This meetup group gets together for hiking, theater, wine tastings, concerts, museums, art galleries, and more. We are single, fun, smart, not stuffy, easy going, and looking for interesting conversations. As you might not be able to attend all the events, you can find more smart singles online at: Brainiac Dating. Over 25,000 members! -Lawrence

WHAT: Purpose is to embark on exclusive adventures to museum exhibitions, gallery shows and artists' studios for direct encounters with, engaging conversation and stimulating education about art. Be excited to listen, look and learn! WHO: With Anne Alene, art enthusiast and educator: read more about Anne at www.artencounterswithanne.blogspot.com All ages who are declared or aspiring art lovers, artists, educators, collectors, adventurers in art, knowledge and creativity. By invitation and confir …

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 …

You are a single professional parent. You want to spend quality time with your child. You also would like to meet someone with similar interests, but you don't have time to go out on dates. Why not meet up with other parents in your situation while on a trip to a history museum or a park? If you are like me, multitasking has become a way of life. Why do we have to choose between dating and our kids? Why not do it at the same time?! Every weekend we take our kids to museums, parks and shows. This …

WHO WE ARE: Women, 30 and older, single and married, fun, down to earth, productive, optimistic, diverse, and most of all, looking to enjoy life! THINGS WE DO: coffee/brunch, cocktails, museums, day trips, weekend trips, 'Dinner & a Movie', wine tasting, 'Girls Night Out', roundtable discussions, concerts, plays, ballet, opera, casual get-togethers, trips for couples, potlucks, picnics, karaoke, game night, hanging out, chatting it up, outdoor activities, volunteering in our communities.

This group was created to take advantage of one of the best keep secrets in Los Angeles for people who love live music, wine and quality conversations from a pool of diverse easy going intellectuals. It's every Friday night throughout the summer at the LACMA museum from 6-8pm. I created this group for people who aren't particularly into the bar scene and looking for an alternative entertainment choice to start the weekend after a long work week and still allows a great socially environment to me …

Calling all Intrepid Art Lovers.  Bring your adventurous self!  We explore art and design throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California region.  Exhibits, tours, lectures, and outings are ours to enjoy, often with a bite to eat to get to know each other better.

What do you get when you mix and mingle Wine Lovers, Sexy Singles, Friends, and Business Professionals at an upscale venue? Find out by joining us at one of our next events and enjoy meeting fellow wine lovers, sexy sophisticated single women & men, network, make cool and fun friends and explore some of the more upscale venues in Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, & Marina Del Rey, culver city. etc. We are a fun group of singles in their 30's to 40's who love making new friends at our events from: …

This group is for anyone who appreciates the Arts in its various forms. We’ll attend Events at Galleries, Theatres, Dance Clubs, Museums, and many other fun venues. Join us if you enjoy discovering new artists, listening to good music, dancing to new rhythms and even finding a new restaurant or two. This city has so many hidden gems, we'll explore together and make new friends.

Looking for nice folks that like to play card and board games. Spades.  Hearts.  Poker.  Slide 5.  Crazy 8s.  Cribbage.  NAME IT! Most any and all board games... And Mah Jong (American Version w Jokers) Also bowling, darts, ping pong, shooting pool, Wii, karaoke??? This is a good chance to meet other West Valley people ages 18-118 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO PLAY?  WHERE AND WHEN? Join Us!  Suggest a meet up and let's get it going!

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the sit …

Since PLAY is the language all children speak, and parents are seeking those times to connect with other parents... we invite you to San Fernando Valley Little Explorers (SFVLE).  Come one; come all! The Founder (Edith) has one child (born 2010) and is looking to form friendships with parents to share and talk about our experiences, while allowing our children to bond and their activities to expand as they grow with the group. We want real bonds and authentic friendships. We have children of all …

Hi there, Welcome! (whan-young ham-ni-da) This group, The 101 Group, was created to make more friends to have fun with.(gah-chi nol-ja) Open to all genders and all ages. We do everything from hiking, to playing golf, eating, drinking at happy hours, going to concerts, clubs, movies, dancing, celebrating special days (*especially for our own birthdays*), family get togethers, and anything  that comes to mind!!! Most events will be local, but we'll meet in other cities as well. And meeting times a …

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 …

This meetup is for women of all ages who live in or around the West Hollywood area. I originally wanted to start a Book Club but decided to make it a social group as well so I could meet new people and explore more of Los Angeles. The Book Club will take place once a month at a Cafe or Restaurant. The social aspect of the group includes anything from exploring LA, coffee, hiking, small bars, movies, bowling, dining in, dining out, museums, spas, book signings and any thing else that sparks your …

Informed by Nature organizes group trips to cool science events in the LA area. Whether its a star party at the Griffith Park Observatory, a talk at JPL, or a first Friday social event at the Natural History Museum, we meet up and go together, as a collection of people who love science, and often go out for a drink or coffee afterward. Ultimately, we hope to create a social community that emphasizes raising consciousness to the magnificence of the natural world and supporting the science that dr …

Beautiful Women of color that live in LA that are open minded to trying a myriad of activities for fun! From plays to water parks, from the club to the museum, from the beach to a six hour hike! If it's an activity, we are here to do it! Ready to experience life to the fullest!

Why I decided to start Lovenla: I have had this idea for many years and feel that this is a great place to execute it. The purpose of this group: Lovenla is what I like to think of as where the online community meets offline community in Los Angeles. I call it Lovenla because I want it to be a community of Angelino's who love all that LA has to offer. Using the online capabilities to create offline events is my ultimate goal. Who should join: EVERYONE! Anyone who is looking for a place to me …

The Art/Sci Los Angeles Meetup is an informal group for artists, scientists, writers, and curators interested in exploring ideas and collaborations between the disciplines of art and science: Bioart, nanotech, fractals, quantum sculptures, physics and dance, nebulas and music, STEAM, and more. Join our Art/Sci LA Meetup group to receive event invites, network, and explore the art in science!

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

I don't believe the East coast has a monopoly on intellectuals. I mean what smart person wouldn't want to live in this climate? But it can be difficult to find the smart, well-educated, cultured people here. So, if you think you fit that description and are interested in meeting other brainy people for friendship, dating, or networking, please join us. Suggest a meetup-arts, cultural events, live music, hike, book discussions, politics, etc.

Meet other women in their upper 40's and 50's to create a network of supportive women who want to laugh go bowling, museums, movies, happy hour, dinners', lunches, brunches, theater, weekend getaways, the possibilities are endless. This group is for all women. I am looking for women to participate at least once a month or more in our events and who are willing to make a commitment to this group. Ladies, it is never to late to form lasting friendships. Please take that first step; join and com …

I decided to form this group because I find the need for my daughter to build frienships around other kids who only speak/understand Spanish.We are a bilingual household and as Parents we understand the importance of our daughter being bilingual. My goal for this group is to create a relax, fun, friendly environment where our kids are surrounded by parents and children that ONLY communicate in spanish and can eventually communicate in Spanish and build long lasting friendships as they get older. …

This is a hiking group, plus other misc. events (Wine Tasting, Museums, etc) for people in their 20s and 30s. It's a good way to stay in shape and make some new friends. (Optional) After the hike some of us will meet at a brunch place. This is for positive, fun people who live in Los Angeles, Hollywood, West LA, etc. You can be from elsewhere if you don't mind the drive. This is for people that like a good cardio workout, but like stopping along the way to take photos, and stop to smell the rose …

Hello Ladies! I created this group for females in their 20’s, living in the Santa Monica area that are looking to create lasting friendships. My goal is to pull together a fun group of young women who share similar interests. Join this group if you enjoy chatting over coffee and tea, dining socials, movie nights, scrapbooking , wine & cheese, museums, happy hours, and mainly just having someone to chat with. I would like to create a few meetups per month and take in any suggestions from members. …

This group is for couples in their late 20’s to 40’s who are DRAMA free, down to earth, easy to talk to, honest, caring, and looking for the same in other couple friends. If you like laid back mid-week dinners, museums, getting coffee, etc., then this is the right place for you! If you would like to join, we require that you: • Have a picture of you and your spouse. That way we know what you look like when you show up for an event. Anything other than a picture of yourself will not be accepted. …

This group brings fellow classical music lovers together for concerts in the Westside of Los Angeles (with a few listings at downtown and mid-city venues).  Many of the performances we identify for you are free.  Others take place in private homes or estates that offer a chance to mingle with the musicians and have refreshments after the events.  Periodically we identify concerts that are 'classic examples' of their genre (e.g. early Rags/Jazz/Blues) and there is an annual Classical Tango Music …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Making Real True Lasting Friendship, and It's all about creating a supportive long lasting friendship. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friends bring tons of val …