Purpose is to embark on exclusive adventures to museum exhibitions, gallery shows, festivals, and artists' studios for direct encounters with, engaging conversation and stimulating education about art. The organizer wishes to keep the group to a small number of true art lovers, in order to facilitate small private parties as well as art events. You must attend at least one event to become and stay a member. There is a strict no flake policy for events, members with 3 flakes/yr (no shows) will be …

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! The new Pacific Pinball Museum has opened and they invite you to come play with the exhibits!! It is an extension of the Lucky Juju but has a new address @ 1510 Webster Street AND extended hours! Check out the website to see more! Do you like to play pinball but can never find them in your area? Well, we should get together in Alameda the last Sunday of every month! What is Lucky Ju Ju? Juju (joo'joo) noun: - An object used as a fetish, charm or amulet - …

This meetup group is for people of all ages who enjoy an eclectic mix of the arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to bring people together of different backgrounds who share an appreciation for the arts and a love of the outdoors. Our activities range anywhere from attending classical and jazz concerts; visiting museums and art galleries; hiking on local trails; meeting for walks in the city; meeting for dinners; wine tasting; and more. For more information, see About This Meetup.

This is a project to develop a virtual museum documenting the early use of computers to promote learning and education (approximately 1970 to 1990). I have a huge collection of documents and artifacts housed in an office in Milpitas, CA. There are old computers and computer controlled toys, hundreds of programs developed to teach you-name-it, newsletters from early computer clubs, research reports, books and magazines, personal correspondence and much more. Most of this material is not currently …

We read and discuss books that are rooted in or inspired by history in all its shapes and colors. Fiction and non-fiction, both scholarly and popular. Stories that re-create the past. Journalists who tell us "what happened". Interpreters who openly argue a point of view or seek to illuminate the present through the past. There are also many opportunities to leave our armchairs for fun history-focused field trips to museums, walking tours, films, theater, author lectures, etc. For our book discus …

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia night …

A group of moms who want to expose their children to all that San Franciso has to offer. Museums, Parks, zoos, kid-friendly eateries and play dates are all part of the fun. Growing an active off-line commuity of San Francisco moms and children is the mission of the group. As a new mom, I am looking for the educational and fun things my mother would find for me to participate in when i was a little tike. As a San Francisco native I look forward to revisiting the places of my youth in addition to …

Do you enjoy museums and gallery walks? Are you looking for someone to attend a film festival with? This is the group for you! This group is for film, literature, music, arts and culture enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area.

Welcome Brainiacs! We meet for museum and nature exploration, historical tours, literary and art events, games, and more. This is a fun and casual group - everyone is welcome to join. If you're single try: Brainiac Dating Hope to meet you at an event soon, Lawrence

This group is to bring together kindred souls interested in learning about and meeting people from different parts of the world while doing activities around the bay area that differ from just the ordinary Bar/club scene. There might always be the occasional happy hr, but our avenues will also be range from food, books, music, movies, museums, or Lectures, and all the while, stimulating conversation. The goal is expanding knowledge of the beautiful area we live in, as well as possibly thru cultu …

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is an internationally recognized association that promotes leadership and excellence for professionals and volunteers in the interpretive field. We  endeavor to connect people with the natural and cultural world around them in parks, museums, schools, zoos, communities, and other special places. Region 9 (the Sierra Pacific Region) of NAI's Meetup Group will help members and non-members of the association gather to share ideas and experiences at …

Welcome history enthusiasts! Let's go explore the different time periods, historical themes, and area-based historical treasures around us! We will visit archaeological sites, museums, attend lectures, go to historical reenactments, historical plays & operas, old parts of cities, fairs and festivals, workshops, tours, movies and more! Everyone is welcome - from families, students, scholars, seniors, to Indiana Jones!

Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to have some FUN with us!  We're your peop …

We gather in each other's homes to foster life-long friendships, while teaching each other how to make treasures from trash. Always $5 ~ ALL AGES WELCOME! ~ YELP REVIEWS:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/diamonds-in-the-rough-a-creative-cooperative-meetup-daly-city Past projects:   paper beads, records to bowls, earrings/bracelets/pins, clocks from objects, succulent living wreaths, coil baskets, shaggy rag rugs, no sew table runners, make a lamp, rain chains, starburst mirrors, garden candle lanterns, …

We are a group coordinating educational field trips for at home toddlers through Prekindergarten students in the Bay Area. We are a group of stay at home moms who welcome small at home programs who would like to band together to take our kids on field trips that are afforded to the larger institutions this may include museum and zoo presentations, or just group rates. Please join us as we attempt to share as much as is available with our kids and students, from nature explorations through city m …

Welcome, all those who appreciate the wonderful architecture of the past! Anything from Victorian, Queen Anne, Edwardian, Shingle Style, to early 20th Century styles like Craftsman Bungalows, Mission, Storybook, all the way up to Mid-Century, Eichlers, and everything in between. We are blessed to have plenty of these beautiful old buildings here in the Bay Area, so let's get out and SEE them and learn about them. We can do anything you can imagine around this topic, from going on a House Tour …

Cine/Club is free and is held on Friday nights. These events are free to students, their guests, mentors, parents and friends of Art & Film. Screenings are held at the Randall Museum (199 Museum Way). Refreshments are served at 6:30 and the film begins at 7 unless otherwise noted. Discussions are held after each film, led by Ronald Chase, director of Art & Film, and guest moderators.

The South Bay Playgroup is intended to foster friendships for our children, as well as ourselves. Most of the children are ages 0-5, but all ages of children are welcome.  We have playdates at parks, museums, in-home, the mall, the zoo, almost anywhere we can let the kids run around and burn off some energy! We have craft playdates, Mom's night out, Mom's night in, stroller walks and much, much more.  We love it when our friends come out to play, so participation is strongly encouraged!

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

Our playgroup is made up of a small group of Moms interested in forming lasting friendships for our children, ourselves and our families. We have fun, educational and interesting events for everyone. Parks, crafts, museums and trips with the kids. Moms nights out for us. Cookouts and weekend day trips for the whole family. Come join a group of caring, committed and friendly parents and children!

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, volunteering, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights …

Who: Parents with preschool to early elementary-age children (primarily age 4-8, but older and younger welcome) What: Exploration... outside playtime... park play... nature walks... museums, zoos, aquariums... farms... beaches... redwoods... nature classes... etc... there are so many activities for our children to enjoy here in the Bay Area! When: Varies.  Both weekdays and weekends. Where: Outdoor, nature-oriented locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area (primarily the East Bay, but with …

Welcome! We are a group of people who, for a variety of reasons, choose to socialize without alcohol and other non-medically indicated drugs.  Join us for Bay Area social events such as dining out, concerts, hiking, camping, movies, dancing, beach walks, day trips, sports, museums, games, and community activities, including volunteerism! Meet people and make friends with people who like to have a good time without drugs and alcohol! This group is open to everyone and is not affiliated with any s …

Friendly, professionals, make up this fun group! We enjoy local social activities like: dining, art and culture, nature, museums, wine tasting, dinner parties, concerts, happy hours, day trips, weekend getaways, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc. enjoying the good life in the Bay Area.

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

This is a group for thirty-something women who are looking to share the best time of there life with great girlfriends. Whether your married, single, divorced, with or without kids this group is for all the wonderful women looking to make lasting friendship. We are down to earth, totally laid back, drama-free, friendly and outgoing. If you can think it up we will do it. Something to do is wine tasting, going to museums, tea parties, dinner out, theatre, geocaching, comedy clubs, craft nights, go …

Saw that it's difficult to meet other Colombians in the bay area and wanted to create a group where Colombians in the San Francisco Bay Area can meet up. Non Colombians are welcome if you just like our culture. Happy Hours, Hikes, BBQ's, Parties or Museum days. Basically anything we set our minds to. En un palabra cosas que son chéveres. See you soon. EVENT HOST GUIDELINES Members and Co-hosts, If your throwing a meetup you must provide instructions on how members can find one another.  At …

This group is an experiment to create a free exchange of modeling and drawing for artists, like myself, who love drawing from life. Group members take turns doing some of the modeling (lightly-clothed or nude) and will have plenty of time to draw. I have drawn from life on and off for the last 15 years or so and also have experience modeling for life drawing classes in the University setting. I think the experience of being on both sides of the coin is valuable and interesting. Details: - All m …