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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Join fellow classical music lovers at performances, mixers, and other events held on the Westside. Members share their love of classical music at concerts and social gatherings. Open to all classical music fans.

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: …

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 …

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 …

Our group is about creating a positive, supportive environment to nurture friendships, have fun and share laughter - it is what life is all about! We are diverse, active, positive, open minded, opinionated women in the mid 40's to mid 60's who want to get out and enjoy each other’s company, whether it is lunch, happy hour, movies, bowling, picnics, trips to the museum, a book club, easy hikes or just a getaway day at the beach. We are always open to ideas for events so everyone has a hand in sha …

Attend gallery openings around Los Angeles for the purpose of discovering new artists, seeing the latest creative styles, exploring unique galleries, and meeting like-minded people drawn to the avant-garde. There may be a museum exhibit thrown in now and then, as well. I hope this group will be as much about interesting conversations in a social environment as it will be about art.  There is no cost to being a member of the group, and most the events will be free, unless otherwise noted for a mu …

If you're interested in aviation - military or civilian - if you're a pilot - in the airforce, at a major airline or in Flight simulator - or if you just get goosebumps by the roar of the Merlin engine, join us to share your experiences. Activities might include; Visiting Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards AFB, and at the same time trying to get a good view of any of the active planes Driving to Palmdale to see the SR-71 Volunteering at Santa Monica Museum of Flight (if they want u …

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!

Hi Awesome Ladies! THE PURPOSE To find down to earth awesome female friends. Have you also had a hard time making quality friendships, especially in LA? Then you are in the right place! THE AGE RANGE This group is for anyone 30-40's. THE PEOPLE This group is for any female that is 100% drama free, down to earth, easy to talk to, honest, caring, and looking for the same thing in another female friend. If you are more into labels, looks, industry conversation, or the club scene, this is not the …

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.

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 …

Conscious Mamas are fun-loving, expressive, connected, giving, strong, wise, and joyful mothers. Conscious Mamas are mothers who, day by day, make the world just a little brighter by sharing their light and wisdom. When women gather together, it's a powerful thing. For when women meet, they have the ability to lift one another up, to motivate, to give, to guide, to grow. The support and sisterhood that can come from a group of women is tremendous. That's why I was called to create the Conscious …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( 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 friend …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Alliance: A close relationship based on similar objectives or characteristics . Friends  are an essential part of our lives. They keep us company when we are lonely, entertained when we are bored and lend us an ear when we need someone to talk to. Our group is a private membership in or around the San Fernando Valley for  Single Christian Women, 50's, Professional, well educated, Successful and Working who hold positions in   Finance, Corporate, Finance, Law, Medicine, Business, Managerial, Exe …

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.

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!

This is a group for anyone with a mild physical disability that would like to meet new friends. I started a group like this years ago when I was younger and the response was wonderful. Now at 26 years old, it is very hard to meet people who understand, I am no different than anyone else...I have the same wants and dreams. The only thing is I have a little difficulty walking and use a cane. I also have a Service Dog... so anyone with Service Dogs or use a wheelchair are welcomed. We could meet at …

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.