Community Animal Acupuncture LA (CAALA) is  for any holistically minded humans that wish to get acupuncture for their animal companions!! We are offering a practical,  animal acupuncture healing experience in a community setting. This is about healing our animal companions, and bringing the community  together in order to foster an environment in which true healing can take place.   When people (and animals) come together with the same intention, there is the potential for great things to take p …

Oscar Marquez is a certified sexual disorders counselor, with a PhD in clinical psychology.  Chelsea Szabo is a certified professional coach with a private life coaching practice tailored to women. Together, they are collaborating to host events and workshops that promote sexual wellness. Their mission - Sexuality is an essential component of every person's being. Sexual Wellness Hub is a sex positive discussion group that supports the right for men and women to redefine and be empowered by new …

Most people in the United States these days have a huge disconnect from the natural environment. From my perspective this lack of connection is one of the main reasons for illnesses, both mental and physical, in the world today. I enjoy teaching outdoor skills and I consider all of them to be pathways towards a more intimate relationship with the natural environment. This group is for all ages, races, religions, and conditions of people. Anybody can participate as much or as little as they like, …

Soul Purpose teacher Mark Reeves invites you to embark on a journey of self-transformation and authentic self expression. As Soul Purpose we have been running courses in self-awareness for over 20 years in the UK and this year we come to Los Angeles for the first time and we look forward to sharing our work with the wider Meetup community. Would you like to express yourself in more authentic ways? Do you keep repeating old habits and patterns in your work and relationships? Are you carrying a …

We are a group that plays soccer weekdays and weekends  in the Playa Vista and Santa Monica area. The group is for all levels. Members of the group are serious players who participate in a friendly environment (that means no rough housing, slide tackling or fighting). The games are COED and for members who are over 18 years of age. Please note: The Westside Coed Soccer Group is not liable for any injuries that may occur while playing. By RSVPing to attend our games, you accept full responsibilit …

Welcome to the LA Beach Volleyball (LABV) Meetup - now in our 4th year! We play every Saturday (year-round). Our secret (Marina Del Rey-ish) location has free parking, many nets, good music, and nice bathrooms close by. We get approximately 40 to 100 people on any given weekend, so you can play volleyball at skill levels ranging from beginner 4s to advanced 2s. Unlike other groups- we absolutely do not discriminate! All skill levels are welcome! We are often described as a "HUGE beach party" - a …

SMG, Santa Monica Coed Soccer Group, in its several years of existence, has been sponsored by such prominent entities like FIFA.com (official web site of FIFA), Coca Cola, Verizon FiOS and others. Its mission is providing a very friendly, respectful and internationally diverse environment for playing soccer, extending friendships, and helping humanitarian objectives. SMG provides both casual and competitive soccer opportunities. More competitive soccer activities of SMG are carried out under San …

No more preaching to the choir! Just come have drinks with like minded people. Vegan Drinks Events are at Establishments that; A. Serves liquor&beer B. Serves Vegan Food or has place for vegan food truck C. Strive for central locations D. Responsible consumption of alcohol Note for Vegan Non-Drinkers.  Always good to have designated drivers!  Please grab a juice or a soda and blend! Note for Non-Vegans. You're more than welcome, too!  We completely welcome & appreciate your presence at Vegan Dr …

Welcome to the online home of the Playa Doubles Beach Volleyball group! Providing friendly and high performance volleyball every Saturday of the year. Have a passion for volleyball? Enjoy high quality play? Want to play in a fun and relaxed environment? If you answered Yes, then we would like to welcome you to our group. Tournaments are held once a month. Occasionally we will have additional fun events, like the Halloween Costume Tournament, or social events. Compete, Relax, Enjoy!

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 …

To provide a friendly environment for playing soccer games on Saturdays, form league(s) to play in Santa Monica, share soccer passion, and find new friends. We intend to promote decency, fair play, respect, and safety of the members. We invite players of all level and gender to join us. Please make sure to upload a photo of you if you want to be approved and become a member. Thanks

Poker Sharks Club is one of the fastest growing poker meetups in Los Angeles. Why, you ask?  It's simple - we play A LOT and often. Plus, we are a non-grumpy bunch of poker players and we like it that way. Here, we all love poker and believe that you can play good poker AND have a lot of fun at the same time. You won't find grumpy people at our tables like you often do in a casino or even some home games. If you're a woman, don't even think of leaving this page! ;-) Being  a female organizer of …

Greetings from the Women's Investment Network... Are you a woman thinking of diversifying your portfolio and increasing your financial wealth?  Do you want to discuss real estate with other women actively working in the business?  Are you tired of getting pitched products?  Join other ladies like yourself in finding the resources you need to obtain financial independence.  There will be NO PITCHING or SELLING.  We are all here to contribute in helping women understand the real estate arena.  Ou …

Come join other jazz musicians to play standards and learn from each other in a fully collaborative environment. With this group I aim to expand our knowledge and craftmanship of the great art form we call Jazz. If you like to listen to jazz, you are also welcome to watch the jam sessions, even if you don't play an instrument. Gigging opportunities have opened up for players in the meetup group as well. The mainstay of the group are the regular Jam sessions which are held once a month. Educat …

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 …

Westside Bellydance Network is an environment to network and have fun with other Belly Dancers in and around the Westside. You can join no matter where you live. Come dance or watch one of our showcases that features Professional & student dancers...

Theta Healing is a new revolutionary technique that combines quantum physics (the science of miracles) and spirituality. This is a holistic tool that removes beliefs and blocks instantly that prevent you from being the person that you dream to be. People from all walks of like are utilizing Theta Healing in a daily basis to create and manage their own realities on a daily basis. Theta Healing is becoming very popular worldwide as it creates tremendous abundance in all aspects of one's life. Must …

ABOUT THE GROUP: We started as a group studying physicist Tom Campbell's TOE (physics term for Theory of Everything.) Tom is a leader in explaining how Newtonian and quantum physics can be considered a special case subset of the new digital VR physics. Since the 1920's, all the great physicists of the last century realized that consciousness was an important aspect of a new understanding of physics. As the great Nobel Prize winning physicist Eugene P. Wigner said, "It will remain remarkable, in …

Calling all track lovers! This is a group for anyone aged 21 and up, interested in training with fellow track athletes. We're a friendly and driven group, coached by our passionate and nurturing USATF-certified Level 2 coach, Nina Moore. We meet 3 times a week in Santa Monica. We started this group because we know there are many track junkies out there who would love to keep training in a competitive environment while balancing professional and family commitments.

I started this group because I love music, people and I enjoy giving back to the community as do some of my musician friends and spectator friends. If you enjoy listening to music , like to meet new friends, meet other musicians, like to have fun, play an instrument, sing  or both, this group is for you. Come join our music mixers  and gatherings in a relaxed fun social music environment. The location and venue's change depending on the event and how many people RSVP. But the events usually are …

Are you the new girl in town? Maybe you've been here for awhile and are looking to expand your social circle? Maybe you are just interested in meeting a great group of women? This is a group for new and not-so-new local women, primarily in their 20's and 30's. We put together events like happy hours, pub crawls, and dinners. It's a great place to meet new friends and socialize in an open, fun environment.

Hello, Inspired by my best friend (Wendy's) meet-up group in NYC and her showing new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers where we instantly became friends I've decided to start a similar group here in Santa Monica! If you also enjoy trying new types of food and wine this group will focus on pot-luck "themed" meals also inspired by the films we select which I'll be picking based on your suggestions! This group is for young film, food & wine buff …

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

The latest brain research recognizes the value of quality early childhood education. Early Childhood Educators don't have much opportunity to get together to exchange information on what works and doesn't work in their programs. Let's get together to share information, share stories, visit programs and work together to study Reggio, Montessori, Tinkering, Constructivist, Play -Based, Emergent Curriculum and more in a collaborative ECE environment.

Hi Everyone, My name is Eva and I am the new organizer of LA Bachata Meetup as well as the organizer of a meetup group called Salsa and Bachata San Fernando Valley Meetup Group, founded in September 2011. I've always had a strong passion for music and dance and I love to share the joy and happiness dancing brings to my life. Together with my dance partner and a co-instructor Jose Hernandez and thank to all our friends, students and supporters we have been so blessed to have built up, in the last …

Are you a Commercial Real Estate investor, principal, sponsor, developer, or someone who is interested in networking with others who are involved in $1-25 Million / non-institutional CRE opportunities? Are you seeking investors for your CRE opportunity? If you answered "Yes" to any of these then this Meetup group is for you! FIBI is an expanding nationwide network created For Investors By Investors. Co-Founder Ellis San Jose has over 20 years of real estate investing experience across the US. Co …