I don't believe the East coast has a monopoly on intellectuals. I mean what smart person wouldn't want to live in this climate? But it can be difficult to find the smart, well-educated, cultured people here. So, if you think you fit that description and are interested in meeting other brainy people for friendship, dating, or networking, please join us. Suggest a meetup-arts, cultural events, live music, hike, book discussions, politics, etc.

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 Urantia Book reading and discussion group is open to new as well as experienced readers. We are currently studying the Urantia papers about history of our planet, intermingling our reading with discussion, questions, and commentary.

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 …

The Tasty Book Club pairs good books with good food. We read a variety of genres: silly books, smart books, memoirs, literary fiction and, yes, we even once read a book about werewolves. We pair the book with food or countries that appear in the book. If a book takes place in Greece, we eat Greek food. If we read a book that takes place in the American South, we go for BBQ. And so on. We aim for diversity among our book choices. Everyone is welcome to suggest books, but preference is given to b …

Do you enjoy discussing current issues, reading and interested in meeting new people? Join a book club for progressive women (27 to 40) living in Santa Monica and West LA. This book club meets once a month on Thursday and has been going strong for almost 2 years. We are a group of women interested in talking about current issues and meeting other like-minded people. We read a variety a books but most tend to have a general theme (we generally choose our books from the NPR or New York Times Bests …

This is an exciting group to explore your natural ability to find Wisdom and Spiritual Freedom in your life. With various locations through out Los Angeles, Anaheim and Long Beach, we will discuss dreams as "spiritual windows" to learn and experience our true nature as Soul. Learn to recall and resolve past life lessons to help you today. We will also discuss topics such as reincarnation and Soul Travel. For meditation, discover the HU song as a contemplative technique to achieve higher states o …

Do you invest in real estate or business opportunities? Are you seeking investors for your real estate or business opportunity? If you answered "Yes" to either of these then this Meetup group is for you! This meeting was created to unite investors in an informal, roundtable setting to discuss the latest economic trends and to exchange thoughts and information about what is happening in today's markets. I bring the latest monthly economic data as it relates to real estate, inflation/deflation, th …

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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 …

The UX Bookclub Los Angeles meets monthly online to discuss a book relevant to user experience.  We discuss the book throughout the month online through Meetup discussions and at the end of the month have a livestream with the author.  The Bookclub has a range of different members with varying levels of experience in UX - we are particularly pleased to welcome newcomers to UX who are looking to find out more or to break into the field. So, join us! We would love to have you attend.  Please conta …

It's becoming increasingly clear that technology is reshaping our world in incredibly profound ways. Let's get together to discuss, think, argue and explore what this change means for our most deeply felt beliefs. What is the value/purpose/meaning of a human life in a world where we're increasingly outdated? I anticipate this group being a discussion/reading/movie watching group. I've got some authors I'd like to explore (Ray Kurzweil, Thomas Carlson, John Modern among others) and movies I want …

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock & begin to understand our true nature as Soul. This type of meditation uses the ancient name of God, HU, as Spiritual Keys to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your personal Spiritual Guide. * You wil …

Interested in alternative health measures for chronic conditions? Discuss holistic healing concepts and compare to conventional medicine approaches. Observe what a holistic analysis is like, with volunteers within the group setting, for learning and sharing. Our Meetups are in Beverly Hills. We will have group discussion, demonstrations. Discussion is encouraged, and participation is voluntary.

HM SPORTS PERFORMANCE is proud to present this one of a kind Running Club that caters to a Runner's every need! RunMDR RUNS  3-Weekly 5K&10K/8MI&10MI Runs followed by socializing to meet club members! Wednesday  6:30PM Saturdays    9:00AM Sundays       8:00AM  114-A Washington Blvd. Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 “The Starting Line” Running Store. MARINA DEL REY RUNNING CLUB MEMBERSHIP  Rehabilitation/ Injury Assessment from HM Sports Performance and Its Affiliates  Running Form and Racing St …

For developers in the Los Angeles area to meet and discuss Clojure. We will have discussions and presentations in an atmosphere of collaboration and learning.

Do you love reading as much as I do? Do you often find yourself finishing a great book and at a loss for not having someone with whom to share the experience? Do you love great literature? Do you miss the student experience of reading a book and discussing the deeper meaning and implications with a group? If this sounds like you, join our book club! We will meet once a month to discuss our latest selection.

We meet (at least) once a month for an education and networking meeting. Our monthly meetings are FREE. We meet in silicon valley: Mountain View. Whether you are an investor, broker, mortgage lender, contractor or landlord, you are welcome to join our group if creating cash flow and wealth using Real Estate is your goal. Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to a local Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup to discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages and anythi …

Valley-Peninsula Real Estate Investing Group meets once a month for an education and networking meeting. Our monthly meetings are FREE. We meet in silicon valley: Mountain View. Whether you are an investor, broker, mortgage lender, contractor or landlord, you are welcome to join our group if creating cash flow and wealth using Real Estate is your goal. Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to a local Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup to discuss properties on the market, …

This group is for LA professionals who like to share ideas, and  want to increase their business contacts, make new friends, and meet like minded professionals we can grow our businesses together in a fun, social atmosphere. Our events will consist of happy hours after work in different bars and pubs for networking. Through our networking events you will meet potential business partners, advisers, mentors and friends and generate referrals and other contacts to build on your success. We encourag …

The VPG meets every other Thursday on the West side of Los Angeles to discuss labor issues in the VFX community and provide support for visual effects professionals, including support staff and human resources professionals. We fully support union conversation but are open to discussions about union alternatives. Above all we seek to workshop solutions to the problems inherent to the professional VFX community. Part support group, part hangout, and part think tank, our primary goal is to disr …

For those interested in furthering their knowledge concerning cooperative business structures. This group will learn and discuss the fundamentals of cooperative business. I've been studying cooperative business's for over seven years and through these studies I've come to understand the political and economic benefits of the cooperatives model. I participated in a seminar in Mondragon, Spain held by the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, the largest in the world. I've also studied at numerous Ba …

Are you a network marketer who is having a difficult time creating your ideal team and failing to realize your greatest financial business goals? Are you and/or your business stuck and not growing like you know is possible for you? Or would you like to learn how to use Law of Attraction to build your business and attract ideal clients and recruits? This group is for people who are looking to learn, discuss and implement Law of Attraction principles to build and grow their businesses. Through the …

Passionate about Hotels and the Hotel Industry?  This group is intended for seasoned as well as aspiring Hoteliers, to bring us together, discuss what's new in the industry, check out new properties/events, and do what the hospitality industry does best--have some fun! There are some incredible hotels in the Los Angeles area that have rooftop bars, restaurants, pools, and clubs that are waiting for you to check them out, do some networking, and inspire you for ideas to bring back to your hotel.  …

Millionaires In Motion is a dynamic group of Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Professionals with Millionaire minds! If you manage your own business, are thinking about starting a business or would like to be in the company of entrepreneurs, innovators and financiers, you should join. We want our members to network and benefit from each other's businesses & expertise, discuss the challenges of building your business, or share your knowledge of the ways to provide quality products and/or s …

This group is for discussing 3D in the browser, mainly WebGL but also Stage3D, Unity, Canvas and CSS. It is primarily for developers to discuss techniques, show demos and share code. Totally informal.

Licensed Clinical Social Workers, child development specialists, mothers, and BabySpace co-founders Caren Gitlin and Jessica Battaini offer a unique supportive Parent and Me community for parents to transition into their new and exciting roles, embrace parenthood, and build confidence in their parenting skills. BabySpace offers a distinctive nurturing group environment in which parents and babies learn, play, connect and have fun. Weekly groups provide parents a designated time to share experien …

This group provides a free forum where by Java users can discuss different topics in Java, software design as it pertains to Java, and methodologies as they pertain to Java. The format of the meets is a group discussion where we encourage everyone to participate. Usually the group focuses on a selected section in a book or some other media format of choice. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of one's current experience level in area of Java Software Development.