help us strengthen one another in every activity we perform. Let's be fellow pilgrims and friends, first bound on the highest level - the …