This group is actually going to be several groups, all associated or affiliated in some way with The Storytelling Association of California, or SAC. Many local area groups meet for story swaps, storytelling performances and/or storytelling workshops, and this will be the place where they are announced and promoted through Meetup. The calendar for all events can be found at http://www.storysaac.org/calendar.html

This group is full of laid back people who love all things culture. We do local events and trips which revolve around food, adventure, wine, & art (photography, museums, painting, etc). We even do the occasional big trip to a new and exciting culture around the world or in the USA. Come join the culture!

An intimate social gathering to escape daily life, where you celebrate with friends, neighbors, artists, and discoverers, tasting premium wines, the smooth freshness of a micro brew, local and imported delicacies stir your appetite, and the visual explosion of seeing for the first time one of a kind works of art that are both beautiful and functional. The discoveries are just beginning here, as you talk with the artist, gain insight into the motivation for the work of art, and feel the craftsman …

This meetup group is for people of all ages who enjoy an eclectic mix of the arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to bring people together of different backgrounds who share an appreciation for the arts and a love of the outdoors. Our activities range anywhere from attending classical and jazz concerts; visiting museums and art galleries; hiking on local trails; meeting for walks in the city; meeting for dinners; wine tasting; and more. For more information, see About This Meetup.

Do you enjoy museums and gallery walks? Are you looking for someone to attend a film festival with? This is the group for you! This group is for film, literature, music, arts and culture enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area.

This is a group for anyone interested in traditional asian arts and culture. We are offering free educational workshops, and doing volunteer work in the community. The organization seeks to assist the American public to better understand and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Asia. Its ultimate goal is to improve the lives of the public through arts and cross-cultural understanding.

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Dating Skills for Single Men* *For men who date women Therapy workshops and social outings where you can learn how to: Feel more confident in social/dating situations Meet women with similar interests Start conversations with women Confidently invite women on dates Have satisfying, relaxed first dates Communicate openly in dating situations Nurture a relationship from first date to long-term commitment Have fulfilling, passionate relationships In …

Left Coast Theatre Company is the newest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender theater in San Francisco. We were founded in the spring of 2012 as an offshoot of GuyWriters very successful playwrights workshop program. The company aims to produce and bring to the stage entertaining, creative and original queer-themed works by local Bay Area playwrights, actors, and directors. In order to bring these talented individuals together, the company holds monthly writing workshops to help writers develo …

Emerging Arts Professionals/SFBA is a network focused on empowerment, leadership, and growth of next generation arts and culture workers in the San Francisco Bay Area through knowledge sharing, learning opportunities, and partnerships. Emerging Arts Professionals/SFBA’s events connect Bay Area arts and culture workers to each other, to the field at large, and to emerging ideas within and around it. Attendees can develop their skills, connect with peers, and find ways to sustain their commitment …

Hoping to discuss and support one another in getting in touch with our creativity once again. Creativity in various forms that was left behind at some point in our lives. I have been writing poetry as of late, and I have been amazed at the process of images and words coming to me-through me, and feeling like a "witness" to the "creative process," for the first time in my life. I am interested in this process and to others that have experienced or would like to experience this more in their lives …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting out of the house to enjoy life. Going for a walk, out for dinner, out for coffee, out dancing, to a theater, a live show, travel, etc. I started this group because I would like to meet other moms in my neighbohood who would like to socialize and meet new friends. I'm looking forward to start this new adventure.

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Social Anxiety Improvement Do you fear social situations? Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you often blushing, sweat, or tremble in social situations? Are you unhappy with your lack of relationships? Social anxiety is much more common than you think.  This group is a great place for you meet others who have struggled to overcome S.A. We offer support groups and casual events where you can: Learn more about social anxiety Meet others who stru …

The meetup for comedy improv theater in the Bay Area: classes, workshop, shows, events, and other shenanigans.

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Personal Growth for Couples A meetup group for couples who want to revitalize their relationship. Our meetup events explore common problem areas for couples, such as: Communication Money Sex Parenting Depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles At our therapy workshops, you will meet like-minded couples, learn relationship skills, and resolve difficulties in your partnership. Through role-playing and drama therapy exercises along with g …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Are you a gamer, LARPer, or self-identified geek? Do you want to improve your role-playing skills? Are you also interested in improving your dating skills? Join like-minded gamers at our dating skills workshops and groups, where you'll learn how the principles of role-playing games can be applied to your dating life. Through improvisational games, learn and practice how to: Feel calm and relaxed in social situations Feel confident around p …

We invite you to International CrowdFunding Film Meetup Group. ICFFF.org bring together artists, filmers, and video game creators to meet and discuss CrowdFunding Films Who will benefit from participating in ICFF.org · Independent Artists that want to learn about the opportunities crowdfunding   creates for them · Art and Film Students interested in getting involved in or thinking about      financing their new project · Journalists and business bloggers searching for worthy topics · Anyone w …

Meet other singles who are intellectual yet physically active, who have a wide range of interests including but not limited to tea, coffee, food, drinks, conversation, politics, the arts, nature, outdoor sports, travel, books, dating, and people in general, and who are looking for ongoing friendship and relationship as well as just hanging out with a cool bunch of individuals. RUGFAINTS = Random Unfocused Group for Active Intellectual Not Too-geeky Singles

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

PS: You MUST be a BHP student to join. And if you dont know what BHP is then you are obviously not one. Its a group exclusively for BHP students run by students to hang out/support outside the class.

This Meet Up is for those who enjoy improv (or want to learn it) to find classes and workshops. Especially to serve drop in improv classes in San Francisco. Although this will probably be mostly short form classes, a drop in long form/Harold workshop would also be welcome - as would classes on musical improvisation. If you are offering a class, contact the organizer... If you are having a four - six week class, that's not off the table either. Preference will be given to improv teachers with est …

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This group is for people who love to read the New Yorker magazine. I love the New Yorker magazine. I generally love people who love the New Yorker magazine. So, I decided to have a meetup where likeminded people can get together once a month to talk about current events, life, and whatever else comes to mind. Whether you are one issue behind, three issues behind, or three months behind; whether you skip the fiction section or only read the fiction section, this Meetup is for you. By popular dema …

If you are desiring to Express your inner Actor & Improv self, then you have landed in the right spot! With this group you can set your Acting dreams free. Explore the Riveting world of Acting and play freely in the Spontaneous world of Improv! Here, whether you are a beginner or have mucho experience, your personal acting process will grow! Come have fun and play with us!

Are you new to San Francisco? Have you been here forever but want to learn more? Then let's meetup and figure out this beautiful city together. Where are some of the places that make this the great city 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 …

Too many of us pass on events that truly interest us because we are not involved in a dating or exclusive relationship. Some of us have mates who may not be available at times to accompany us. Well sit at home no more. We can enjoy the same opportunities in life whether we are single, married, etc. It’s called the good L.I.F.E.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The good L.I.F.E is a group of fun loving down to earth mature individuals who seek to enjoy life with the company of like-minded people. We welcome women …

It's about "going alone is not fun"!!! There are so many things to do, so many events to go, and so many places to see in the bay area. And going alone is not as fun as not going alone, therefore we shouldn't be going alone if we can "not going alone". Not going alone is the best thing you can do if you don't want to go alone, thus you shouldn't go alone if you don't want to go alone. Not going alone also makes you not going alone while going alone makes you going alone. To go alone or not to go …

Welcome to the World Traveler's Network. We have organized this group to encourage people to come and share their experiences with others. At the same time, each individual will have an opportunity to network and make friends with other well traveled individuals. Travel, allows one to see the world and better understand various cultures and cuisines. It helps expand the mind and opens up and challenges your beliefs. We believe that through travel, people become better human beings. Travel …

Find out about great live stand-up in San Francisco with other good humored people! The purpose of this group is to get fun people together who love live stand-up comedy and who want a night of laughter. We'll try to curate one to four events a month but also have resources for other comic events going on around town (open mike links, best bets for free or 1/2 priced tickets on Goldstar, any discount offers, etc.)