If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you! Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

This group's purpose is to provide a place for people to socialize and have fun in an environment where having fun is the main focus and drinking alcohol is not part of the activity. The events are as diverse as the people here: dining, camping, hiking, kayaking, movies, dancing and live music are just a few of the things we do. The only expectation of participants is that they will not drink alcohol or use mind-altering substances prior to and during any event. (We make exceptions for caffein …

THIS IS A MEETUP FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE ADOPTED OR WISH TO ADOPT THE FOCUS PLAN & ACHIEVE LIFE MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY AND MAKE TIME TO PLAN OUT THEIR EACH MONTH/WEEK IN ADVANCE. WE PROVIDE FOR YOU A QUIET PLACE TO THINK THROUGH ALL THE THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE, PRIORITIZE, 'WALK THROUGH' AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING READY FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE WEEK/MONTH. PLANNING AHEAD IS THE NUMBER ONE TOOL OF ALL SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE. HERE WE HELP YOU MAKE A HABIT OF IT. WELCOME TO A BETTER LI …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have som …

This group introduces the "Tipi" technique. Tipi (stands for Technique for the sensory identification of unconscious fears... well, in French!) is a simple technique from France that allows to permanentely deactivate in minutes, emotional and behavioral issues, using a physical natural ability that we all have in us, the Sensory Memory. This method is very simple to learn and to apply on your own. We generally think that resolving traumas, takes time. That anxiety is difficult to let go.... well …

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision. It is not necessarily urban as you can see from past meetups. It has been a decommissioned navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) an …

Still have those old decks from high school boxed away somewhere? Want to try to get into the game again without worrying about tournaments? Just want to have fun, play casual Magic the Gathering and drink beer? Then our group is for you. We play every Sunday evening, and have been for years. We'd love for you to join us! Almost any deck is allowed! (Yes, bring your broken-ass type 1 deck! It's multiplayer, and if you haven't played a lot of multiplayer, you will soon discover the Go …

Caffeinated Creators of San Francisco Is the sound of the frother your personal muse? Are you an artist, a writer, a poet, a programmer, a musician, a web designer, or any other type of creative soul who does some of his/her best work surrounded by café tables full of zombiesque souls staring intently into the electronic abyss? Do you think all cafes should be required to have pencil sharpeners? Do you think outlets are next to godliness? Do you feel a project isn't complete without the r …

Meet with other local people who enjoy Theater, Music, Dance both Modern & Ballet, Cutting Edge, World, On & Off Broadway Shows, as well as all kinds of Performance Art! We will Meet Up and discuss after each show, over a glass of anything you want to drink, Single Malts, Zins, Tea, etc. We will be able to get group discounts every time we get at least 10 people to go, so sign up right away if your interested. I will post a couple of Ideas every month. We will meet some of the Artists as par …

Meet other Bay Area Belly dance fans who share an interest in Classic Egyptian Dance Meet-ups will include the following: 1. Classic Egyptian movies from the "Golden Age of Egypt" 2. Classic Egyptian dancing to Egyptian Pop Music 3. Classic Egyptian dancing to Classic Egyptian Music 4. The study of Egyptian dancers and musicians of the past and present 5. Traditional cuisine of Egypt 6. Music scales and rhythms of Egypt 7. And much more! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup …

The Ukulele Rebellion has begun! Join us at our bi-weekly meetings (and other events).

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This is a group that offers instruction and feedback on your cartoons, graphic novels, and any art projects you are working on related. I am a credentialed art teacher and a Yale University teacher fellow with over 10 years of experience. www.caragoldstein.com

Laid off? Down-sized? Fired? Recent Grad? Retired? Still figuring out what you want to do? ...There's something for everyone! This group is for anyone who is (f)unemployed and looking to make the most of it...by doing all the things around the city we never take time to do when we're employed, stopping to smell the roses and making friends along the way...the employed are also welcome, as long as you can contribute to the mindset of those who truly want to take advantage of not having to go to …

Picnic Dash Productions coordinates fun running events in Golden Gate Park that sponsor the Brighter Sky Foundation, a nonprofit that places social workers in public schools with high dropout rates. Races are held every 4-6 weeks and are sleep-in-and-enjoy-your-weekend friendly (races start at 2pm). Food and drinks are provided after each race, along with zany and useful prizes for the top competitors.

Been wanting to get to know yourself and others in a deeper way and feel like your current relationships rarely or ever provide those opportunities? Enjoy discussing relationships old and new, finding out what relational advice has worked for others, and creating spaces to be really real? This group is for you. All orientations, all genders, relationship statuses (stati?!), and all lifestyles are welcome. Bring yourself, a curious mind, and a sense of openness. The broad topic of the group is …