A group for musicians, songwriters, lyricists and other musically related artists interested in writing songs regularly and receiving constructive criticism and feedback from a group of musical peers. Members should have some level of ability and experience on an instrument or with vocals or lyrics so you feel comfortable performing (informally) for the group monthly. How it works: It's a little like an informal open mic night. Each month, we get together and each of us take a turn to share a …

Welcome to The Long Beach Screenwriters Workshop! This is a screenwriting critique group designed for people looking for constructive peer feedback on spec and independent scripts. Our feedback is focused on 5 primary areas: Plot, Character, Narrative, Dialogue and Format. Writers submit pages one week in advance, and everyone is asked to print out those pages and write their comments on them prior to the meeting. I do have a few guidelines that I ask everyone to follow: 1. Only pages in correct …

I have put together this group in hopes of networking with fellow riders that are within the Real Estate world. This means all people that like to talk about Real Estate itself, construction, decorating, mortgages, investing etc but that all have one common thread, their love for motorcycle riding. I already have one of the largest motorcycle meet up groups out there and we have rides every single weekend but sometimes it is fun to also mix business with pleasure and so I have created this group …

The purpose of this meet up group is to have you come and visit our Dynamic Toastmaster club and see how you can improve your communication, listening, presentation and people skills. There is no obligation to join the club. We would like you to just come and visit us once or several times and see if you can learn from it.   We guarantee you will! See some Toastmasters International  scripts below... Want to become a better communicator? Whether you're a professional, a student, a stay-at-hom …

High Trust is a leader in the BNI Community, provides an excellent source of qualified, outstanding professionals to whom we refer our clients and friends, while maximizing our business potential, thus demonstrating the power of Givers Gain. BNI is a business and professional referral organization that allows one representative from each professional specialty to join. The sole purpose of the group is to give its members more business. It is based on the concept that what goes around comes aroun …

This is a group for writers of all levels who are actively working on developing their craft. You can be working on anything, but the key words here are "active" and "working". We are a community of writers who like to get together with our fellow writers and exchange ideas, lend support and gentle and constructive critique. We will meet twice monthly on Wednesday evenings for a light meal and to share our work and to socialize and network with our peers.  For more information read the Guideline …

Calling all Los Angeles Architects, Interior Designers, Builders and those in the Design industry, join our Los Angeles networking group! This group is dedicated to uniting members of our community in order to make new friends and share the latest trends. Through networking events and informative seminars this group will thrive as a network of motivated design professionals in Los Angeles! http://www.meetup.com/LADesignIndustry/

Hello and welcome. The purpose of this meet up is to promote the Toast of the Bay Toastmasters club located in Torrance/Rolling Hills. If you are unfamiliar with or are new to Toastmasters, please visit the Toastmasters International website at http://toastmasters.org. Although we would love to have you come visit our club, if our location is not convenient for you, please visit the Toastmasters website to find a location that may be closer to you. Please note that we have about 25 club members …

We are a group of new and seasoned entrepreneurs in the Greater Los Angeles area with the purpose of meeting together monthly to share tips, strategies, business cards, and support for one another. We all work in different fields: technology, financial services, educational services, health & wellness, food services, construction & maintenance, etc. Nonetheless, we meet to share knowledge, wisdom, and resources. While some entrepreneurial meetup groups are secretly an outlet for various pyra …

We are a diverse group of writers who want to explore the world through writing! We aim to meet monthly and share our latest creations and ideas, with the aim of giving and receiving constructive support and feedback. Whether you're a published author or just starting out, you'll be sure of a friendly welcome!

Hi! I am looking to start a collaborative phone Mastermind Meetup with likeminded Entrepreneurs. The concept is we meet once a week at a designated time for a conference call for a minimum of one hour/maximum of 90 minutes. It is a Commitment to share the best of yourself...your talents, skills, and experience. Its a wellspring of resources and encouragement, constructive feedback, stimulation, and mutual empowerment. Its a place to bring challenges and ask for support, and to do so in an interd …

"This practice is the seed of all practices in existence. Come back to the silence like coming home" In this class we will hold space for you to have a more formal introduction to self. Within this class we will explore self without any outside noise, ideas or belief systems diluting our experience. We live in a noisy world. This practice exist beyond the grasp of any teacher, guru, idea, belief system or constructs of the mind. This practice is you. Sitting practice is not a relaxation techniqu …

Meet other local animal rights activists. Gather information about animal abuse issues and discuss constructive, non-violent ways to raise awareness in our society about the plight of animals raised for food, fur, experimentation, and other uses. Encourage people to adopt a whole foods vegan diet which is respectful to animals, the environment, and our own health. Teach youngsters in the community the importance of showing compassion and mercy to creatures who are not able to speak up for the …

Hello Filmmakers, This meetup is about making films. We will mainly focus on shooting scenes andshorts in class for the purpose of finishing work as part of our curriculum.We will cover the basics of lighting, camera handling and shooting, scene scripts and screenwriting, acting and continuity, shot list and frame selection, acting basics and editing, among others.This is for beginning filmmakers so that they can workshop all theaspects of filmmaking using the equipment (lights, camera, boom mi …

Century Plaza Toastmasters is a supportive group that can help you develop your speaking and leadership skills. In addition to learning how to write and deliver prepared speeches, you will learn how to speak on your feet, how to give constructive feedback, how to run efficient meetings, and more. Also, thanks to the Hyatt's generosity, we do not have to pass venue costs (e.g., a meal or rent) through to our members. In addition to initial fees that cover your manual and other materials, our memb …

We are a small group of writers who have been meeting for about a year. We are looking for additional members to join us in writing together, sharing drafts, and providing mutual support and calm, constructive feedback on each other's work. Each meeting we try to inspire each other by sharing great reads or wisdom about writing followed by members sharing their work. We're dedicated, serious but friendly, and we're looking for like-minded people who are ready to make a commitment to working o …

Blessed Be! We have 2 group for all Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, and other people who have positive magickal paths ( or simply positive paths & haven't explored this kind of community yet). The 1st group below you can participate in thru meetups on this site; the other deeper group you must come to the meetups on this site & meet the organizer & participants in person --to be invited to attend:  Scroll down for info on our deeper group. There seems to be a lack of meetups on the West side of town, …

This group is for cosplayers, anime fans, comic lovers, gamers, LARPers, roleplayers, costumers, Steampunks, lolitas, and crafters of all types. We now have access to a permanent venue in Temple City.  It is still under construction, but will be a warehouse that is like a year round convention/workshop for you to use for cosplay development, photo shoots, classes and events, etc.  We need volunteers (badly) to help finish it out and get as much donation of money and goods as possible, so please …

This group is for people who love learning about sake...and more importantly, love drinking sake in the Los Angeles area. We're looking forward to having a lot of great sake tastings! Be sure to follow us on twitter! http://twitter.com/lasake Check out our new website (it is still under construction, we'll be adding more info soon): http://losangelessake.com Kanpai!

Looking for a safe haven where you can submit work, get a critique that won't crush your soul? And, of course, have fun? We formed in 2008 as a place where writers could share work without fear. People who want to compete or tear others down for the sake of tearing others down need not apply. Granted, you will get constructive criticism. There's no point in sharing work if we can't grow from it. Rules of Engagment Work should be submitted by 9:00 p.m. the Saturday prior to the meet up. Submissio …

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

Have you ever felt like you lost an amazing opportunity because of lack of courage & confidence to speak in the right moment? Have you ever felt unappreciated and wished others see your true value, value which you DO possess? Did you ever let fear hold you back from stating your opinion & asking for what you feel you deserve? Would you like to feel confident on the stage of your life like an actor feels on the stage of a theater no matter what role he plays? If you answered YES to any or all of …

Are you looking to increase your business knowledge, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs and be part of a community dedicated to helping your business grow? Then this Meetup is for you! EntreConnection will provide a range of programs and events specifically for startup entrepreneurs and business owners. Our aim is to deliver educational information, provide valuable content and help you make important connections that will assist you in starting, managing and growing your business. Our Meetup …

The network is formed to provide a safe, non-judgmental discussion forum, in which divorced dads can discuss relevant fatherhood issues, seek knowledge on how to improve their daddy skills and also share success stories with other dedicated and involved divorced dads. This revolutionary network will provide camaraderie, mentorship, resources and support for divorced dads who strive to improve their lives and be the best dad they can be for their children. OC Divorced Dads is a self-healing, self …

Welcome! We are interested in applying the most inclusive and dynamic meta-theory (Integral theory, as developed by Ken Wilber and others, including models such as Spiral Dynamics and Constructive Developmentalism) to help us evolve and increase awareness in the territory. If you have a serious interest in REAL evolutionary enlightenment, stable and grounded healthy development, transformation and transcendence (stage evolution), and higher consciousness within the context of a seriously committ …

We're a group of actors, writers, editors, artists and directors both inside and outside the system. We exist to make creative works both promotional and viral and we rely on the strength of our members to do it. There is no flaking, there is no meeting without end, and there is no class structure making you take a series of levels that only serve to stall the creative process--there is only the work. There is no fee, there is no obligation, we are not a paid class. We are, instead, a cong …

Our finishing school provides workshops and training for those in the performing arts - specifically burlesque, cabaret, and circus performers. The training we provide focuses on movement, comportment, character development, and the refinement of an individual performer's acts or numbers. This group is designed for performers that are looking for a way to improve their craft without signing up for overpriced or extended classes. Everything is taught "a la carte". It's been my experience that a l …

Looking for productive, constructive criticism on your feature? Want to get feedback on a short film or discuss the process of how to get one done? Come join us bi-weekly for that and more.