I run the best MeetUp group in Cincinnati, and people there call me “DudeistJon” (pronounced like Buddhist Jon). Why? Because I am also a Dudeist Minister and legal wedding officiant in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
If you aren’t familiar with MeetUp, it is a website and app for people with all kinds of interests to create groups and “meet up” with other people who share their interests.
Our MeetUp group is NOT for dating. It is for anyone that want to make new platonic friends and do fun things in the Cincinnati area. We have events that range from meeting up at antique shows to playing pickleball together. With more than two dozen event “organizers” there is a good chance you will find something you enjoy. If you don’t, you can become an event organizer and plan your own thing to invite our members to.
Before you join us you should read about the good MeetUp Manners we require.
https://www.dudeist.org/Basic Meetup Manners
If you like the sound of all that you can find us at
I Want To Do That, Just Not Alone
Here are a few of Our Meetup Events
Some adventures I save for special people and really close friends. MeetUp adventures are open to all good humans. If you are on a computer (doesn’t work on cell phones) you can see the complete calendar at https://www.meetup.com/iwantto/events/calendar/
Most Thursdays – Free Salsa Lessons on Fountain Square
Most First Fridays of the month – Meetup to welcome new people
Most Second Saturdays of the month – Cycling at the Loveland Bike Trail
Card and board game nights a few times a week
To much Pickleball to list
Monthly Volunteering Opportunities
We also have these planned and a whole lot more…
Events in September 2024
9/6/24 – MeetUp For New People
9/8/24 – BeetleJuice Movie
9/10/24 – The OTHER John Legend
9/13/24 – Jam Band Jovi
9/17/24 – Dudespotting
9/20/24 – Vinyl Warehouse Sale
9/27/24 – Free Third Eye Blind Concert
9/27/25 – Art After Dark
Events in October 2024
10/18/24 – Puddles The Clown
10/25/24 – Art After Dark
Events in November 2024
11/4/24- Come Welcome the New Turkeys
11/8/24 – Buy an Election Worker a Drink
11/9/24 – Donuts make me Go Nuts!
11/28/24 – Thanksgiving for Orphans and Ne’er-do-wells
Events in December 2024
12/6/24 – Meet The New Members – UGLY XMas Sweater Edition
12/25/24 – Indian Food Treatments for Loneliness
Events in 2025
1/24/25 – Hawaiian Shirt Night at Cyclones
2/21/25 – Pickleball Paddle Giveaway at the Cyclones
3/22/25 – Pup’s N Pucks