2010: OUR 1ST MARRIAGE! ERNEST AND KIM (group photo) WHO MET AT ONE OF OUR 2008 MEETUP'S EVENTS. (Please make sure that you have a good clear picture of yourself for your profile on this meetup group.  No long distance out of focus pictures please) This is a FREE "No FEE" Dating Meet-UP group is designed for Non-African American Men who have or desires to date African-American "Black" Women in the Southern California - we are expanding from LA County to now include all the other Southern Califo …

This group is for Meetup Organizers of Southern California. Meet other Meetup Organizers and Asst Organizers. Discuss your Meetup and what works to get new members, increase RSVPs and get members involved, use the tools on the Meetup site, and more. Trade tips and ideas for better management of Meetups?

Dance Mob Nation (www.DanceMobNation.com) loves to entertain when least expected! Join our flash mobs around Southern California and have fun, get fit, make new friends, and most of all, dance! All are welcome!

Welcome to RaveMeetup - Southern California Chapter! Who We Are Our group shares a common passion--we live for Electronic Dance Music. We are overwhelmed by stunning lights, sounds, and we are part of a growing community of people. We are one. Here we come together to live and enjoy the pulsating rhythms and melodies of EDM.  Come be a part of our open group, and discover why raves and EDM festivals have been growing strong for over 20 years! Although our group has its traditional organizers, we …

Join the Southern California Gay & Lesbian Club (and Friends) a club for gay men, lesbian women, and their friends. Your membership does not imply your sexual orientation - just an acceptance of people of different lifestyles - and the desire to get to know people. Welcome singles, couples, fun seekers and adventurers. Activities include going to theater and concert events, hiking, exploring, dining, dancing, skiing, and more. We enjoy entertainment, movies, indoor and outdoor activities. Let's …

106 Miles is a network of startup founders, engineers, and friends. Our mission is to strengthen the connections between SoCal tech startups and Silicon Valley resources. We help you to get the missing pieces your startup needs for the next level. Go to http://socal106miles.launchrock.com/ and enter your email for future VIP event reminders Our values are Reputation, Innovation, Solidarity, and Education. This is our SoCal group; see also our Silicon Valley group. Please join us if you're …

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!

We are a group of gay, naked men from Southern California who enjoy pool parties, social events, and the big Malibu Gathering once a year in early September. Dates for 2012 are August 31-Sept 9, dates for next year are Aug. 30 - Sept 8, 2013. We have many other events throughout the year. Our website is www.cmen.info and www.cmen.org

VARSITY GAY LEAGUE or V.G.L. is the California's largest LGBTQ Recreational Sports league! We offer year-round outside-the-box activities, games and sporting events. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or sexuality. It's our goal to excite and unite the gay and straight community with new ways to play and interact. Events range from Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Kickball, Beer Olympics, Bowling, and more! We always are open to new ideas and want to help YOU have a great gaming experienc …

The TCM Classic Movie Fan Club is targeted to Southern California viewers of the Turner Classic Movie network (though we are a fan group and NOT directly affiliated with TCM or its parent company Time Warner). Members of our free, non-commercial group will have the chance to attend classic movie outings and see these films on the big screen in an audience setting with other like-minded TCM viewers and classic movie buffs throughout Southern California (and especially in the greater Los Angeles a …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

United Steps is a privately funded non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. Our primary mission is to reverse the cycle of homelessness with practical methods. In Southern California, we’ve developed a dangerous tolerance for assuming that having thousands of people living on the streets is acceptable. This is an embarrassing and shameful environment which has caused Los Angeles to become the capitol of homelessness in America. The reality is that more than enough food, housing, …

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 …

*** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is NOT the Cash Flow Game. It is a networking and roundtable meeting for cash flow investors, from brand new to very experienced. *** Are you a cash flow investor? Are you interested in learning more about cash flow investments from other investors? Are you interested in networking with other cash flow investors? If you answered "Yes" to any of these then this Meetup group is for you! Whether it's cash flow investments in real estate, businesses, notes, loans, annu …

We are the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 4,000+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some themed potluck di …

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign up f …

This is the official page for the 1st and ONLY Real Madrid Supporter's Club of Southern California/Los Angeles. We meet for every game to watch, discuss, cheer, have fun and share our passion for Real Madrid. HALA MADRID! We are the only Peña in the whole of Western U.S. that is recognized by Real Madrid as an official Real Madrid supporter's club. See our profile on the official Real Madrid website. http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/Madridistas/1193041503872/Penias/SUPPORTER_S_CLUB.htm …

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 …

If you like the great outdoors this is the group for you! We are a southern California outdoor and travel outfitter (Since 1962) with 5 stores located in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. We will schedule hikes, clinics, movie screenings and let you know about specials in our stores. We came to work at Adventure 16 because of our passion for getting outside and we would love to share it with you!

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 …

Meet other local fans of Disc Golf, a combination of Frisbee and golf. Make new friends while learning to play this game. Disc Golf is an exceptionally mellow game, as you walk the parks and serene outdoor areas where the courses are located. It is also a way to help keep green & open spaces in our neighborhoods. We recently started an optional $2 buy in for an opportunity to win a used disc golf disc, with all proceeds going toward a Progressive charity or non-profit selected each month. To fin …

Why join the SoCal Gay Men Excursion & Hiking Group? Do you enjoy hiking and the outdoors? Are you an adult gay man? This is a group for adult gay men who love hiking and are outdoor lovers. This group is exclusively for adult gay men interested in hiking and outdoor excursions. Where: Hikes are in the Southern California areas-- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Activities are often for specific skill levels, ranging from beginner to advanced. Waiver and Fee: Upon joing …

Welcome to the LA Poker Group Home Game Central POKER, POKER & POKER! We love Poker! Meet & play poker w/amateur & beginning players in fun & social home games. We are the largest and oldest Meetup.com home game group active in Los Angeles. LAPG was the first group to actively host home games in L.A. We have over 35 Game Hosts in Santa Monica to Monrovia, from Encino to Long Beach. We often have great poker potlucks, BBQ, picnics, gourmet dinners to fun themed events. While the vast majority of …

2013 is here and AR is beginning to hit the main stream.  Google Glass is in the pipeline with developer hackathons at the end of January/Early Feb.  Augmented World Expo (AWE) has become a destination developer conference and will (apparently?) undergo a rebranding due to its popularity.  The commercial AR development suites (Vuforia, Layar, Metaio, Total Immersion, String, et al) have thousands of registered developers around the world.  And it turns out, the greater Los Angeles area, and Sout …

Join a working networking group of high-level women professionals -- attorneys, consultants, entrepreneurs, managers -- anyone who is actively building her own "book" of business; expanding an existing business or getting a start-up off the ground. To ensure goal similarity and network affiliation, we're looking for members with professional and/or graduate degrees or significant experience in executive or managerial ranks. This is a goal-oriented working group that will be pursuing concrete bus …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

This is a group of digital creatives in Southern California. This group includes digital artists, graphic designers, web designers, photographers, print makers and musicians. We will cover all aspects of digital art from production to marketing. Teach, learn, grow and make meaningful connections for the future!