Learn how to enter the world of stand up comedy, and how to write, rehearse and perform in front of a live audience. Come on out for this free night and see what all the fun is about! If you like it, sign up for one of our 5 week beginning standup comedy classes.

The goal of this group is to form a small (ideally 6-8) gathering of writer's that can come together to review work, exchange ideas and generally help everyone involved become better and perhaps even (and dare I say it) published writers.

I'm a full-time independent fantasy author and love to talk about e-publishing and online book promotion. If you're thinking of giving self-publishing a try, or you're a traditionally published author hoping to sell more books, let's chat.

If you love Cartoons and Animation then come join us.  Our group of artists meet to collaborate on original art at Spread the Weird Animation Studio in the Downtown Phoenix Arts and Cultural District.  The studio has computers loaded with animation software, stop-motion technology, a sound booth and midi instruments.  We invite artists of all kinds to join in the fun of creating animation because there's something for everyone.  Writers, musicians, voice actors, illustrators, comedians and artis …

Rebel Filmmaker is the meetup for anyone, young or old, experienced or inexperienced, good looking or hobbitesque, who has ever dreamed of turning a premise into a production. We are Technical people, creative people, screenwriters, directors, actors, production designers, voice artists, producers, etc. We are Rebels. Lets make a movie.

Do you have what it takes? Are you adventurous and eager to find answers? Then join us! The Truth Hunters paranormal group is accepting applications for new members. We travel all throughout Arizona and neighboring states in search of the truth. Believers and skeptics are welcome. About The Group The Truth Hunters was founded on October 13, 2007, by John Albrecht. Having had a paranormal experience in 2001, John was fascinated by the possibility of ghosts and paranormal phenomena that he began …

The web has a content problem. We want to fix it. Care about relevant content that balances user needs with business goals? Welcome to our group. At PHX Content Strategy, we advocate for quality over quantity, strategy before tactics, and believe in asking "why?" Our meetings will focus on issues surrounding the discipline and practice of content strategy, including: Why it's important to create honest communication that leads to relationships How to build understanding and translate content st …

Do you love independent film? Unfortunately, indie film screenings are limited here and, even when we do get them in the Valley, they are often only shown for a week. As a result, many of the best film experiences slip through our fingers. With the help of Preston, and George (HG),  I would like to share a favorite past indie film each month in my home on my large, flat-screen TV. Because of limited space, we will limit each viewing to the first dozen people who RSVP. There is no cover charge an …

An informal group of technical communicators from across the (Phoenix) Valley of the Sun, this group meets regularly to chat about trends and issues in technical documentation, editing, illustration, instructional design, web design and similar fields. We meet at various locations around the Valley, usually during breakfast or lunch hours, for a quick mealtime discussion. Topics can range from troubleshooting problems with tools such as RoboHelp or FrameMaker, to implementing new processes or me …

Hi Everyone! This group is for Young Adults in there 30's, 40's, 50's Singles, Newly Singles, Married Couples, New in Town. This is a good way to make new friends and have a good time as well. If you like dress up Classy, Trendy, look Sharp, wear your Fancy clothes this group is for you.  There is so many groups out there but, a group you can get dress up and look sharp and have a great time.  Meet Professional Members and have a good conversation at a classy Lounge, a Fancy Hotel, or Posh Bar.  …

Meetup site (easier to remember): http://PhysicsAndPhilosophy.com Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148654975889 Click here to donate! (we need $72/year) Hi all! The purpose of this meetup is to learn about and appreciate all kinds of topics related to physics and philosophy. There is no "goal" or "agenda" other than the journey of learning and meeting people with overlapping interests. I am a fiscally conservative atheist, but welcome people from all walks of life. I hope t …

Acknowledged as one of the most insightful and provocative spiritual teachers of our time, best-selling author David Deida continues to revolutionize the way that men and women grow spiritually and sexually. His teaching and writing on a radically practical spirituality for our time have been hailed as among the most original and authentic contributions to personal and spiritual growth currently available. Join us in creating a supportive community of practitioners in Arizona and beyond.

Generating online traffic that buys is the bottom line, just how this is accomplished can be different for the type of business and whether the business is offline or strictly an online business.... or both. Each meetup has a couple central themes such as reputation management, content and video syndication, fundraising and business offers, etc. Questions that encourage brainstorming are welcome. Naturally, questions on SEO, SEM, SMM are welcome. Future meetups will have guest speakers, who are …

This is a group for men interested in independent film about homosexuality, the gay experience, and the like. We will watch a film - - a documentary, a narrative film, a foreign film -- with a connection to gay male experience, and then discuss it. The focus will be on films with an artistic and thoughtful spirit, not on films that are merely sassy or bound by the urban gay male "ghetto." Also, although Hollywood has made some fine gay films (e.g., Brokeback Mountain), the assumption of the grou …

Join our public speaking Meetup and you will have at your disposal the most effective mechanism available for overcoming your apprehensions about public speaking. You will learn how to conduct meetings, how to give impromptu speeches, and how to provide constructive evaluations. More importantly, you will develop into a speaker who can stand before an audience with the self confidence and ease necessary to deliver an effective speech. There is never any pressure at our Meetups. There is only a n …

WE NEED PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF HOMELESS CATS AND DOGS VOLUNTEER LOCATIONS: North Scottsdale and Chandler/Tempe PLEASE EMAIL: jennydamore@gmail.com ADOPTION REPRESENTATIVES: (CATS ONLY position in SCOTTSDALE) Evening weekday and daytime weekend shifts available at our PETsMART location at 90th Street/Shea in North Scottdale. Talk to the general public about adoptions. This role is fun because you interact with many pet-loving people while cuddling kitties …

CHINESE IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE. To really LEARN CHINESE you need to take classes. We offer one-on-one and small group classes with the most experienced, hard working teacher you'll ever meet. Personalized lessons. Innovative use of technology. No books or audios to buy (personalized audios are included). Lowest hourly rate in the East Valley. Call now for more information 602-418-8045. We do have meetups, but they are more for getting acquainted and partying!

________________________________________________ Thank you for your interest in Kitchen Dilettante's Basics of Cooking & Baking. At this time, this group is private because classes are being held in a private home until a commercial kitchen can be located. Once a commercial kitchen is found, new classes for beginning cooks will be posted and the information will be available to all interested. Requested memberships will remain pending until then. ________________________________________________ …

The purpose of the U.L.T. is to spread broadcast the teaching of theosophy as recorded in the writings of Helena P. Blavatsky and William Q Judge. Theosophy is a universal system of ethics and human unity. A synthesis of science, religion, and philosophy.. U.L.T. meetings begin promptly and are free and open to all. The lodge is supported by voluntary contributions of time, money and work. All are welcome to participate. No dues, fees or collections. Ever. http://www.phx-ult-lodge.org/ U.L.T. …

Odyssey of the Mind After School provides creative problem-solving activities for students kdg-college. Teams of 5-7 students form, learn teamwork, brainstorming, and how to think of solutions for difficult problems that would be considered creative and “wow” audiences. There are 5 long-term problems teams can choose to solve that take many weeks/months to complete. Their solution must be presented in an 8 minute play which includes designing and making costumes, props, backdrops, writing script …

I have long since been a fan of all types of animation and it seems that there are a lot of people out here like me. I can't believe that there is no community were local animation fans can get together and network and enjoy this great art form, so since nobody else is doing it, lets GET IT STARTED. I have this dream of Arizona being the hotbed of creative ideas and animation talent second only to California. This group is to help bring talented people together to share ideas and love of animati …

We are a group of women who enjoy fictional books of substance. We meet at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month at various locations near the Chandler Mall/101 for Happy Hour and to discuss our current book selection. http://hhbookclub.blogspot.com/ We are accepting a few new members. If I get a lot of responses, I will keep a wait-list and there will probably be more openings in a few months for waitlist members to join, as some of our members have some changes in their lives. I will comm …

We are group for Actors, Screenwriters, Filmmakers, Commedians, Musicians and other creatives. We teach and hold events to feature artists.