Welcome to Black Outdoors - Los Angeles! Black Outdoors is a community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, gardening, skiing, sports, concerts, outdoor movies, film festivals, seasonal festivals, bowling, volunteering, game nights, BBQ picnics, — and more! Our group is about connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and nurturing your adventurous spirit. While our meetups will be gear …

Mini Cinema is an Entertainment Platform heavily passionate about storytelling through Short Films. Our goal is to deliver the BEST Short Film Experience to anyone who is a fan of cinema. Whether watching films on our website or attending one of our Theater Screenings, viewers can expect an experience that is creative, innovative, and entertaining. The Short Film Experience The Mini Cinema Short Film Experience consists of an hour long screening presented 3 to 4 times a year at a major theater …

The TCM Classic Movie Fan Club is targeted to Southern California viewers of the Turner Classic Movie network (though we are a fan group and NOT directly affiliated with TCM or its parent company Time Warner). Members of our free, non-commercial group will have the chance to attend classic movie outings and see these films on the big screen in an audience setting with other like-minded TCM viewers and classic movie buffs throughout Southern California (and especially in the greater Los Angeles a …

Come drum and dance with us!! We are Los Angeles' most active, open Samba drumming group! Learn to drum and dance like they do in Rio and Bahia! Whether you are a complete beginner, drum circler, dancer, percussion student or a seasoned pro we have something for you. We hold regular classes and rehearsals. Bring your own drums or borrow ours. We focus on performing at festivals, special events and parades. There are plenty of performance opportunities! We've performed at the Hollywood Bowl, T …

Our aim is simple - to meet up with like-minded talent and fans, and showcase the finest brand spanking, neo-burlesque, old skool Ghost/Horror show for a decidedly new skool audience. Always on the look-out for Go-go dancers, crazed gorillas, mad magicians, strippers, comics, film-makers and ghoulish mc's to perform live on stage. We held a 3-day, star filled BOOBS & BLOOD Film and Burlesque Festival in Sept. of 2010 at the NEW BEVERLY CINEMA, Premiered the outrageous "NUDE NUNS WITH BIG GUNS" a …

We are the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 4,000+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some themed potluck di …

This is a meetup for filmmakers interested in finding support to complete their productions. This may be through the sharing of funding information, finding crew members for their films, seeking advice regarding production challenges, sharing information on new technologies, etc. We welcome anyone involved in production, pre-production and post.  In addition, anyone on the business side of the film industry can join, as well as writers, serious actors and actor/producers, etc. Our venue, the Ne …

The LA Classic Cinema Meetup is a group for movie lovers of all ages who love to watch classic movies and cult classics.

This is a group for people who love poker and doing good. For years i have been planning celebrity driven charity poker tournaments and thought i would be cool to create a club for it. We can decide on what we want to play, where and decide on prize structures.

Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment & Design. Are you looking for a unique unconventional hot venue? Get into the hottest scene in the city. Indulge in a fun experience and an artful visual scene and meet exciting creative and beautiful people. Listen to the best music and live entertainment. Innovative social events and activities. Be part of an exclusive elite social scene. Events produced has a unique theme, complete with stunning visuals and projection screens, and entertainment rangin …

Time to tempt your palate with all the pleasurable flavors that LA has to offer. Join Pleasure Palate as we do some culinary exploring of restaurants (both high-end & holes-in-the-wall), food & beverage tastings, cooking classes and more. From savory to sweet, spicy to tangy, exotic to All-American, we'll taste it all, so come along and let us take your tastebuds on the ride of their life. Also keep an eye out for other events that will focus on various aspects of city life, ranging from archite …

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign up f …

Welcome to RaveMeetup - Southern California Chapter! Who We Are Our group shares a common passion--we live for Electronic Dance Music. We are overwhelmed by stunning lights, sounds, and we are part of a growing community of people. We are one. Here we come together to live and enjoy the pulsating rhythms and melodies of EDM.  Come be a part of our open group, and discover why raves and EDM festivals have been growing strong for over 20 years! Although our group has its traditional organizers, we …

You've found us!  To see if this group is right for you, if you've ever said any of the following, you've most likely found the right group. 1.  LA lacks a sense of community and it's so hard to meet new people. 2.  Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. 3.  I work with a bunch of boys that sleep on Star Wars sheets, where am I supposed to meet new people?  (OK, so that was the question I asked myself:) 4.  I would like to meet more diverse people. 5.  What, do I just go by myself to a bar …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

The LA Film Collective is a group of volunteer filmmakers who produce 3-5 minute short films on an ongoing basis in Los Angeles.  We always need actors, writers, directors, producers, DPs, editors, composers and all other crew positions.  We also need ongoing access to all kinds of resources: locations, props, wardrobe, meal, equipment, etc. as well as mentors for our less experienced members. Our finished projects will qualify for IMDB credits and film festivals and will be showcased here on me …

LA Social Connections is a Social network group to make friends over drinks and explore the outdoors. If you are new to Los Angeles or a native seeking dance, happy hours, singles nightlife, open bars, roof top bars, wine tastings, boat cruises, sporting events, business networking, fashion shows, movies, dinning, and concerts. Are you looking for a new way to meet friends, meet someone special, or network? This group is for singles who are really interested in meeting new people for friendship, …

Brits in LA was established in 2007 as a mixer for British Ex-pats, that soon became much more. Brits in LA has helped shape the British Community in Los Angeles, teaming up with some amazing establishments like LACMA, The British Consulate and BAFTA/LA. Brits in LA, for most transients it's the first port of call. Answering questions and giving free advice on all subjects, from Visas and green-cards to Housing, taxes and where to find the cheapest car rentals. Brits in LA finds it important to …

To go where no man or woman has boldly gone before. To leap tall buildings in the sky,  and run faster than the speed of light. Welcome to SoCal SuperStars, where everyone is a Superstar with their super power of awesome personality. My picture collage were from my previous meetup and now I'm back and this time we are going make my events even better than before. So if you want something different, looking for friends, and would like to see first hand what a Professional Event Planner will do as …

Want to see quality projects that reflect who you are and with current themes that matter to you? Want to see great independent content without waiting for the film festivals? Want to network with other writers, producers, directors, filmmakers and movie lovers? Then this group is for you! All are welcome. We are open to submissions of your materials to screen quality shorts, documentaries, TV pilots, feature films, etc. on the big screen - in quality screening rooms.

We welcomes all new friends who are Foodies, Explorers, Friends, Adventurers for  Entertainment, Laughs, Fun & more! Let's explore Los Angeles everywhere including  Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, and all the surrounding areas. Join us for lunches and dinners at different restaurants, fun adventures, bicycle riding, hiking, outdoor activities, festivals, parties, concerts, theater and other fun events. Dim Sum meet ups, Outdoor adventures, Weekend trips, Art Gallery visits, Potlucks, Plays, …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

DiscoverLA We are a group about discovering what the greater Los Angeles area has to offer.  This could be food, lectures, theater, museums or whatever else piques our interest. (This group was formerly known as HEARTS--Hollywood Entertainment Arts Restaurant Theater Social group.) This is a group that will be going out and about in  Los Angeles, Hollywood, Los Feliz, Studio City, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and beyond ! This will be a great opportunity to make new friends. Everyone is …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Let's get together to meet new people, make new friends, create a thriving social network, and dance!! We're all about music, positive-community-contribution, business growth networking, and real friendships. Don't be shy! *This is your chance to meet real-good-people.* We are kindred spirits looking to grow our circle....and If you are a genuine person with positive vibes- we want to meet you. If you love dance music...we want to know you! Love helping others? A personal service citizen perhaps …

Action, Adventure, and foam swords, everything you need to have fun. This group is based around a safe, full contact, and high energy activity. Swords, shields, spears, arrows and javalins are only a few of the weapons possible. Always wanted to be an elf? We got those. Goblin more your style? no problem! Or do you want to be that guy who sword fights on the weekends? Thats great! Any skill level is encouraged to come out and play. If you enjoy lord of the rings, renaissance festivals, and being …

Global Circle is an emerging community of young professionals dedicated to supporting American Jewish World Service's mission to work directly with grassroots organizations in the Global South to help people realize their human rights and alleviate hunger, poverty and disease through sustainable models. AJWS Global Circle aims to inspire and engage young Jewish professionals in Los Angeles through personal philanthropy, social events, and social justice initiatives and educational events.

Get ready to take your Meetup Experience to the NEXT LEVEL and CONNECT with an incredible group of friends! "Entourage" is the Largest & Most Active Asian Meetup Group in So Cal, and also on the Wst Coast, with many diverse events to choose from EVERY SINGLE WEEK! GET READY to take FUN to NEXT LEVEL! Here's an example of some of our past events... * FREE Mixer Parties Club Events with 470+ RSVPs * House Parties & BBQs with 250+ Attendees *  Huge Beach BBQ Bonfire Parties * Hiking LA's Most Beaut …