This group is for the hopefuls and the dreamers, we are here to promote and support musicians, visual artist, writers and performing artist by creating meet ups that are the extra support needed to help push one another’s dreams. 1. Focused on simply gathering together as a group to support a visual artist at his or her show. 2. Creating groups to support a musician or a performing artist on stage 3. Simply having a meet up with lots of food and wine with great conversation discussing and sharin …

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 …

You have found the place to train in the Russian Martial Art, Systema in Los Angeles.  If you are ever curious or wanted to train in this highly effective art this is your opportunity to come and train with us.  Our class has been around since 2003, headed by a renowned Systema instructor, Martin Wheeler. The class offers a unique outdoor training in martial arts of all aspects.  Our focus is not on a small world of competitions with rules but an infinite world of reality where anything can happ …

The Artist Way started out as a collaboration of tips and hints from various artists and authors. It is a 12 week program designed to help people open up creatively, also helps creative people who are feeling blocked or uninspired, it also helps people who aren't sure what they want to do creatively they just want to do SOMETHING. I started working with the artist way several years ago when I was feeling empty of any sort of creativity. It has helped me and countless others. I tried doing it by …

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 …

 In light of the current world events, I find it imapative to concentrate and educate people on surving a crisis situation.  In today's world, we face very real threats of  nuclear and natural disaters, economic collapse, and viral outbreaks in America that most people are not prepared for.   I have found throughout history, groups that formed communities and networks had a much higher survival rate than those who did not. The focus of this group is to create such a community to open up dialog,  …

From the long lost Creator of Dive Bar Adventures, Social Detective Agency and Champagne Campers... The Re-Opening of Los Angeles's Largest Urban Culture Meetup group... Yea, I'm BAAAAACK!!! Meet others who lack true refinement, lack a regal heritage, and lack a superior attitude towards all live cultural events. Yet live to experience live theater of all sorts, art galleries, dance troupes, and exotic nightlife. Culture is absorbed by bliss-full ignorance of any stuffy erudite concepts or serio …

AUTHENTIC PRESENCE. AUTHENTIC ACTION. is a unique training program drawing on the techniques of mindfulness, awareness, Shadow Yoga, and the arts to provide practical tools for attendees to find, reconnect with and strengthen their bond with the source of creative energy. To tap into the ever-flowing fresh and powerful source that will support their mission to live, work and express themselves truthfully, fearlessly and sustainably. Our first workshop in the series will be on May 18th and 19th a …

Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the Los Angeles area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We will supply non-toxic paint, brushed and paper! All you need is your paint clothes (and shoe …

The AWARD-WINNING Hollywood Networking Breakfast was founded on the Paramount Studios Lot by Sandra Lord in 1993 as a means to providing networking, employment and opportunities of access for industry professionals and aspirants. We serve a diverse, multicultural constituency. Voted the "Best Networking Event in L.A." by Backstage in its "Best of L.A." issue, the breakfast has proven to be a VALUABLE resource for attendees. The event has facilitated ACCESS as well as many collaborations and emp …

… See my other meetup group founded Aug 2008 in San Diego, Ca North County San Diego's professional Creative Photography Group Http://www.Meetup.com/CreativePhotographyGroup   Learn How To Shoot With Profoto 7B Studio Lighting And Speed-lights Outdoors Mixed With Daylight -Like The Pros See my personal work at http://www.MichaelRobertHartman.com   Class details: Class structure is relaxed, fun, and open forum, which means we all share knowledge together to further our knowledge as a group. …

I created this group because I made a commitment to myself and my creator to serve more than I receive. At the same time, I want to train people, in a fun group fitness setting, to implement the natural laws and processes for success that I have been learning and teaching for the past 20 years. In this group, you will participate in powerful physical training and/or meditative sessions, social events or seminar presentations to jump start permanent, positive change in your world. I am Southern C …

… I have found that when you are accountable to someone, it is more likely that you will stick to a workout plan. We will do things like walking, hiking, dancing  and anything else that will get us out moving and having fun! We are living in tough times right now and there is a lot of need in our community. It is a year round situation, not just during the holidays. I am hoping to plan at least one event a month to give back to the community and if you are involved in volunteerism that the group c …

You have just found a one stop shop in photography. This group is for photographers who are starting out or have been shooting for years. We will help you build you portfolio that gears toward your style of shooting. We will have different themes and model on every shoot. So why here..????? Here, you get to shoot with lots of hot and beautiful models who are known in the industry. Here, you will learn and collaborate to build a portfolio that you want. Here, you will learn the standards of Light …

… Over the last year I've found myself attending these insane events because I've been starting to produce my own projects. This brings me into contact with other producers, talented actors and actresses, amazing writers, etc. And it turns out these women are attending some of the most amazing events . . . Some are writers groups for women where leading Hollywood writers (and actors) turn up to read their latest book. Some are spoken word events where you hear legends speak. Some are comedy sets b …

There are countless thousands of bisexuals in LA, but that fact alone has never brought us visibility or respect. The only way we will ever earn those things is if we have a community presence.  If you want to do your part - merely by coming out and having fun - then join us!   amBi is not just another meetup group that offers fun events. While we get to explore Southern California and enjoy ourselves, we also have a higher purpose. amBi's mission is nothing less than to build a vibrant and visi …