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Learn how people use real-life community to power positive change.
Celebrate This Year’s Oscars With Friends
Nominations have finally been released. It’s time to catch up on the year’s best films and plan your Oscars watch party!
Have an Extra Lucky St. Patrick’s Day with Meetup
Find your very own pot of gold with these St. Patrick’s Day themed events on Meetup.
Get Creative: Artistic Hobbies Do More Than Pass the Time
Reduce stress, improve your mood, and connect with others by pursuing your new artistic hobby through Meetup.
Virtual Gathering Tools for Your Next Online Event
Meetup employees sampled five different virtual gathering tools to add a fresh new feel to your next online event.
2 Million Online Events Show Community is at Your Fingertips
After 2 million online events (and counting!), virtual connection will get easier than ever with Meetup’s newest search features.
Community Matters: Looking Back at a Year of Connection
The Community Matters blog is turning one year old! To celebrate, we want to spotlight the year’s most powerful moments and best hits.
Strangers to Soulmates
Stories of relationships sparked at Meetup events, just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Five Ways to Feel More Connected
Since Meetup began nearly 20 years ago, we’ve fostered connections between more than 50 million people in 190 countries worldwide. Here are five simple strategies to help you feel more connected and improve your wellbeing.