Want to get out of the city and up into the hills, meet some new friends, get some exercise, and have some fun? Then come along! This group is for anyone who likes hiking for fun and exercise, and wants to meet and make friends with others who do as well. We hike mostly on Wednesday evenings, and weekends, and mostly close to greater LA. That means a lot of Griffith Park and the Hollywood Hills, though occasionally we'll head farther afield for some longer and/or tougher hikes. And although we d …

Welcome to the Pacific Divers Scuba and Free Diving Meetup Group. All certified divers are welcomed here, new and old, able bodies and adaptive divers. We are not affiliated with any single shop, club or boat, but we do have our favorites and will be patronizing them as much as possible. We hope to include a balance of beach, boat and warm water trips, and plan to pick the best of the best each month. All safe activities are encouraged from underwater photography to hunting. DISCLAIMER By parti …

Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

This group is for beautiful women inside and out who want to network, socialize, or just have some fun experiencing new things. Let's face it, meeting good-hearted women such as yourself is hard to come by when you are a busy, independent woman. So why not increase your network of friends and cross paths with us! You never know who you can learn from, or simply have a good laugh with at the next Girls Night Out! This LA based group is for dynamic women in their 20s to 40s: socialites, fashionist …

Celebrity and Advertising Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz is the director of the Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series. Shooting between Los Angeles and New York, Kevin Michael encourages photographic education to students from all over the world. He will be directing workshops in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Italy, London, Chicago and Miami in 2012!

Since PLAY is the language all children speak, and parents are seeking those times to connect with other parents... we invite you to San Fernando Valley Little Explorers (SFVLE).  Come one; come all! The Founder (Edith) has one child (born 2010) and is looking to form friendships with parents to share and talk about our experiences, while allowing our children to bond and their activities to expand as they grow with the group. We want real bonds and authentic friendships. We have children of all …

Our group is about creating a positive, supportive environment to nurture friendships, have fun and share laughter - it is what life is all about! We are diverse, active, positive, open minded, opinionated women in the mid 40's to mid 60's who want to get out and enjoy each other’s company, whether it is lunch, happy hour, movies, bowling, picnics, trips to the museum, a book club, easy hikes or just a getaway day at the beach. We are always open to ideas for events so everyone has a hand in sha …

The LA NewTech Meetup is an open forum for the discussion of new ideas and ongoing challenges in technology. It's informal yet substantive meeting focus on digital media, gaming, mobile and related platforms that support the development of new applications, as well as the revenue models that support them. Our mission is to provide LA area technology and media professionals with engaging, topical forums in which to meet their peers, share ideas, demo new applications and more. Simply put: to conn …

Come join this organized weekly pick-up group that welcomes Flag Football enthusiasts of ALL SKILL LEVELS. We cater to both young and old, guy's and gal's who are looking to get some exercise, while having having fun and meeting / networking with new people from all over Los Angeles. Our group just celebrated it's 2 year anniversary and the membership is growing like crazy. While other flag football groups have recently sprung up and have tried to copy our style, we are the original recipe and …

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 …

A Beginners Guide to Adobe Photoshop for Graphic Design A lot of Photoshop classes are for.. well .. working on Photos. That's all fine and good; But we understand that Photoshop is a POWERFUL tool for Creating Graphics, and that's what we're going to use it for. Almost every Industry Professional uses Photoshop for Graphic Design, and so shal you! Photoshop and Soda Pop is about learning the Basics of Adobe Photoshop, in a fun, relaxed environment, and getting down to the matter at hand.. G …

Affiliate Summit is bringing together affiliate marketers in Los Angeles, CA monthly to discuss affiliate marketing, network, and learn from speakers on the latest tips and information in the industry.

We are a group of professionals that are dedicated to helping each others business prosper. Our group is based on referrals, supporting one another, help with business planning and having clarity and vision to achieve our goals and ultimate happiness. In order to keep our group productive for it's members, we will be accepting one person from each profession. Although, there may be exceptions such as (restaurants, specialties, location) etc. Please join all the wonderful professional people that …

"I and my lil brother-in-law had a wonderful time. The group was supportive, knowledgable and experienced. Adonnis learned more in 60 minutes than ever! Thank you guys." Samuel Startup Workshops are startup experts helping entrepreneurial leaders achieve long term success. We provide serial entrepreneurs, financiers, startup attorneys, marketing experts and others in the startup ecosystem to network and teach best practices to early stage startup founders and those who would like to join an ear …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

This group is for Mad Men fans!!! I was choosen to host a premiere house party by Mad Men and I'd love to meet more fans. The event will be hosted at a luxury residence in downtown LA. Suggestions are Welcome. RSVPs are limited to the first 20.

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.   At the Studio City chapter, We Mean Business!  We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7 AM, at the Loteria Grill in Studio City.  Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles. We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions: Graphic Designer, Banker, Bankruptcy Attorney, Estate Attorney, Plumber, General Contractor, Electrician, and many more.  We know we can help find you business!  Visi …

WELCOME TO SEO SUMMIT! Get together with other local professionals who work in search marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social media optimization, social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, and all other forms of internet marketing. Come learn something new and share what you know with others! This group is for those who are passionate about the art and science of online marketing. No business pitches or highly structured meetings - just good, thought-provok …

As a BNI chapter, the Crescenta Valley Chapter is part of the largest, most active business networking group in the world. We meet every Wednesday morning for breakfast (7-8:30a) at Dish Restaurant, 734 Foothill, La Canada. La Canada straddles the Crescenta Valley to the west and the San Gabriel Valley to the east. Thus, we draw members from La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga, Glendale, etc. and from Pasadena and Altadena as well. We are actively looking for referral partners in the fol …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

Who are we? We are your sales forces, and you are ours! As a BNI chapter, we are a part of the largest, most active business networking group in the world. There are thousands of chapters in every continent of the world, and we have been a chapter in the La Cañada area for over 4 years now. As a group we have members from the San Gabriel Valley, and a little San Fernando Valley as well. This includes La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, Tujunga, Glendale, Pasadena and Altadena. The philosophy o …

Brits in LA was established in 2007 as a mixer for British Ex-pats, that soon became much more. Brits in LA has helped shape the British Community in Los Angeles, teaming up with some amazing establishments like LACMA, The British Consulate and BAFTA/LA. Brits in LA, for most transients it's the first port of call. Answering questions and giving free advice on all subjects, from Visas and green-cards to Housing, taxes and where to find the cheapest car rentals. Brits in LA finds it important to …

Nick’s photography workshops will give every photographer, from those just starting out to professionals, the opportunity to take their camera skills to the next level. Understanding light, improving your shooting skills and learning the secrets of exposure and composition are all techniques covered on your workshop. The end result is a wonderful portfolio of pictures, the knowledge and skill to recreate them with confidence. About Nick Stern. Nick Stern is an internationally acclaimed News and …

Designer? Marketer? Media maven? Social Media addict? Looking to create a group of creative minded professionals across all areas - digital, print, marketing, advertising. It's always fun to socialize with others that speak the language but also a great way to network. Happy hours and events will be held primarily in a 10 mile radius of the heart of Santa Monica and the main goal will be to socialize, with networking as an added bonus. Our outings will be a mix - maybe it's trivia night,a mixolo …

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

This group is for ladies who enjoy getting together for a coffee and conversation in the afternoons. It’s a chance to meet new people and form new friendships, without a huge time or money commitment (after all, it's just a cup of coffee). It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to the area or a long time local, all are welcome. There’s no set topic or rigid structure to the meetup.  We only specified “Book Lovers” as a starting point for finding women with a common interest. This is not a book clu …

"Seekers of the Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …

Let's get together to discus various affordable options for promoting your small business online. There are many available options but not all of them work to bring more business. We will share our expertise and past experiences, so that we can all learn and benefit from one another.