For otaku's by otaku'sDescriptionWelcome to Otaku-Haven, lets get started shall we? O-ta-ku / ō’täko͞o : [Noun]: Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga, or video games. Ha•ven / ˈhāvən: [Noun]: A place of refuge or sanctuary We are a not-for-profit group organization composed of people ranging from experts in the fields of science, business, music and art; to college students studying within their own respective fields; to high school student …

***FYI, Enrollment for Our Spring Program Will Begin In Early March*** The purpose of this group is to teach the fundamentals of pick-up: how to meet and date the women that you like, and how to become a better man. For beginners we provide the framework, atmosphere, knowledge and planned experiences that will get you comfortable meeting and dating women. For intermediate guys, we provide a clear structure for you to work within that most guys never really understand, even after doing years of …

This a group that gets together once a month in a studio environment. Topics relating to studio shooting are discussed and photographers get a chance to get together with other photographers, compare notes and just shoot the models present to get shots worthy of incuding in a portfolio. If you are a photographer that is just starting out, you know how difficult it is to get all the logistics together to pull off this kind of shoot. We take care of all the logistics. Just bring your camera, and s …

NY Career Meetup connects job seekers with Managers and Employers who make hiring decisions through its events.The group connects job seekers and Recruiters, Hiring managers and Employers and gives them a chance to know about employment opportunities and gather information about companies/ individuals who are currently hiring for both part time and full time positions. The group gives job seekers best opportunity to make connections face to face with Managers and Employers.NY Career Meetup and …

I've been waiting for 2012 now for a few years.  As we have approached this year, it certainly seems as though there have been massive changes:  financially, politically, religious, weather, natural disasters...and, it seems, an increase in the interest of spirituality. No one knows for certain what Dec 21, 2012 will bring, if anything. For those of you who are concerned that it is the end of the world...take heart...In a book called "The Secret History of the End of the World," it seems that …

Whether you are just starting out in the world of business or are working on business number one-hundred, the New York Entrepreneurs & Funding Network's goal is to help you get clients, potential partners and investors. You are here because you know this is the best time to start your own business.  Established in 2013, New York Entrepreneurs & Funding Network is an organization serving the startup/small business community of the greater New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. New York Ent …

Hackers + Designers + Entrepreneurs = Code Crew! Passionate about learning how to code, creating beautiful designs or building the prototype for your business idea and tired of doing it alone? Then this is the group for you! This is the perfect group for people serious about learning how to code through self-study using resources on the web like Code School, Codecademy, Treehouse, P2PU, Coursera, edX, Udacity, programming books, screencasts or whatever else is out there on the internet. We also …

Whether you are just starting out in the world of business or are working on business number one-hundred, the New York Professional Social Network's goal is to help you get customers, business partners and investment capital. You are here because you know this is the best time to start your own business. Established in 2013, New York Professional Social Network is an organization serving the community of the greater New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. New York Professional Social Netwo …

Join Us! This group is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who seek success and enjoy helping others. Whether you've just started college or your getting ready to retire, if you believe in having fun, learning, traveling, and helping others succeed, then I encourage you to join us. The plan is to have a mix of social and educational events to allow us to have fun and grow our professions through networking, while at the same time volunteering to help those in need. I started …

Whether you are just starting out in the world of business or are working on business number one-hundred, the New York Professional Social Network's goal is to help you get customers, business partners and investment capital. You are here because you know this is the best time to start your own business. Established in 2013, New York Professional Social Network is an organization serving the community of the greater New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. New York Professional Social Netwo …

These days in New York City, we have seen some dramatic increase in number of AM/WF couple and more AM/WF couples have placed wedding notices in New York Times. Yet, when this Meetup group was formed in early 2012, aside from us, there were NO Meetup that specifically supports AM/WF couple or singles who are interested in getting into AM/WF relationship back then. (At the point of this writing - January, 2013 -this is actually the ONLY ONE in the East Coast United States, one in California and o …

NYC New to Dance Meetup Group is for all those who are just starting their adventure with dance or... are terrible at dancing but don't know what to do about it! And WE can do plenty! Variety of special semi-private (affordable and not crowded) classes designed for adults who take their first steps on the dance floor: Club Dance preparing you to either blend in or stand out when dancing in public! (Separate classes for men and women) Dance Basics for those who do believe there’s something like t …

Calling all project and program managers willing to grow and improve their results at work, at home and in their communities. In a recent survey, project and program managers indicated that the most important skills needed to succeed in their roles are leadership, communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Yet many of then also indicated that they felt that they were lacking in those skills and would love to find an environment where they can work at improving them. This group wi …

Welcome NYC Event Professionals! This is an group geared towards event/meeting professionals and suppliers in the wide world of event planning... private, public, corporate, non-profit, college/university, you name it! I have adopted the name 'SKETCH' as it pertains to our planning prerogative... to map out, to outline, to draft... Hence going forward you will simply say that you're "here for the SKETCH event" :) We are a resource, a place to network with others, to gain information and keep …

Our Meetup welcomes all interested in life and business coaching, whether you are interested in receiving coaching, are yourself a coach, or someone who would like to explore the practice of professional coaching. We will meet in person as well as by conference calls to explore avenues personal growth related to coaching, including the Law of Attraction, goal setting, and coaching fundamentals. We hold regular coaching calls where members or guests can receive live coaching in real time, either …

Calling all NYC Holistic & Green Businesses and Practitioners! Whether you are an energy healer, holistic doctor, green business owner, or any other conscious business owner/practitioner, with an established business or just starting, come and join us. This group will be focusing on helping you make you, and your business THRIVE. Come to learn about marketing practices for your business, mingle and network with fellow NYC holistic business owners, take part in our fun events, and more!

As professional communicators - we write, edit, do PR, plan, manage, strategize and implement communications plans for our clients and employers. We are talented, savvy and creative business people. Some of us are very experienced, some of us are just starting out, and we have much to learn from each other. Let's drink, eat, laugh and network so we can be heard, do our jobs better and grow our careers. You may or may not be a member of the NY Chapter of the International Association of Business …

Dear fellow spiritual/Conscious seeker - thank you for stopping by.... This group was initially formed as Eckhart Tolle’s discussion group. Shortly after, however, it evolved into a Conscious Living group open to any similar teaching/direction ( after all there are many roads and only One Universal Truth ) In reality it all comes down to pure Consciousness. With help of this group the idea to assist and facilitate your Conscious evolution path regardless whether you just starting or way too lo …

Share your passions in photography with professional photographers Jerry Avenaim and Rolando Gomez and friends with this group dedicated to each of its members. This group is part of the http://www.PhotoMeetUps.com (PMU) co-op, or group of groups which is a social networking community dedicated to spreading the gospel of photography virtually and in person. Our goal is to help photographers become better with the photography they passionately enjoy. From beginners to advanced, PMU will strive …

Whether you are just starting out in the world of investing or are working on raising your next regulation d506, the New York Investors Association can help you make more and while having fun doing it. Established in 2013, New York Investors Association is an organization serving the community of the greater New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. New York Investors Association members include investors, traders, investment bankers, fund managers, — people looking to enjoy the many benefit …

"Do you want to be more awesome? Sure, we all do." This group will push you to reach your workout goals. And we get it done early! We have early morning workouts that will leave you both physically exhausted and mentally psyched to tackle the rest of the day. If you are looking for a group of people that will challenge you and hold you accountable to being more awesome, we can't wait to meet you. Our workouts are designed to be fully adjustable: accessible to those just starting to workout and c …

Living in New York, I've had the opportunity to attend some high-quality tech events and to meet some amazing people. However, it can be a bit intimidating being one of the few women at these events. The aim of this group is to connect women with an interest in search engine optimization, search engine marketing, and all other topics in search! If you’ve been in the industry for a while, are just starting out, or even if you’re not sure what SEO stands for but are curious, this group is for you! …

FASHION MEETS TEch is a group focused on meeting the needs of professionals at the intersection of fashion, design, ecommerce and technology. Whether you are just starting out or are establishing yourself as a designer, developer, marketer, product manager or investor, we'll have ample events to facilitate networking and collaboration. Events will focus on networking events and creating/drawing insights from established professionals and companies through panels while also showcasing new startu …

This group is specifically for professionals in the digital retouching industry, who are in the NYC area (Manhattan and outer boroughs). All levels are welcome, from senior retouchers/managers to junior retouchers just starting out. The goal of this initiative is to develop a community of serious individuals who are passionate about Photoshop retouching, who can guide one another through the industry. Ideally, we would be able to network, provide mentoring, and share our experiences. Please be a …

YPGA is a group dedicated to getting out there and playing golf in a fun and casual setting. Many of our members are scratch to bogey players, but some are really just starting out.

Hola a tots! This group is for those who enjoy the Catalan culture and language and want to meet with others who share the same. Meet with other local Catalan language and culture enthusiasts who are just starting learning this beautiful language, those who studied Catalan before, but want to brush up on their skills or those who are native Catalan speakers and want to participate in social events that highlights the Catalan culture. We organize meetups where you can come practice your Catalan, …

Whether you are just starting out in the world of investing, or are working on your next fund, New York Hedge Fund & Investor Network can help you make more and have fun doing it. You are here because you know this could be one of the best times to invest. Well your right. Established in 2013, New York Hedge Fund & Investor Network is an organization serving the finance community of the greater New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area. New York Hedge Fund & Investor Network members include b …

This meetup event is for ANYONE who has a interest in game focused youtube, blogging or podcasting. It doesn't matter if you're a pro with thousands of followers or someone who just started a few days ago. We hope to bring gamers together to collaborate, network, and grow to do amazing things in the gaming community. There is no place better to do it than in NYC and we hope you join to do great things with us.