The first concert of the Marina Venice Yacht Club Chamber Music Series will be on Sunday April 21st at 7:30 PM located in the Marina City Club West Tower (G3) on Admiralty Way in Marina Del Rey. The Strumenti Chamber Players Quartet will be performing String Quartets by Mendelssohn and Borodin in this delightful informal setting. A $20 donation will include a glass of wine, champagne & food. The ensemble includes members of the LA Philharmonic and some of the best classical musicians in LA. Join …

A monthly book club reading classic and modern 20th century literature. A journey into some extraordinary but obscure literature drawn from countries all over the world.

The Beverly Hills Great Books Discussion Group, organized under the aegis of the world-recognized Great Books Organization founded by Mortimer Adler (www.GreatBooks.org), uniquely claims the distinction of the oldest functioning Great Books Discussion Group in the Nation - See our mention in A Great Idea at the Time by Alex Beam ('08). The Group meets, as it has for 51 years, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, at the Beverly Hills Public Library (6-8PM), to engage in a spirited analytical discourse o …

This group is dedicated to providing a conduit for those interested in all things film. Focused on Westside theater venues, we pick choice new wide releases, acclaimed indies, and highly touted foreign films. Of course, we will also include special showings of classic films and special events with actor, writer and/or director Q&A's. We are also committed to providing a venue and desire for discussing the film after its showing. Usually, this will be as simple as a nearby coffee shop or dine …

Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom IN THE BACK ROOM is a club event in LA, produced by the global artist team MAGLEV MUSIK. Highly selective global underground sounds. Artistic, inspiring, enlightening, international, positive sound and silence. With style. UNDERGROUND MUSIC From Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Manchester, NYC, and Tokyo. Artistic, authentic, non-commercial. interkontinental. style. we are > MAGLEV MUSIK www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom The name MAGLEV …

Bossa Nova came about from a marriage between Samba rhythms, West Coast Jazz musical approach, poetry and the mid-50's vibe of Brasil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The musical form gained steam following the partnership between Tom Jobim (composer) and Vinicius de Moraes (poet) (which gave birth to many timeless classic songs like Girl from Ipanema and the classic film Black Orpheus) and Joao Gilberto's revolutionary guitar work, among many other factors. The music found its way to the jazz cir …

This is a group for people who play with words. We are theNewerYork Press, a magazine of experimental literature and a group of literary-inclined folk who throw "literary carnivals" and workshops. Our event, "theCarny," is hosted on the West and East side of LA. It is part performance, part open mic, part workshop, and part literary playtime. We invite writers, actors, readers, and anybodies to meet and perform rehearsed pieces from our print magazine, read unheard pieces, play word games, make …

This is a meetup for country musicians to get together and jam some classic and retro country tunes. We're talking, Hank, Buck, Cash, Merle, Lefty, Loretta, Patsy, Ray Price, Willie, Waylon, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Bob Wills, Graham Parsons, Kristofferson, Webb Pierce along with current retro-country bands like BR-549, Mike Stinson, Wayne Hancock, The Derailers, Hank III, Paul Burch, Two Dollar Pistols, Robbie Fulks, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. Any styles we can pull off we'll do. Shuffl …

This group is for moviegoers, not movie fans. If you're not really into movies, please don't join this group. If you don't visit this website at least once in 60 days, you will be removed. Otherwise, this group is about the three most important things in the world:  friends, films, and food, not necessarily in that order. Our movie choices are very eclectic, including old ones, new ones, independent, foreign, and the biggest of big studio productions. There's something magical about seeing a mov …

Are you seeking more inner peace? Would you like to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being? Or would you like to be more deeply grounded in the heart-centered wisdom of your spirit and be able to share that light with others? The purpose of this group is help you experience the joy of meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting with sincere like-minded souls interested in meditating, learning, sharing, and connecting. You'll learn a practical and powerful method of meditation b …

The Adventurists Scooter Group hosts group rides for experienced scooterists with advanced riding skills. Our rides are technically demanding, require stamina, long-distance endurance, adherence to group riding best-practices, and a healthy appetite for fun and adventure. If full days of twisty roads, mountain and canyon riding, wide open spaces, and getting as far away as possible from congested city traffic sounds like your kind of a good time, then we're the group for you. To Become An ASG M …

Board Game Paradise: Making life more fun, one game at a time. Board Game Paradise is a unique face-to-face gaming experience you won't find anywhere else. In various relaxed cafe environments, BGP game masters will guide you through these one-of-a-kind face-to-face games for parties of 2 to 6. Make new friends; defeat old ones. * We cater to all levels of gaming experience, for an afternoon of entertainment which even game novices will enjoy. Hand-crafted, artisan game boards, unique game piece …

A small and private group (a circle of close friends) which not only celebrates individuals of notable personal achievement, but also the rich colours of wisdom, heritage and tradition that has been passed down from one generation to another. Membership is strictly by invitation.

Dear Friends: Are you seeking more inner peace? Would you like to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being? Or would you like to be more deeply grounded in the heart-centered wisdom of your spirit and be able to share that light with others? The purpose of this group is help you experience the joy of meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting with sincere like-minded souls interested in meditating, learning, sharing, and connecting. We meet every other Friday - please check meet …

Do you like live Rock and Roll? Would you like discounts and even back stage passes to the best Rock shows in and around Los Angeles? Meet other local fans of Rock music for concerts and live music events. See your favorite bands up-close. Genre is 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Includes discounts to Rock, Pop, Grunge, or Metal shows with independent and major artists. Come out and cut loose with us! P.S. If you know of an event you'd like to bring the Group to, consider being our "Host" for the nigh …

As seen in The New York Times, Forbes ("Best of the Web") and Cosmopolitan Magazine ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty Los Angeles events are held at the hippest venues and "combine business networking with social fun." (Forbes) In addition to our "classic" NetParty Networking Events which combine both business and social networking, we also sponsor purely social events, purely business events, speed networking, young professionals travel and more. Join our Meetup Group to connect with other LA …

Want to get your sox off? Want to play, NEED to play? We are a group of musicians who, from amateur to pro, lack a regular place to play and share our knowledge. Our aim is to progress, learning from others as we offer our wisdom to the group and entertain. We want to play, without ego, in a warm and nurturing professional setting. All ages, instruments including voice, and persons are welcome. We are new so please excuse the hang ups as we move forward to our first meeting.

Are you looking for interesting and friendly movie lovers (20s - 40s) who share your sophisticated tastes in food and film? You've found us! We're Dinner And A Movie. We are all about great food and outstanding filmmaking. Our Meetups happen mostly on the Westside of LA, but we sometimes trek over to the fantastic ArcLight Hollywood and other theaters in the area showing the Big-Budget, Indie, Foreign and Festival films that we're interested in seeing together. Our ambition is to combine the e …

This is a FREE, volunteer-run, non-commercial MeetUp Group by passionate Disco Lovers for true Disco Lovers in the Los Angeles area. REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN US (ALL MUST BE MET) - Must be over 18 years old (per Meetup's own requirements) - Must be a FULL-TIME resident of the Greater Los Angeles area (Sorry, no exceptions) - Must post your first name in your profile (if it's not part of your Meetup ID) - Must post a clear FACE photo of YOU (Anonymous members will NOT be accepted) - Must not be a Ven …

We are a small group of novelists looking for intelligent, literate feedback about a completed novel. We read each other's novels and offer constructive notes. Ideally we have already rewritten our novels several times and would like to take them to the next level. (To be clear, this group is not for folks who "want to write" or "want to finish" a novel.) We enjoy reading novels, classic and contemporary, so that we can place our works in context regarding genre, taste, and trends in fiction. We …

This group is dedicated to the movie buff, the guy or girl who still sees the glamor in going to the movies. We will be planning events to movie theaters to see new releases, as well as checking out indie films and classics.

This is a fun group for women who want to cruise around LA. Ideas on riding trips are welcome. I have been riding on an off for 7 years. I stared with a 49cc scooter zipping around town then I upgraded from a 250 cc now I have a 650cc V Star Classic. I read on one of the other moto groups for women that riding helps empower women and I feel that is true. It is not just for men. I do believe in safety first, so all riders must be experienced riders and have a moto license. Men are welcome if they …

We meet to socialize, find the inner artist, and create art that is inspired by the nude male body.

Gay? Enjoy the thrill of a good game of poker? Join the boys of the Friendly Gay Poker Society, LA's most fabulous private poker organization. New members must be sponsored by an existing member and will be considered for membership after attending one of our games as a +1. We have two simple but scrupulous rules: Be only gentlemen. Bring only gentlemen. Our games are hosted in the homes of our members, and generally stick to a simple $5 buy-in with games ranging from classic Texas Hold 'Em to …

Those interested in "HAVING FUN WHILE WE ARE STILL SINGLE", Parties, Lounge Parties, Club Parties, Live Venue Music, Much more to come! We all work too much! Looking forward to exploring the fun times with new friends!!! We are called THE FAB 4 as there are 4 of us who create and work our Events, and we like the Beatles :) ALSO JOIN OUR OTHER GROUP: WE LOVE CLASSIC ROCK  Link:http://www.meetup.com/WE-LOVE-CLASSIC-ROCK/ All of our Events are listed once you join our Group.. This is being listed o …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

Please join the California Motorcycle Cruiser meetup, the #1 group of it's kind in the area. If you ride a 2-wheeled classic cruiser this is where you want to start! Lots of intelligent, conscientious, male & female riders from all over So Cal. We do local rides about twice a month, usually on weekends, & spend very little time on the freeway. Its not a club, society or league of biker dudes. We're simply a group of normal motorcycle riders. There's no limitations on age, gender or race. We focu …

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 …