Welcome NYC Event Professionals! This is an group geared towards event/meeting professionals and suppliers in the wide world of event planning... private, public, corporate, non-profit, college/university, you name it! I have adopted the name 'SKETCH' as it pertains to our planning prerogative... to map out, to outline, to draft... Hence going forward you will simply say that you're "here for the SKETCH event" :) We are a resource, a place to network with others, to gain information and keep …

This should be a place to find out about great comedy shows around NYC, and then go out and enjoy some laughs together. There's lots of awesome comedy (and comedy fans) out there, so these events should be fun. Also, I'm a comedian myself, performing stand-up and sketch comedy. Feel free to check my stuff out at DontTouchMeThere.com Hope to see you all at some shows!

For fashion designers, illustrators and enthusiasts looking to get practice sketching from the fashion model. Sessions include quick gestures extending into longer poses with multiple wardrobe changes. The group is organized by experienced designer/illustrator. Our Meetup is scheduled every 3rd Sunday 12-3pm once a month at The Center located in the West Village. Sessions cost $15.00. Check out the group's album from past events and sign-up to be notified for the next Meetup! Read the latest …

This is a meetup group for artists who attended the Illustration Master Class ( http://illustrationmasterclass.com/ ) run by Rebecca Guay and anyone else who is interested in Illustration! This is a great way for us to stay in touch, to keep the energy going and to encourage each other in our passion and pursuit of Illustration art. This isn't just for those who went to IMC - this is for ANYONE with a passion for creating professional art and Illustration and is looking for a circle of friends a …

Been meaning to draw more? Or enjoy Central Park more? Do both - and meet great people too! Come relax and learn with New York's largest drawing Meetup Group. We welcome people who: have a love of art and nature - want to meet new people - want to learn from other artists - want to see parks and museums - want to start drawing (including figure drawing), but classes are too expensive - draw all the time, or haven't drawn for years (or ever!) What makes our Meetups different? We like to shar …

The most fun and memorable nights I have in NYC seem to follow this pattern: Meet friends - Chitchat, break bread, grab a pint, etc. Attend Comedy Show - The less mainstream the better. Socialize - Go for drinks, dancing, or another random suggestion from someone in group. The linchpin is the Comedy Show since it always sets a great mood for the rest of the evening. Plus, who doesn't like laughing with friends, and checking out new shows? With that in mind this group's mission is to check out …

This is the place for art and figure drawing in New York from the nude model! We offer a fun, serious session for artists and creative folks, with a great atmosphere and a great bunch of people. It's a supportive, uninstructed session where you're free to draw without judgement, and all levels of experience are welcome. We are one of the longest running groups of this kind on Meetup (possibly THE longest!). Have a look at our gallery to get a feel for some of the work our members do. We'd love t …

We are a group of artists of various backgrounds, working in different media, who like to sketch, paint, and photograph landscapes. If you would like to work outdoors with a group of like minded artists, come to our meetings.

Are you a stand-up, sketch performer, comedy writer or story-teller? Do you want to test out your material before going to NYC? Do you post funny things on youtube, make virals or produce short comedic films? Do you want to do any of the above? Do you not want to perform and just love comedy? Want to try it, we'll show you how. The ORIGINAL and still the BEST! Other comedy groups have tried to be us, but our network of comics, fans and writers has been working together for over 2 years with 3 …

The North Jersey Artists Salon is a group that has been created to facilitate the mingling of artists and the sharing of creative ideas without having to go into the city to do it.  The goal is to create opportunities to share and appreciate art through plein air painting sessions, daytrips to exhibits, and artists round-tables.  It is also a place to share information, whether that is books you're reading, new techniques and mediums you're trying, exhibits that look interesting, classes and cal …

Beginners Comedy Improv Class - Manhattan. No Experience Necessary! Next class Tuesday nights in May. Contact jacqueline Kabat for more info.  In this fun workshop, we soothe our spirit and re-energize ourselves with laughter. Guided by comedy improv pro Jacqueline Kabat, we learn the basic principles of comedy improvisation to tap into our deeper dimensions and learn how to use these techniques to develop our personal potential in everyday life. Working together as a group to eliminate any indi …

… Following event coordinators and group leaders in the following areas have found it useful in the pat to associate with a forum like this one: - NYC Holistic Social - Teaching & Presenations - Alternative Health Meetup - Sound Healing Workshop - Mind, Body, Soul Presentation - Local Artist Gallery Night - Figure Sketching - Select Poetry Series - Other similar interest groups I have been one such coordinator and thought to start a support group to help myself and others! Event Su …

Can't wait until the weekend to have a good time? Like to have a good laugh during the week? Then you, my friend, are a Laffaholic. You have a need and we are here to fill that need. Stand-up comics now have a group to call home about!!! Come and try out your new material and when that doesn't work, wooo us with the tried and tested material that's known to get the laffs. Looking forward to seeing you at our next event!      

Hi All! I am happy to be organizer of this amazing group of funny people and comedy fans! Through this group, it is my hope that we build a community of comedians and comedy lovers who have fun connecting and most importantly laughing our @sses off! Look out for new events to be posted soon. And please be sure to see the note below about what Del is up to: Contact Sassi at sassiactress@yahoo.com for spots, rezzies and more info.  Thanks!!!!

You've always wanted to be in fashion, right? But, maybe you think you're too old now...or too young. Or, perhaps you need some encouragement about how to get started as a designer. Or, maybe you need to brush up your creative or technical skills. Well, get ready! We've got a wealth of information to pass around to help you: PREPARE TO START YOUR OWN FASHION BUSINESS PREPARE TO SWITCH CAREERS IN FASHION PREPARE FOR FASHION COLLEGE PREPARE F …

                        THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. Thes …