In our monthly community drum circle, we share the freedom of expression and experience creating and building rhythms with others. Drumming gives us the opportunity to connect to the human spirit and feel a sense of community – all while having fun! All levels of drummers are welcome, teens to seniors, beginners to advanced. Bring your drums and other percussion instruments. You may also feel inspired to dance and sing. Everyone is part of the performance! We will have some extra percussion inst …

This is a literary collective and a safe space for Black women writers to develop a feminist perspective through our reading and recover from the wounds of racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, and other forms of oppression in our society, through our individual and collective stories. This is a place where Black women writers can affirm our own voices and give each other the strength to share our beauty, love, rage, and passion with the world. We will read narratives of feminists of color …

We are a diverse group of conscious thinkers, readers of multicultural literature and/or writers with a purpose. In the Literary Tea Room events, we will come together to sit back, relax and unwind with a cup of herbal tea (sometimes food) and chat about books, writing, and using  the literary arts as a tool for social change and justice. We will have functions in various venues throughout Philadelphia to incorporate the "power of place" as a means of stimulating our creative thoughts and ideas. …

Meet with others in your local area who love Art. Painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our fashion design, musician, filmmaking, singer, songwriter, acting, archaeology, figure drawing, painting, & photography groups. Artistic Photograp …

Creative Writing and Ancestry Research...what a combination indeed!   This group is designed for those who would like to tell the stories of their ancestors through written form. Whether biographical, non-fiction format or as inspiration in fictional storylines, we can help re-affirm their importance in not only our lives but that of generations to come!

… Stay tuned also for announcements about area drumming circles, creative writer's groups, and other fun offerings that promote resiliency and joy. If you are interested in exploring innovative practices to promote your own resiliency, connecting with others through the discussion of meaningful topics, or participating in fun workshops to explore your creativity and intuition, this is the group for you. Join us!