What is lifedrawing? It is the artistic study of the nude human figure from observation of a live model.   In my opinion, it is the best way to learn how to draw. The studios I post meet at either the Dougherty Arts Center or at the Austin Visual Arts Association. Tuesday and Thursday morning figure drawing studios from 9:30 am to 12:30 require an RSVP. Wednesday afternoon studio also requires an RSVP. The Sunday afternoon, Monday evening and Thursday evening  studios are first come/first served …

Meet other local enthusiasts & to enjoy, see, hear, learn about and discuss all things Flamenco: dance, guitar, and singing. We are a group of gypsies that enjoy all aspects of the flamenco culture from the tradition song & dance as well as modern dance along with the Spanish language, food and drink. Whether you are descended from gypsies or just feel a kinship to the roots that have been developed over several centuries from Gypsy, Moorish (Arabs), Jews, Andalusian, and other parts of the worl …

If you are a fan of Euro games (Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, Dominion, etc) or "Ameritrash" boardgames (Talisman, Arkham Horror, Cosmic Encounter), then this is the group for you. If you're interested in learning about these strange, cool games, then this is the group for you. If you only like to play Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk, or Trivial Pursuit, then this probably NOT the group for you! ;) This is a fun group to play board games, socialize and drink beer with. Each week we schedule a few games in …

A unique, by invitation only, highly social group comprised  of, and for male/female couples and single gals (sorry- no single guys) that enjoy a flirtatious, often vintage-inspired lifestyle; meeting in the downtown area weekly to semi-monthly for cocktails, dinner, people-watching & live music at various “stiletto-friendly” establishments in and around Austin. We are a small group of girlfriends and their significant others, and friends-of-friends (ad infinitum- some are on this site & others …

Welcome! We are a group of new, seasoned and soon-to-be stepmoms looking to swap stories, share tips and make solid connections with other like-minded women. We also like to laugh, eat and drink, so we typically choose wine bars, bistros and cafes to gather. Our group doesn’t have discussion points or an agenda. We just talk. It’s a pretty loosey-goosey arrangement. I started this stepmom group because I believe that when we step out of the shadows and make ourselves visible, we force the cultur …

A contemporary fiction book club in Austin that will focus on current and recent authors such as: Haruki Murakami Ian McEwan Julian Barnes Khaled Hosseini Richard Russo... and many more. A monthly meeting with a lively book discussion and socializing with food and drink. Looking for anyone that has a joy of reading and discussing books and that would like to meet others with the same interest.

New in Town? Want to expand your social group? Still haven’t made a lot of girlfriends? Need some “girl” time away from the significant other? Yes to any of these answers… Then come join us! We are a group of 20- something young ladies looking to make some new girlfriends while exploring all that Austin has to offer! With Austin's great nightlife, restaurants, events, outdoor activities … What would be a better way than to check them out with a group of fun , outgoing ladies? We might have di …

Get together with affiliate marketers, entrepreneurs, and super affiliates in your area! Meetup202 is a casual gathering for affiliates to stay updated with the latest happenings in the industry and network with others. Discuss key strategies and share ideas in the affiliate marketing space, such as PPC, PPV, Media buys and Marketing tactics. These meetings provide food, drinks, internet access, and an opportunity to collaborate and associate with like minded individuals who are looking to meet …

Being 30-something can be a strange time to be single. Too old to party like you're 20, but too young to quite fit in with the 40+ crowd. Sound like you? Well, if you're single, in your 30's, and looking to meet same, this meetup is for you! At least once a week, we meet and enjoy ourselves at a bar/club/restaurant, just about anywhere in Austin, from up north to SoCo, downtown, and everywhere in between. We have only a few requirements. One, you must be in your 30's (30 to 39, inclusive). Two, …

Tired of sitting next to caterwauling babies and tantrum throwing toddlers on airplanes? Wish Crate & Barrel would have a "I'm doing my part for population control" shower registry option? Feel alienated by friends/family who have recently spawned? We PROMISE no one in this group will ever ask you "Do you have kids?" and you'll never be trapped in a corner by a parent boring you with cutesy photos and potty-training tips. Whether you're hitched but never hatched or single and don't believe in …

What BEING AWESOME is all about... Targeting those mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy happy hours/events/shows in the Austin area. Events include hikes, picnics, sport games, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that sounds fun. Not just for singles, not just for couples... this is for ANYONE AND EVERYONE who wants to get off the couch. Be SOCIAL. …

New in Town? Want to expand your social group? Or are there just some nights and weekends, you think “I want to do something different?” Yes to any of these answers… Then come join us! Austin Social Escapades is a CO-ED group of mostly 20s and 30s looking to make some new friends while exploring all that Austin has to offer! A variety of fun social activities - Happy Hours - House Parties - Game Nights - Paintballing - Different sport activities - Trying different restaurants ( from trailer …

Austin downtown is one of those cool places that has something for everyone - be it the bar that hosts your favorite band, the restaurant that serves awesome sushi, the theater that plays the best movie sing alongs, yoga studios, biking/running trails, easy access to Town lake, farmers market on weekends, fun activities in the parks; the list goes on.  This group is for young single successful Austin downtown residents in their twenties and thirties , who like to work hard and play harder. Do yo …

Remember the "glory days" of grade school? The multiplication tables, spelling bees, horrible lunches, and most of all, DODGEBALL? Well dodgeball is BACK, and this time, we go out for drinks afterwards. You can't beat that. The World Adult Kickball Associations (WAKA) Texas league, Riverside Dodgeball, is SOON to be open to all individuals, small groups, and entire teams. Registration is $69 and covers all games, championships, drinks throughout the season, season parties (bar tabs, bar crawls, …

If you like going out to cool/fun places where you can drink amazing cocktails... if you like to hang out with interesting people and enjoy good conversations, while drinking your amazing cocktails... this group is for you.

Are you a Dale Carnegie Graduate? Have you read "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Or are you trying practice the 30 principles of being a positive person and leader? Are you looking to hang out with like-minded people?? This group is for you! Did you know in Austin we have over 1000+ graduates of the Dale Carnegie Program!! Whether you are a graduate, read Dale Carnegie books, looking to learn more or are looking to hang around proactive and positive people come join us. This is casual …

We're a group of diverse fellows striving to learn from each other with the common goal of improving and leaving our mark as Gentlemen. We may hang for some drinks, music, outdoor acvitities or whatever but we'll strive to have a good time and support one another as well as our community.  Join this group if you're eclectic, hilarious, creative, and want to excel as a contemporary man. Meetups will likely only be once a month.

Drinking Recreational Activities & Fun Times Austin's newest and baddest Social Sports League! DRAFT was established in Fall 2012. The organization was created for young professionals who are active, fun-loving and are always up for a great time. If your new to the city, wanting to grow your circle of friends, or looking to find that special someone this is a great place to start. Simply put, DRAFT is a rapidly growing community of people just like you who love to have fun and live life to the f …

This is a group for San Francisco bay area transplants. 1. Do you find yourself opening a window to get a cool breeze, only to discover there isn't one? 2. Did you tear up when you first heard Trader Joe's was coming to Austin? 3. Do you have boxes of fleece sweaters collecting dust in storage? 4. Are you suspicious of friendly and happy people? 5. Are you still hunting for good dim sum? 6. Do you follow CNET more than CNN? 7. Do you turn your nose up to Fredericksburg wine tasting? 8. Do you he …

The is the local, Austin chapter of the Defcon hacking conference. Started in 1993, Defcon (a.k.a. DEFCON or DEF CON) is one of the world's largest annual computer hacker conventions, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees include computer security professionals, journalists, lawyers, federal government employees, security researchers and hackers with a general interest in code, computer architecture, phone phreaking, hardware mods and anything else that can be "hacked." The Defcon 512 ch …

A group for women who like drinking and learning about craft beer in fun and novel ways. Most events benefit charity; some are female-only. Cheers!

This is a group for like-minded Christian Lesbian Women in Recovery to meet and socialize. The description fits me, and I would like to see if there are others in the Austin area. There are separate Meet Up groups for these various categories, but often some of these characteristics end up being mutually exclusive. I'm looking for like-minded people to do things with. Although this is definitely an opportunity for single women to socialize, I think it should be open for any Christian Lesbian Wom …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying delectable dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish …

Calling all chill people in Austin! Doesn't matter if you're a newcomer or you've lived here forever. Let's have fun, meet new people, become friends, do fun stuffs together, etc. Let's create that awesome vibe when you meet people who you just click with! Let's do affordable activities in chill dive bars or pool some cash together to pull off a swanky night! The possibilities are endless...let's be the awesomest meetup group in the ATX! Some ideas: Meet up and do a BBQ with games, rent a boat a …

If you are interested in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design you are always welcome to join. Let's get together every first week of the month over happy hours to learn about LEED and of course have some fun with it. Whether you bike, carpool or walk, eat or drink local foods and bevs, recycle , choose not to smoke...whatever it may be, there are so many ways to personally implement LEED credits into our daily routines. Learn how to get your credits and get involved in the community! Ma …

This group was created to unite young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are looking to form a tight, amazing new circle of friends to enjoy life with and to explore the sights and events this city has to offer. This is not your typical meetup group where you meet random people at each meetup event. The goal is to have continuity in order to develop long lasting friendships. We want fun, friendly, loyal, adventurous, spontaneous, and creative people who are looking to build lifetime friends …

GoMitchGo presents the 2nd annual Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction and Silent Auction benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Please join us downtown at Fado Irish Pub (214 W. 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701) on Saturday, April 6th at 7pm. Entree is just $10. It gets you a free drink ticket and an auction paddle to bid on awesome items like ACL tickets, restaurant gift certificates and movie passes. Bring all your friends for laughs, drinks and a great time!

I love the concept of Meetup, but most of the schedules did not work for me. Almost all of the events that I was interested in started at 6pm long before I usually got off of work. So wanted to create something that was more accommodating to those of us that work less than conventional hours. My vision for this meetup is to foster new friendships and try new things. I don't want to limit it to just the same old activity time in and time out. More to explore the interests of all the unique people …