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Think of this as Summer Camp for Adults.
In our digital world the more online, plugged in and connected we become the more disconnected we become from others. This group, with intention uses social medial to be Social in Real Life.
The mission of this group is its name.
Los Angeles is vibrant and diverse city. We have the opportunity to explore it and make new friends while doing so. Meetup is one of the few (maybe only) websites dedicated to having it's participants get offline and do things in reality.
There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met. (William Butler Yeats )
EVERYONE IS WELCOME INTO THE GROUP!
This is a place where everyone can just come as they are, and mingle with people who are like them AND who are NOT like them. We are not limited, restricted or exclusive by age, gender, gender preference, national origin, relationship status, etc. To put it more simply this group is open to all. All ages, all genders, all sexual orientations, all types - And that includes you!!!
There are plenty of meetups that exclude based of one reason or another. Or there plenty meetups where people self segregate. This meetup is neither of those. Diversity is coveted here. People are not monochrome and neither are we. You will fit in perfectly and find a lot of folks who just like you in certain aspect, and differ from you in others. It's the good kind of variety of life.
Some events on this group may specify limits at times. Those will be clearly noted when needed. At times they may be age delineated, or even gender related. Limits are placed often as a means to control size. The event can then be repeated/recycled with a different limit range. If there is an event you really wish to go to with a limit, . . . please contact me. You can be the impetus and the catalyst for the next event in the different limit/range. Other times the limit can be waived or bent as needed.
Challenge yourself and importantly, BE yourself and expand your horizons and comfort zone. Let your hair down! Go wild! Be open minded and be non-judgmental. The group is based off quality events to bring people together from positive social interaction. Anyone who wants to explore an alternative, bohemian, experimental, strange, obscure, weird, wild, absurd, bizarre, avant garde, unconventional, wild-at-heart side of Los Angeles is welcome!
In the interest of making events successful . . . I will spread events across other meetup groups to bump up attendance. For as you know, . . . sometimes people don't show up. Some Organizers get really bent out of shape about that. I do however know that life happens. Even if it's 10 mins before the event. Just change your rsvp. No worries. No harm-no foul. There is not any sort strikes or penalty system, and there is nobody keeping score. The exception will be if it is listed as a "no flake" event. On those you gotta give good notice of changes. It's about fun and community. What I have found is that by being mellow and and having good events more show up. We tend to have 80% or more attendance. I approach with compassion. So if you don't make one event or another. . . try and make it to the next, or the one after that. When you do make it, .. . . we will be glad you are there and all are welcome.
Here are the basics of group rules.
Do NOT contact members who you have not met in real life.
Avoid Put Downs.
Speak For Yourself.
Listen To Others.
You Have The Option To Pass.
Expect Unfinished Business.
While there are flexible attendance rules. There are sex/gender related rules. As a guideline do not message people you have not met in person. This is not an online dating place. Ladies: If a guy messages you please contact me. There have been problems with that happening over meetup in general. It's just not cool. Meetup is about real life and not virtual. Guys, . . . get off your computer and come to an event. Say hello in person. Smile, . . . be personable and decent. And just be there to get to know people and make friends of whatever gender. You can always use new good friends. And this is one way to make/meet them. Wingman tactics and and Pickup artist tactics are similarly not allowed in this group. Organizers of another group that are not an organizer or host here are also not allowed to solicit members.
The rest of the rule are just good ways to live and be.
These rules apply here AND on like-minded sister groups.
Photo and Name: You are allowed to join with whatever name and whatever photo. HOWEVER the main organizers may request you change either name or photo a their discretion. Names that are products, promotional, advertisements are red flags that will be requested to change or be removed. If you are using a photo that is not your face, a current face photo may be requested. Here is the rule of thumb. Fake name and fake photo will be requested to change to a real photo and a real name or face removal. Real photo and fake name is usually fine. Fake photo and real name is usually fine.
IF you need to maintain privacy of both then contact the main organizers and just ask. That's all it takes usually.
All organizers on the group do have different set of rules.
The rules simplified.
• No Emailing (do not use the bulk email feature in any way)
• No outside links
• Great Copy
• Great Pix
• 4 weeks notice is best.
• List any money costs in the first 2 or 3 lines.
Not too many rules. Not too complicated. They all have to do with respect for the membership.
Let's talk a little more about age: Are you in your 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s ? (btw some write 20's 30's 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's ). I am often asked "What age range is this group?" 20 40 maybe? 30 50 perhaps? Or even 60 70. Forties ( forty's forty ), Fifties ( fifty's fifty ) of sixties ( sixty's sixty ) or older does matter. 24-39 3000 20+ 30+ 50+ 60+ & under or over. We are just aiming at good community.
Yeah, . . . All that is great, . . . But I still have one question, . . . What age is your group?
Age is a state of mind. And our state (this group) has no borders.
If so then you may be looking for us!
We do NOT discriminate by age, sex or gender, gender preference, origin, religion, belly button lint, etc . . . .
Do you enjoy friendship, activities, key networking, casual socializing, parties learning, sharing, inspiration? You do!?!?! How about personal and professional development with active nerd adult ( adults ) who like adventure ( adventurers, adventures, adventurous ) stuff that may involve silly dance game ( games ) and cool nerds with addicting, amazing fun? Great!!!! There will be sweet things to discover while engaging in retro revival underground unique geeky exploration of fringe play plus speed punk quirky sophisticated spectacular geek socials with high society making savvy friends. It will be an offbeat odyssey of an outing to nerdy paradise and we will party at random places (see locations below). Come and share fine no flake ( flakes ) fun that is free or inexpensive and goes late into the lovely night. Left, right or center, we will live life together and enjoy.
We do some sports related events. Are you interested in teammates players for your sport or hobby? Such as bowling, trivia, camping, biking, hike, hikes, hiking, snowboarder, snowboarding, ski, skiing, kayaking? Or even related to bmi, exercise, fitness, healthy, lock pong, recreation, recreational, outdoor, york Halloween, mammoth mountain, St Patrick's, Ensenada, un scrabble solitaire poker or more!!! We run the range.
A bigger majority of what we are cultural ( culture ), language, travel, music, arts, festival, performance, crave, dining, exotic, restaurant, food, foodie, architecture, art, artistic, urban, or ballet. But it does not stop there. We also do comedy, concert ( concerts ), cook, cooking, theater, theatre, culinary, cultural, tours, sub-culture, subculture sponge ( sponges ), performances, dances, dancing, museums, musical ( musicals ), bars, foodies, dinner, dinning, bbq, beach, restaurants, trips, cruise ( cruises ), cuisine. And even with all that we still to even more!!! Including, flea n farmer (farmers) market ( markets ), boutique, burlesque, crafting, craft, create, creating, sushi, pho, pizza, tastings, tickets, kim chi, tai kimchi, deserts, eating, festivals, film, films, galleries, games, karaoke, movies, sutra kama karma.And now the important question. Did we miss one? Oh. . . OK then, . . Send that so we can add it to the list.
Aside from the High Brow we do engage in the Low Brow such as wine, beer, drink, bar hopping, dive bars ( dives ), rave ( raver ravers raves raving ), hip-hop hiphop, hole holes-in-walls, crawl crawls, trance techno, dubstep, night nightclub, nightlife, nights. As well as classic club clubbing, clubs eclectic, edm electro electronica, pubs, pub speak, speakeasy, drinks, meet meeting mix mixer mixers mixing, greet, happy hour hours haunts, Did somebody say volunteer mingle? Let's DoLA or make a Timeout and TimeoutLA. LAist anyone?
So the High Brow and the Low Brow get together and make up THE KNOW BROW and that is all about people and who makes us up.
By ethnicity we very much match the instagram ethnic makeup of Los Angeles with Caucasian and Non Hispanic Whites, Latino, Black or African American, Native American,Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander and others such as Middle Eastern such as Arab or Israeli, and many more from across the global atlas.
Different than ethnicity is Nationality, or National Origin. And again . . . from that we run the range European, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Pacific Islander, Indian, Taiwanese (Taiwan), Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese ( China, Cantonese, Mandarin ), Hong Kong Mexican ( Mexico ), and more and more. Even USC or UCLA
And that makes for sooooooooo many languages. We like language and the culture it is able to unlock It brings English, Spanish second ESL and ELL and ASL are big here. Hebrew, Yiddish, German, French, And the gamut of others to translate ( translation translator ) with class (classes).
Tolerance is a main tenet here as we are Christian ( Catholic, Mormon, etc), Jewish (Jew Jews), Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, tech Scientology and more. And even Republican, Conservative, Liberal, Democrat, Libertarian, Bernie / BernieCrat, or even Trump or Trumpian or Scientologist. This is a big tent and since it's decent social we will all be decent.
What it comes down to is we are making new friends ( friend freind freinds ) and to be friendly. Almost like finding your entourage Made up of Men (man men's mens) and women ( woman women's ) and non-binary too. Members may be young or old, married, single ( divorce divorced separated and never married ) or coupled (couple as part of a committed relationship / relationships ). Many are likely singles and looking to date in one way or another. Going on dates or dating is fine. But it does NOT happen via using the group like Tinder, Match.com, POF or eharmony.
This group is about real life. So online messaging of people you have not met in real life is not allowed. Why such a rule?
Because it is heterosexist of you to assume that all people are interested in you. Like is says above there are married or those in committed relationships. There is is also the range of sexual preference in the group. Gay, lesbian girls lgbt lgbtq queer bi poly swing swinger swinging and any sort of variation such as transsexual and transgender. We do accept all. Even rs40 and rso40. We do NOT accept SpeedDating or Speedating or whatever you call it. It's forbidden.
Whoever you find cute, hot, sexy or find attraction to that comes in person. Plenty a match and romance or spark may happen. You may find your love (or lover). But you also may just make great friends girlfriend ( girlfriends ). It's just down to good decent social. Conscious communication and engagement that makes for self-improvement and improvement of others. Conversation and network or networking of professionals. That's just smart l33t leet api entrepreneur groupting that will lead to inspirational international consciousness.
We just added Game of Thrones GOT and The Walking Dead viewing parties.
Where do you do events? We do them ALL OVER!!!! I have taken the time to look at past events and the cities they have happened in and near and put it together with the upcoming location too. Our groups IS different, . . . we DO range all over the city. Here are where we HAVE BEEN, and where we are GOING!! All of it is obscure or obscura.
So I have gone in great detail to cover who we are and what we do. This is accurate and verifiable by going to our past events and looking that what we have done. This is all fact based on the breadth, scope and mission of this group.
If you have made it this far. Then watch this and then, . . .get off social media and on meetup. The social part of social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEWnXmDfVZg
This group is also very Reddit and Redditor affiliated. As such redditors events will be doing activities that do involve meme memes dank redidit subeddit snu snoo lurker boardgames board gaming gamer video cardgames card cards against humanity computers anime internet upvote downvote vote secret santa harry potter wow world warcraft karma programming digg cheap low cost nsfw league legends wtf youtube hearthstone twitch csgo narwhals bacon bacons midnight overwatch lol bernie sanders front page reddiyt r/all homepage android apple iphone mac samsung s6 s7 s8 r mobile funny dota dota2 nba politics discussion pokemon aww askreddit app apps comicon comic con convention disneyland disney diy diablo rams dodgers raiders cosplay star trek wars trekkie scifi sci-fi science fiction gif troll thrones got comment comments ama til today i learned ask me anything steam pc independent yorker independents artemis jackbox jack box com firefly serenity citizen& something comedy urban nightlife foodies friendship sierra wine food drinks dining american ny karaoke
And the other members will have events involving cuisine recreation organizations snowboarding recreational fitness pubs eating culinary consciousness psychology philosophy growth conversation snowboarder theatre theater performances movies films creating galleries museums speak easy speakeasy opening nights music film festivals dancing street performance literature hikes greet tastings tours crawls outdoor activities beer * " ! +
left eclectic couple couples mel town mixing jason la professionals business lovers lover exercise referral hike boating boat hollywood adventurers ballet eow tips asian downtown dtla ladies lady socal oc orange county english esl korean strategy jewish yid yiddish jew hebrew catholic healthy california connect hot christian cute beach wednesday ivy south bay pasadena woodland hills men man male gay european realities parents americans newly inland empire southern thai japanese chinese vietnamese filipino service empowerment females female law badminton mountain biking cooking book zandra sub-culture holes-in-walls hidden haunts seminars art classes, 3,000 jan 2017 boutique twist organized welcome boxing line camping archery trivia architecture classes burlesque baseball beat flee kyaking chi early morning adventures skin walls deserts small venues farmers trips written spoken word soooo losangeles los angeles ucla usc cantonese westside west ass artistic arts citizen cook crafting dances dinning learning festival foodie girl jews mens organization snowboardingsocal tip wall hong kong
Overseas travel takes a lot of planning in advance. Flights, Time-off, dog sitters . . . Here are our Featured International/Overseas Events so you have the time to get things planned to be able to join.
Jun 7, 2024
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek. One of the 7 Summits. Join us on this bucket list adventure
Jun 26, 2024
Serengeti Photo Safari! See the Great Migration "Africa’s Best Wildlife Show"
Aug 28, 2024
Unforgettable Croatia! The Pearls of the Dalmation Coast
Sep 7, 2024
France Culinary Explorer. Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings AND MORE
Oct 11, 2024
Costa Rica Caribbean side: Volcanos, Waterfalls, National Parks and More!!
Nov 29, 2024
THANKSGIVING 2024. Fri to Mon. Ensenada Weekend Cruise. Best Thanksgiving EVER!!
Dec 6, 2024
Angor Wat Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam
Mar 7, 2025
Galapagos Islands Expedition--Untouched nature in all its splendor. Small Group
Mar 27, 2025
Japan Cherry Blossoms & Mt Fuji . . . and so much more!!
Apr 25, 2025
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek. Discover the land & people. An intimate Adventure
May 15, 2025
Meetup on Orient Express. Fall in Paris Venice Prague Vienna Budapest Istanbul
Jul 1, 2025
Spain and Portugal with Running of the Bulls! Gaudi, Paella and more!
Aug 10, 2025
The Salkantay Trek EPIC MACHU PICCHU! Experience wild Peru
Aug 10, 2025
EPIC MACHU PICCHU! vis Short Inca Trail or Train!! A Mystical & Magical Journey
Dec 2, 2025 (new date)
Pyramids to Petra with Sphinx, Nile Cruise & Dead Sea. Lands of Ancient Mystery!
If you are interested in any of them, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
Do you have questions on ANY of the above?
What to do next?
How to attend?
What to pack?
What's included and not included?
Or any question you might have!!!
We have a monthly Q & A video conference call to answer it all!
Rsvp on this event and join us on the listed date at 6pm Pacific time.
Here is the link to join https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb
RSVP here and we will send you a reminder too!!
Bevorstehende Events (4+)
Alles ansehen- Singles Night in Sausalito!Seafood Peddler Restaurant and Fish Market, Sausalito, CA10,00 USD
Expect a big crowd at this party at a lovely waterfront restaurant in a town that draws many thousands of visitors from all over the world! Only $10 at the door includes appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Thursday, April 25, 2024, 7-9pm.
LOCATION: Seafood Peddler, 303 Johnson St, Sausalito CA. This restaurant not only has great seafood, but many other types of food!
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Dr. Wendy Lyon; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind.
DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Singles Night in Sausalito, April 25
· Upscale Spring Party at Beautiful Winery, April 28, Los Gatos
· Cinco de Mayo Speed Dating Party, May 5, Belmont
· Spring Mansion Party, May 11, East Bay Hills
· Speed Dating Spectacular, May 14, San Francisco
· Peacock Gap Single Mingle, May 19, San Rafael
· Dinner, Speed Dating & Karaoke Party, May 25, Castro Valley
· Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29
· Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
- Upscale Spring Party at Beautiful Winery!Regale Winery & Vineyards, Los Gatos, CA30,00 USD
Come and Meet Upscale Singles at the beautiful Regale Winery, featuring manicured gardens and a beautiful view of the coastal mountains! This is a lovely Estate & Vineyard with parking for all. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors. Prepare yourself for a wonderful and romantic evening. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 5-9pm. Adults of all ages are welcome!
DRESS TO IMPRESS: The theme of the party is Beautiful Spring Colors!
Suggested attire: Please dress in one solid color - White, Yellow, Light Blue and Cherry Red.$30 Early-bird
$35 Last Week
$40 At the Door
$90 Include Elite Singles Speed Dating & A glass of WineSPONSOR TICKETS:
Owner will sponsor 10 tickets for young women (Age under 45 with low income job.) Please call 408-859-1740 to RSVP the special ticket.INCLUDES:
* Appetizers (Until Gone)
* Beautiful Outdoor Garden with Spring Fashion Contest & Prizes (5:00pm to 7:00pm)
* Elite Singles Speed Dating in Upstairs Private Lounge (6:00pm to 7:00pm)
* Dance Class and Group Dancing in Barrel room (7:00pm to 9:00pm)
* Free ParkingWood Fired Pizza available at additional cost. Delicious wines available at special discount price just for our singles!
LOCATION: Regale Winery & Vineyards, 14040 Summit Road, Los Gatos CA 95033. Although there is plenty of parking for a typical event, due to the unique nature of singles parties where 100 people results in 100 cars, parking may be limited so carpooling is encouraged.
BEAUTIFUL PHOTO SHOOTING: At Regale, the team takes special delight in bringing dream events and weddings to life! The property boasts beautiful event spaces, bucolic scenery, and best photo shooting. It’s a perfect place for a romantic, memorable singles event!
ELITE SINGLES SPEED DATING:
Successful, attractive, happy and looking for love and a romantic partner.
Preferred Age Group:
Women age Mid 30's to Late 40's
Gentlemen age Early 40's to Late 50'sCO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events and Travel, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind.
DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Red Hot Party on Santana Row, April 10, San Jose
· 40+ Speed Dating, April 12, Sunnyvale
· YUPs Speed Dating, April 13, Santa Clara
· Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024
· Spring Fever Party, April 17, Emeryville
· Singles Night in Sausalito, April 25
· Upscale Spring Party at Beautiful Winery, April 28, Los Gatos
· Cinco de Mayo Speed Dating Party, May 5, Belmont
· Dinner, Speed Dating & Karaoke Party, May 25, Castro Valley
· Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29
· Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
- ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)Ort benötigt15,00 USD
*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT BOLDED TICKET LINK IN FULL EVENT DESCRIPTION at https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tix
(Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. .)
Do you like word games and enjoy playing with others? Then this is your opportunity to have some fun online playing word games our Live Word Game Night Party. These will include Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.We will email you everything you need to play! You will also get to socialize and make other friends all from the safety and comfort of your home! Plus, winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more!
*GET TICKETS AT -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tix
*After you purchase ticket, you will get the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. $15- $20 depending on how early you register for ticket.HOW IT WORKS:
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. You can attend via a computer/ webcam or smartphone/iPad/tablet.At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
The people who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. Winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! We will also play several other games including Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a mlulti group event. *GET TICKETS AT -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tixFor more fun events:
Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
Click: https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/ - Speed FRIENDING - Expand Your Social Network (Online)Ort benötigt15,00 USD
*FOR TICKETS - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11873#tix
This event is open to all who want to make new online friends. It is open to all and is NOT meant to be age specific or gender balanced or geographic specific.
Make new friends and add to your social network - all from the comfort and safety of your own home! Many of us are looking to make new friends and find new ways to socialize. Online Speed Friending allows you to meet people and make new friends nationwide - in a fun and safe environment!
HOW IT WORKS:
We will take all of the participants and break them up Virtually into smaller groups of 3-4 people. You will be in a private online room (for 5-10 minutes) with just your small group (you can see and hear others in your group). The host will provide an ice breaker question.At the end of each round, you will have an opportunity to share contact information privately with people you felt connected with. The groups will then be mixed up again and you will continue to meet more people.
*If you purchased a ticket, don't worry if it says "Unpaid" next to your RSVP. That's just a Meetup glitch. All paid attendees will get Zoom link day of the event. If you do not receive by the afternoon on the day of event, please message the organizer. Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.
Rsvps on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event.
*FOR TICKETS -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11873#tixFor more fun events:
Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
Click: https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/