There is so much Art and Culture in Orange County and surrounding areas. This group will include a range of events from theater, lectures, museums, galleries, festivals, films, music, architecture, dance, design, restaurants, photography, and more. We celebrate artistry, creativity, and original thinking. We require a clear facial photo so our organizers can recognize you at events. If you cannot provide a facial photo, please write to me directly to explain the situation. We do allow exceptions …

This meetup group is for people who enjoy going to smaller theaters - rather than the larger venues where most seats are so far from the stage that you have to imagine the actors' expressions! Everyone buys their tickets separately, although the entire group also meets before the play to have a meal together, and often goes for coffee afterwards as well. But no problem if you just want to meet up for the play itself sometimes - that's fine too! While suggestions from group members are always wel …

This is a group that celebrates and explores Los Angeles and the rich community of people who live here. Like an urban village with deep roots and diverse flavors . . .  L.A. is to me an Urban Pueblo. =) I'm looking forward to planning a wide variety of activities: from lectures at the Downtown Public Library to Dodger baseball games at Chavez Ravine; from the Farmer's Market in Barnsdall Park to the Tamale Festival in McArthur Park. =)  Let's go to Grand Central Market, Angels' Flight, The Holl …

Our finishing school provides workshops and training for those in the performing arts - specifically burlesque, cabaret, and circus performers. The training we provide focuses on movement, comportment, character development, and the refinement of an individual performer's acts or numbers. This group is designed for performers that are looking for a way to improve their craft without signing up for overpriced or extended classes. Everything is taught "a la carte". It's been my experience that a l …

Welcome to Esencia Flamenca Dance Company's Meetup Group!  Esencia Flamenca Dance is a dance company based in Long Beach, California, founded by Sarah Parra .  Our mission is to enrich the lives of southern Californians by exposing them to the art of flamenco.  We have performances at local venues, hold dance classes on a weekly basis, and notify the community of all kinds of live flamenco performances and opportunities.  If you love flamenco and would like to be involved on any level - you need …

Welcome. I invite you to step forward, and show up! Join us! Make a commitment to meet with us and explore consciousness using the expressive, healing and visionary arts. And with us, you will *develope your range of vocal, physical and emotional expressions & increase your confidence and power to improvise *get in shape physically, emotionally, energetically, spiritually, socially *discover hidden and latent talents * discover infinite pathways to experience and express consciousness *heal & ba …

♪♫ GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN... ♫♪♪♫ We are on a end of Winter/begining of Spring BREAK... We'll resume our FUN activities with a FASHION SWAP!  Stay tuned... ~*Girlfriend Time*~ is the place to meet cool, (down-to-earth) warm & friendly new friends.  We are: 40+ & Fabulous, FUN, intelligent, caring and classy.  We share an interest in nurturing REAL, meaningful, healthy friendships that "celebrate life" with an energetic, positive outlook! >> Please visit "Pages" (above) for details... We appre …

Sorry, but the success of this group has forced us to put a limit to the number of members. A choir can get too large. We could however use some tenor & baritone/bass voices. If you're interested (and especially if you're a tenor or bass), please put in a request through the "Join Us". As spaces open up, we'll check back with you; and if you're a tenor or bass, you'll be granted access immediately. Everyone is welcome, beginners or advanced singers. Voices of Tustin is a community choir lead by …

Got the LA city blues? Want to stretch your cultural boundaries and do something beyond your regular routine? Eclectic Diversions Meetup is for those who want to live "outside the box" and share their passion for creative expression with like-minded, enthusiastic explorers. This group offers an eclectic mix of activities, ranging from the unique to the bizarre, including vaudeville, live music, poetry/spoken word, art events, burlesque, dance performances, and so much more. Sound like fun? Join …

An appreciation and performance society dedicated to enjoying the exquisitely silly light operas created by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. The Victorian era partnership of librettist W. S. Gilbert (1836–1911) and composer Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900) created fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896. The best of these shows became immensely popular and immediately swept across the British Empire. Produced professionally at the Savoy Theatre in London, and then by professional music halls and …

Our name is changing from Irvine-Newport Beach REAL Karaoke to Orange County REAL Karaoke. The name change will better reflect the new locations I have added in both North and South OC. However.... the FUN remains the same! Orange County REAL Karaoke will meet several times a week at various venues throught Orange County. You are always welcome to text/call me @ 714 510-1609 with question...or for directions, if you get lost. By the way....your host....that would be ME, is a Cal State Fullerton …

We are a group meeting to explore acting exercises and comedy games for the purpose of increasing communication, speaking, and imropv comedy skills. Explore your potential with us as a communicator, presenter, actor, or performer. We meet to do improv comedy games in a safe and supportive setting. We are interested in tapping into our spontaneous selves, and in unleashing our creative potential. We encourage each other to go bravely into communication, self expression, and the art of improv come …

Hi love Halloween,because its the one day you can dress in costume and not be judged. Do you go to conventions for the excuse to dress up. Love renactments,but don't have the time or money to commit to it. Or perhaps you like a variety of time periods. Maybe you just love love love costumes,theater,and above all the excuse to dress up. Well please join me in dressing up and going to reenactment,convention,theater,tea parties you name we can do it and all in costume.

This group was started by James Tierney, a member of ImprovCity, an all-ages improv troupe performing weekly at the Back Bay Conference center above Irvine Lanes. I started this group so that way more people in Orange County would get out and see live Improv; even if it isn't my troupe. Here you will find postings of Improv Shows from around Orange County. If your troupe wants to be listed just e-mail me! I will always say yes :). So if you are in an improv troupe, love improv, or just are looki …

Viewpoints Magic found HERE! This group is for Viewpoints practitioners who LOVE finding truth and freedom in the Present Moment. We practice the 9 Viewpoints (an acting methodology developed from modern dance) that ground and inspire us to achieve honest moment-to-moment discoveries in both LIFE and ART!

Improv comes to Downtown LA! You will be part of an improv troupe that meets once a week in our creative studio Downtown LA. Study with Matthew Moore, Artistic Director and founder of Improv for the People. Studio members also perform improv and do showcases around town. Improv for the People is excited to bring this amazing, fun art form to the blossoming Downtown LA area! visit www.improvforthepeople.com for information on our current studio near Culver City. Downtown LA info to be added soon! …

I'd like to create a fun caring group of friends who want to have fun and help others close to home. I'm looking for others who want to explore primarily in Torrance, Redondo, Manhattan and Hermosa Beach areas, Plus throw in Long Beach and Santa Monica and there is plenty to do close to home. We're also just a carpool away, up the 110 into Los Angeles. It could be dining out, cooking in, checking out the latest flicks, community theater or local entertainers. Or, let's do some walking, kayaking …

Women in late 20s/30s seeking friends close to home for fun evenings after work/away from family. No need to be hob-snob or artsy-fartsy, but I started this group to find other women interested in arts and entertainment (e.g. games, comedy, lit, film, plays, etc.). All members can, and are encouraged, to participate in setting up events. Promote your own cultural flair! Of course you can join if you live outside of Tustin; I'm just trying to centralize most activities to make them easy to attend …

You Are Just One Click Away from Fun, Friendship, Laughter and Entertainment. This group is for anyone looking for fun things to do in the Temecula Valley Men, Women, Singles or Couples The goals of TVEG are Offer fun things to do for members Allow member & local venue to advertise with us through our sponsor program Offer members perks, discounts Expose members to ALL that Meetup has to offer by cross posting events from other meetup groups With just one click our members will find every fu …

This group is about fun events and making new single friends of all ages...19 to 91. Events will include dances, retreats, business networking, karaoke, speedy introductions, movies, hiking, theater, music, dining, socializing, living life, having fun and finding a group of people that want to enjoy those things too. Please let us know if you would like to suggest and host an event.

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 shoes) …

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 is a social group for Angelenos in their 20's to mid-40's who like to get out of the house and make new friends. Activities include hikes (both outdoor trails and urban exploration - there will be some great shots for those of you into photography), happy hours, festivals, bar crawls, foodie adventures, concerts, theater shows, and other special events. One of the goals of this group will be getting to know our city better. Some events will be designed with the purpose of exploring some of …

What exactly is snake medicine? If it sounds a little peculiar or weird to you, read a little more before you judge. I began humane conscious work with snakes as my teachers after a vision quest to Montana. That was twelve years ago. I am in awe at the power and medicine these beings offer. Alchemy Devi has a stunning collection of over 33 serpents of all sizes from around the world . Mewditate and Connect with sacred serpents as guides ~Practice fluid yin yoga and yin yogic postures and movemen …

Recently retired with lots of extra time. I was looking for an older women's group where I could have fun while meeting & making new friends. I created this group to do a little bit of everything. We'll meet up for lunch, happy hour, art shows, museums, chick flicks, concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures, sunday brunch, etc. We can take overnight trips, cruises...sky's the limit. I'm a 17 yr cancer survivor who knows we have to enjoy our lives now. Having supportive friends and things to …

This club is for anyone who loves to travel, try different restaurants and enjoys going to movies and shows and more! Being part of a club will encourage you to take action. Everyone talks about the vacations they want to go on or the travel they will do when they retire. This club is for people who want to live the dream life now. Let's meet in my office suite/art gallery for drinks, chips and dips and socialize with others who are interested in travel and entertainment. If you are single and d …

If you have intention to sing, let's sing. If you have something to say, let's say. If you have motive to act, let's act. You you have reason to play, let's play. We seek to create a talented and dedicated collective to challenge cultural narratives through performance art. To combine our ideas, ideals, and our voices to hone our individual and group ability and to better serve ourselves and our world. For those who are unafraid of putting on performances in Theaters and Streets alike, for t …

DAFT: Dance : Art : Film : Theater and more! This is a group for anyone interested in attending dance performances, art shows, movies, theater, live music, and other cultural events in Riverside and San Diego. Even if you are new to dance or theater, join us, be inspired, discover a new side of life and perhaps a new passion! So, join the Lounge if you are interested in getting some culture while making new friends! Welcome!