East Bay Awesome Activities is a group of fun, friendly folks interested in socializing with fellow 20- and 30-somethings at cool events mostly (but not exclusively) in the East Bay. From dinner to drinks, hiking to biking, street fairs to concerts, chances are we're doing it! So join us in the festivities, have an awesome time, and make new friends. Suggesting Events Have an idea for a fun activity? Please feel free to contact the organizer about it. The event could be scheduled, and better ye …

Come meet and eat with other people interested in vegan dining. People with any diet are welcome. All food ordered will be vegan. Come to a meetup, eat, and discuss living a healthy vegan lifestyle, local restaurants, movies, and any other topic under the sun. The point is simply to eat, meet old friends, and make new ones. And to try out new restaurants or at least ones that are new to you. We've had many wonderful meals and fun times. We mostly meet in Berkeley and Oakland. I try to mix up t …

Calling all young mamas and their young ones! This group is designed for moms (and dads!) who've had a hard time finding groups that are for actual infants, a lot of the other activities on MeetUp are planned for older toddlers and I don't know about you but I'd like my daughter to actually be able to play with the other children at these meet ups, as well as find friends of my own in my own age range. This group is also meant to create friendships so that us young moms can relate to other young …

The Berkeley Bicycling Meetup Group is for anyone who wants to meet new people and explore the  Bay Area. We have done mostly road rides but I plan to post a few mountain bike rides in the near future.  The rides are a lot of fun and are a great place to learn new routes. Despite the vast number of "members" (444, last time I checked), our group is small. There are 10-15 people who regularly attend our rides, with a handful on any given ride. This group doesn't drop slower riders! Unless I spe …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

Second Act is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one and another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sharing of personal stories, as well as connections you'll need …

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. This work is planned and complemented through the input of the Board of Advisor …

Welcome Bay Area Singles, Couples and Friends! EVERYONE is welcome! The Bay Area Activities Group Team manage SEVERAL very successful groups throughout the Bay Area and will be sharing our many FUN events with this group. This group's focus: Outdoor activities, music, hiking, lunches, dinners, dancing and nightlife. If you want to make new friends and meet new people, you have come to the right place. Of course you are always welcome to post your ideas and one of us organizers may choose to mak …

All toddlers are hip in their own way! My little Aiden (who is 2.5 years old) and I are looking to meet other mothers & their tots to go on adventures with and to jmake new friends! We can do weekly meet ups at the park so our little hip squeaks and moms can play & socialize with one another! I'd also like to plan a monthly adventure for our group to Habitot, Oakland zoo, SF Zoo, MOCHA , California Academy of Sciences, Fitzgerald Marine Park, Picnics, or any other places suggested. So if your a …

“This is a group for anyone interested in exploring ways to energetically heal through art/creativity, learn more about your authentic self, and ways to create more joy and happiness in your life. People of all backgrounds are welcome to join. If you're curious about spirituality, learning about energy or interested in meeting like minded people this group is for you. I will be leading healing through art classes and planning fun topics based on spirituality/energy. I started this group to bring …

We are a new meet-up group of active trail runners and mountain bikers (ok a maybe a roadie ride or two thrown in to mix things up) from the Benicia/Vallejo area and anywhere else for that matter.  All levels welcome as I'm not the most proficient mt biker. We can meet and do a run or ride then have a libation afterwards at a local spot. We can run/ride local as I know many of the trails or we can go out a bit...Marin, Rockridge, Lynch Canyon when it opens again. Probably meet on weekends for no …

Second Act: Love Matters is about creating meaningful connection with others who can make a positive difference in one another's lives through self-discovery, sharing, and service to others. Second Act: it's about time... to embrace your future! Our community is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of middle-aged people with a certain level of maturity and life experience who wish to find meaning and meet kindred spirits. Our mission is to provide the inspiration, hands-on know-how, sha …

This meetup is for connecting with climbing partners, and it's also a meetup experiment. Instead of top-down with a few organizers arranging activities for the rest, in this group everyone is an Event Organizer so they can create new events.  As a member, you can propose a meetup when and where you want the climb and then wait for RSVPs.  Or, peruse the meetings already proposed and join one that is to your liking. If an event is just you and one other person, be sure to honor your RSVP or upda …

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

Today we're inundated with junk science from infomercials, politicians, television and radio shows. Remember when you loved science and you knew what it was? Or maybe science has left you in the dust since you finished school. Whatever the case may be, please join us and renew your relationship with science. This group is dedicated to the principals of the Science Cafe movement. Its purpose is to expose everyone to interesting new science, to get those burning questions answered, and to bring …

This group is designed to unite socially responsible travelers who want more than to just see a new place. Join us and have an opportunity to both have fun and change people's and the planet's existence in meaningful ways. We will be planning trips both locally and abroad with this goal in mind. This group is focused on traveler/adventurers 30+, but all are welcome to join.

Want freedom from emotional eating? Want to satisfy the deeper hungers that underlie your emotional eating? Hungry for an alternative to yo-yo dieting and failed exercise plans? Ready to transform your heart and mind as well as your body? This eight-week group will be for information, inspiration and support to gain freedom from emotional overeating. The group will be led by Dr. Anne Dinkelspiel, Ph.D., a psychologist with her specialty in the field of eating and weight.  The group will use the …

The Bay Area Beer Nutz is a group that celebrates the almighty "BEER". This group was formed for the intent to bring together beer lovers who want to expand their knowledge and taste buds to more "complex" beers, beers that are unique and savoured. Our group will: * Meet Monthly * Hold Beer tastings - (Belgian and rare beers from US and abroad) * Attend Beer Festivals/socials and go on beer trips/tours * Sponsor our own events and promote local craft brews * Brew! (future plans!) I look forward …

The CCCMoms are a wonderful, supportive group of ladies who enjoy each other's company during weekly park play dates, Girls Night Out events, and moms-only activities. In addition, we also plan weekend family events, music sing along groups, book clubs, field trips, and seasonal holiday parties! We are a drama-free organization, and a fun and friendly group of moms. We have children of all ages from newborn to early elementary school age. We welcome any parent, or mom-to-be, who has the time and …

If you enjoy playing Scrabble, then this is the group for you. We don't get to competitive; this group is really about playing a fun game and enjoying the company. No need to bring a board, but do plan to have a drink or a nosh. We generally meet every Thursday at Au Coquelet Cafe in downtown Berkeley. Feel free to add other dates/venues. No fees, but do buy at least a drink or some food from the cafe.

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Berkeley/East Bay girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a d …

We're taking charge of the last third of our lives by learning together about how to design our own retirement/senior cohousing/ecovillages, with privacy plus community. We're building on our shared wisdom, going beyond 'aging in place' to build connections for Aging In Community, alternatives to loneliness or institutionalization, bringing in the experts so we don't waste our time. Join us in this quest for Audacious Aging, and help us help you design the last home you'll need, one that fits li …