Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, ghost hunters, aliens, conspiracy theorists, creationists, and snake oil salesmen? Yearning to talk with someone rational for a while? Skeptics are interested in critical thinking, science, and the psychologies of belief and perception. Come meet with local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. Every 2nd Thursday, we are "Drinking Skeptically". Sometimes we have topics and sometimes we don't. Mostly the discussion is about current …

Bring your laptops, sketch pads, and a creative spark. This "open workshop" is a mobile space for socializing, working on your own personal (or collaborative) projects, sharing with and learning from each other, and exploring new and provocative design: from hardware (i.e. www.arduino.cc) to software (i.e. anything Google, Ruby on Rails and other MVC Frameworks, Drupal, cool open source projects like Processing) to digital art (i.e. CS4) and web media (Flash, CSS, etc). There are wonderfully cre …

The main purpose of this group is for internet marketing geeks, of all types, to be able to come together and share information and ideas, to discuss strategies and talk with people whose eyes don't glaze over when we talk about internet marketing.  Geeks of all experience levels are welcome but understand that we often wax poetic about advanced and arcane topics.

We are looking to help Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. We will teach you more effective ways to grow your business and use social marketing and media to brand yourself and your business online. We are looking to mentor you on strategic ways to use social marketing to your advantage. If you are involved with a traditional brick and mortar business or a Network Marketing company the tactics that we use can be implemented into any business model. We are looking to get a group of like-minde …

SEO School is devoted to spreading the word about ethical, effective SEO. We empower businesses large and small with knowledge about best practices, trends, and tools. Join us!

Are you sick of hiring someone to help you with your website? How about not using Twitter because you don't know how? Or Blogging because you don't even know what a blog is? How about never getting any leads or enough leads from your website? Now you can TAKE CONTROL of your most valuable marketing asset! Join today to learn from local, professional and knowledgeable web designers that are willing to help you! The purpose of "Website Help for Entrepreneur's in Minnesota" Meetup is to educate bu …

HELP US HELP YOU! This group shares ideas, and solutions to help the Freelancer grow their business. Our topics are broad, are conversations are exciting. Come join us, and learn how others have succeeded and failed; becuase there is always something new to learn. Running a business is tough; you’re the Sales Manager, you’re the Media Manager, you’re the Worker Bee, you’re the Accountant and Inventory Manager, and to top it all off you’re the Boss. Come and build relationships, that will help yo …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

gsummitX - Gamification in Minneapolis/St-Paul is a Meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamificatio …

Affiliate Summit is bringing together affiliate marketers in Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN areas on monthly basis to discuss affiliate marketing, network, and learn from speakers on the latest tips and information in the industry.

Hi, this group is for people who are interested in mobile but specifically understanding mobile within business. Who would be interested? Entrepreneurs, business executives, producers, developers, social media enthusiasts and the mobile curious. Suggested topics for the group: - Estimating development costs for mobile. Where do I start? - How to approach design for mobile? - Native vs mobile web which one is appropriate? - How do I incorporate mobile into my business? - What’s the deal with Gam …

This group is for professionals who want to make more meaningful connections, who want to collaborate and innovate, who are interested in creating something lasting. This is not your traditional entrepreneur and nonprofit networking group. If you are looking for another group where you can show up, hand out cards, have some booze and go home- we are not for you, sorry. We think it's important for people in the business and nonprofit, and government, sectors to be speaking to each other regularly …

Twin Cities-area media professionals and students supporting the National Association of Hispanic Journalists

"The Art of Seduction" photography group is for like minded photographers, novice and experienced looking to expand their portfolios, experience, and network in a creative setting. Our goal is to provide unique photo shoots that will leave your viewers wanting more! "Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities; primarily visual arts, which includes the creation of images or objects in fields including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other vi …

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

A FORUM FOR VIABLE HEALTH CARE INNOVATION. Technology. Design. Business Models.

This is an IBM sponsored Big Data meetup group.  Geared towards developers, data scientists and all Big Data enthusiasts, our meetups provide an opportunity to work hands on with the solutions and tools in our Big Data platform. Our Meetups typically include a 45-60 min (max) presentation that serves as an introduction and overview for a specific Big Data technology.  It is followed by ~3 hours to collaborate with fellow developers and apply your Big Data skills.  We provide a cloud environment …

Do you enjoy the arts, crafts or gardening? The experience of making - or simply appreciating art can be healing. In times of stress, I've found that the act of creating (whether a drawing, painting, collage or a garden) is calming and restorative. We'll plan a variety of activities. Your ideas are welcome. This may be an opportunity to share your skill or learn a new one. The group is open to everyone - no previous experience necessary.

This is a group for people interested in collaborating on, inspiring, and showing off their zines. Yes, you can contribute art, poetry, original journalism, whatever. Zines are usually xeroxed little DIY publications. We're going to get together at public places and discuss and create! We can also meet for other activities like movies, music, or other fun stuff.