Our meetup.com contingent are just the tip of the TAGS membership iceberg! We've been going strong for 30 years for LGBTQ scientists and science-friendly friends at monthly potlucks in our members' homes throughout Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, N.C. Come to dinner at TAGS!

This group is for college graduates in the Triangle area who would like to meet a diverse group of new friends in their age range for social and professional networking. Some of our activities have been: Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, wine tasting, beach trips, bonfires, house/dance parties, movie nights, concerts, game nights, running races, swimming at the rock quarry, baseball games, and volleyball. Future plans include: camping trips, tubing, and potlucks. I greatly encourage people …

Thank you for joining "Life Is An Adventure, Let's Go!" I strongly believe that you can find adventure in even the most mundane of days.    We will host a range of activities from adventure trips, weekend getaways, fitness activities, social gatherings, philanthropic initiatives, dining escapades, birthday bashes and unforgetable karaoke shindigs. A large part of our events will be hosted in the Durham and Chapel Hill areas, however, we do have an organizer or two in the Raleigh and Clayton area …

This group is pretty much an anything goes social club for the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area.  As far as activities go, the ideas that drive this group will come from YOU!  Concerts, festivals, happy hours, volunteering, exhibits, restaurants, comedy clubs, sporting events, potlucks, Art walks, and anything and everything else in between, so long as it is legal in town/county/state/country.  Please let me know if you have an idea for an event or if you'd like to organize/host an event.  Michael P., …

Why Triangle Fatties? (By the Founder, Bobbie Jo) I went to my first BBW meetup group several years ago. I was at a low point in my journey to accept myself for who I was. It was empowering being with people that had some of the same shared experiences. I hope that people in all stages of self-acceptance will join the group and together we can have positive, fun, and new experiences. I have yet to go to a meetup where I didn't find someone to have a friendly conversation and a few laughs with. …

This group is designed for anyone with a common interest in hand dancing. Here is Wikipedai's definition of Hand Dancing. Hand dancing, also known as "D.C. hand dancing" or "D.C. swing", is a form of swing dance that can be traced as far back as the 1920s, from Lindy Hop, to Jitterbug and to the 50's whenWashington, D.C. developed its own version and named it Hand Dance. It is characterized by gliding footwork and continuous hand connection/communication between the partners, hence its name.[1] …

We are a social group of fun, fun-loving individuals who enjoy line dancing. Down South Shuffle offers an ongoing program of beginning and intermediate line dance routines that focus on fitness and movement. Our program, open to all ages and levels of dancers, introduces participants to very basic line dance routines and gradually increases the intensity of the routines based on the participant’s level of comfort and skill. We are dedicated to the art of line dance and the belief that anyone can …

A platform for people to learn the basics of a variety of crafting techniques. Welcome to Jack’s Crafts! My goal in starting this group is to fill a gap for crafters who can’t or won’t stick to just one craft. I hope we’ll learn from each other while enriching our creative lives and making new friends. Jack’s Crafts will be a place where participants can relax, learn new techniques or new uses for old techniques, and most importantly--have fun, all through monthly workshops run by members just …

Let's Dance, Have Fun and Get Fit! Getting Fit Doesn’t Have To Feel Like Work. Most people desire to workout but lack the commitment because of “workout boredom” . D2BD desires to help you C2F – Commit 2 (getting/staying) Fit by offering something DIFFERENT . D2BD - DARE 2B DIFFERENT! SOUL LINE DANCING is a fun, energizing, cardio workout which will maximize your health and your life. The choreographed steps are danced to contemporary, R&B/Soul, gospel and oldies but goodies! It’s a fun way to “ …

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING BELOW BEFORE JOINING THIS MEETUP: POLYAMORY: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for local polyamorists and sincerely interested folks of all ages and demographics in the Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill metro! Polyamory means "Many Loves". Many people have both the capacity & the need to love more than one partner, and be able to sustain loving relationships with more than one. …

This is a group for lesbians (over the age of 21) that love to do creative things! This group was started as a knitting group but lets face it sometimes knitting can get boring or you just want a break.  If you enjoy creative arts and crafts as I do then let's get creative/craft together -- we can do all kinds of things from photography, pottery, painting, drawing, cooking, etc...   I'd like to do at least one class a year, like a painting class at Durham Arts Center or a Cooking Class or a pott …

Ready to meet and make some new friends? Whether you are happily single or looking, this group is for those of us still "uncoupled" after 40. Sure, this area offers some great GLBT meet up groups but nothing just for us. We'll hook into some of their activities but also create some of our own. If you are looking for a tribe and want to participate in inclusive fun events, you've come to the right place!

This is a meetup group for lesbians over the age of 21 who want to meet other lesbians in the area, make new friendships, etc..this group belongs to each member and as such your investment in the group, participation and interest is appreciated!  This will be a friendly and fun group!  At this point the group will do a variety of things from outdoor walks to swing dancing at Hot Club of Durham on Thursday nights, having brunch, whatever..we'll figure it out as we go along. We will primarily have …

This group is for people who love sports, kickball, having fun, and meeting interesting new people.

We are an all-female motorcyclist group who enjoys the love of the ride and having new adventures while supporting each other and making new friends. In this group we like to slow it down, take it easy and enjoy cruising through the countryside, exploring the scenic back roads around our area and maybe stopping for a bite to eat along the way and some friendly chit chat. Sometimes we might take a longer ride to the mountains or the coast, or take part in a local charity event or rally...and we m …

It is hard to find other gay people in recovery, and I thought this might be a fun way for us to meet and make some new friends who don't drink or use drugs. We could play games, go out to dinner, go to the movies, whatever the group decides or a member wants to host. So who is out there? Join up and let's hang out!

This meetup is for students taking the online class at www.coursera.org titled "Networks" which lasts 12 weeks beginning in February.   Meetup members will meet once a month (most likely in a public library conference room) to discuss the class lectures and problems.To be in this meetup group you must be signed up  to take the Networks class (from the Princeton University electrical engineering professor) at www.coursera.org, and be interested in discussing the class material once a month in an …

Hey Active LGBT Seniors! Let’s get together and share stories while making new friends. This is an open group and all topics of conversation are welcome. This group originated at the Durham Center for Senior Life and we are trying to help it grow both at the center and in the community. The meetings are being held both at the center and at a local coffee shop. Please come share your ideas and meet other 55+ LGBT seniors. Check out our webpage: http://www.dcslnc.org/ Please notice our monthly ca …

We are 60 and over, active liberal baby boomers . Coffee? Socializing? Dancing? Kind compassionate people who are capable of giving a real darn about others!!! This is a liberal, active, gay-friendly group. Not gay? No problem, just be gay-friendly. Let's go out for fine dining, wine tasting, fine fun. Let's laugh together. Some of us enjoy reading. Let's talk books! Let's party old babies!!!!! Let's dance! Civil Rights. Brotherhood and Sisterhood. BTW the pic is not your organizer; it is the f …

New friends meet to attend shows at DPAC and Carolian Theater. Also Duke Chapel to attend the performance of Handel's Messiah November 30th, 7:30pm. Dinner at the Washington Duke would be fun! Do you dance? Attend dance meetings in the Triangle.

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring Durham on foot, grabbing a few beers, and logging a few miles with friends.  All paces and experience levels welcome. We typically run for a bit, stop at a bar to hangout and drink, run some more, repeat at a second bar, and then hoof it back to our meeting place. Bring your own safety gear!

Temporarily living in Graham and finding it next to impossible to make new friends/find great things to do! Why should Raleigh/Durham and Greensboro/Charlotte have all the fun!?

If you're looking for a chance to talk about your favorite recent high school-aged YA reads, gather book recommendations for your students, and make some new friends, this is the group for you! We will gather to discuss recently-published young adult novels as we learn about ourselves, our students, and each other. Male and female teachers of all ages/experience levels are welcome!

Do you have items too nice to just give away but know you will never wear , fit or need them again ? I have enough for a garage sale minus the garage . Let us put our over abudance to good use ... us ! This group is for anyone that ever wanted to buy ,sell or trade at the local fleamarket . Let get together turn our gently used "trash to treasure" meet new people , make new friends and even learn skill . We might even turn a decent profit in these hard economic times . What have we got to lo …

Q: What is Durham Takeover? A: A group of people who think it's time for gays to socialize and network in every corner of the Bull City. Q: What is a Takeover? A: The act of a whole bunch of gays getting together and making a space theirs... for one night only. Q: Is it a hostile takeover? A: No. Q: Is it awesome? A: Yes. Q: Who should join the Durham Takeover group? A: If you're always wondering "Where are the gays going tonight? or want to help make the answer to that question more fun and int …

This a group of young, witty, fashionable, creative and fun-loving girls who want to gather together, meet new friends, share ideas, experience unique art, food, culture, and fashion in the triangle. I created this group in part because I noticed there are a lot of fun to be had around here if you gather up the right people. I'm a newbie to the area, but It doesn't matter if your new to the area or been here all your life, just ask yourself: why not have more fun, expand my group of friends and …

This is the pilot group for NORMLminded people to get together and enjoy life and each other. The goal is to have a person who will act as a liaison to the national organization NORML and will inform members of advocacy opportunities and laws that affect NC. Did someone say POTluck? Yes that's right, we will be pairing a potluck with a fun event for each of our meetings. i.e. Disc Golf and your favorite vegetarian casserole, Movie Night and Homemade Brew, etc. This meeting is not meant to be foo …

It's hard to meet people, be sociable, and develop friendships when you work full-time or juggle multiple jobs! Durham / Chapel Hill 30-45 Social Group is for professionals and grad students who are looking to meet new people and create friendships. It's geared toward people ages 30 to 45 who are new to the area, as well as long-time residents simply looking to expand their social circles. The focus will be developing friendships over time, not meeting a bunch of random people. Members will like …