The Commons is hosting a series of collaborative conversations each month. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, curiosity-seekers and anyone interested in inspiring discussions, expanding knowledge, or sphere of influence are welcome!

Are YOU Looking for a way to easily make more friends and dates fast?? Are you new to town? Kinda shy? Need a ice breaker? Want to meet more people around town? If you are, This is the way to do it!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Why pay Speed Dating 35$? When Speed Friending Events provide you with all of the benefits of speed dating with the added benefits of making friends and dates at the same time. Speed Friending Events are a lot more relaxed and fun for much cheaper than Speed …

“This is a group for anyone interested in speaking and/or practicing French. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other french and francophone speakers/learners. Looking forward to meeting you.”

This is a group for those who love ideas, culture, great conversations, and staying active all year long. We read works of (primarily) fiction with a strong sense of time and place, ideally written by an author from the locale in which it’s set. Traveling the world in our reading, it seems only fitting that the discussion be also on the move! So we take our conversations out-of-doors for a walk around our wonderful local Twin cities neighborhoods, lakes, parks, etc. and conclude for final though …

We get together the first Saturday of the month to discuss a previously selected book in Spanish. The meeting takes place at Boneshaker Books located on 2002 23rd Ave @ Franklin Ave in Minneapolis. Meeting is from 11:00 am to 12:30 am.

Welcome to Casa de España en Minnesota! ¡Bienvenido/a a la Casa de España en Minnesota! "Casa de España en Minnesota" is a non-profit organization that was established on April 14th, 2010. Its main goals are: 1) to bring together the Spanish community in Minnesota, 2) to serve as a cultural link for those interested in the Spanish language and culture, and 3) to spread the Spanish culture through socio-cultural activities. La Casa de España en Minnesota es una organización sin ánimo de lucro q …

The TC Southern Burbs Nosh & Libation Group for Ladies 40+  is currently CLOSED to new members except by invitation or referral. We desire active members who attend events on a regular basis and who truly respect the purpose of this group. If you need additional information, please contact the organizer of this group. ______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THIS GROUP Do you miss great conversation with ladies your age? Would you like to go to lunch, maybe h …

*Small Business (Risk Buyers) Entreprenuers Group For [Life Insurance *Producers Only] Was Found And Created By An In The Field Frustrated Life Insurance Producer. An Out-Of-The Box (Creatively Malajusted) In The Field *Sales Leader. Who Recognized That There Was And Still Continues To Be A Great Gap Between A (Keep It Simple Stupid) Conversation / Connection Between A Quote Un-Quote Buyer And Seller For This Great Momentous Occasion Of The Possibility Of Owning More Money Than You Had Prior To …

Native speakers, advanced speakers and intermediate speakers of Spanish, do you want to practice using spoken Spanish? Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! We will meet in various locations in Minneapolis. I am a local Spanish teacher who would like to meet more Spanish speakers in the twin cities. I would also like …

Do you want to meet new girlfriends, but are maybe a bit shy? Do you love to read? Are you looking for something to do besides hitting the bars? Then join this group! I moved from Duluth a few years ago and have a much smaller group of girlfriends down here now. I wanted to participate in something where it's possible to meet other women of the same age group with similar interests, while avoiding the downtown bar scene. And so, the book club was born! If you're 25-35, like great conversation an …

Have you lived in more than one country, traveled to many countries, worked in a multicultural setting, or have a lot of friends from different backgrounds? Then this group is for you! We're not your typical "armchair travelers"... we've truly "been there, done that!" While we enjoy living here, we don't believe that Minneapolis / St. Paul (MSP), USA is the center of the known universe. While there are many great local groups for expats and specific languages or cultures, we want to bring everyo …

Single? Lets enjoy life and meet new people!  This group is for singles that are looking to enjoy social activities and desire to engage in high quality, fun conversations and make new friends. I believe it is important that you're enjoying life and living it no matter if you are single or have a companion. I will be hosting  2 types of events. 1) Fun social events with high quality singles. 2) Educational events that help singles improve their dating skills so they can enjoy the dating life th …

When I was growing up, my parents would play Pinochle with my Grandparents. When one would have to get up, they forced me to sit in and I HATED it. Now, I'm an addict. I play online (Double deck on Yahoo) But I miss the feel of the cards, casual conversation, and oh, gloating a bit :) So I'm starting this group to see if there are any others out there. Bring your best game :)

German Speakers in the Twin Cities area, all levels.

We are more than a divorce support group - we are a problem-solving, action-oriented network, with the resources, tools and proven strategies to help you design the winning life you deserve before, during and and after divorce. The manly way to get divorced is to make sure you have the right tools for the job. That's what we provide: the right tools and resources for you to improve your ability to get what you want from your divorce. Look - over 70% of divorced are filed by women. And guess what …

Welcome to the Minneapolis Astrology MeetUp Group! The main group meets on the second Sunday of every month. Stay tuned to the website for the location as it changes from time to time. Our intent is to gather in a Salon format, an open forum discussion group where a variety of people come together to learn from each other through conversation and reading... "to please and educate". People of all experience levels are welcome, whether you know nothing about astrology or are a seasoned professiona …

Meet up with other 35-year-old-plus folks who love to try different coffees, teas, foods at interesting locales and especially enjoy the casual company of others.

Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others’ Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers * Find Partners * Small Group Atmosphere * Serious Conversation Bootstrappers Breakfasts® are for founders of early stage technology startups. It is a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. These breakfasts were designed for entrepreneurs to share ideas and leverage thoughts with other folks who are serious …

This is a group for entrepreneurs and business owners with an emphasis on internet, software, SaaS, computers, and similar tech startups. These roundtable discussions are conversations about the challenges of growing a business: BUSINESS FINANCING: Angel Investors / Venture Capital, Bootstrapping, Funding, Loans BUSINESS MODELS: Brick-and-Mortar, Choosing a Business Model, eCommerce, Online Business, SaaS, Part-Time Business, Social Entrepreneurship BUSINESS PLANNING: Startup Costs, Business Str …

Overview: Are you an internet marketing professional in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area? Do you make your living online as a consultant or business owner? Stay on the forefront of Internet Marketing in Minneapolis with the Minneapolis Internet & Search Marketing Authority: Social Media Search Engine Optimization Pay Per Click & Media Buying Conversion Optimization Email Marketing Let's share our common experiences to drive more traffic and generate sales / leads. A focus of our group is genera …

Speed Networking is a fun,and effective way to meet new contacts and maximize your time by accelerating your networking. Twin Cities Speed Networking Meetup will provide business professionals throughout the Metro the opportunity to meet other networkers in a one-on-one structured speed networking format. Events will move to new locations throughout the Twin Cities. We will host morning, afternoon and evening events. Professionals will meet one-on-one in a structured format. At each event, part …

Check out the Twin Cities fantastic food culture with us! From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Simply Epicurious foodies always have a fun time trying new spots and enjoying delicious food. Join us to share laughter, great conversation, and a good meal! Our events may include restaurant excursions, cooking classes, potlucks, food crawls, food festivals, and more! We'll partake of food and drink delights at various eateries in the TC Area. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or a hot, …

This is a group for women who want to get together for a variety of activities that, while different in nature, will all lead to self-growth. I envision having a monthly meeting that could start with a book discussion (authors like Eckhart Tolle, Louise Hay, Don Miguel Ruiz, Deepak Chopra, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Wayne Dyer, Bruce Lipton...), followed by a meeting where we go for a hike in the Arboretum, Como Park, Minnehaha Falls or a forest out of the cities. Another meeting might be a meditatio …

Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. Format: We do an informal ten minute meditation before we start each meeting. Depending on the type of book we are readin …

If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore.,  A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest,  we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for t …

Let's get together for some fun in the great outdoors! This is a group for folks who love fresh air, good conversation, campfires, hiking, fishing, and to lay on a lawn chair gazing up at the stars in the wide open skies up north. Or anyone who loves to roast that perfect marshmellow. I started this group to meet other campers who love to get away from it all. I have the perfect campground for starters with lots of activities and plenty of stars to gaze at all night. We can go from there. I'm pl …

EKC Engage is a monthly fellowship gathering where families with Ethiopian kids can come and play together. Kids and parents are sure to create long lasting friendships through EKC Engage. Families who are thinking of adopting from Ethiopia or are currently in process are invited to come as well. EKC Mom's Night Out Join other mom's of Ethiopian children for a dinner out and great conversation. Mom's Night Out is the first Saturday of every month. Moms who are considering Ethiopian adoption an …

Twin Cities Spanish-speakers meet every week in the bookstore to chat with friends in Spanish over coffee. All ages welcome, all levels of Spanish spoken, from beginner to native. This group meets EVERY Monday from 6-8 p.m. SEE ABOUT US LINK FOR DETAILS.