This group is for any artist (experienced to novice) who is interesting in working on art outdoors, whether its easel painting in oil, watercolor, pastels, charcoal/pencil drawing ect. Take your inspiration from the landscape and cityscape, as we meet outdoors at various locations around the Pittsburgh area to work on our individual paintings or projects and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.

Italian-Americans Living in Pittsburgh is a group of people from the Tri-state area who have either grown up in the area and moved away, who still have family here, who have moved and came back or who have never moved away at all. People trying to salvage some of the ways of Italian life here in America so we can pass customs, language, arts, etc down to our children and their children. OK, so maybe some of us have never been to Italy but growing up in Bloomfield (Pittsburgh PA) I came close to …

Meet other Mixed Martial Arts fans, students and fighters in Pittsburgh to discuss competitors, attend local MMA fights, watch televised events (UFC) and talk about anything and everything MMA related.

People interested in learning and expressing what they learn through painting.

exploring textile art, specifically using a hand needle and thread. we will play with different techniques and products, and work on various projects. for novice to expert, all you need is an interest and enjoyment of hand stitching.

This is a splinter group from the Pittsburgh Model & Photographer Meetup Group (http://meetup.com/models) and is a "light weight" alternative for the more intensive Pittsburgh Figure, Fetish and Erotic art group (http://meetup.com/eroticart). For more information check out the main group at http://meetup.com/models More information will be posted here soon. We are moving the nude/figure/fetish/erotic mostly out of the Pittsburgh Model and Photographer Meetup group, into this group. The Original …

This is a paid membership, mostly invitation only group. There is a small group of us who have been working/shooting together for years, and this group is going to *try* to be the expansion of that into a more coordinate, "fetish" and "erotic art" workshop group.  WORKSHOPS.  That means learning, doing, and creating.  Not sitting around. Fetish photography is expensive, and this is an intense group for working with the artistic concepts of fetish/art photography, and erotic/art photography.  If …

This group is for a much needed opportunity for young(20-30s) entrepreneurs, innovators, free thinkers, visionaries, and the like to find each other, connect, and get together to support each others visions, network, help each other, socialize, and just hang out. Maybe your passion is the environment, medicine, technology, social media, the arts, business, or maybe its spirituality and human potential. Whatever it is we can do so much more by supporting each other and helping each other out. If …

Sober Fun is all about fun without alcohol.  Our meetup events will always be completely alcohol free.  To maintain the comfort of people who have made the choice to live life completely sober it is important to know that alcohol will not be tolerated at our events.  I would like for us to create a supportive atmosphere in which we can all be comfortable in our decision to live alcohol free. With that said, anyone who enjoys sober fun is welcome to join this group.  Activities may vary from acti …

Looking to create a group for local photographers that are beyond the point of simply taking pictures and looking to create something more lasting with their work.  Hopefully through other members critique and encouragement, we can each find what it is we are trying to say through our photographs.

Do you have natural hair? Do you want to transition from your relaxer to a chemical-free lifestyle? Ready for the big chop? Or do you just have mad love for chics with naturals? If you live in or near Pittsburgh, PA this may be the group for you! Dope N' Natural Pittsburgh is sponsored by Soulburbia Art International, LLC and will have monthly meet-ups about natural hair products, styles and more. Oh yeah, we'll have some fun too! A ladies' night out, "How To..." workshops and more are being pla …

Our meetings will be delivered in English for the most part. Japanese language skills are not required though, not discouraged. This group was designed for those who wish to explore the wondrous splendors of the Japanese Culture, their language and foods, from a Pittsburgh perspective. We welcome all to join us whether you are a novice to the interest of the Japanese culture or have been enjoying the splendors of the culture for years. We will sample Japanese cuisine by occasionally having a …

So you want to live the good life... Do you have a life philosophy to help guide you? Sounds too difficult? It is more simple than you would  imagine. It is all about letting of what really does not matter... Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient Rome proves to be remarkably applicable to modern lives. Using the psychological insights and the practical techniques of the Stoics, one can avoid the feelings of chronic dissatisfaction that plague so …

This group is designed for those who have interest in programs that focus on film, literature, arts, and science through the psychoanalytic lens.  The account was created in order to encourage a community of persons with interest in psychoanalytic thought to be a part of the programs offered by Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center. Thank you for your interest! Maya Andlig

Ciao a tutti! This group is for seekers who are looking to enhance their spiritual lives with discussions and information drawn from ancient and modern Paganism on the Italian Peninsula. This is a place for sharing (rituals, recipes, spells, prayers, family traditions, art work, inspirational stories …), asking questions, and discussing issues. This group is also a way for Pagan Italo-philes to meet and build community. I ask only that the focus of the conversation be Italy. There are other grou …

This is a group for like-minded couples to socialize. It has been really tough to meet other young people who share similar interests to ours. We would love to meet others who would be interested in spending time doing constructive activities such as cooking a meal together, creating art, playing board games, hiking, yoga, attending events around Pittsburgh. Don't get the wrong idea, we are certainly not boring and enjoy a drinking on occasion, but simply do not wish to lead the party lifestyle …

I created this group bring togethor fellow crafters who want to socialize. This is open to any type of crafter (knitting, crochet, beading, scrapbooking etc.) I'd like to meet once a month (maybe more if there is interest) at either a member's home or social setting where we can craft, have snacks and socialize. I'm open to any ideas. Let's get togethor and craft!

Welcome! My name is Brandon Allen. I am an experienced Vegan Chef and I am currently attending The Art Institute in downtown Pittsburgh for Culinary Arts. (starting summer 2013) This group is for people that are interested in learning how to improvise with vegan cuisine. My mission is to teach people how to create amazing vegan dishes from scratch, while keeping it healthy, and of course delicious! During my classes, I will share recipes and techniques I have learned on my own from experimenting …

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Kickball Club! Our mission is to provide you with the most fun, social, kickball leagues, pickup games, tournaments, etc... in the wonderful city of Pittsburgh. What can you expect to find here? Check it out: Leagues -- Organized 9-week leagues with a playoff tournament, umpires for all games, bases and balls provided, 1-hour games, state of the art website with team photos, schedules, standings, results and even weekly articles recapping matches Pickup games -- We'll …

Do you like to play with your food? Does the idea of making your lunch look like the three little pigs or pandas romping in a forest sound fun to you? Then Bentomania is for you. Join my daughter and I for the Japanese art of preparing beautiful bento meals.

Stay up-to-date with all of the events, classes, and opportunities at Pittsburgh's newest co-working space. The Hardwares Store brings startups, freelance media producers, and nonprofits into the same space so that they can collaborate and grow. The Hardware Store's facilities contain complete media production facilities, including 20' of greenscreen, a podcasting suite, and state-of-the art audio studio.