The Cook-Off Club is a group for those of us to who love to cook and sample other's cooking, and don't mind a little friendly competition. The concept is to host a variety of themed cook-offs that give us a chance to expand our skills and showcase some favorite recipes! You don't need to know how to cook a dish prior to signing up for a cook-off. In fact, every cook-off is a chance to come up with exciting variations on a classic dish! You don't have to participate in the competition to attend a …

We meet up to learn about and discuss new web technologies, network, develop business relationships, and just hang out. If you're interested in web or software technology, whether you're a .NET or PHP dev, entrepreneur or information architect, Silverlight or flex wiz, or anything in between, this is the group for you. We try to meet every other week to discuss the latest trends in web technologies, web applications, software development, standards, graphic and icon design, databases, flex, java …

The Atheist/Agnostic Parent of Seattle meetup is designed to support the freethought communities in the Puget Sound region by providing nonreligious parents a place where they can meet other parents who share their outlook and values. We will strive to provide regular biweekly outings around the area that will encourage our children to learn and play together. We are also committed to providing moral, ethical and emotional support to ourselves, our children and our community. We want to create a …

This group is about getting the support we need to BREAKTHROUGH obstacles & challenges that keep us STUCK. It is about Empowering people to create the Quality of Life that they are seeking! To Live is to Grow! To be Human is to Evolve. When we get stuck, we end up with dis-ease. Our energetic flow gets clogged up & sometimes we need some help to get that flow going again! The Breakthrough Connection is an opportunity to receive support--specifically in the form of Tools for Self Empowerment--so …

A welcoming community of open-minded people with different backgrounds who have an interest in inner exploration. Our discussion topics tend to center around shamanic techniques , plant medicine, expansion of consciousness and spirituality. We are interested in growing as human beings by integrating our spiritual experiences into our lifestyles and sharing our knowledge with each other. The topics of conversation at meetings are our experiences with Ethnobotany and Ethnomycology, and sacramenta …

Its all about glamour and fine art modeling and photography. This is the group for models to meet photographers, and to do individual, and group shoots. Photographers come and meet your next new model or catch up with your favorite model. We will be scheduling group shoots, workshops, classes, and events for both models and photographers. This is a small intimate private studio, and we have all levels of photographers from people that have been shooting for 30 years to people that are just bec …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every 3rd Saturday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at CHOP SUEY in Seattle. Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini & socialize with meetup friends. FREE Henna till 10 pm. Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm. Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor. ★ Jai Ho! Dance Party …

People with English related degrees* are rarely employed in our chosen field of writing, research, and discussion. This creates some serious English-class withdraw, leading to awkward social situations when we reference obscure or archaic works of literature or theory, or when we try to analyze a novel while spouting supporting criticism. "People with English Degrees, Reading Books" offers a remedy by providing an outlet for the English nerd. This group is for people who want to spend time with …

This group is open to anyone interested in reading and discussing books that relate to feminism in some way – whether they are exploring the intersection of feminism and pop-culture (Bitch magazine-style), novels with feminist characters or themes, classics of the genre, or any book that lends itself to a good discussion from a feminist point of view. This is meant to be an inclusive group – anyone who identifies as feminist or wants to learn more is welcome! We generally try to read one book pe …

This group is the Meetup location for Queer Geek - Seattle, which is a LGBT (and friends) gaming and "geeK" group. We primarily focus on organizing LGBT and LGBT-friendly gaming events in the Seattle area along with promoting events, such as PAX panels and parties, that support the community. We have some typical weekly or semi-weekly events, such as board game and arcade nights. This is a community, though, so if you want to put on an event, feel free to put it together. I do recommend you talk …

The purpose of our group is very simple: we discuss and analyze ideas. The word "analyze/analytical" is not a reference to syllogistic, analytical philosophy, but rather stands for those who like to analyze and critique ideas. Its a place for thinkers to connect with other thinkers! The format is also very simple: there is a brief 15 to 30 minute lecture (the shorter the better) followed by a civil conversation. We believe in organic group mingling. Not all thinkers are compatible, as thinkers …

This is the meetup group to join for the most variety of Cooking and Food related meetups. We have meetups where all members cook all recipes for a set menu at the meetup, Mini Cooking contests where all vote on the dishes they like the best, Food Themed parties and more. We tend to cook a wide variety of cusines often with recipes from that region. Most of our past meetups have recipe links. All level of cooks as well as +1's are welcome, with our meetups designed to introduce new recipes and a …

A social and creative networking group of creative Lesbians - meeting once a month, minimum and more if desired!  This is a collaborative collective where you suggest meet-ups in addition to exploring themes through our chosen medium and sharing with each other.

Seattle Sexplorations aims to provide a safe and comfortable place where we can explore sexuality through discussion, social activities and adult-oriented events. Our goal is for our members to gain a broader perspective within which to explore, evaluate, express and negotiate their own sexual needs in their lives. We are proud of this unique community we have created and we are not proponents of any particular relationship style or sexual practice. Whether traditional or alternative, conservati …

Are you staying in Seattle for the summer? This group is a chance to meet up once a week (June - Aug) for 90 minutes to work through the curriculum outlined in Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way." The idea is to unblock your creativity - take creative risks together, make time for play, regain a sense of wonder and awe, find a personal sense of the sacred, and form helpful habits that will help you grow. Group time is a chance to talk about progress and pitfalls, explore some themes found in each …

Organizing fashion photoshoots with theme and purpose in a group forum. Directing model movement on camera in a editorial style used in national fashion magazines.  Former New York photographer Jim Hadley with extensive history will direct photographers into seeing and capturing the simulation of naturalness with models. These meetups are definitely a learning and sharing experience. Join us and hopefully you are also willing to share as you learn more. "We are aspiring photographers, models, …

This is a group for WordPress developers who gather once in a while for a few hours of semi-coordinated, informal hackery. At each meeting we'll provide a central development task/suggestion for the group. For example, we might team up to implement new features on a large open source plugin, create a needed plugin of our own, or work on a core issue. If you attend, you can choose to participate in the group activity, or bring your own WordPress development project with you and do your own thing. …

I created this group for people who have lived somewhere in Africa at some point in their lives. In order to foster social connections that promote; tolerance and understanding through friendships with people from other parts of Africa shared language moral/cultural support to other Africans in need If this fits you, welcome to the group and your new connections. What we do The connections in the group are instantaneous because we have one major thing in common. We are Africans. Whether …

What time is the clock tower stuck on in "Back to the Future"? Who was the English Prime Minister between Tony Blair and current PM David Cameron? What do these names have in common: Wallace Falls, Tiger Mountain, Boulder River and Rattlesnake Ledge?When was the last time you saw a live show at The Crocodile, The Moore or Neumo's? If you answered 10:04pm, Gordon Brown, these are all hikes near the greater Seattle area or not soon enough, then this is the group for you. We will be meeting each w …

We are a group of tea drinkers from all over the world. We will do tea tastings from our latest journeys, whether that be to China or India, and we will also do tea education focusing primarily on traditional Chinese Teas. We encourage group members to bring their own favorite teas to share with the group. Each week will have a different theme and anyone is welcome to bring tea they want to trade or sell to others. Meetup is in downtown near the FOUR SEASONS HOTEL in a very exclusive location …