Meet locally with other people who like to cook and eat! Our group seeks out all things related to food with a special emphasis on utilizing local ingredients and resources. We have cooking/baking events, dinners, chef demonstrations, culinary discussions and product tastings. Join us!

On January 9, 2006, The Weekly Dinner was started with a simple concept of bringing people together to enjoy great food in the Twin Cities area. Since then, there have been many events scheduled, friendships formed and a lot of great memories. On September 1, 2012, the name was switched to Minnesota Foodies (http://www.MinnesotaFoodies.com). The mission of the group continues to focus around enjoying great food and building friendships along the way, but not just one weekly dinner. We have brunc …

This group is for anyone interested in Speaking on Food, Identity, Health, and Society. I really believe in the profound ability of food to heal and empower communities. Because of that, I’m looking forward to meeting and building with you all. Our Mission A Healthier Environment Deeper Social Cohesion Increased Economic Opportunity

We have a variety of events for every level of wine enthusiast. Every month we tour an area winery and have a tasting. Every month we have a wine party at someones house. Our events are typically free, bring a bottle of wine or a small $5 cover charge to cover the wine at wineries. Plus we also post and attend area events and dinners. Don't worry about snobs, we'll drink Boones Farm and Two now Three buck Chuck too. We are here for you to meet new friends and enjoy and learn about wines. We run …

A group of women who gets together monthly to brew beer! Mission The Bitches Brew Crew is a group of women that are interested in learning how to enjoy drinking beer and homebrewing beer without the sometimes intruding presence of men! We occasionally have special events when men are welcomed into our group as Honorary Brew Bitches otherwise we'd like to keep this a fun place for individuals who identify themselves as women to gather and enjoy fellowship with each other. Want to learn how to hom …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is fi …

Monthly potluck to bring together people interested in paleo/primal cooking. Everyone is welcome! If you've never tried paleo but do secret at-home research, are a diehard cave-dweller, come from a Weston A. Price background or just want to meet people who love to chow down, this is the group for you!

We attend a local Asian restaurant (rotating between 3-4 places) the second Friday of every month and organize a current Asian cultural event when relevant.

Meet other local people who are interested in eating and growing organically, preserving the environment, living in a sustainable way, and spreading awareness about all of these.

**PLEASE NOTE THE AGE LIMITATION OF THIS GROUP IS 21-35.** This is the story of some friends and friends-of-friends who wanted to meet new people. We decided it was a tragedy that so many other young professionals were in the same boat. Well guess what, people? We finally did something about it, and the Saturday Night Dinners were born. The Saturday Dinners take place once a month in members' homes all over the Twin Cities metro area. Each dinner has a unique theme, usually based around a type o …

Jazz on the Line is a pilot project that I hope will cultivate a thriving music and restaurant scene for the entire Green Line LRT corridor from downtown St. Paul to Minneapolis. On the third Thursday of every month, we are sponsoring free evenings of live music to "foster connections, support the arts and encourage a healthy economy." We have been performing monthly since June 2012 at Mai Village Vietnamese restaurant, as both Mai Nguyen and Ngoan Dang are great fans of music, and particularly …

Do you love to cook? Do you love to eat!? Do you cook for others besides yourself? Do you like trying new recipes? Is healthy cooking and healthy eating a priority for you? Do you know you need to change your diet but don't know where to start? Whether you're a healthy chef or need to overhaul your diet, join us for endless new ideas! This group is designed for anybody who wants to share healthy recipes and add new ones to their recipe box! Please come with a healthy recipe to share, preferably  …

Limited to 15 participants but you need to commit to attending a monthly event as best you can. Goal is to informally learn about wines from different regions. We will focus on wines under $20 and more red than white. Each month a "captain" will be assigned responsible for selecting the theme. Each person will need to bring one bottle of wine matching the theme.

Hello Local Photogs. We are one of the largest and most active groups of photographers in Minnesota . We are more than just your ordinary camera group.  We a a tight community of artist who promote and support each other whether you are a beginner,  hobbyist or pro we are here to support you. Membership Terms General Membership - Anyone who has joined our meetup group if you don't have a title under your name you are considered General Membership . Outdoor photography -  Member who Supports the …

If you like playing hearts and/or spades and/or 500 you've come to the right spot! We are a fun, encouraging group of people who love our trump games!  Get together with other like-minded people and enjoy an evening of cards, laughs, food and fun. All levels are welcome -- whether you're just learning or just remembering -- you're welcome here.

The main purpose of this group is to share traditional “back to the land” skills and develop a greater connection to and appreciation for our Earth, while having fun and making connections with others in the general eastern MN and western WI area. In addition to "skills", this site is also a format for posting earth connecting events....like solstice celebrations, raptor center bird releases, earth day happenings, and farm/earth based festivals and gatherings. Please post any classes, workshops …

This is the group for Friends / Movies.. for every one...who likes to have fun on weekends.. Main activities that we do are Movies / Music / Dance / Outdoor (Hikes or Biking etc..,) This group is for the People, who like to find friends and have fun. This Group activities include. a) Watch/Discuss Bollywood & Hollywood Movies b) to know Indian & American & all the other cultures c) Indian & western musicals and dance events e) Socializing & Partying, Pot-Lucks and Day/Evening trips f) Hiking …

We are a group of easy-going quilters who sew together once a month. The ages of our members span five decades. Some members have quilted for more than 25 years and others have finished their first quilt at one of our quilt-ins and we are very proud of them. So, whether you have made 200 quilts or none, you will feel at home with us. Each Quilt-In weekend is two days--from Saturday morning at 9am through Sunday afternoon at 5pm--unless specifically indicated otherwise in an event's details. The …

Meet up with other 35-year-old-plus folks who love to try different coffees, teas, foods at interesting locales and especially enjoy the casual company of others.

Only Urban - The group for Minnesota's total urbanophiles! Only Urban was started to specialize in only city activities. If you enjoy exploring the heart of the Twin Cities or wish to do so then this is the group for you. We visit alternative clubs, go dancing, taste new food, go to art galleries, support the local arts community, locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and businesses. We love cool and interesting events and activities so if you have ideas for group that are in St. Paul or Minn …

Book club looking for ladies in their 20's and 30's who love to read! Meetings take place at a bar or restaurant in Minneapolis. Members can grab food or a cocktail while we discuss the book we read. Meetings are held near the end of each month. We ask for a $5 annual membership due from each member. All new members will have an opportunity to come to one meeting to check it out the book club without paying the $5 due. Anyone who decides they like it, and want to come back will be expected to p …

Yes, really, here's another book club. Do I have a fantastic uniquely creative concept to draw you in? Well, I like to think I am moderately creative, but basically I just want a group to read books we all select, get together for a glass of something and a few (hopefully decadent) snacks and seriously talk about the book we have read. I have been in other book clubs and they did not work out for me because of location, meeting day or time, or because they just fell apart. I hope to structur …

Twin Cities Wellness Group is a group of health and wellness practitioners uniting to help support the growth of each others businesses, educate one another, and create a community of like minded professionals. We welcome Health and Wellness Practitioners such as Alternative Medicine Providers, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Wellness Coaches, Yoga Teachers, Reiki, Homeopaths, Chiropractors and more! First time visitors are welcome to join us at no investment other than a pay it forward by b …

Divorcing Divas (www.divorcingdivas.net) provides encouragement, inspiration, and empowerment to people going through the difficult process of divorce. Through support, education, resources and hope, we show divorcees that they can find life~ and a good life~ on the other side. It's not the end... it's the beginning! We will host our fourth all-day conference entitled Happily Ever After on Saturday, October 13th at the Minneapolis Marriott West in St. Louis Park. We have a full day of keynote sp …

I'm looking to start a solid & committed small to mid-sized group interested in all things books. I'm not Oprah...If I want "fluff" I'll grab a book from a girlfriend. What I want is to read and discuss silly books, smart books, graphic novels, classics, books made into movies, movies made into books, books about movie stars and books about rock idols. Comedy, Finance, Home-Improvement, Kid-Lit, Satire, Psychology, Mystery & Suspense...show me the Ridiculous & the Serious....I WANT IT ALL. The o …

Do you want to meet people who enjoy talking in Spanish and having fun over food and drinks? Juntate al grupo! ¿Quieres conocer gente quien le gusta conversar en español, tomar bebidas con gente simpática y divertirse juntos? Join the group!

More info at www.stpauljaycees.org and www.facebook.com/stpauljaycees Formed in 1929, the Saint Paul Jaycees (Junior Chamber) offers its members opportunities to serve their communities, establish rewarding friendships and create professional contacts through one of the Metro's leading sources for networking (see more on networking below). Membership is limited to those who are 18-40, after that you become an alumni member. The Jaycees have proven to be a driving force behind many Twin Citie …

The modern book group of today is in some ways still a push for women's intellectual autonomy. Think of this book club as a refuge for women who want to cultivate their minds outside of our current culture's norm of watching television or films. This is a casual, laid back, friendly book club discussion about the books we are reading. This book club meets in the Saint Paul Midway area. This book club may or may not be currently open to new members.  Due to the personal nature of book club discus …