Would you like to join lively, friendly, inquisitive folks who also quest for amazing experiences in the arts and cultural events? Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to come together and explore the offerings in the Tr-Valley and beyond. Examples include: music concerts, dance performances, outdoor festivals, theater, poetry, book talks, library events, ethnic festivals, ethnic theme nights with cooking, clothing, videos, music, etc.....You are we …

The 45+ Bay Area Savvy Singles Group is for fun-loving Singles in a certain age range (45+ - 65ish) to come together for fun and develop nice connections with others.  Perhaps a spark will ignite and a closer relationship develop.  If so, great.  If not, at least you've met another great friend...without feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to do. We are all here to enjoy each other's company at fun events......single we are today.....single we may not be forever.  Still, we can enjoy. …

http://www.moviemakersunite.com/.org MMU Presents : SILICON VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL AND AWARDS  OCT-NOV. , 2012 www.svfilmfestival.org MMU FILM FESTIVAL '09 :  http://www.meetup.com/moviemakersunit...... MMU - PRODUCTION , PITCH AND NETWORKING MEETINGS: Bi Weekly. Bring your script / idea in one page. If you have a script, you will get your film production scheduled immediately. And network with fellow film makers, actors, camera, editors,etc. Current Projects: (Details in the about pages) Am …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other ico …

Join us for fun opportunities to practice your Spanish! All levels are welcome, from beginner to native speaker. All events are laid back and informal. YOUR SPANISH LEVEL DOES NOT MATTER -- COME FOR IMMERSION! We have regular opportunities (generally weekly) for Spanish conversation in several coffee shops around the South Bay. And join us for fun cultural events, such as local festivals, movies, restaurants, plays, and more. Take a look at our Calendar (http://spanish.meetup.com/679/calendar/) …

You're a savvy chick that has some sort of interest in a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. You're tired of Meetup groups that don't weed out people you won't fundamentally click with because of your morals and values. You're not necessarily a hippie-dippy freak, (I'm not), but you enjoy hikes, great veg food, happy hour, festivals, movies, and other normal stuff. You want to meet other women your age who won't think you're weird when you talk about tofu. Let's meet up and be friends. To keep this g …

This group is for fun family time and activities will be geared towards children 7-12 years old! We'll have age appropriate activities on the weekends. Activities will include biking and hiking the many wonderful trails in the area, neighborhood fairs & festivals, sporting events, dining out, going to the movies, a day at the park, exposing kids to culture and the arts (ballet, plays, symphony, opera & etc), and many more. Member suggestions and recommendations are always welcome.

We get together on a regular basis to go to salsa clubs as a group. This group was created for anyone interested in meeting other Merengue, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata dancers of all levels and connect with other hand percussionists / drummers, latin jazz lovers & Tropical Music Aficionados. Especially those living in the South Bay (Silicon Valley). Learn to salsa, play drums, mingle, dance, listen to music, and make new friends. You don't have to be extremely experienced to be a member, all lev …

This is a group for families raising healthy, happy, and thriving vegan children! We have wonderful, respectful omnivorous friends that we love dearly, but I also think it's special and important for our children to have other friends that they can share their beliefs, choices, and snacks with! :) We'll get together for potlucks, at restaurants, picnics, hikes, park days, sanctuaries, festivals and more! The Vegan Parenting Playgroup welcomes children of all ages and although we're based in S …

We are a bunch of vibrant, interesting, and fun loving women.  Come join us if you like to laugh, and try new things.  We do a lot of things like dinners, movies, miniature golf, art festivals, music, and almost anything else you can think of.  I hope to see you soon. You must be female and over 50 to join.

This is a group for single Christians living in the Bay Area who like to enjoy the plentiful outdoor activities available in this area and like to meet other single Christians with the same passion for the outdoors. Our activities primarily consist of hiking, biking, kayaking, and special events, e.g. Yosemite/Half Dome, Bay to Breakers, free concerts, ethnic festivals, charity events, etc. with an occasional diner and trip to Carmel, Big Sur, or even the City! Of course, suggestions will be wel …

Welcome to the Black Women and Asian Men (San Francisco-Bay Area BWAM Group)! This group was specifically created for Bay area African-American (Black) Woman and Asian Man who has always wanted to meet each other but find it hard to do so. In this group, you will have a chance to learn and explore each other culture and beliefs, and hopefully find commonalities. So, if you want to have fun, meet new people, and develop genuine friendships -- perhaps even a long-term relationship, this group is f …

Get together to jam and /or appreciate classical, jazz, rock, fusion, Latin and everything else. To appreciate Emily Bear and other proteges. To appreciate the great jazz, and rock, artist of the 20th and 21 centuries.

Welcome to Handmade Enthusiasts where we celebrate the arts and crafts while also making new friends and connections. At Handmade Enthusiasts, our group provides a great forum to learn new crafts, to try new arts and to explore the wonderful world of art and craft.  With our "sister" meetup group, Art and Craft-Tastic, we enjoy a wide variety of crafting courses including: Knitting and Crochet Felting Jewelry Making Beadweaving Wire Wrapping Silver Clay Riveting Collage Painting Sewing Chain M …

New in town? Miss your fun group of friends from college? Finding it hard to meet real people in Silicon Valley? You’re not alone! JGC is just for you. Come hang out with other soon-to-be or recent grads who are all about having a good time. We’re all in our 20s and share the same interests as you. Our activities include many kinds of social and charitable events and you'll enjoy them tremendously – check out comments and pictures from past events. Our wide range of social events include bar c …

This group is for anyone interested in the Filipino culture, its people, country, language, and more.  It is open to all Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike.  The purpose is for community and to bring us together in common interests and friendships. We are a small group of diverse people with various backgrounds, irregardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, profession, etc., who enjoy Filipino inspired events in the Bay Area. We attend cultural events, festivals, hang out, …

Finally a group of diversify and enthusiastic people. This group has events all around the bay to discover and enjoy treasure the bay has to offer. Social networking, sporting events, wine tasting, adventure, friends, night life, hiking, biking, festivals, karaoke, potlucks and many more. There is no membership fee. Open to singles only and over 21.

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big and change the world in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, acade …

This group was created for couples in the 40+ age range, BUT we welcome all ages, singles and other-half’s, too. Join us if you like good food and wine, and enjoy being socially active in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere during fun weekend outings, whether you come solo or as a couple! We plan a variety of activities, mostly in the Tri-Valley area, some a little distance away, and an occasional weekend getaway. This is a great way to expand your social circle, and make new friends, while explorin …

Like live music?? ANY KIND really. ANY AGE IS FINE- ANY AGE is OK! WE are a late 40's couple FYI- Looking for others to attend shows with? Meet for dinner and drinks before maybe? We want to plan concert outings to local clubs like Club Fox in Redwood City, Slim's in San Francisco, St. James Gate in Belmont, Mountain Winery in Saratoga, outdoor Summer concerts in the parks, Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., The Crows Nest in Santa Cruz, etc... SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME! We also like to take weekend getaw …

Let's know our neighbors!!! This meetup is to help socialize with our nearby people , localites!! A lot of times after coming back from work , we feel like meeting some nice like minded people.Instead of driving each day a few miles just to meet our friends, wouldn't you love it just to get out of your house and spend some quality time chit chatting, sharing some laughs with your Near by one's. Married women - Working, non working won't you love to chit chat with a GARAM CHAI just next door!!!! …

The Drawing for Fun Workshops are for inspiring artists who like to draw for fun. All levels are welcome from beginners to advances, and even non-artists! I want to make this group as fun and unique as possible. The events are always fun. We can have field trips to art and cultural festivals, open studios,  anime, and comic conventions.  We can hang out in zoo, science and art museums to draw from animal, science, beautiful paintings, and sculptures. Meetup several places to chat and draw sci-fi …

If you love dancing, that's the place for you! Welcome to a fun and outgoing group of friends who can share their passion for dancing, music, and more. Our goal is to have fun on the first place, form new friendships and get together for a night out and follow the rhythm of the music.

We get together on a regular basis to go to salsa clubs as a group. This group was created for anyone interested in meeting other Merengue, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata dancers of all levels and connect with other hand percussionists / drummers, latin jazz lovers & Tropical Music Aficionados. Especially those living in the South Bay (Silicon Valley). Learn to salsa, play drums, mingle, dance, listen to music, and make new friends. You don't have to be extremely experienced to be a member, all lev …

Zoom In Videomakers is a collaborative group of volunteer videographers who are jazzed about local community access to the media.  Our venue sponsor is the Midpeninsula Community Media Center in Palo Alto, California. They cablecast five (5) local channels on Comcast and U-verse and stream live from their website. The Media Center is actively looking for local video content to program on their channels and streams.  One of this group's goals is to create just such local content about local pe …

The Humanist Community at Stanford seeks to build, educate, and nurture a diverse community of Atheists, Humanists, Agnostics at Stanford and in Silicon Valley. We accomplish this by hosting a variety of events, including public lectures from luminaries such as Richard Dawkins (Oct. 2012), day trips such as our excursion to the San Francisco Film Festival, pub nights, barbecues, dinners, comedy nights such as our upcoming event with Jamie Kilstein, art gallery visits, discussion meetings, and ta …

This is a group for individuals who have a shared interest in big or small theater, art, bike riding, 5k's, fine dining, foodie dining, baseball, bowling, movies, festivals, live music, volunteering or anything else interesting that may be going on in the Bay Area. I am starting this group because I don't like to do everything by myself and I would like to make some friends that share similar interests. Sometimes I may plan an event and sometimes it may be spontaneous or sometimes is may be free …

Welcome history enthusiasts! Let's go explore the different time periods, historical themes, and area-based historical treasures around us! We will visit archaeological sites, museums, attend lectures, go to historical reenactments, historical plays & operas, old parts of cities, fairs and festivals, workshops, tours, movies and more! Everyone is welcome - from families, students, scholars, seniors, to Indiana Jones!