A Sunday afternoon, a glass of wine, a few snacks, a fantastic piece of playwriting, and a group of avid play readers who like to have fun!  What could be better? East Bay PlayReaders is a group for amateurs who are theater lovers and would like the social experience of group reading. The group is open to anyone, and actors can join, but the purpose is to bring in non-professionals who want to be a part of a playreading, without theater experience. The venue we have chosen is in Alameda, CA. , b …

We aim to connect innovators in the field of arts, culture, and technology. Our meetups are designed to explore the ways in which social media and technology can help bring arts and culture to the masses. "Democratizing" the arts has been a long-standing goal in the art world, and no medium makes it more feasible than the web. The purpose of this meetup is to bring together those working at the intersection of arts and technology to share ideas, strategies, successes, challenges and failures, an …

… For an online look at the season (with trailers and ticket prices), go to: http://www.sfballet.org/performancestickets/2011season.as... So let’s see how this goes; I wonder how many people besides myself are interested. We can buy our tickets singly or in pairs or trios or whatever, aiming for the same performances so we can hang out before or after, and/or at intermissions. (There are usually two intervals, and we can have a designated rendezvous-hangout spot.) I’m thinking that Sunday mat …

Meetup with other FUN people who enjoy LIVE Theater, Broadway Touring Shows, as well as the best and most evocative local shows and SAVE $ by enjoying Group Discounts! Members can Meetup for pre- or post-show dinners, drinks, carpooling as well as enter into lively discussions and the joy of sharing great performances... We are always looking for more Asst. Organizers, so if you have a show you'd like to promote, become an AO or just rave about it on the Message Board. If you need a ride, have a …

The South Bay Ramblers Women's Social Group is a group that was formed in the South Bay with the goal of gathering people together to have fun, while getting plenty of exercise (mental or physical) and making new friends. We are an active women's social group and our main activities may include hiking, kayaking, book clubs, theater and outings usually accompanied with optional coffee, lunch, wine tasting or dinner afterwards.  Lately we've mostly been doing theater and dinner nights and the book …

This meetup seeks to provide a home for aspiring starlets, vaudevillian vixens, elegant ecdysiasts, pretty pin ups, and all others interested in spreading the love of burlesque throughout Silicon Valley. There's a ton of burlesque in the East Bay and the city, but it's time for the South Bay to have some fun, too! I'm looking for people interested in performing, keeping track of upcoming performances, and promoting performances. All body shapes, sizes, and genders (i.e. burlesque is not just for …

… Instead, let's gather with women in our local area who are professional women interested in art, politics, financial independence and making the world a better place. Let's meet up for dinners out, drinks, movies, arts/crafts or whatever we want. The possibilities are endless...

This group was created to join together sound healers and musicians who play freely from an intent of peace, joy, love and healing. If you're a sound artist, musician, sound healer, and spiritual creative type, then join. Together we will create and share songs, improvised performances, and exchange our services and resources.  

… Ballet themed activities, arts, crafts, movies, and music... B. Cupcakes and conversations (get together with either making treats or trying out a bakery!) C. Ballet excursions. (there are all sorts of Ballet theatres in the area!) D. and more...ballet book chat??, Parent discussions - informational sharing and support?? ...I am open to your ideas too!! I am looking forward to starting the Ballet Club. It will be the first of it's kind...from what I can tell!  Lastly, there is an age sugge …

DATELINE 36 YEARS AGO. IF you were a member of Merril's Masochists, Stage crew at Chabot college in the mid 70's, Please sign up. It'd be great to communicate with others of that era.

To bring together all the french speaker lovers from the whole Bay Area. Creating and exchanging points of interest around a nice venue cafe. Bringing together people who love to speak and share the french language and the diverse cultures of France, Canada, and many countries in Africa.

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 …

Wanted: friendly couples for engaging conversations and to form lasting friendships with!! The only thing better than great theatre is great people to talk about it with. We are a group of couples (40 and above) who see plays together, and meet for dinner either before or after to socialize. An uploaded picture of both partners is required before joining the group, as is completion of the profile data and membership questionnaire. Typical play venues are Theatreworks in Mountain View and Pal …

**** ***** ******* ******** 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 …

    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 t …

This group is to bring together kindred souls interested in learning about and meeting people from different parts of the world while doing activities around the bay area that differ from just the ordinary Bar/club scene. There might always be the occasional happy hr, but our avenues will also be range from food, books, music, movies, museums, or Lectures, and all the while, stimulating conversation. The goal is expanding knowledge of the beautiful area we live in, as well as possibly thru cultu …