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 …

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Hello: Welcome to the new “Culture Pub Social Mixers for Creative Professionals.” We have new leadership and a changed the name, redefining the group. (former group name was "art, music spoken word," etc. ) About Us: The Leadership Team runs ---another--- very large and active meetup called "Culture Pub of LA" in addition to this one that visits art and literary venues around the Los Angeles area. It's almost 3,000 members strong and sponsored by LACMA. If you are not a creative professional ( …

Shades of Soul Mission Statement Shades of Soul, is a social network connecting women on color (in their 20s and 30s) in the Los Angeles area. “Our name” attempts to recognize that black women come in a variety of hues and colors, and we bring a different range of experiences and backgrounds to any ensemble. As such, there is no one typical member, instead there are many adjectives that could be used to describe the average woman in our group: positive, creative, driven, artistic, business-mind …

WHO WE ARE We are a mix of active couples and singles 50 and over who enjoy outdoor activities, with an emphasis on skiing, hiking, biking, and kayaking, plus travel and social/cultural events. We are a dues-paying club and we welcome guests (including our meetup.com members) to participate in one or two of our activities before they are required to apply for membership. However, only OHGLA club members may participate in overnight trips. Club members pay annual dues of $35/year ($60 for two-pe …

A new French Conversation Group in the Westside - Le Café de Paris Do you want to improve, practice, or refresh your conversational French? Come join us in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, where you can share your passion for this beautiful language. Each week, we’ll explore a different theme such as French cuisine, French music, French films, French cities, French history or current events.You will actively learn French vocabulary and idioms with optional assistance in grammar. This creative an …

Students of French in the U.S. may hit a wall, when they realize they can't travel to France every other week, and there is no "Little Paris" in L.A., where they could mingle and use their hard-earned French skills. I am opening my humble house to you, where you can perfect your French savoir-faire while continuing your classes in Los Angeles, meet other like-minded people, have fun and be creative... all in French! In a very relaxed and intimate setting, converse in French, while mingling and s …

Lovers of theater (some say theatre ,) musicals, concerts, movies, and all cultural events. We also socialize over a great meal to talk about the shows and get to know each other. All fun loving people, please join us! We cover all the counties in Southern California so please feel free to join and suggest events. You must be 21 years old or older to be a member of this group or participate in any of our activities unless your parent or legal guardian is present. Let's have fun!

Currently this group is closed to new members. Traveling Girlfriends is looking for SERIOUS Event Organizers to host... Culinary Travel Events; locally and abroad Active and Adventure Travel Events; locally and abroad Social Events in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura County Read More About Us

This is a social group for PROFESSIONAL gay women in the 30 'something' to 50 'something'  age range.  The group strives to provide a non judgemental forum for gay woman across the greater Los Angeles area to 'meetup' and bond via cultural, social and educational events and activities. We hope that all activities will  incorporate members' diversity of interests, cultures and lifestyles.  We want to enjoy new people in our community, expand our horizons and build new friendships in a non stress …

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 …

When you were 16... Did you spend your Saturday mornings at Kaplan or Princeton Review? Were you convinced a 4 on your AP US History exam would mean complete and utter failure? Did you feel confused when people thought Penn was a state school? If you answered yes to any (and preferably all) of the above, you are most likely in need of a way to meet similarly-educated women...who also date women. This group is for intellectual, professional gals who went to great schools (undergrad and/or grad) a …

MISSION STATEMENT Women Empowered is an organization that connects, supports, and educates women of all ages and backgrounds, and inspires them to give back to their communities through mentorship, networking, and volunteerism. VALUES * Friendship * Community * Individuality * Education ABOUT US Women Empowered ("WE") is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of professional women based in Los Angeles, California and surrounding areas.  WE was founded in November 2008 and initially began …

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion on various stimulating topics Westsid …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist with other travel and volunteer enthusiasts! Passporters - LIVE, Don’t Merely Exist™ Meetup is a well organized group based out of Los Angeles. Our emphasis is giving back and experiencing life to the fullest. We do this by hosting a monthly food drive, local cultural trips, and participating in a wide range of volunteer events. We also travel to a foreign country at least once per year, via our annual Passporters Expedition, to volunteer and to immerse ourselves in it …

Global Power Cuddling For Business or Pleasure Plus Cuddlelicious Strategies, CA$H CLUB & Solutions For Every Area of Your Life ❤ Company Overview BeverlyHillsCuddleClub.com has remixed the world of social networking in and beyond the world's most famous zip code and aims to take connecting, cuddling, compassionate social responsibility, global commerce business, cuddle therapy, intimacy and mass market entertainment where connecting, cuddling, compassionate social responsibility, global commerc …

Do you want the opportunity to practice your English? Do you want to expand your vocabulary? Do you want to learn in a mutually supportive environment? District One ESL Toastmasters allows you an opportunity to practice and improve your language. This Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Come and practice your communication skills (talking and listening) in a mutually supportive environment. There are no judges, just coaches and mentors who are interested in your personal and prof …

Singles. Singles. Singles.... Calling all Professional Fun Singles.  Are you single and ready to mingle? Are you a relationship minded single that is ready to take the next step in life but also wants to make sure the love of your life is your friend that can share activities with you that you already love or are willing to try?  Or maybe he/she is able to handle social or professional networking settings? Join us!  We are fun singles that want to expand our circle of friends and meet new people …

The Perfect Mixture Interracial Dating Group: Black Women and Non-Black Men PLEASE READTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS GROUP. TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE ATTEMPTING TO JOIN THE GROUP, BUT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND/OR DO NOT HAVE A PHOTO. The Perfect Mixture Interracial Dating Group brings together lifestyle-oriented individuals who share a passion for city life and the richness of a multicultural social scene. This group provides an eclectic, culturally-rich environment, where people come together to …

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

I started this meetup over a year ago and haven't looked back since. I'm in my late 30's (gulp), and am SO not into the bar/club scene or crazy meetups with tons of people. I love board games (U.S.) and pop-culture trivia so I thought I'd start my own meetup group and host regular smaller-scaled game nights in my home. The smaller groups definitely make it easier and more fun in getting to know each other better. We get together once a month or so, play games ranging from DVD Trivia/Pop Culture …

In October the Organizer stepped down and the group merged with a similar one. You'll now find additional Activities and Trips for people throughout Southern CA and around the world. To join us go to www.meetup.com/TravelAndCultures ________________________________________________ [center][b]EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US! [/b][/center][color=blue][b]TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that p …

Love Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman on BBC Sherlock?  More of a Jeremy Brett/Edward Hardwicke fan?  How about Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law?  By the time of our first meeting there will be a Johnny Lee Miller/Lucy Liu version! Whoever your favorite recent Sherlock and Watson might be... this is a group to share your enthusiasm, while at the same time returning to the source that informed all these great performances ....Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories. Our init …

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 is a group for anyone interested in free activities for the entire family with kids all ages. We will post free family focused events on the westside, organize "story times" in english and german, arrange playdates in parks or library.

Where do people who don't smoke, drink or use drugs meet & mingle? Here! All those times you were at a social event, whether a party or whatnot, and everyone was drinking or smoking or doing drugs of some kind, and, feeling disconnected you've thought "surely there must be others like me?" Well, in creating this group my intention is to finally give us a chance to meet our kindred spirits! What kind of activities will we do? What won't we do! Movies, dancing, billiards, hiking, singles night, …

Russian LA. Join this group no matter if you live in Los Angeles area or just visiting. You don't have to speak Russian to join this group but keep in mind some of the meetups will be about specific Russian holiday/person/event. You are always welcome to suggest next meetup or activity. Русские в Лос Анджелесе. Присоединиться к нам могут все, независимо от того живёте вы здесь давно, недавно или просто проездом из Торжка в Париж. Можно ожидать: совместное времяпровождение, знакомства, дискотек …