Ni Hao, Y'All! I love eating and exploring cultures, places & stories through food. I'm a great guide--I teach hands-on, multicultural cooking classes, do TV demos, write a food/culture blog (book in the works), know my Asian/Chinese history, food factoids, speak Mandarin Chinese, and can navigate meals and deals (and strange menus) at restaurants and international supermarkets (Note: I was born in Atlanta, but I get easily "disorientaled" on the hwy and with directions!) I'm kicking off a new g …

VoiceoverCity - Atlanta Atlanta's Largest Voiceover Network VoiceoverCity is a voice-over community dedicated to serving the needs of the voice-over community.  The community offers a wide variety of resources to established and beginning talent. Facebook: http://facebook.com/voiceovercity Twitter: http://twitter.com/voiceovercity Homepage: http://voiceovercity.com

AtlantaPHP is the Southeast's premier PHP community. We are dedicated to building up the PHP community, providing networking opportunities, and developing the skills of our members. Find us on-line! * Website: http://atlantaphp.org/ * Twitter: http://twitter.com/atlantaphp * Announcements: http://groups.google.com/group/atlantaphp-announcements * Discussion Forum: http://groups.google.com/group/atlantaphp * Freenode IRC: #atlantaphp

Since December 7 of 2010, this poetry scene has exploded with events.  Enjoy great poetry, spoken-word and live music - Want to meet other interesting, diverse, folks for intelligent conversation over a smoothies, lattes, espressos, teas and/or paninis then Marlee's Coffee & Tea House is for you. They even have a delicious beef brisket. We meet to exchange thoughts, ideas and emotions through poetry. We range from every day people to beginning writers to professional spoken word artists and more …

Skeelanta hosts a competitive skeeball league on Monday nights at 120 Tavern in Marietta. Everyone 21 and up is invited! We offer a unique way for you and your friends to hang out, meet new people, and blow off steam after work. No one's obligated to join the league, but perks of joining the league are: you'll get an awesome t-shirt, you'll be known by your unique nickname (that we give you), you'll get your own trading card, which includes your season stats, you'll have unique bragging rights, …

Welcome to the Roswell Self-Publishing Author Group! Our Meetup group is for authors of all genres of books that are interested in self-publishing that live in the North Metro Atlanta area. The main purpose of this Meetup group is to educate authors on how to successfully self-publish their books. In addition to regularly scheduled classes on self-publishing we will occasionally hold more social meetups for authors to meet, mingle, and network. This Meetup is organized by Kimberly Marting of Jer …

Cosplay – short for Costume Roleplay A term used for those that enjoy dressing up in character and attending parties, conventions and other social gatherings. If you are a “COSPLAYER” and want to take an active part in making this a fun filled meetup group then join our group. This group is for the members and run and directed by them so please be active, host an event, post in the message boards, add some pictures, help use build some resources links and be active…. It’s a lot more fun an …

A group of women in the Atlanta area, who are, or aspire to be developers and learn/work in the python programming language. Members of any experience level are welcome, so long as they identify as female. More info can be found at our google group: https://groups.google.com/group/womenspyatl NOTE: Please bring a laptop to the meetings, if you have one. If you don't have one, bring some note-taking materials, as we will be working through tutorials at times. We will post materials online after t …

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Outdoor Afro is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro uses social media to create interest communities, events, and to partner with regional and national organizations that support diverse participation in the Great Outdoors. Here is where you can start locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests! Join the na …

Planning to host a Social Media Atlanta Week during 2013. -- Use hashtag #SMATL on Twitter (@SMATL2010). Social Media Atlanta is being developed to celebrate Atlanta success in social media marketing, digital marketing and social media technology. Events span a variety of formats, ranging from talks, presentations and panel discussions, to networking events and receptions.

UX Book Club Atlanta is part of the international UX Book Club network – UX/IA/IxD professionals, students and fellow travelers who gather to discuss books related to User Experience, Information Architecture, Design, Interaction Design, Strategy, Creativity and more. Sometimes authors join us online, including John Kolko (Thoughts on Interaction Design) and Whitney Quesenbery / Kevin Brooks (Storytelling for User Experience). Follow us on Twitter; @UXBooksATL and join our GoodReads group where …

It's all about MEETING NEW PEOPLE while BUILDING UP COMMUNITY in tangible ways with the Lifted Hands' Community Service Group! This group supports the community service/development and global missions efforts of Lifted Hands, a non-denominational faith-based organization whose mission centers around redefining community through outreach both in the Atlanta metropolitan area and beyond--stretching past America's borders to the world. It's our hope to impact others while having a good time doing i …

Free Your Feet Atlanta!  If you're interested in barefoot running -- whether you run in bare feet, Vibram Five Fingers, huaraches, or plain old shoes -- come run with us. For updates on our runs or other events, please also follow: Twitter Facebook Blog

The Atlanta Business Farm MeetUp Group's vision is to assist business owners, entrepreneurs, entertainers and professionals grow their businesses using technology solutions. This group will be informational and educational although business owners may pass referrals this group will be open to several business owerns  in any spefic industry. Our Meetings will be Streamed live to create a simultaneous online and offline community We will focus on Business Technologies: Live Internet Televisio …

#BASHH - famous for making your social media friends your IRL friends - is coming to ATL! It doesn't matter if you are on Twitter or Facebook, there's a little social media addict in all of us. So come meet the person behind the avatar and let’s get the social in the ATL social media scene!

Welcome to our group! This is an environment for singles with disabilities to mingle and meet. Singles with every kind of disability are welcome. I am a dating coach & matchmaker and look forward to facilitating singles with disabilities in the dating area. Here you could experience a more sympathetic dating experience. Stroke | Asperger's Syndrome| Autism | Bipolar | Depression | Amputee |Sight Loss | Hearing Loss | CP | Dwarfism | Epilepsy | MS | MD | Learning Disabilities | Paraplegic | Quad …

YouTube has become the favorite social channel for many of us here on Earth. The traditional TV networks are scrambling and the line between them and us is fading fast.  Dozens of nutty folks are making big money via their youtube channel. Video and channel production, development and management is our focus. We want eyeballs and we'll be working to figure out how to hit the big numbers. Join us for friendly place to share ideas and information. We may be moving the location around frequently so …

Meet others in the metropolitan Atlanta area who are interested in environmental issues locally, nationally & around the world. We at the Atlanta Environment Meetup understand that "environmentalism" is a very broad term, widely encompassing a variety of specific & cross-themed concerns, and thanks to the new wave of interest in the green revolution, our members are applying environmentalist principles to so many types of activities and practices.  However, in the context of our meetup group, we …

Dollhouse Enterprise Inc. is a structural organization refining the social life of the “Elite Professional” woman living an alternative lifestyle. Davone Madison founded this corporation June 2008 in New York State. Dollhouse Enterprises Inc. houses a Dollhouse in NY, NJ, ATL, Miami, Canada and oversees Dollhouse kids a organization that host events for lesbians and bisexuals with children and The Playhouse which host events for the more aggressive woman. We stand distinctively beyond the conve …

Mission: To inspire, to stoke, and to nurture this innate search in every being, helping them realize the ultimate potential within. “Just 1% of the population if we make them meditative you will have a different kind of world to live” - Sadhguru About: Founded by Sadhguru, Isha USA is part of Isha Foundation, an entirely volunteer-run international nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating human potential. Connect: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IshaUSA Website - http://www.isha …

Social networking mixer created to connect businesses within the community. Mission: To empower, educate, and connect small businesses with the community. Company Overview: Chocolate chat Atlanta is a business/social networking meet up conducted on a quarterly basis. We welcome business owners, bloggers, and the local community. General Information Business/Social Networking Meet-up.

My family has recently built a 3D printer and have thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We would like to share our experience with other families who have or would like to learn about 3D printers. We have 2 kids ages 8 and 11 who are captivated by our experience. We blogged the build process at 3dmodelminds.com, twitter @3dprinterkids. We would be happy to help you build one if you have no experience.

This group is for singles over 50 who are looking to connect with like minded individuals! I've been working with Baby Boomers for over 10 years. In this age bracket, frequently, there are limited social opportunities where you can meet a new friend, companion or a possible mate. This Meetup group specifically targets the needs of your lifestyle. We will have fun activities in this group. The predominant events in this group will be structured & unstructured "mix & mingles." Feel free to join us …

This is an interest group (not an organized coven, and certainly not a place for anyone to get clients or sell services) for those interested in witchcraft, energy healing, shamanism, pagan beliefs, metaphysics, and spirituality in general. We will be meeting to simply provide community and discussion for each other as we all explore our paths; this could be an ideal place for solitary practitioners who would still like community at times. We may also get together for classes or activities that …

Atlanta Yoga Club™, serving metro Atlanta, was created to offer people of all levels top quality cost effective yoga and other physical practices led by area instructors from various studios! In addition, during the warmer months, we hold many classes in the most natural setting...the great outdoors! Many yoga and other classes will be held at Piedmont Park in addition to other parks around Atlanta! We offer many different styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Power, Ashtanga, Hatha & Yin Yoga in ad …

This Meetup is for cosmopolitan, professional singles, 26-40 who want a place to meet, mingle, and network with other educated, high quality people of the opposite sex. This group is also for chic & not so chic nerds & geeks. These events are free of the cliques that you may experience in other Meetup! Making meaningful connections in Atlanta can be a challenge. This Meetup is for singles who are serious about attracting that special someone. If you are well read, well traveled, enjoy good wine …

Having fun together builds a stronger relationship. It reminds you of why you fell in love with your spouse in the first place. If you have children, having fun with your partner provides a good example for how a marriage should be. Let's get together for couples activities in the neighborhood, like meeting up for game night, date night at restaurants, couple picnics, overnight outings like Chateau Elan, and celebrating each others accomplishments. Branch out and enjoy being Married 4 Life. You …