I decided to start this group through Meetup to recruit people from the local area who are interested in reading and discussing good books. The purpose of the group is to meet once or twice each month for friendly, but lively conversations about books, (fiction and non-fiction,) plays, poems or otherwise that group members have recommend. We might even throw in a movie now and again. The group will be based in South Redondo Beach but people from further away are welcome. The group is open to men …

The Saturday Afternoon Poetry Workshop at Beyond Baroque happens every Saturday at 1:30 pm and ends at 4:30. The facilitator is Bob Foster. Poems are read and critiqued in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Bring at least 10 copies of your poem (which should be no longer than two pages). The workshop is free and meets in Beyond Baroque's bookstore at 681 Venice Boulevard in Venice, California.

The Urantia Book reading and discussion group is open to new as well as experienced readers. We are currently studying the Urantia papers about history of our planet, intermingling our reading with discussion, questions, and commentary.

It's becoming increasingly clear that technology is reshaping our world in incredibly profound ways. Let's get together to discuss, think, argue and explore what this change means for our most deeply felt beliefs. What is the value/purpose/meaning of a human life in a world where we're increasingly outdated? I anticipate this group being a discussion/reading/movie watching group. I've got some authors I'd like to explore (Ray Kurzweil, Thomas Carlson, John Modern among others) and movies I want …

“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” ― Rumi If you love poetry, if you revere the cosmic sounds of music in words, if you are in love with the faces of the sunflower and the rose, if you believe God is speaking to us through the stars, the river, even the voice of the wind, if you are on a quest to answer back, this Meetup is for you. We will meet every Sunday …

The Adventurists Scooter Group hosts group rides for experienced scooterists with advanced riding skills. Our rides are technically demanding, require stamina, long-distance endurance, adherence to group riding best-practices, and a healthy appetite for fun and adventure. If full days of twisty roads, mountain and canyon riding, wide open spaces, and getting as far away as possible from congested city traffic sounds like your kind of a good time, then we're the group for you. To Become An ASG M …

South Bay's Most Active Group If you would like to join please read the directions at the bottom of the page, if you ignore them you probably won't be approved.. why waste your time or ours?  Thanks... This is probably one of the most active groups in the Southern California area, whether it's volleyball, karaoke, rock climbing, happy hours, wine tastings, game nights, skiing trips, pubcrawls, dinners, bbq's, you name it we probably have done it.   This group has a lot of great people who are lo …

Do you enjoy discussing current issues, reading and interested in meeting new people? Join a book club for progressive women (27 to 40) living in Santa Monica and West LA. This book club meets once a month on Thursday and has been going strong for almost 2 years. We are a group of women interested in talking about current issues and meeting other like-minded people. We read a variety a books but most tend to have a general theme (we generally choose our books from the NPR or New York Times Bests …

We're a group dedicated to becoming professional screenwriters! REQUIRED READING FOR NEW PEOPLE - Please read the Screenwriting Group Q and A's pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. It's located in the "MORE" section, in "FILES." See you Thursday at 8pm!

Do you love reading as much as I do? Do you often find yourself finishing a great book and at a loss for not having someone with whom to share the experience? Do you love great literature? Do you miss the student experience of reading a book and discussing the deeper meaning and implications with a group? If this sounds like you, join our book club! We will meet once a month to discuss our latest selection.

Hello. Thank you for stopping by. My name is John and for the past 15 years I have been living in the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Southern Japan. During this time I spend large amounts of time reading books, watching videos, listening to audio, teaching people, and experiencing the wisdom of Eckhart Tolle. I decided to create this meet up group to bring like minded individuals to share their own experiences of Eckhart's teachings. Also, I welcome people who are interested in learning m …

Are you looking for a boost in life? Need a burst of inspiration? At this event, we will have live spoken word with inspirational, uplifting, and empowering messages. We will also offer the book with all of the powerful pieces, personally signed, to be enjoyed at your leisure.

If you work insane hours during the week (like me) and sometimes on the weekend, and can never make those weeknight screenwriters groups, then this group is for you!! We'll gather once a week, on Sunday evenings, read through each other's pages, and give feedback. I also hope on some occasions to bring in actors and have them read through our pages. Screenwriters of all levels are welcome!

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Group colors: Green, blue, and black Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion …

A group of people who want to share and enjoy all things anime, manga, games & Japanese culture. PLease read more "About Us " under the "Pages" which includes the requirement for membership. Thank you.

A supportive like-minded community of parents doing our best to practice unconditional parenting, NVC or NVP. If you are looking for mutual support and friendship then we are the group for you! We welcome all parents whether you are new to unconditional parenting or have been practicing for years. In general we are a playgroup/social group but we will occasionally post workshops/classes and other learning activities that our members might be interested in. Our events range from music classes, to …

Hello, and welcome! This group is intended for working parents of toddlers and babies (ages 0-4), who may feel a bit stuck on the social side, and who want to create lasting friendships with other parents, and age-appropriate peers for their children.  Many active groups for this area cater to stay at home parents, and many of their meet ups and events don't often fit the busy schedule of working parents that don't have time during the weekdays to participate.  The goal of this group is to find …

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS and FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISER, SOCIALIZING, CHILDREN READING TO OUR DOGGIES, Yappy Hour, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat doggie treats, Doggie Birthday Parties.  Group has numerous socializing events/activities, view 150+ Photo Albums Most important goals are our Furry Babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize a …

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

We are men who empower men! It's comfortable, it's motivating, it's non-threatening, it's challenging, it's . . . AN OPPORTUNITY! We develop new friendships make business connections compare how our relationships are going crystallize our goals and dreams engage in intellectual discussions achieve major personal development Our meetings are structured and safe--that means you'll be done when we say the meeting is done, and each man participates with respect for everyone else. Led by licensed " …

LOS ANGELES BABY BOOMER TENNIS TENNIS AFTER 40....WHEN LIFE BEGINS I read somewhere that age does not depend on years, but upon temperament and health. Some people are born old, and some never grow so. How many times have you thought it would be nice to get out and hit some tennis balls as you might have years ago? Could getting back into tennis without wooden racquets and finding players around your own age be just the spark to a healthier lifestyle we all want? Do you think all those people …

Beach Dodgeball at its finest!  We offer open beach play for guys and girls 18 and up.  Come on out and play the game you know and love.  It's better on the sand! We will be hosting upcoming one day beach tournaments in the near future so stay tuned and get excited! Also, keep in mind that many people still come out to play regardless of how many people RSVP on the meetup group.  So don't let that be your deciding factor on joining us! Venice Pier at Washington Blvd. From 12:00pm until 3:00p …

Have you ever felt like you keep attracting the wrong relationship(s) into your life? Have you ever felt drained energetically, used, betrayed, or abused in any way in your intimate relationships, friends, family, or even co-workers? Do you ever attract the one who seems to never commit? Have you ever dreamed of having amazing, & or intimate, passionate relationship but feel you just can't seem to attract the right one(s), like you have the worst luck? If you answered yes to any of the above que …

FEELING CREATIVELY BLOCKED? INSECURE ABOUT YOUR VOICE? EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US HAS BEEN GIFTED WITH OUR OWN UNIQUE VOICE...AND IT IS OUR NATURAL BIRTHRIGHT TO USE IT. THIS GROUP WILL INSPIRE JOYOUS SELF-EXPRESSION AS WE LEARN FUN AND SIMPLE TECHNIQUES AND EXERCISES THAT WILL CONNECT US TO OUR AUTHENTIC VOICE. WE WILL EXPLORE THE VOICE THROUGH VOCAL AND MUSICAL IMPROVISATION, VOCAL TECHNIQUE, BREATHING EXERCISES, CALL AND RESPONSE, MANTRA, AND SONG. I AM A BOARD CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST, AS WEL …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

This is a group for beginning or intermediate bluegrass banjo players on the west side, either scruggs or clawhammer style. Show up with your banjo in hand to: meet new folks swap tips trade techniques suggest exercises share resources recommend accessories borrow/lend tablature. If you have or want anything to help beginning or intermediate banjo players, this group is for you. This group is currently open-form and thus may or may not include the following: group practice demonstrations 1 on …

Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …