Do you love trains? Do you love to eat? How about railfanning trackside while tasting the fine delights of some of Carolina's fine dining establishments! Ok maybe not 5 star but when it comes to ambiance it's the trains that count! Bring your scanner, bring your photographs of your latest train excursions. Meet like minded folks. Come to a place where you can talk "train" and not bore the heck out of your friends! We meet at least twice a month at various locations through out Charlotte …

The Charlotte Anime/Manga Society (CAMS) are a group of people who enjoy Japanese Comics (Manga) and animation (Anime). You'll see our normal activities as fairly regular meetups to discuss the world's anime/manga topics, anime viewing session and sometimes cosplay workshops if you want to work on a costume. We also try to get out an enjoy Japanese culture that go beyond the anime/manga topic with events for Charlotte's "Bon Odori" festival as well as dine outs to Sushi restaurants or ethnic Jap …

This group will provide a way to hook into the local wine tastings around the area, and do some of our own. We will also do some social tastings, and perhaps even some private ones. The goal will be to learn about wine, socialize and have fun. It does not matter if you know a lot or nothing, this will not be an intimidating group. There will be some social wine tastings and some more organized, guided tastings.

Do you love life? Not really into the bar scene? Want to make friends? Are you interested in getting out of the house for friendly social activities? Our group does not meet in bars - ever. So we eliminate some of the expectations of singles groups and some of the drama of social groups that do meet at bars. Many of our activities will be suitable for children, so bring the family - we are not a singles group, though welcome singles. The events will be in different areas of Charlotte and as alwa …

This group is for seniors 55+ to get together to do things and go places. The purpose is to make friends and have fun doing different things together such as dining out, movies, Bunco, travel near or far, whatever. Anyone 55 to 105 who wants to make new friends with whom to do the things they enjoy should definitely join this group.  We are always endeavoring to increase the variety of our events and welcome suggestions from members. You can attend those events you're interested in and pass on t …

What makes Cocktails and Jimmy Choo's different among other women's groups in Charlotte? We value quality over quantity when selecting our members! We are one of the most active women's social groups in the area.  Finding a good group of girlfriends to take in all of Charlotte's splendor can be difficult- we make it easy! Our group is for 24-36 year old classy ladies who appreciate fashion, enjoy making new friends and like to have a great night out. We are looking for fun women who like to get …

QC Dinner Group is a welcoming foodie group in Charlotte which gathers semi-monthly to try a new restaurant or to visit a favorite. We make every effort to support locally-owned restaurants but we may stray to a unique chain once in a while. Some of our favorites include:   Dish (Plaza/Midwood), Las Margaritas (East Charlotte), Savor Cafe (Uptown), Waldhorn (Pineville), Fiamma (Dilworth),  Alexander Michael's (Uptown), Woodlands (East Charlotte), Greek Isles (Southend), Bistro La Bon (Plaza/Mid …

This group was created to connect African Americans for friendships and networking. We offer a relaxing, informal social network for those who desire to make quality business and social connections. This group is all about having fun, relaxing, enjoying yourself and the great company of other black professionals. We provide a range of social events during the month. Our activities will include: Patio parties, wine tastings, bowling, sporting events, networking mixers, seminars, various trips, vo …

'Charlotte Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' is an exciting women's social group for the Charlotte area. It is a gathering for ladies in their mid-20s to late 30s who want to get together in a warm friendly atmosphere and have the ultimate girls' outing. 'Charlotte Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' is perfect for whether you are new in town, want to make new friends or just want to have a great time with the girls. We are an organization that focuses on seeing the sites, having lots of laughs, and spending ti …

Scroll down the page to see UPCOMING EVENTS This is a humble group for those people that are New In Town to Charlotte (aka CNiTs), that "just feel new to town" or just plain want to meet new people & have FUN! The CNIT group gives us a chance to expand our social circles, explore Charlotte and have a good time doing it! The only thing you need is a strong desire to get out of the house, make some new friends, laugh, be positive and have some fun. Here are some other great groups that you are wel …

I love cooking food from all over the world, trying new spices, exploring new restaurants and discovering great wines in the company of wonderful people. This group does informal cooking classes, dinner parties, recipes, dining out, wine tastings, culinary tours, and the list goes on and on….. A Bon Vivant is a person having cultivated, refined, and sociable tastes especially with respect to food and drink. Our group takes the snobbery out of being a Bon Vivant and injects tons of fun! Whether i …

I recently moved to Charlotte from PA and was a member of a Sushi meetup group there. I checked for a group here and there wasn't any, so after months of waiting, I decided to start one up myself. I'd like to have a fun, active group to meet up at local sushi places, in addition to hibachi, thai, etc. when there is interest. This group is for anyone who likes sushi, from the beginner (like myself) to the expert and for anyone who likes trying new sushi restaurants out, and who likes meeting ne …

The ultimate GNO page for ladies looking for fun Girls Night Out opportunities! Check out our updates for fun events and groups in Charlotte and surrounding... Men, you can join too...you know that where the women go, men follow ;)

Whether you are a transplant or grew up in the Queen City, it seems there are always young adult professionals looking for ways to get out of the house after work and on the weekends. This group will have a variety of different events happening every month to allow us to get active, create friendships, and maybe even do some networking? If you are a Young Active Professional (YAP) in the Charlotte area between the ages of 21 - 39 looking for exactly what has been described above, create a profil …

This group is for people who enjoy or want to learn more about oak-aged spirits such as Bourbons, Scotches, Whiskeys or craft beers. Our members are an eclectic group of unpretentious people who welcome beginners & aficionados alike. We typically meet on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month at different bars and restaurants around the Charlotte area; however, we also tour various distilleries and take trips to national events such as the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We look forwa …

About Us The Charlotte Girlfriends Group was created to offer women in the Charlotte area an opportunity to make new friends and build lasting bonds with other like-minded women. We have regularly scheduled events that are fun, entertaining and most of all will creating lasting friendships and memories. Mission Statement It is our mission to extend the warm, supportive, loving hand of friendship to any woman interested in accepting it. The Girlfriends The Girlfriends in this group come from e …

Ladies of Charlotte!  Every now and then we need to get together and relax, chat, socialize, and just have a great time with the girls while creating lasting friendships and memories.  Whether you are single, married, dating and need some girl time join our group and we can explore all that Charlotte has to offer. Meet-up information is for members only.  Some typical activities we will have are dining out at the best restaurants Charlotte has to offer (and there are many!), Girls Nights Out, Mo …

Meet up with other adult professionals (singles or married welcome) that are new to the area or who would like to make new friends. We will mainly plan activities in the South Charlotte area (mostly Ballantyne and Blakeney with some in Matthews, Pineville and South Park). Activities include brunch/lunch/dinner, social happy hours, movies, and outdoor activities. Members can suggest events they are interested in on our Meetup page. As a member, just click on the ‘Suggested’ tab towards the middle …

The world is full of possibilities as our lives are! Come join us for exploring our community, sharing good conversations, and making new friends! Food, fun and entertainment are always a part of it!!! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinners will be held at restaurants in the Greater Charlotte area. Group will go to museums, live shows, movies, trips and other events. Group invites all retirees and future retirees to join.

Our group is about exploring international cuisine in Charlotte. Tasting unique dishes and learning the culture behind it. Our goal in creating this meetup, is to attract travel enthusiast who love to immerse themselves in other cultures, and have the freedom to travel and visit different counties around the globe. We are all about organizing trips and having dining out events, so as we can enjoy life and have endless fun. If you like what we are all about, sign up and be part of the team.

This group is for married or single active, fun loving, young at heart women who want to meet new friends with similar interests. Get togethers would include coffee mornings, dinners, cocktail evenings, theater, game nights and fitness sessions and for those who just want to have fun. I started this group as a lot of other women's groups seem to cater for younger people and I felt this age group was missing out.  Most of the Meetups will be in South Charlotte, the city and occasionally up around …

Calling all African American professional women! If you are looking for a group that is just for you, join us! This meetup will foster • Camaraderie • Networking • Social events • Bartering • Business Education • Relationship building and more!!! Charlotte is too small for us not to know one another! We’ll get together monthly for at least one event, networking opportunity, or social activity. Spread the word to your colleagues!

If you are in your 20's or 30's and part of the LGBT community and like to go out to eat, grab a drink, go hiking, take day trips, bike, rollerblade, see cool attractions around town, have cooking nights, attend a game night, see movies, then this group is for you! Come join this group as we get together and hangout around Charlotte! This group is great is you have been in Charlotte for a while or just moved here and you're looking to connect with others in the LGBT community! This is a relaxed …

We are interested in bringing women together to form a sisterhood with a desire & intellect to travel. We will explore & enjoy different parts of the world and all the beauty it has to offer! This is a women's travel group. We create a bond with all women (no specific ethnicity), where we look out for each other and keep each other safe as we travel around. As a group we will sight-see, dine, dance, laugh and absorb the culture we are surrounded in. We do all of this and look good at the same ti …

Ladies, new to the area or just need some friend time? Lets get together, explore the area and meet new people.

This is a group created for people of Asian descent aged 20-35 to get together for affordable activities in the city such as coffee, dinner, movies, happy hours, etc. We can also have events like picnics, camping, kayaking, karaoke, happy hours, anything that members are interested in doing. Looking forward to exploring the city with everybody!

Looking to meet new friends that are active and fun? This group's goal is creating long lasting friendships and finding our own personal joy through new experiences. Unlike other singles groups this is one geared at finding what makes you happy, and less about drinking. This group will experience hiking, running, climbing, dancing, kick boxing etc...and some local travel. We are part of a team and each member has an important role and that is to show up and enjoy their new life one experience at …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …