Are you interested in seeing overlooked, good theatre in small venues? Do you have friends who are actors, directors, producers, or designers seeking audiences to appreciate their work? Are you an actor or a director yourself in an upcoming show, and want to generate a crowd? Join our group... then submit your own ideas and suggestions for small-venue plays!  Once you do, it automatically becomes a regularly scheduled meetup event so we can all work to be true supporters of each other's work. In …

ARTISTIC GROUP OF IMPROV GUYS & GALLS THAT REGULARLY GET TOGETHER TO PRACTICE, HONE THIER CRAFT, & CREATE MATERIAL to clarify i'm really looking to find an improv practice partnership with someone, possibly a small group[3-4 people] with the idea of leading to working toward a long ''process '' form a la ,like 'a 'tj & dave'' partnership, with other guests/members participating to perform hour long''process' improvised theatre pieces leading to forming original material for filming & further pr …

This group is for anyone who appreciates the Arts in its various forms. We’ll attend Events at Galleries, Theatres, Dance Clubs, Museums, and many other fun venues. Join us if you enjoy discovering new artists, listening to good music, dancing to new rhythms and even finding a new restaurant or two. This city has so many hidden gems, we'll explore together and make new friends.

Let's dine out with people in our age group. I like to schedule Brunches & Dinners with friends old & new. We will also try to include other events like live theatre, wine tasting & more. All suggestions are welcomed & appreciated. I also organize two other groups that have been very successful so far. Single men & women. At the events you will have to pay for your meal, tax, tip & parking if necessary. I will require membership dues beginning one dollar opptional donation will be appreciated t …

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 …

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 …

There is a decided lack of amateur community theaters in this end of the valley, and I would like to change that! I am looking for a few (or many!!) passionate people who love to work in any and every aspect of the theater, with the end goal of creating a troupe and performing for our community. Our first goal will be to find each other and see what we want to do. Perhaps we would start by reading a play or two and seeing how we click. We can see where it goes from there... I would love to hear …

We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now includes Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awa …

This is a networking group for artists in Los Angeles. We have an artsy space in Hollywood (on Melrose), the Neon Venus Art Theatre, and we feature exhibitions from LA artists. http://www.neonvenusgallery.com ; We also want to work with teachers and develop courses for children and adults on painting, photography and mixed media. However, the main goal for this group is for artists to talk about galleries in Los Angeles, exhibits, history of art and to keep each other updated with what i …

DUNGEON MASTER is a role playing game staged in a theatre using actors as monsters and characters. The show is totally improvised by both the cast and the audience. YOU ARE THE ADVENTURER! Each week, a new scenario is written which provides the framework for an adventure, but what is said and what happens on stage is often quite unexpected. The adventuring party is chosen from audience members who submit their name before the play starts. The current run is EIGHT YEARS in Los Angeles. D …

SO YOU THINK YOU'RE A MOVIE FANATIC! Do your eyes sparkle whenever you hear the phrase Coming Soon To A Theatre Near You? Do you spend most of your break times at work raiding Ain't It Cool News, Deadline Hollywood, Variety or The Hollywood Reporter for the latest movie news? Are you looking for a cool group of friends to see new flicks with on OPENING WEEKEND? Are you SICK AND TIRED of having 500 movies in your Netflix queue...and NO ONE to watch or discuss them with? Do you get into intense d …

Welcome to Rounders Poker! Turn off the TV, logoff your computer, grab your car keys, and play with people just like you, the coolest L.A. poker group is right here. Don't be misled by other L.A. Poker meetups claiming to be larger, we've hosted more games than anyone. If you're looking for the largest and most active L.A. poker group, this is --"The One". Looking for a game, tournament, or poker league? Browse our Calendar link for new games posted almost daily. Meet new players, make new frien …

This group is for anyone ( over the age of 18) who loves to explore and find new things to do. It will be any kind of trips we can think of. Anything to get us out to discover new places and make new friends. We will visit Car shows, Antique Stores, motorcycle racing events,quaint downtown areas, museums,happy hour, historical sights, professional bull show, gardens, zoos, theme parks, fairs, local bands,theatre, The possibilities are endless. I love to visit any new and interesting places Event …

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion on various stimulating topics Westsid …

Hey everyone, This group will be devoted to finding great comedy events (mostly live shows, but also films or discussion-type events) around Los Angeles. Few things are more fun than a night of great comedy and some post-show drinks. Hope to meet you there, thanks!

This is a meetup for filmmakers interested in finding support to complete their productions. This may be through the sharing of funding information, finding crew members for their films, seeking advice regarding production challenges, sharing information on new technologies, etc. We welcome anyone involved in production, pre-production and post.  In addition, anyone on the business side of the film industry can join, as well as writers, serious actors and actor/producers, etc. Our venue, the Ne …

The name says it ALL!! We meet at Lake Balboa Park, CA and recite Poetry. BEAUTIFUL Scenery! BEAUTIFUL People! BEAUTIFUL Words!!! So bring your poems, short stories, monologues, and other (less than 5 min) written pieces to the Lake, and let's celebrate each others creative spirits.

RANT LA is a comedy community! - We have a new theater in Hollywood (on Theatre Row), a classroom available for anyone interested in learning/teaching comedy, and live-streaming platform available for people who have shows/video podcasts in development, and a website that is ready for you to post your comedy blogs, vlogs, and websiodes! - We will be hosting many great meet-up events, at RANT THEATER, where we have weekly LIVE COMEDY SHOWS - Improv, Sketch Comedy, Stand-up, Solo Shows and more! ( …

Our group has been part of the Valencia Public Library Book Group for over twelve years. We love reading! We read and discuss contemporary literature, classics, biographies and non-fiction. These meetings result in intellectually stimulating conversation and great friendships. We are setting up this Meetup because we want to expand our reading group to include additional cultural activities such as movies, museums, theatre, and other fun events. These activities may relate to the books we are re …

The San Fernando Valley is FILLED with arts and culture! You don't have to go all the way downtown to see great galleries, exhibitions, and performances, or to partake in quality cultural experiences. And you don't have to know anything about art to enjoy and appreciate it! Join this group to make friends with like-minded people who want to enjoy all the arts and culture the SFV has to offer. We'll keep it local, keep it real, and we'll try our best to keep it cheap!

This is a group for anyone interested in dance, acting and voice. All levels are welcome. I started this group because I want to share with everyone my workshop performing arts idea! The dance classes are specially designed for students who wish to quickly improve their skills in the most popular dance styles, such as Hip Hop, Jazz-Funk, House, Wacking, Krumping, Breakdance, Lyrical -Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, African, Ballet, Tap,etc or for people who love dance (we will have different levels …

This is a unique group for medical (health care) professionals who are interested in the entertainment industry. We will meet to share ideas, work on entertainment projects together, host and attend events such as fashion show for a cause, beauty care parties and much more. We will contribute to the community, healthcare and entertainment industries while having fun at it. This group is operated by a health care professional. So if you are a doctor, medical resident, medical student, nurse, or o …

Word on the street seems to be that there aren't any young gay guys in Pasadena, but that ain't true! This is the group for gays between the ages of 21 - 39 who live in Pasadena or a strictly adjacent city (Eagle Rock/NELA, Alhambra, San Marino, San Gabriel, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, or Altadena). We'll have dinner, play board games, attend theatre/movies together, hike, volunteer, and other fun stuff. Perhaps we'll experiment with a few official "dating" events, but most will be open to both singl …

A True Roaring Twenties Live Music and Dance Experience Chicago Style Hot Jazz, the Original Music that started Lindy Hop & Swing Follow for the Best in the West regarding Hot Swingin' Authentic Dance! http://www.reverbnation.com/swinginsophisticats http://www.youtube.com/SwinginSophistiCats

THE EINSTEIN PLAN is an interactive theatre event by Donald Freed that asks, How can we change America? There's big power in small numbers when the audience answers together. Albert Einstein figured out that if only 2% of our population engages in non-violent protests, change will happen. It's a phenomenon, a performance, a way to organize communities, a teach-in, and it's fun, engaging, provocative, different every time. This play is available for FREE if you don't charge admission. Learn …

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 …

Fun in the sun, hiking, biking, kayaking, inline skating, cross-country skiing, dancing (lindy hop, salsa, swing, etc.) for active adults. Meetup charges organizers $144 per year to host a Meetup site.  The $2 dues helps to offset the hosting fee, and saves collecting funds at each Meetup.  They're usually all free unless the venue charges.  Members can see all funds that come in and go out by clicking the Money tab.  Thank you.--Sandy

Welcome to all you 40+ singles! We are an eclectic social group who get together for conversation and comraderie with people close to our own age. The group is designed to meet and to get to know other 40’s and 50’s young single people doing different exciting and fun community, social, and musical events available to us in and around Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We do breakfast, lunch and dinners, go to movies, art events, sporting events, wine tastings, and theatre, go on vacations, clubb …