My husband and I are a couple in our 30s looking to meet friends (couples, singles) over some fun discussions. If you like the idea of being in a book club, but don't have enough time to read the "book of the month," come try this group out! Every month, one "TEDtalk" will be selected (a free internet video ~ 10 minutes from http://www.ted.com/talks) about any of a variety of topics - the meaning of life, science, music, etc. You can watch it on your own before the meetup - or just wait until th …

This group is open to all Philosophical Twin Citians. The fundamental purpose of this group is: To progress toward a shared philosophical Understanding, among the participants, of the topic at hand. We will concentrate on defining terms, examining assumptions, constructing reasonable arguments & helpful analogies, and other useful methods for achieving this goal. Meetings will be based upon a group discussion about a specific topic selected by the group participants. Any and all topics which can …

Secular Bible Study is a joint effort between religious believers and atheists in the Twin Cities to study and discuss the Bible -- not to engender any specific religious or non-religious view, but to explore its historical context and cultural relevance. We invite expert speakers to lecture on particular topics and lead discussions. SBS facilitates respectful and constructive reasoning dialogue between people of many different (or no) beliefs and provides the opportunity for folks who may deepl …

We are a diverse group of men and women who meet monthly to share thoughts on the great works that changed the world. Those books offer hope for the 21st Century. Life's too short to read anything less than the best! Join us today.

Thanks for your interest. This group is currently only open to invited members. Occasionally we may open the group to the general public, at which time we will vet new members to see if they are a fit with the group dynamic.

Are you a feminist woman in your 20s or 30s who would like to meet some new friends? Do you love living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and want to share your favorite local hang-outs with others? Do you enjoy having meaningful conversations about life, relationships, current events, politics, and pop culture? Are you looking to form fun and supportive friendships with other freethinking and independent women in your neighborhood? If you can answer yes to all those questions, this group is for …

We are the first local chapter of The Circle of Reason , an international organization for pluralistic rationalism. We're a unique venue, where those with divergent beliefs and backgrounds engage in reasoning dialogue and fellowship across the gulf of human difference. Although our members remain affiliated with their various groups that rely on religious, atheist, biological, ethnic, cultural, economic, political or ideological kinship, they also join the Circle to examine and bring their diffe …

Let's get together to eat, drink and be literary! I love to read and enjoy a night out on the town with friends. This group provides a chance to combine those two things.  We will read all kinds of books including sci-fi, murder mysteries, popular fiction and maybe even some classics!

An informal gathering for discussion and networking of business leaders, professionals, students, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs.  Innovations and the creative process in products, business models and science are subjects of conversation.  Sometimes there is a discussion topic, others a featured guest.  The goals are to connect innovators and entrepreneurs so we can learn from each other, make the journey more fun, and to support each others success.

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 disc …