Would love to find new friends in the outlying communities without making a trip into the metro area. Love to play bridge or board games, socialize, potlucks, meet new people, enjoy our beautiful cities and outlying areas. Come and join us!!

Calling all ladies who are seriously yearing for a BFF or close knit bond of friends that can lend you a shoulder to cry on - who you can call when you need to chat for a bit - someone who understands you (quirks and all) and still loves you anyways. The kind of friends that will be there to celeberate the amazing things in life and who will also be there when life gets a bit rocky. We call ourselves the BFF Mathcmakers because we not only want to get variety of women together for fun but we tak …

NOTE: To foster making new friends and getting to know the members we currently have, MSP Couples is closed to new members at this time.   This notice will be removed if we re-open it. Looking for awesome new couple friends? Do you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul/Suburbs? Read on, new friends, read on. This group is geared toward  fun, interesting, smart, hip, fabulous  couples in their 30's to 50's to enjoy casual adult-only meet-ups in the pursuit of long lasting friendships. No pretense her …

Looking for outgoing career oriented gals who are 25-40 years old who love fashion and pop culture, who are independent and looking to create new bonds in their adult life with some intellectual conversation on the side. You don't need to be single but this group is interested in doing a multitude of things with fabulous gals: happy hour, movies, bar bingo, cooking night, book club, volunteering, movie night, art fairs etc. and who will incorporate fitness and fashion to have a great time... Thi …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

This group is specifically designed for anyone to attend a wide range of events in the North East Metro Areas. Members range from 20's to mid-60's+. If you'd like to have fun at events, meet new and fun people, then you've come to the right place. Members consist of lively, active and fun people.  Although most members are single., you don't need to be single to join the group. Some of the events are going to be with other groups as "joint events".  We will be always on the look-out for new even …

**PLEASE NOTE THE AGE LIMITATION OF THIS GROUP IS 21-35.** This is the story of some friends and friends-of-friends who wanted to meet new people. We decided it was a tragedy that so many other young professionals were in the same boat. Well guess what, people? We finally did something about it, and the Saturday Night Dinners were born. The Saturday Dinners take place once a month in members' homes all over the Twin Cities metro area. Each dinner has a unique theme, usually based around a type o …

Maybe you recently moved to the Twin Cities for a new job or relocated after college. Either way, you are now facing the struggle of trying to fit into the already established friend circles here. Doesn't it seem like everyone has known each other since high school? Unless you went to college here, it can be difficult to meet people who want to get out and have a good time around the Twin Cities. If you are like me, you aren't planning to enroll in college again either. This group is for you if …

Welcome to the Cocktail Club! The Cocktail Club is a social networking group of friendly, genuine, sociable, happy and fun loving singles & newly singles wanting to mingle and meet other singles in the Twin Cities area. Are you a hard-working individual? Do you like to unwind after work with a few drinks at a local pub? Looking for exciting venues to do it in and interesting people to do it with? Well join the club! The Cocktail Club looks to offer responsible grown-ups who still like to have a …

This group is for professional outgoing singles that are looking to meet others between the ages of 25-45. Guys and gals who are passionate about their careers, hobbies, fitness, education, appearance and most importantly having fun! Looking for independent and social individuals who would like to meet others to date outside their everyday circle of friends. In trying various dating sites and sets-up there is nothing better than a good old fashion mixer. Since many of my friends found and marrie …

Get Out Get Social We provide social events for people ages, 40 and older. A wide range of activities.. Dances, Happy Hours, Walks, Hikes, Cultural Events and much more. Over 4000 members. Over 50 Event Organizers. Rated as a one of the top Meetup Groups in the world for event RSVP's. (by meetup headquarters) An event almost every day of the week. Find out more on our pages section. Singles group? You may be wondering if this is just a singles group... the answer is no. Although 90+% of the m …

We're a social group for professionals who have moved to the Twin Cities, want to build a circle of friends and a sense of community. Our group is comprised of singles and couples.  All ages are welcome. Twin Cities Transplants predates Meetup (started in 1990) and helps members socialize and make new connections.  We are a fun and very welcoming group of people. TCT is a great social group and we all look forward to making new friends.

This is the group for Friends / Movies.. for every one...who likes to have fun on weekends.. Main activities that we do are Movies / Music / Dance / Outdoor (Hikes or Biking etc..,) This group is for the People, who like to find friends and have fun. This Group activities include. a) Watch/Discuss Bollywood & Hollywood Movies b) to know Indian & American & all the other cultures c) Indian & western musicals and dance events e) Socializing & Partying, Pot-Lucks and Day/Evening trips f) Hiking …

Do you ever find yourself politically lonely? You have friends who lean left with you. But you need more. You watch the news, read articles and want to share your thoughts and frustrations. Does FOX News make you want to pull your hair out? It should! Maybe you do participate in other social groups - but do the right thing and keep politics out of the discussion. Well, let's get together once a month for dinner or happy hour or something and commune together about the crazy right. The only crite …

We are Young Widowed Adults (men and women approximate ages 20–55) who have had our hearts shattered and lives turned upside down by the death of our spouse, partner or fiancé.  We wish to establish a community of friends that can help each other find our way out of the fog and live a life of hope and promise to happiness once again.  We now need to live in tribute to our lost loved ones as they would have for us.  Make new friends who understand what you are going through and know what it's lik …

Meet nearby board game players! Come to a board games Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. And maybe learn some new games, too! All players grown 21+ years are invited! This group is about having fun and making friends just as much as it is about getting together to play various games. Not quite sure how it's going to work yet. I have a small shelf full of games, and people can bring their own favorites as well. For starters, I thought we could meet at my house (SW MPLS) or at a …

This is the meetup site for ANZAA MN - the Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota. The Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota has been bringing Australians, New Zealanders and Americans together in the Twin Cities area since 1972. Say G’day and join us for our Australia Day/Waitangi Day dinner celebration, wine & cheese tastings, picnics, Melbourne Cup, afternoon teas, concerts and many other social activities scheduled throughout the year. We’re a friendly b …

This is a private group, but we're always looking for new members and friends. Please read below to see if our group seems like it will be a good fit for you. If so, free to join us. Being an introvert (quiet, soft spoken, shy, socially anxious) is not always easy. Making new friends can be challenging. This is a social activity group for the introverted. We welcome people of all ages! Singles, couples & families! We are a very active group that holds a variety of Meetups. We dine at restaurant …

We have a variety of events for every level of wine enthusiast. Every month we tour an area winery and have a tasting. Every month we have a wine party at someones house. Our events are typically free, bring a bottle of wine or a small $5 cover charge to cover the wine at wineries. Plus we also post and attend area events and dinners. Don't worry about snobs, we'll drink Boones Farm and Two now Three buck Chuck too. We are here for you to meet new friends and enjoy and learn about wines. We run …

Note: I have chosen to keep this group on the smaller side, so more members have an opportunity to attend events and so we have a good chance of getting to know each other better. Please take a look at our policies before signing up to join the group. Thanks! Hi there. A girl can never have too many girlfriends. If you're looking to get offline and meet great new people in and around St. Paul, this group is for you. Life is crazy busy, making it hard to meet new people. I don't know about you, b …

Are you looking to meet others who share your love of local theater, live music and the arts? If so, we're the perfect group for you! Meet with other members and supporters of your local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community to enjoy local cultural events. Whether it's catching a film at the Lagoon or enjoying a night at the Ordway, gather to share and make friends!

The Black Professional Social Network (BPSN) is a social group geared towards professional African-Americans in the Twin Cities. We host & facilitate a variety of co-ed events throughout the Twin Cities. Whether you’re new to the Twin Cities or have been here all your life, our events provide something for everyone. If you love to explore the cities, try new things, and make new friends, you’ll love the Black Professional Social Network!

Our meetup group is a welcoming and friendly group of folks who like to get out there and ride! We think that riding in a group is usually more fun than riding solo. We have all levels of bikers, from beginners to advanced. Our bikers also have all kinds of bikes – old ones, new ones, ratty ones, shiny ones, road, mountain, and hybrid. Our rides go all over – metro, ‘burbs, outlying areas. Roads, trails, and track. This year, we’re even trying some camping trips! We’re not very formal. We don’t …

We've given more than 4000 hours since December 2007! We're a volunteer group dedicated to improving lives through good works. If you like to help others while making friends, this is the group for you! We participate in a wide variety of projects all over the metro through various organizations. If you know a person or organization that is in need, please contact the organizer. Adults ages 18 and over only, please. (Children may volunteer with their parents at some events. Please look for de …

What is Single Volunteers?  www.svtconline.org Single Volunteers is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. (Visit the national website at http://singlevolunteers.org/). What is Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC)? Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC) is a group of busy and energetic Twin Cities' singles who enjoy making a difference for our communities and meeting new single friends. SVTC acts as a sort of volunteer clearing house, providing non-profit agencie …

If you're interested in meeting new friends, please join us.  Current events include happy hours at different venues in the West or Northwest metro.  Our members are mostly in their 40s to 60s.  I welcome you and look forward to meeting you! -Kim

Hey, everyone, welcome to The 20s Nightlife Group! If you're a twenty-something looking have fun and explore the Twin Cities while hanging out with a great group of people, then you have come to the right place. View the calendar for upcoming events! The events are usually casual, inexpensive (or free), and in a relaxed atmosphere. Some of the many things we do are bowling, drinks, dinners, club nights, and karaoke. If you're feeling like breaking these boundaries, please do so. We encourage i …

International Happy Hour The name says most of it, but here's a little more to go on... This is a monthly meetup designed to introduce people to other expats and globetrotters in their 20s and 30s.  It's a great way to meet people from other countries and cultures, talk about travel and make new friends - all over a glass of cold beer.