EVEVERY SUNDAY 6:00 PM SIGN UP , STARK REALITY Open Mic is for poets/spoken word/musicians/dancers and performance art of any kind. Music from rock n' roll, to hip hop, to blues, to folk, any music!!! This open mike is without censorship, designed for openess and total expression of the arts of music and poetry. From a rant to a chant to a lyric!!!

Whether you travel by dragon, X-wing, Floo Powder , Stargate, rabbit hole, DeLorean, magic carpet, TARDIS, Oceanic Airlines…or NYC subway...this meetup is for you. The purpose of the NY SciFi and Fantasy is to meet other fans and enjoy the culture of these great genres together, usually by watching TV series and movies. You don’t have to be a huge fan of sci fi and fantasy to come.   You don’t have to be the person who has your DVR permanently set to the Syfy Channel, speak fluent Klingon, or ha …

Meet other local Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in writing about Sci-fi, fantasy, and other types of speculative fiction (SF)! - Have your writing critiqued in a positive, supportive atmosphere. - Get answers to your burning questions about writing. - Share your own knowledge and insight with other aspiring writers. - Guest speakers some months, including novelists and editors! You can bring a work you want …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

A place for RPG players, manga lovers, board gamers, comic readers, sci-fi/fantasy fans, video gamers (modern and retro), convention goers, cosplayers, etc. Don't forget to check out the Message Board for activity!

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

Jersey City Writers is a community of dedicated scribes who seek to develop and explore their craft by interacting with other writers. We inspire and support each other to be the best writers we can be in a fun and open social setting. JCW meets on two separate days -- Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each meeting day follows the same schedule.  Twice a month we host a Writer’s Workshop and twice a month we host a night of Writer's Prompts. (Please see schedule for details and guidelines). All genres a …

This Meetup Group is for people with an interest in all-things-science to get together, and not just on Saturdays. Maybe you often find yourself starting to tell a science-related story at a party, only to trail off awkwardly when you realize that you're not as clear on the details as you thought. Or your friends are hinting that they'd really rather not hear about Planet Earth anymore. Quite possibly, while others reminisce about Saturday morning cartoons, you fondly recall watching Mr. Wizar …

A speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much. Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become bett …

This group is a great way for young (Approx : 20-35) LGBT Geeks to make new geek and/or gaymer friends and just hang out! Anyone can join, as long as you 1. are an LGBT geek, or 2. admire them. It can be hard to fit into the gay community when you're a gay geek and this group is a safe haven for gay geeks and their admirers. So, please join this group and let the Video Gaming References (pwn it!), MIT Science Degrees, Thick Rim Glasses!, Apple Computer Obsessions, and horribly uncoordinated outf …

The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing freelance writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-inte …

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

Whether you’re trying to sell your first book or your fortieth, the road to publication is never an easy one to navigate. Let Liberty States Fiction Writers guide your way. A multi-genre organization, the Liberty States Fiction Writers is dedicated to the education and support of all fiction writers. We provide workshops, networking events and promotional opportunities to aid both published and yet-to-be published writers.

This group is a collective of writers, whose goals are to help each other develop our writing projects via critiques and sharing of resources, with strong motivation toward getting our work published. We actively develop our skills by sharing current works and providing critiques at our bi-weekly meetings. Published and unpublished writers are all welcome. We are serious about our writing, and honest and helpful in our critiques. Plus, we're nice people! We like to keep our group small, so we al …

Thank you so much for looking at our group! We have been meeting for just over a year now and I wanted to update our description to answer some frequently asked questions and to clarify what we are all about! Our group is here to support the creative process. We welcome everyone to join us in a relaxed environment to hear and share the written word. We are not a group offering critiques or to tell you how to improve your work. We are here to support the process of creating and know that process …

We are a speculative fiction book group that meets once a month to discuss a prechosen novel. Founded in 2010, we've taken to Meetups to bring in new membership. Speculative fiction is the overarching genre the encapsulates science fiction, fantasy, horror and any blending of the three. We are open to the public and encourage new members to stop in at any meeting. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. The group is led by librarians Karen Ostertag and Veronica Reynolds. If you hav …

Swords and sorcerers, gunslingers in black hats, sad girls on park benches, aliens, vampires—Want to share your stories with the public? Here’s your chance to start. The goal of this group is to give unpublished/self-published novelists, short story writers, and narrative non-fiction writers (memoirs, autobiographies, etc.) the chance to help each other develop into professional writers through discussion, critique, and support. Along with writing itself, the group will discuss marketing and pub …

We will be reading one title a month (there will be a poll for book selection) which falls under any genre of sci-fi or fantasy. Upon completion, we will be discussing each work in a casual but constructive way. We'll hold our meetup one Sunday afternoon and a Wednesday evening every month, occasionally we'll have another meetup to watch a movie based on the book. To make it a little more interesting locations will be rotated each month. It's understandable not everyone can attend every meetup a …

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Welcome to the largest Eve Online group in New York City! We will be meeting often to discuss the latest expansion, swap war stories, and have a few brews with some fellow pilots. All types of players are welcome to join (yes, even miners). If you are new to eve or just curious then this is the perfect opportunity to get some answers from veterans of the game.

Inspired by Pittsburgh Geekdom, this group is for people in central Jersey (and surrounding areas) who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime, comics, etc. We will plan outings to restaurants, movies, conventions and anything else where a group of geeks might enjoy going and doing!

This group is for women interested in Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies , books , events and discussions. I started the group to meet other cool women who share some of these interests. We will meet once a month to discuss our great reads or more often depending on fun events that come up in between. Suggestions will be welcome for alternate locations in other towns but for now we will meet at the Barnes and Noble coffee lounge in Clark, NJ.

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading and sharing your thoughts about popular science books. For instance, during each meetup, we shall discuss books like " A brief history of time" or "The tao of physics" or "Cosmos" or "Phantoms in the Brain" etc.. Ideally we should meet somewhere in the liberty state park during a nice sunny weekend and share our opinions while having coffee and snacks. We shall also discuss possibilities of writing popular science and how to improve ours' and othe …