To introduce myself: My name is Nicole and I live in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. After spending most of my 20s and early 30s alone, I have found myself in a happy relationship (knock on wood).  I have attended singles meet-ups, key parties, speed dating . . . and, of course, done a great deal of online dating.  And now. . . perhaps it’s cliché . . . but I would like to help others by creating a group that I wish existed when I was single. Why I created the group? I found speed dating to be great fun and very efficient, although ultimately not successful for me. Why? I never found a group just for Brooklynites. I ended up finding a great guy on OK Cupid . . . who …

DASHING DIVAS is for enthusiastic runners of all fitness level who enjoy running to clear the mind, keep healthy or just to lose weight.  Group runs will be organized primarily over the weekend. Potential late night runs will be organized based upon the interest of active group members/attendees.  For runners, who struggle with sticking to a running/fitness schedule, this group can provide the opportunity to link up with a running buddy, to help motivate each other to stay on track, and most importantly provide safety…

We welcome runners of all abilities to join us for casual runs in Fort Greene and neighboring areas of Brooklyn.  Our goal is to build a self sustaining supportive community that brings each other up and stays healthy and fit.Fort Greene Running ClubBrooklyn, NY11205, us

This group is for ladies 25-40(ish!) years old who live in/near Williamsburg (or like to hang out here) and want to make quality girlfriends. We get together for drinks at local bars, restaurants, and sometimes at members’ apartments. It’s casual, drama-free, and always a good time!Ladies of Williamsburg – Happy Hour and MoreBrooklyn, NY11211, us

Hey Boys on Bikes… We’re a group of Brooklyn and Brooklyn-friendly fellas that get together every few weeks for fun bike rides around the city. We ride down to the beach, across the borough for the best tacos and ice cream destinations, exploring different neighborhoods and having fun on the way. Sign up and come along on our next ride.Brooklyn Boys on BikesBrooklyn, NY11215, us

Singles Softball Saturdays is a bar sponsored coed summer softball league exclusively for singles. This summer’s league, starting June 5th, will consist of 8 teams, 144 players total, half guys half girls. Teams are available for players in their 20’s & 30’s. You can join by yourself or with friends and are placed on a team with other players your age from your part of town. Games are played Saturday afternoons at 12, 1, 2 or 3 pm in Williamsburg, just a short L ride from pretty much anywhere. After games everyone walks a couple blocks to Mug’s Ale House on Bedford Ave, the league sponsor bar, to socialize and enjoy great food and drink specials only for our players. ***********You are not registered for the league …

All the cool and up and coming music – Great shows! Fun! Music! Drinks! Great for the up and coming musician as well as music lovers!!!The New York Singer SongwritersNew York, NY10012, us

This is a group for Russian-Speaking American LGBTQ individuals, and for progressive people everywhere who identify and support Russian-Speaking LGBTQ culture and heritage. We welcome everyone who has ties to the Russian-Speaking LGBTQ community to join our group and support our cause. Let’s celebrate our identity and fight for diversity, social justice, human and civil rights for LGBTQ people everywhere we live. Let’s join together in creating a social network and community united by common culture. Most of our meetups take place in New York City. We often venture out to New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Our members live in different parts of the US and some visit us from other countries. …

This group is for those who love to partake in live music, especially jazz, and in the Brooklyn area. Feel free to suggest events that you think would be good for us to meet at. As I recently took over this group, I wanted to share the original reason the group was started below, for those of you who have been loyal members of the group. Original meetup description (slightly condensed) from past organizer: “I’ve been searching places to go hear great music for a while…and have come to the conclusion that a lot of it is happening in Brooklyn. People curious about the NY live music scene are welcome to join and meet up to visit the most cutting edge …

The purpose of this meetup is to promote food independence and the joy of city gardening and farming. This meetup is for individuals who are either currently gardening/farming in the city or who want to learn, right now. All meetups will take place in Brooklyn. If you live in another borough, but can come to meetups in Brooklyn, you are welcome to join. All members will be able to suggest meetups – our goal is to build stronger support networks for gardeners by sharing information, skills, materials and labor.Brooklyn Gardeners/

Welcome to the group! Updated 4/10/2013! Recently Expanded to include all of the fun and dynamic areas of the Northern Brooklyn area! This group is for anyone who wants to explore Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Park Slope, Williamsburg, and the surrounding neighborhoods, whether you want to check out all the new (and not-so-new) restaurants, or just meet a few people for a drink after work. Possibilities – brunch, dinner, bars, cafes, live music, wine tastings, outdoor events, and more. We welcome those who are new to the neighborhood(s), as well as long-time residents who’d like to share some of their favorite spots. Look forward to meeting you!Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill