Meet fellow Anime Fans near you! Come to a local Anime Meetup for fun, friends and talk about your favorite Anime/Manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fiction! Whatever interests you about Anime and Manga is welcome here.

We are a group of movie fans united by our love of current -- and classic -- French films, and more. What's the "more?" Well, French Food, French Art -- whatever strikes our fancy. If you can't distinguish Mathieu Amalric from Mathieu Kassovitz, you're welcome! If you don't know the difference between the Nouvelle vague[ and Nouvelle cuisine, you're welcome! If you do know the differences, you're welcome! Whether you speak French fluently, a little, or not at all, you're welcome! All you need to …

This group is for Asian men and women  to make new Asian friends while dining out (restaurants, potlocks, picnics, and fine dining), exploring and participating in indoor as well as outdoor adventures and activities, (hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, tennis, soccer, golf, volleyball, basketball, badminton, rock climbing, paintball, billiards, karaoke, ballroom dancing, archery, horseback riding, sports events, movies, concerts, musicals, museums, art exhibits, coffee socials, wine tasting, ph …

The goal of this group is to improve our French conversation through different social events and to build friendships. I am planning a varied set of fun events around food, art, wine, fitness, and other activities. J'ai hâte de vous voir à notre prochaine réunion. -Mana http://www.chezmana.com http://www.facebook.com/chezmana

Depending on the subject of the meeting we will explore Art, Music Culture and Literature. The purpose of the group is to experience and share interests in Art, Music etc..

The Drawing for Fun Workshops are for inspiring artists who like to draw for fun. All levels are welcome from beginners to advances, and even non-artists! I want to make this group as fun and unique as possible. The events are always fun. We can have field trips to art and cultural festivals, open studios,  anime, and comic conventions.  We can hang out in zoo, science and art museums to draw from animal, science, beautiful paintings, and sculptures. Meetup several places to chat and draw sci-fi …

Creating and sharing is transformative. Artists, healers and anyone interested in spiritual development is welcome. Our workshops feature artists, writers, spiritual teachers, life coaches, psychotherapists, and wellness professionals who come together to support personal empowerment and healing.

We are modern warriors who observe and practice the old ways of medieval martial arts and the cultural traditions of the Vikings, and the Celts. Our goal is to create a larger group of warriors true to the sword in this modern, and in many ways, dishonorable social paradigm in which we live. Join us. Our meetings: We get together twice a month, we are currently building our own armor for our sparring sessions to take place presently. You will be required to build or buy your own protection for …

WELCOME to the PTK-Peninsula meet-up. This group has been established to provide training in the combat system of Pekiti-Tirsia kali and to promote the Filipino warrior culture in the Bay. We train with discipline in weaponry (long blade, knife, and stickfighting) as well empty hand combat (pangamut, dumog). Our focus is self-preservation, survival, physical and mental fitness. PTK-Peninsula is the only group authorized by Tuhon Tim Waid and The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Global Organization to offer th …

Are you a professional 2D or 3D artist in the bay area games industry looking to do some networking? Are you a student or aspiring game artist looking to get your foot in the door? Are you sick of hanging out in your gloomy studio grinding away on art assets in relative solitude? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, come hang out with us! We have beer and like-minded people! The first half of the meetup will be some kind of presentation about working in the games industry (if y …

Why this group is started: I want to meet new people and have high quality dialogue with other professionals, which might give you inspiration, knowledge, learning experience and sharing your thought for others' feedback...etc. “How do you spend your lunchtime?” This group gives you opportunities to share your visions, dreams and get some support for planning future and make actions…at lunch time. "How about getting out of your office and meet up for lunch once a month?" The purpose of this …

Friendly, professionals, age 35-55 who are socially comfortable make up this fun group! We enjoy local social activities like: dining, art and culture, nature, museums, wine tasting, dinner parties, concerts, happy hours, day trips, weekend getaways, dancing, adventures, social networking, etc. enjoying the good life in the Bay Area.

As an East Coast transplant I miss those lively, intellectual conversations with my witty, sarcastic, well-travelled, well educated cosmopolitan friends and San Francisco is too far from my South Bay base. I envision a group of bright, open minded, outgoing and opinionated "women of a certain age" who get together to talk about everything from their travels, trials and tribulations to politics and ethics and well ... life. We'll wine and dine, attend cultural events, enjoy all that the Bay Area …

Hi, TGIF singles & couples, were Matt & Christyne Pritchard and this group is for those who love the Active, Social, Music, Independant Arts & Geek Culture and who have a busy Monday-Friday schedule. Most of our events will be scheduled on the weekends and as early as FRIDAY...(unless it's something REALLY awesome to do then we can push a meet into a weekday). We do everything fun & interesting there is to do in the South Bay & Bay Area: Movie nights of all genres, karaoke, game nights, open-mic …

This for anyone and everyone interested in the Lecture Series at The Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San Jose to band together and attend as a group. The lectures focus on the many different intersections science and technology make with culture, arts, politics, math, and our entire world. If you're an expert or enthusiast in any of these fields or subjects, and have been to one or more of these lectures or wish to attend in the future, this is the place to discuss the presented subjects a …

This group is hosted by Miggi and Michael who love food and wine. We are hard-core foodies that roast our own coffee beans, pick and cure olives, and will go to any length to enjoy a fantastic, total food experience. Miggi is 40 plus+, writes food and wine articles for a Chinese gourmet magazine, and teaches cooking classes in client's homes. She loves traveling and learning different cultures. Michael is 50+, works days in the tech industry, and records classical music in his spare time. The gr …

If we leave it to the local news, Oakland’s reputation will be forever linked to the same old storylines: Art Murmur, racial tension, Brooklynization*, and crime. How can we work together to reveal the deeper story? Maybe you’ve been blogging for a while and want to meet new local people.  Maybe you want to increase your social media presence. Maybe you’re new to the area and full of stuff to say, and you need new connections to grow your audience. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to blog and just …

Whether you're young or old, we have a story. Telling your story or  reading a play aloud together can be lots of fun and a great way to meet new characters. Our goal is to bring people of different backgrounds together to experience the fun, drama and the joy of story-telling. Whether you want to tell a story, read a play, take on a big role or you want to listen along, you're welcome here!

Power ng Pinoy is about inspiring and empowering the global Filipinos. It is advocacy that promotes the 3 major attributes that we fill characterize every pinoy. Tayo ay Pilipino: Madiskarte, Matiyaga, at Hindi Sumusuko. Power ng Pinoy addresses the following major areas: Filipino Language, Culture, and Arts Entrepreneurship Breaking the Glass Ceiling Giving back to Society Meetup events are structured via regular Kapihans Events. The word "kapihan" is derived from the word "kape" or coffee, …

Welcome! We are a diverse group of open-minded people with interests that are somewhat unusual.  Our hope is for the Geek Club (Peninsula Chapter) to be a place for meeting like-minded people with which to go on adventures or just hang out.  Most of our events are very laid-back, so don't be afraid to jump right in. Our group definition of geeky is fairly broad.  Anything off the beaten track:  anime, computers, science and science fiction, cult films, unusual art processes, fighting robots and …

Welcome to the Microsoft Store Valley Fair Meetup group! We're happy you're here. Our group is for everyone who is interested in attending free events at the store, including workshops on Windows or Office, business networking events, field trips, Xbox tournaments, and Kinect gaming events, to name a few. We offer these free classes in our state-of-the-art theater, equipped with a 103" touchscreen TV, podium, microphones, and amazing audio system. Our awesome trainers will reveal the simple secr …

This is the South Bay Goth Meetup, Where like-minded individuals can get together and explore the darker side of fun.  Activities include, clubs and concerts, movies and shows, game nights and parties, arts and crafts, pleasure parties, fairs and cons, and other wondrous adventures.  Take a step out of your mundane reality and play with us!

Oakland Activists and Revolutionary Thinkers is a group for those who want to meet like minded folks and engage in activism, revolutionary discussions and dialogue. Let's find ways to affect change in Oakland, attend community and cultural events, documentaries, and other events related to revolutionary thought. Think of the Black Panther Party, Young Lords, Brown Berets, AIM. While this group isn't geared towards building a group of that caliber, the ideology is the inspiration behind the creat …

We're dedicated to giving mothers the time and space to explore do-it-yourself craft and design, hacker/maker culture, entrepreneurship, and all manner of creative expression. Because our kids learn by watching us, we provide on-site childcare for all daytime (and some evening) meetups. Although we are founded by and for moms, dads are welcome, too! (Many thanks to Mothership HackerMoms for letting us borrow their mission statement!)

Ubiquitous Media is the messy collision of ubiquitous computing, augmented reality, physical computing, personal sensing, transmedia and urban systems. It's like that old parable of the blind monks trying to describe an elephant; the parts all feel very weird and different, and we're trying to catch a glimpse of the future in its entirety. We are an open network of geeks, artists, experience designers, social scientists and other fellow travelers interested in answering the question "If the worl …

Real Life Super Heroes, Masked Crime Fighters, Costumed Vigilantes, & Uniformed Mystery Detectives meet to share case files, organize citizen patrols, review investigations, analyze crime statistics, discuss law enforcement support, teach new techniques, tell success stories, plan charitable and educational events, send inspiring messages, and learn about resources for solving cases. Whether fighting crime, solving cold cases, researching records, or otherwise, this group is a support team for t …

Are you new to the Bay Area? Have you been here forever but want to learn more? Then let's meetup and figure out this bay together. Where are some of the places that make this the great place it is? What do the locals know that will give you the inside track? Are there places here, that locals have not even visited? Join us and have fun exploring, learning, visiting, hiking, eating and meeting other wonderful people from around the world. This is the group to join when you are new in town or jus …

**** ***** ******* ******** Food·ie: (f oo-dee ) * A person who has an ardent or refined interest in food; a gourmet: "in the culinary fast lane, where surprises are expected and foodies beg to be thrilled" (Boston Globe). * n : a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink). Discover new restaurants revisit favorites & meet new friends. Those with an appreciation for truly delicious food should join and break bread with fellow dining out enthusiasts. We have …