Ladies, meet other local tea lovers! It has been approx. 1 1/2 yrs. since I started this tea group with much success which I owe to all of you who attend. We can also plan to just have a lunch or a Sunday Brunch (buffet or menu)! I will sometimes combine my Brunch events with one of my other groups. In that case men are welcomed if they are single or he is your boyfriend or husband I will require membership dues beginning Jan. 1st. 2010 of $3.50 per year if you are already a member of thi …

Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Los Angeles we have showcases the first Fridays of the month at Hallenbecks, NoHo; and Critique workshops with guest speakers the third Sundays of the month at The Finnish Center in NoHo. In Orange County we have critique workshops the Last Sundays of the month and showcases at Sam Ash Westminster the 3rd Tuesdays of the month. www.songsalive.org/group/losangeles and www.songsalive.org/group …

We are a major community for atheists in the greater Los Angeles area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join fellow atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement.  Since I am fascinated with consciousness and the brain, I try to demystify some of how we operate mentally through what I have learned about neuroscience, I have been a meditation student for …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom and passion for life. Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is  known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-directed prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul. Recall and resolve lessons from past lives. Th …

Connect with gay skiers and snowboarders in LA, OC, Palm Springs and Long Beach. Come learn about membership, upcoming trips and social events! It’s a great way to hangout with SAGA members and build new friendships. Bring a friend or two... all are welcomed. Vertigo is usually the first Sunday of every Month from 5pm to 7pm, at Vermont Bar & Restaurant, in Los Feliz. This year, we're going to have one in Long Beach too! Check out the full schedule at: http://www.sagala.org/site1015/index.p …

We have a monthly free fitness hike that explores the different parks in the LA metro area. You should join if you want a small group vibe of people who are interested or already committed to healthy living. This is a one-of-kind group led by an elite fitness instructor/wellness consultant who wants to help set you up with resources to help you with weight loss goals, injuries, and more! It is designed to be an easy hike for your cardio workout, with 15-minutes of strength training and yoga-ins …

Hi I have been teaching Spanish for 20 years a I would like to teach anyone who is interesting in learning Spanish in a very easy practical way. We will have homework and we will be practicing spanish from the start. There are two classes one is the Beginners class every Sunday which cost 5 dollars cash and the Conversational advanced class if you already know the pretérito and imperfecto every Thursday which cost 15 dollars cash. pick the one you think you will fit in and enjoy speaking in Span …

How It Works: ============== The basic minimum requirements are that you show up at a Meetup. The minimum requirement for you to really get something out of it is that you show up with some of your music. The core process goes like this: * Set aside a block of time, preferably 12 hours and as close to the meetup as is reasonable. * Try to write and complete(1) 20 songs(2) during that 12 hours (this is the "Immersion" part) * Whatever you have done, you bring to the meetup. * You …

Write Club provides an open forum for aspiring screenwriters of all levels to meet and review each others' work, providing honest and thoughtful feedback. We want to support one another as we navigate through the treacherous waters of screenwriting. Our group is currently comprised of members with a wide range of experience, but we are all here to help improve our craft, while helping others do the same.  The writers' group generally meets every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon in the Hollywood a …

Welcome to the Burbank Co-Ed Softball Group! The primary goal of this group is to get people together for semi-regular informal co-ed softball games.  We'd play in the Burbank area on the weekends (usually late mornings) to get outside, have some laughs, exercise in the sun, and play a great sport while meeting new friends. But after a few of us have played together for a while, it would be fun to take the most reliable core group of people, put together an organized team, and play in the Burban …

The Aetherius Society is a non-profit spiritual and metaphysical organization founded in 1955, dedicated to world peace and global Service. Our purpose is to bring together like-minded people who wish to be of Service to humanity and the Mother Earth, and to learn more about the planetary changes that are now taking place upon our world. At our Headquarters in Hollywood, CA we hold various lectures and workshops on metaphysical topics, as well as regular services: Divine Services, Sundays at …

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2599 Our Lady of the Angels Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy Trinity.  CDA  is a sisterhood of women who work together in acts of charity, unity, and love.  Saint Charles Borromeo is the home of court #2599, Our Lady of the Angels, but all Catholic women of any parish  are  welcomed to join. We invite you to attend ou …

Hello Filmmakers, This meetup is about making films. We will mainly focus on shooting scenes andshorts in class for the purpose of finishing work as part of our curriculum.We will cover the basics of lighting, camera handling and shooting, scene scripts and screenwriting, acting and continuity, shot list and frame selection, acting basics and editing, among others.This is for beginning filmmakers so that they can workshop all theaspects of filmmaking using the equipment (lights, camera, boom mi …

This meet up group is designed for the beginer, intermediate photographer, and any other who is interested in Maxim style photography. We will cover bikini, lingerie, beauty glamour photography with weekly workshops to sharpen your skills in studio and location shots and retouching techniques to achieve the "magazine look". COME AND SHOOT EVERY SUNDAY WITH OUR SMALL GROUP PHOTOSHOOT 5 PHOTOGRAPHER AND 5 MODELS

Are you tired of not finding great breakfast and brunch vegan options around LA? Noticed lots of vegan brunch restaurants eventually close down? Love potlucks? Never been in a breakfast/brunch potluck? WELL, WE'RE ON! Since LA is so large, we're always looking for host/ess in the different areas of LA, so everyone can attend! Please contact me directly if you're interested! :) ps: we now have a FB group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/262735570410025/

DnDMelt is Los Angeles and Hollywood's Premier Dungeons and Dragons Gaming venue For gamers of all ages and experience levels. We have meetups for character creation and basic gaming for beginners, one shot games anyone can join and on going Campaigns for those who long for Epic adventures. 4E, 3.5, pathfinder ... whatever your flavor we will have a place for you... As long as you RSVP. *UPDATE* JANUARY 15, 2012: We have started playing PATHFINDER, Cthulhu & StarWars and are looking for players …

What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement and exploration. Jams usually takes place without music so that dancers can define their own pace. People dance contact in any combination of genders, there are no “steps,” and it’s entirely improvised. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. I …

Hi Hikers! We are 2 personal trainers that thought to do something fun and free for our community! We have an up and running Hiking/Fit Club every Saturday and Sunday. Starting time is 8am sharp. If you are looking for a way to get active and have fun, we do hiking and stretching that pretty much anyone can handle. Everybody are welcome! If you want to live healthy and active lifestyle, lose weight and also have fun then join our group and bring your friends and family!! Bring water and positive …

On Wednesday evenings we meet for guided meditation as well as words of affirmation and truth. In the quiet atmosphere of our chapel we move into a place of quiet reflection while soft meditative music plays. We use meditation to relax and get centered, and then use guided imagery to “imagine.” Some meditations are structured for specific purposes, others allow for us to truly “let go” and move into whatever place we need to experience. Through meditation we can come to new understandings about …

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 …

FREE BOOTCAMPS with LEADING FITNESS TRAINER: Courtney Bentley of STAR SYSTEMZ Get fit, get HOT and look fabulous in your LEGGINGS this winter! Courtney Bentley is a certified personal trainer, WOMENS FITNESS SPECIALIST, Pilates Instructor, Cross-Fit, and nutritionist! This group was created to bring an amazing group of STAR WOMEN together, get us all moving and get nutrition advice from an expert! Get a support system this holiday season, feel great about your body and love your diet! Bootcamps …

This is a monthly poetry OPEN MIC event hosted by Alex M. Frankel. There are two or three featured poets in addition to the open mic participants. We are located at the historic Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation, 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West in Los Angeles, near Universal Studios. After the reading poets sign copies of their books. This event is a must for anyone in the San Gabriel Valley (or beyond) interested in listening to poetry and sharing their work! We are there every second Sunday …

Our vocal group is called the Voices of Reason. We sing a cappella and choral music with a secular/atheist/humanist twist! We practice on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, plus occasional performances. (Please note we are NOT meeting on May 12 due to Mother's Day.) Our intention in having a meetup group is for others to know how to find us, and it seems like it'll help find the right people better than Craigslist! At this moment, we have approximately eight existing r …

In the this meetup, I work on all the basics of acting. These are: cold readings, scene study, improv, and monologues. Scene study is the basis of actor training. We use scripts from films which I supply in addition to those brought in by students. Actors who join my class are expected to work with a scene partner outside of class during the week and to bring the scene back to class for performance. We may video tape the scene if it is ready. The actor learns a lot by seeing themselves on camera …

Monthly Bird Walks with Los Angeles Audubon. Join experienced bird walk leaders who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around the greater Los Angeles Area. All are welcome, but no pets or small children, please. Appropriate for young bird watchers age 6 years and older. Enjoy woodland nature areas, parklands and lakes, natural coastal scrub habitat and saltwater marshes. Binoculars are provided on many of the walks. Bird walks are geared for the beginner/intermediate birders looking …

Maybe Baby is a co-gender group for LGBT prospective parents. All are welcome in this supportive forum that helps educate prospective parents about the specific legal, medical, psychological, and social circumstances faced in LGBT family formation. Experts on adoption, surrogacy, artificial insemination, financial planning, and so much more speak at our meetings on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.  Location is at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd (between Mel …

Do you wanna be part of a flashmob?? Join us this Sunday April 28th @ 1:30pm. Sherman Oaks Fashion Square Mall. (Woodman & Riverside) Its the first ever fitness flashmob sponsored by Lorna Jane Active Wear. All ages, levels of dance are welcome. Its all about being active, & having a blast. If you'd like to learn the choreography just email: IWANNAFLASHMOB@GMAIL.COM