Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our courses …

S.M.A.R.T. educates the public on the many cruelties animals suffer. This includes mainly, but is not entirely limited to animals who are: - used for food/factory farms - used for fur - used in vivisection or who are researched upon - used for sport or entertainment You'll notice that in each of those scenarios, the common word is 'used.' Animals deserve better. Because they cannot speak, does not mean they cannot feel, so we must be their voice.  Please consider joining and speaking out o …

Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires. This group is only for those who have big dreams and want to develop mastery at manifesting money and prosperity through spiritual growth and development. We develop our own personal environment of economic prosperity.

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and want to explore it with you all the while not forgetting to have some fun. We’ll draw, paint, meet for gallery walks, art events or just meet for a drink and get to know each other. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully appreciated and make each event i …

TechShop is a playground for creativity. Part fabrication and prototyping studio, part hackerspace and part learning center, TechShop provides access to over $1 million worth of professional equipment and software. We offer comprehensive instruction and expert staff to ensure you have a safe, meaningful and rewarding experience. Most importantly, at TechShop you can explore the world of making in a collaborative and creative environment.

This group started off 6 months back as a Women's only group. We've had the chance to meet some fabulous women through this group. We've decided to expand the group by allowing men to join! As this group did start off as a women's only group, there will still be many events that only women can attend. I understand that many of you would have been attracted to the group with the idea of it being ladies only. So, I will keep that in mind and plan a couple events each month for just the ladies. All …

Meet fellow Vegetarians near you! Come to a local Vegetarian Meetup and discuss living a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes, learn new things and make friends!

I started this group as a fun, FREE, and eco-friendly way to get "new" clothing, furnishings, books and more without spending a dime - and to make some new friends. The goal is for us to get together for swap parties where we can exchange belongings we no longer want for items we do want. If you have clutter, you're richer than you think. Time to swap some of that stuff that's just taking up valuable space for stuff you love and use!

Meet other local Environmental activists to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

Group focuses on the speaking French in a comfortable bar/restaurant environment. With the language as our common goal, our activities assist our members to exchange, practice, and enrich themselves in the language. Our group is open to everyone with similar interests for the French language, Francophone culture, and meeting other Francophiles in the Metro Detroit area.

This is an invitation to anyone who is interested in expanding his/her spiritual practice through meditation with like-minded people at my home in Southfield. Participants will meditate in a loving, mutually-supportive environment, and then those who wish to will be encouraged to share their experiences. Snacks and social time to follow!  Please bring a dish to pass -- I will provide plates, utensils, cups, etc. Although the primary objective of the gatherings will be meditation, they will not b …

Welcome to the Detroit area Vegan Meetup Group!  Outings occur anywhere from Detroit to Troy, Clawson to Ferndale, but we're always open to a bit of travel for a new, scrumptious vegan treat. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan or simply veg-curious, we welcome you to join us for delicious vegan meals and conversation with like-minded individuals about veganism, health, animal rights and the environment.

Minority Atheists of MI (M.A.M) is a collective of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures who meet regularly to promote logic, reason and most importantly offer support. M.A.M. serves as solace for individuals who:  may be newly out as an Atheist, are struggling because they're unable to come out as an Atheist, is experiencing isolation from loved ones (due to recent exodus from major religion such as Jehovah's Witness, Muslim, Mormon etc), or feels rejected because others do not unde …

Are you addicted to the Great Dane? Have you had problems finding other dogs to play with your large baby? Find yourself asking questions about your large breed that others don't have answers for. This is an opportunity to socialize your Great Dane and talk with others about Danes. Take the opportunity to meet friendly Great Danes and Great Dane Owners in a comfortable relaxed home environment.

Detroit Live! is dedicated to promoting local music and entertainment in and around the metro-Detroit area. Our purpose is to provide the members with an opportunity to check out a wide variety of music, dining, theatre, festivals and other live entertainment venues as a group. Anyone who enjoys live entertainment and wants to explore more of what the Detroit metropolitan area has to offer should join this group.  We hope to create a positive group environment for those who want to go out an hav …

Premise? Getting out from behind our computers & meeting new friends! We would like a forum for intellectual, curious, open-minded people who want to get out, meet new people & enjoy new experiences.  Single, married, widowed, divorced.....we welcome everyone! What this is: o A true social group of open-minded, non-judgmental people who are 30+. o Open & interested in a wide variety of activities.  We will have approx. 3-9 events per month, and all within a 2hr drive; some of our activities have …

I've been toying around with making electronic music for years now and have found that the best way to learn is through collaboration. I decided to create this group as a way for many of us, "basement producers", to get together on a regular basis. We'll be learning about making music using a variety of software and hardware, discussing new technology, learning about sound engineering and collaborating on projects. Our meetings are mostly informal and each session is tailored to whomever shows …

Exposing children to fun activities which will enrich them culturally, socially and/or academically. My goal is to create experiences that allow children to flourish in a positive environment. Some of the events will be free. With regard to activities that cost money, we can join together to get a group rate. Ideally I envision everyone collaborating thoughts and resources to bring our children together for exponential growth. I would welcome any assistant organizers.

Let's meet to learn public speaking in a structured, but warm and friendly environment on the east side of Metro Detroit. Toastmasters International provides a proven path to being comfortable and effective speaking in public. Experienced members are available to encourage and mentor. You are always welcome.

This is a group dedicated to the advancement and education of people interested in working in the Hadoop (HBase,Hive, Pig) cloud environment.

This group is for anyone interested in uplifting the City of Detroit and it's surrounding communities, and creating a more inspiring environment for children and families. My hope is to make a spiritual contribution to building bridges between cultures and communities using the universal language of laughter. I started this group as a way to share the mission of World Laughter International to spread world peace through laughter one person at a time.

Dearborn Talks Toastmasters members learn by giving speeches in a small group setting and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Dearborn Talks meeting has two to three planned speeches delivered as well as several other opportunities for members to speak in front of the group. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice and learn how to get over your fear of public speaking and hone your public speaking skills. Upon joining Dearborn Talks Toastmasters, each new me …

This is a group that I started to help all who are interested in learning about and applying the Law of Attraction in their personal lives. If you have a limited knowledge of Law of Attraction or even if you're only curious, we welcome you. The purpose of the group is to provided a positive, safe and fun environment to learn, share and inspire each other to achieve better health, finances and relationships through the philosophy of attraction-based living. Who should join? Individuals looking to …

The Detroit Mama Hub is for expectant Mamas in Detroit to gather for support, discussion, learning, and fostering new friendships during their pregnancies and beyond. Are you pregnant and wish to hang out with other pregnant Mamas? Would you like to be in a non-judgemental, supportive environment where you can discuss your pregnancy joys, challenges and concerns? Wouldn't it be nice to meet other expectant Mamas from your local area and share information and tips on pregnancy health, preparing f …

Our relationship with food can be one of pleasure and nourishment or it can be a relationship that is destructive and obsessive. This group is for women who are interested in changing their relationship with food and their bodies. Mindful eating is deliberately paying attention to how and what we eat. There are no forbidden foods in mindful eating practice. Mindful eating is becoming aware of physical hunger as a cue for eating and satiety cues as the reason to stop eating. Mindful eating encomp …

Always wanted to try out new cocktail recipes but afraid to ask anyone to taste it? Try out here! Casual home bartending environment to learn about different spirits and mixing of their tastes. Haven't found a group like this here, so why not start out.. sure there are plenty of cocktail enthusiasts! Got a couple of books for help and learning. Basic tools and barware provided. Bring your own juices, fruits, lemons and mixers. Write the drink and spirit names in the comment and have them provide …

The goal for our Coffee and Connections professional networking group is to connect small business owners & entrepreneurs to generate leads and referrals for our businesses. We want to share ideas about business growth and learn best practices. We will meet one a week in Atlanta, GA. Locations, to be announced. Our meetings are in a relaxed no pressure environment and give our members the opportunity to tell us about their business at each meeting. Come and meet other local business professional …