For most it’s history, Los Angeles was a gastronomic wasteland, but not any more. Lovingly prepared and lusciously presented food, good wine, and outstanding cocktails, some of life’s greatest pleasures, are available all over the place. The purpose of this group is to visit, and revisit, some of the best, to share an evening of great food and pleasant conversation, and, last but not least, make new friends who already share a common interest. Our events will happen at least once a month, possib …

This is for Women & Men who are 55 nd over, Single,live in West LA,Marina del Rey..........Santa WMonica, etc. Where ever..I know a GREAT CAFE in Marina Del Rey!..........LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS!...We will meet once a month for Lunch or Dinner on Saturday or Sunday. A Time to Relax, Dine,Socialize and make new Friends.  Very Casual.

Dining, Happy Hours, wine tastings and other activities in and around Venice. This is an group run group.  Any member can sponsor an event.  Simply click on the "Schedule a Meetup" on our page.  If there's something you'd like to do in the area but no one to go with put it here and find like minded souls.

We are singles in our 20's to 50's interested in doing fun recreational activities with other singles, which include: * Happy hour time * Dining out * Exploring Los Angeles together * Going to concerts, movies and other types of shows * Going to art events / galleries  *  Hiking and other outdoor enjoyment * Game days / nights (Backgammon, Texas Hold 'Em, etc) * Discussions (topics open) *  So many options!  Please join us and let's have fun together!

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 …

This group celebrates the lifecycle of food, from garden to table with gardening, cooking and dining events.

Who doesn't loves cocktails and champagne? This group is for women, ages 25-35ish, to get together, socialize, and enjoy some delish drinks and nightlife ambiance in LA.

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A unique opportunity for you to join a NEWLY FORMING Meetup group. Are you an LA guy who is busy working, busy with family, chores, or just overwhelmed with the fast pace of life, and have found it difficult to meet active, interesting, high quality friends? Me too. And that's why decided to do something proactive, and create this Meetup group. This group is for professional guys in their 30s and 40s who are looking to build friendships and establish new networks, all while enjoying some of the …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

This group is a way for young professional women to connect with one another, build friendships, and have a great time!

LAWS is all about people who happen to be women! We meet to talk, laugh, exchange ideas and enjoy various social activities. We hope you will join us as well as our affiliated group LAWS WALKS where we list our walking events. You will find LAWS WALKS here: http://walkers.meetup.com/684/ You need not be a member of LAWS to join LAWS WALKS and vice versa but, of course, we'd love to see you in both groups. The only prerequisite for joining LAWS is posting your picture on our site. If for so …

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 meetup is for people who want to have eco-friendly fun, (mostly for free!) with like-minded friends who come together to eat, watch movies, learn, laugh and spread the love! Green Veggies is a non-profit formed to explain how eating meat directly causes climate change and how we can all save the world by the fastest, easiest, cheapest means possible. We offer a friendly, supportive approach to empower people to Eat Green, go vegetarian, and connect with a growing movement. Read more at gree …

We are a group of knitters and crocheters who live and craft from Santa Monica to the Westside. We meet the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month at The Market at Santa Monica Place on the dining deck from 7-9ish. We will be sitting at round tables in the Market between the entrance and GROUNDWORKS COFFEE. For directions and more info click  http://www.themarketsmp.com/ Park on the top level of the parking structure (lots of available spaces) The first 90 minutes are free. First hour after is $1.00. …

Got game? Calling all board game lovers for plei-dates in L.A. and surrounding areas! Let's meet, network, and mingle over a game of Jenga, Monopoly, Taboo, or Connect Four. Wanna plei? The goal of this group is to bring diverse groups of people together to interact in a social setting while playing games. We're looking for plei'ers ages 21+. Regular Plei events are held weekly in the L.A. area with special events such as bonfires, turnaround trips, amusement park meet-ups, and more sprinkled in …

WHAT ARE WE ABOUT? --------------------------The insatiable longing for adventure, the inordinate passion for exploration, the untamable desire to make a difference, combined with that noble spirit of lasting friendships - that is to us what the 20s & 30s are about. Does such a spirit run through the labyrinths of your veins? This is what we are here for - combined with some laid-back fun and some meaningful volunteer work. We want this group to be a close-knit yet welcoming circle of friends i …

We are a group of gay Christians who are interested in regular fellowship. We don't have all the answers, but we know we are gay, Christian, and we live in and around the Greater Los Angeles Area. We are not here to be political, nor are we here to change people's minds. We are here for the purpose of community, fellowship, support, and encouragement. Let this be a safe place where people can meet and discuss about their lives and faiths openly if they so desire. Come as you are, without hidden …

If you would like information on great, affordable group dance and fitness classes offered at West Adams Dance Studios in Los Angeles, we would love for you to join our group! West Adams Dance Studio offers nightly group classes on a variety of dance styles. From Ballroom and Yoga, to Belly Dancing and Burlesque, there are classes here for everyone! We also have weekly social events coming up for our students to practice what they have been learning. Our meetup group members will receive up-to-d …

SPACES, PLACES, LOCATIONS, VENUES bring us experiences, and can enhance them. This group offers a variety of sensual experiences, dabbling at the edges of: ART, SOUND, PERFORMANCE, ARCHITECTURE, GREAT VIEWS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, INTERESTING SMELLS AND TASTES, LIGHTING, DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES, TEXTURES . . . Come join us. Discover and share special locations and the experiences they offer ! Whether it is a: - location where drawing or photographing is particularly interesting - opera th …

Hi everyone, I'm Laurent. I'm gonna be organizer of Los Angeles Iron Chefs for a while. But the most simple for everyone will be to join my main group which is: http://www.meetup.com/Cooking-Classes-with-a-Fun-French-C... After learning cooking in France, working in England, Belgium of course in France and for the last 3 years in Los Angeles, many of my friends and relation keep asking me about doing some cooking classes, and i done already a bunch of it in France and Belgium and it was always …

We engage in works of pleasure and progress. Nous s'engager dans des oeuvres de plaisir et le progrès. Wir führen in den Werken der Freude und des Fortschritts. Nos involucramos en obras de placer y de progreso. Ci impegniamo in opere di piacere e di progresso.

Hi! We are a young group (mostly singles 20s & 30s but couples are welcome to) that do all sorts of fun events in the LA area and sometimes longer distances. From beach parties, hikes, camping, yoga to concerts, wine tastings, and dinner parties - there is something for everyone. We are all about getting awesome people together to do awesome things! All are welcome (except for on the occasional girls only nights ;-) and we hope to see you at an event soon!

If you are looking to connect with fellow Africans and friends of Africa; meet new people, expand your network, and learn about Africa - then you are at the right place.  Lets meet & share with others our diverse cultures, history, and the American experience.  Anyone including non-Africans are free to join this group.  Our meetup will also give our members who are new to the U.S./Los Angeles the opportunity to make friends, thereby easing the process of adapting to the new LA environment. Our …

Hi, I am Katie and I am in the business of introducing quality single friends and clients to each other for many years! My passion for this rewarding task is born out of love for people and seeing a strong need for it in Los Angeles County. Yes, even after 8 years corporate experience in customer service and personnel development, I STILL LOVE PEOPLE! You will learn more when we meet. Are you someone who is open-minded about trying "spontaneous" activities and most importantly, want a life out …

If you: 1) Like good food. 2) Like good company. 3) Like participating in both on the Westside of LA. Then this is the group for you! We'll be looking to find the hidden treasures and established classic venues of West LA/Santa Monica. So join us for good peeps and good eats! We do have some important rules concerning attendance at our events. To see those details, please click the About Us link to the left. My personal info is there as well in case you need to reach me.

This is a group of ladies in their 20s and 30s in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area looking to make lasting friendships and have some fun in this beautiful city! Activities include: dinner parties, movies, hiking, brunch, breakfast, lunches, art openings, fashion shows, shopping, spa days and more. It's not only nights out...we can get together during the day as well. I'm limiting the RSVP's to a max of 8-10 people per meet up since it will be more intimate and we can get to know each other on a …

Welcome to SoCalEvents. We are a fairly new group. We created this social club for people to enjoy a variety of events. Many of us enjoy sports, working out, outdoor adventures, restaurants, nightlife, happy hour, explore towns, and more. Most of us believe in good health and good company with friends. So if you would like to stay fit or get fit we welcome you. We will be planning the following events: 1. Explore Restaurants (LA, Southbay, & OC) 2. Wine Tastings, Sake Tasting, Wineries 3 …