WELCOME BLACK THEATER LOVERS ENJOY BROADWAY, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS! Love great theater and film and the possibility of meeting new friends -- then Role Call is the place for you! With this group, there's no need to go to the theater alone. You'll join other theater and movie lovers at a variety of stage and screen productions, particularly those that exemplify Black life and culture and are geared towards Black theater-goers. Whether it's a Broadway or off-Broadway show, a …

This group is headed by Aaron Ingram, founder of The ANF Films ; a film showcase that is designed to build relationships between black and Latino artists and professionals. Before and after the films, guests can enjoy themselves in a classy yet relaxing social setting. Other events will include film-screenings sponsored by ActNow Foundation and other social events related to film and theater. All venues will be in the tristate area, with Brooklyn as the home for regular social/networking eve …

This group is dedicated to African American, Caribbean and Latino professionals looking to network, socialize and have a good time in and around the NYC area. Our mission is to host exclusive afterwork/late night social gatherings and events catered to meeting new people, sharing new ideas and having some fun at the same time. Our group will consist of mature, friendly and outgoing individuals, ages 25-45 from various professions such as music & entertainment, film, fashion, the arts, banking, f …

Welcome to the NYC Grindhouse - the only group on Meetup.com that deals specifically with the Exploitation Film Genre. We'll be watching old classics such as Russ Meyers 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' and Jack Hill's 'Coffy', the film that launched sexy Pam Grier into the spotlight, as well as new Grindies like Tarantino's 'Death Proof' and my recent favorite, 'MACHETE'! When summer comes, we'll take a few weekend road-trips to check out the few remaining DRIVE-INs in NY - the closest one i …

… Bossa Nova to Neo Soul INDIE FILMS …

Do you sometimes quote lines from a Bette Davis film at the office only to get a blank stare in return? Keep meeting those who think that black and white movies are "primitive" and "too old"? Well, then you should join up with folks that know just how great classic films can be--the Classic Movie Meetup of Manhattan! We go to movies of the 1930s-70s at venues like Film Forum and Chelsea Clearview Classics.  Like many movie meetups, there is a $1 meetup maintainence fee per event, to offset the c …

This group is dedicated to the original movie buff. The guy or girl who still sees the glamor in the movies. The person that still wants to go out and enjoy a movie on the big screen. Movies were made to be glamorous and that is something that this meetup should focus on. This meetup will bring that back We will be planning events to movie theaters to see new releases. We will also be setting up projectors all over at great spaces in the city to show great new and classic films. So get on your …

Opportunity for independent filmmakers to screen and promote their work. Film lovers, artists and people who appreciate indie films.

This group's goal is to bring together fun, educated, and interesting women in their late 20s to 30s to form long-lasting friendships and explore all of the fabulousness NYC has to offer. Potential outings include visits to galleries, literary readings, museums, films, comedy shows, charity events, and brunch/happy hours.  Recent and upcoming meetups include an Artists' Talk and Tour in Brooklyn; a show featuring a "mentalist;" the Park Slope Bingo Club; trips to MoMA, the Whitney, the Guggenhei …

… Native New Yorker Linda is a licensed New York City tour guide (star rated by the Department of Consumer Affairs), has been a docent/educator at both The Merchants House Museum and the Fraunces Tavern Museum, and has led private tours for  Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College, New York City College of Technology, and Saint Francis College, and as well as for the Municipal Arts Society's Jane's Walks,  the Northwest Queens Paranormal Research Group, Asian Men/Black Women Connections, …

The National Association of Black Actors & Supporters (NABAS) was founded by Antoinette M. Dailey in 1989. NABAS’ mission is to reflect more diversity and to promote and preserve awareness of Black American Culture, Heritage and Influence on Film, Television and Stage. NABAS was developed to foster and encourage the outstanding stories, talents and relevance of the Black Experience. NABAS's mission is to ensure the public trust in the talents African American artist in the areas of film, televis …

Wave45 is the place to discover and network with folks creating Web videos for African American audiences. Our members create videos ranging from entertainment, personal finance, web series, health, to music and more. If you'd like to learn more about making videos, marketing/promoting videos on the web, or just like watching cool Urban videos this is the place for you!