Greetings and welcome to Chocolate Affair, an African-American L.G.B.T. meet-up group established by our founder, Bee, in 2009. We are in the process of revitalizing this group, becoming more active in the community, and we would love to have you join us as we grow.

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 …

Our group is open to LGBT ladies, just women. Bi-curious women, you are also welcomed. If you're becoming female shoot me an email as I have more questions to ask you. If you have questions, feel safe to ask them here. Better Than Ice Cream fosters support and friendship in a nonjudgmental environment. Let's meetup and have some fun!

M Club is a community building program for young gay, bi, or whatever, young men (approximately 18-30) in the Triangle. We do FUN social, educational, and volunteering events like: movie nights, dinners, hiking, bowling, road trips, discussion groups, volunteering, seminars, etc. We do about 3 events a month to provide an alternative to the typical gay scene. Our events are drug & alcohol free. We are a program of the LGBT Center of Raleigh and a part of the nation with Mpowerment Project.

Are you interested in God and spirituality but feeling pushed away because you are different? Are you looking for purpose and a place of faith to belong but feeling pushed out because of your disability, your race, your financial situation, or because you are gay, lesbian, or trans-gendered? If this describes you, I want to invite you to join me in considering getting involved in the ministry we are in the process of starting, Diversity in Faith -- A Christian Church for All people. Currently we …

Geek Club located in the Raleigh/ Durham , NC Metropolitan Area for members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community and their allies.

The purpose of this group is to bring local LGBT people together to get to know one another and enjoy activities such as bike riding, outdoor activities, dinner, movies, community awareness, the list goes on...

The Gay & Gray Initiative is a program established to advocate for and reach out to the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community age 50 and up. Our mission is to assist our friends age 50 plus with issues dealing with health care, legal problems, housing and inter-generational relationships, as well as provide expanded options for social interaction and reduce social isolation.

A meetup group for poly and poly friendly folks in and around the Charlotte Area. We are family friendly. Polyamory: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for polyamorists and curious folks of all ages and demographics in the Charlotte area! Here you can network and learn about area meetings or talk about poly stuff with Poly People from around your area.  We try to meet twice a month at various locations in …

Our Mission Our purpose is to provide education, support and advocacy for citizens of the Sandhills area and beyond who are a part of and allies with the GLBT community. This group was started with the vision of having a center where GLBT people and their straight allies can work together on issues of justice for GLBT people, and provide support for GLBT people and their concerns, as well as support for their straight family and friends. Please join this group if you want to be involved in the …

This is a group (and event) geared toward local Triad spoken word artists (from poets to script).

This group is for fun, interesting, lesbian women who would like a chance to socialize with other women in Charlotte. Activities will be geared toward women over the age of 30 but we welcome women of all ages in search of new friends. Singles, single moms and couples are all welcome. Throughout the year events will be posted geared toward each group. If you would like to host an event let me know!!

The intent of the group is to encourage adventure and travel! The city is small but doesn't mean our dreams have to be! Let's conquer the world through adventure and travel!

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 …

Hey Active LGBT Seniors! Let’s get together and share stories while making new friends. This is an open group and all topics of conversation are welcome. This group originated at the Durham Center for Senior Life and we are trying to help it grow both at the center and in the community. The meetings are being held both at the center and at a local coffee shop. Please come share your ideas and meet other 55+ LGBT seniors. Check out our webpage: http://www.dcslnc.org/ Please notice our monthly ca …

Hello Meetup community. This is a group for Gay men in the triangle to get out and meet other single gay men in a variety of different settings. The group is open to any one interested in good company, conversation, and meeting new people.  I started this group to build friendships and to meet other people looking to make new connections.

This is a group for LGBT people in the Raleigh area of North Carolina who enjoy playing Euchre (mainly) and other card games. All are welcome to join the group. We look forward to meeting everybody!

Welcome to the Triad LGBT Meetup, a place for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgendered people in the triad area to meet and socialize.  We are a social group for LGBT community. Our purpose is to provide the LGBT community to meet, socialize and develop friendships.  We do not want to exclude one from this group because we would like to be open and inclusive.  Open minded straight people are welcome to join us as well.  Some of the events we do are movie nights, dinners, holiday parties, social events, a …

This group is for gay couples living in North Carolina. Are you having difficulty finding other gay couples like yourselves? Don't go to the bars / clubs? Not into any particular "scene"? Not sure where to go or how to meet other couples in your area for friendship, fun, socializing, travel and more? Join our group and create a network of gay couples for friendship in NC! My name is Scott and my partner's name is John. We met in Carrboro, NC in November of 1993 and have been together ever since …

One World Dragon Boat a healthy, athletic and supportive outlet for LGBT members, family and straight allies to learn, train and participate in the centuries old paddle sport of dragon boating for fun and competition. Learn more about OWDB by visiting our website at www.oneworlddragonboat.org OWDB believes a more just, peaceful, loving and inclusive society will be created through exposure and positive interactions one person at a time. ~ On water season runs March through the end of October ~

This is a group for anyone interested in dining out and meeting new people. My vision for the group is to be a diverse and inclusive environment so anyone is welcome to join. Other activities than dining out may be posted from time to time as well. I started this group to meet other people who enjoy dining out and socializing. Looking forward to exploring different foods with everybody.

Our group welcomes same sex couples in North Carolina who are married or have been together for at least 2 years. Ever wanted to go on a LGBT couples retreat? Do you wonder why you don't know any other LGBT couples? Would you like information on LGBT Rights and how to get involved? Are you just looking to double date, relate, or schedule playdates for children? Well this meetup group is for you!! Mez Couples was started to bring LGBT couples together and to spread the word on getting involved to …

Have you ever heard the saying "The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together?" Well we're going to put our own twist on this saying. Although we find ourselves in the Bible Belt, the Christian community and LGBTQ community are kept pretty separate. However, our God is bigger and better than divisions. We who call ourselves Christians identify first as a follower of Christ and secondly by gender and who we choose to date. For this Bible Study, all LGBTQ family members are welcome, and of course …

CoreLife Holistic Wellness Meetup concentrates on strategies and techniques for good health, wellness and prevention. It focuses on the whole person and works on balancing mind, body and sprit. Let's connect through our common interest of Living a Holistic (Body, Mind and Spiritual) lifestyle. Open to all who wish to learn, educate, discuss, and inspire others and be inspired with topics focused on meeting a balanced lifestyle. A blue print to start would be following the 12 dimensions of a Holi …

This is a book club for members of the LGBT community and supporters to get together and discuss books. We limit the pages to approximately 400 pages per book so it's not overly burdensome to read any of the choices.

This is the pilot group for NORMLminded people to get together and enjoy life and each other. The goal is to have a person who will act as a liaison to the national organization NORML and will inform members of advocacy opportunities and laws that affect NC. Did someone say POTluck? Yes that's right, we will be pairing a potluck with a fun event for each of our meetings. i.e. Disc Golf and your favorite vegetarian casserole, Movie Night and Homemade Brew, etc. This meeting is not meant to be foo …

Want to find other LGBT owned, operated, managed and supporters of other LGBT people to network with, in the Lake Norman and surrounding areas? Well then you want to join this group and come network with us. We will meet and discuss business networking ideas and topics to support one another in business. All are welcome, come support your community. Find out who works and operates business in your own back yard.

Politically conservative and socially liberal? We seem to be a rare breed these days! Looking to connect with like-minded folks in the Triangle for house parties, dinner/drinks, concerts, weekend adventures, whatever. Please note that this is NOT a political group; it is purely social. Those just seem like the best descriptors to use to reach the people I hope to reach. (That said, a number of people have asked what I mean by this. I mean fiscally conservative; a believer in minimal government, …