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hi there! i just took over the group on 19 aug 2008. hoping to organize dinners for about 20 persons in a cool restaurant of sort. we need QUALITY members, not quantity. its not easy being an organizer, let alone dealing with people who would flake out. *ALL/ANY* suggestion(s) of choice of restaurants/hangout premises welcomed! :) :) :…

Young and new in town? Just want to shake up your social scene? This group is for anyone in their 20s/30s who wants to meet and make friends outside of the typical bar scene. Let's meet-up and take advantage of local music and cultural opportunities. We often post "notes" on the calendar about things we think are cool but can't attend ourse…

Welcome to the Alfresco + Liferay: CMS and Portal meetup! Throughout the year, we'll be hosting interactive round-table discussions on subjects such as best practices, integration, roadmap, case studies and much more! Unlike a typical conference where one person dictates to the crowd, we're hosting small round-tables where YOU are in control…

Welcome to Bay Area Singles. Get ready to enjoy fun and elegant mixers and dance parties for singles in the Bay Area. This group has a wonderful mix of people of all ages. So please don't join and then complain that people are too young or too old. Generally people are 25 up and in 30's, 40's & 50's. Some are younger than 25 and some are over…

Welcome to Bay Area Social Club! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND ALWAYS WILL BE! Look forward to discovering hidden gems and interesting places together! Dining Out (sleeper, inexpensive, yummy) Art (private tours, open studios) Live music (small venues, quirky, fun bands) Movies (art house, charming theatres) Comedy (improv, open m…

Are you interested: - In discussing paranormal topics in a easy going, friendly atmosphere? -In possibly joining a paranormal group? -In discussing and seeking help if you believe your house is haunted? Bay Area Society for Paranormal Research (BASPR) is dedicated to servicing the Bay Area. We document and analyze paranormal activity.…

Everybody knows and loves some favorite and/or 'secret' place to get "the best (whatever) around" so why not share the wealth with other cool people? Join us for explorations of both well-known and hidden cool dive bars, good hole-in-the-wall eateries and every fun "cheap joints" we can find in or near the SF Peninsula. That means not just food…

This group is for married, engaged, and long term couples looking to meet other couples, make new friends, and just have fun in Silicon Valley. If you are new to the area or just want to expand your social connections then join us. We will share in a range of activities including dining out, wine tasting, game nights, comedy clubs, hiking, and pi…

Like many of you I thought I would join a cooking club to not only learn to cook but to socialize. The only problem is I can't cook. But I am really good at socializing. Our group will get together once a month to cook, eat & chat. We will cover the gamut on cooking: cooking for health, comfort and parties. We will learn to cook everything fro…

Love wine but don't want to do the long commute to SF -- we're a growing group of East Bay wine lovers who like to mix, mingle and try wines of all types. Sometimes we want to get educated and sometimes we just want to party. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs.

Meet with others interested in developing applications using the open Facebook API.

This group is for anyone who enjoys films of all genres and enjoys getting together with a group of intelligent, friendly people to see a movie and go to dinner afterwards at a nearby restaurant. Our goal is to get together once or twice a month (or perhaps weekly - I'll see as the meetings progress) in Fremont/Newark and catch an evening show,…

The Jaycees, otherwise known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce is for everybody and anybody between the ages of 21 and 40 that is interested in getting into a variety of events and meeting new people, learning new skills and even some new friends. We do social dinners, hiking, billiards, movies, outings and other fun stuff. This organization of…

A quote from Ferris Beuller: "Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." (http://www.idiotsavant.com/ftp/sounds/life.wav) Gone are the days when summer was just taking too long and "there's nothing to do." So I say, awaken your inner kid and let's go out and play! There are summer concert series…

This group is all about hiking together and enjoying the great outdoors. Hiking is awesome because you get the chance to wander around in some phenomenally beautiful areas, meet fascinating people and have a really, really fun time. New Members: please be sure you have read our "About Us" page *all the way to the end* before joining our group.

Meet active couples (no children preferred) who enjoy engaging conversations and fun activities with a group of couples. Let's dine together, have some cocktails, go hiking (bring your dog!), taste wine and more. Enjoy connecting with others at our events!

We are a group of people who have busy lives that can change quickly. This meetup is spontaneous and last minute for those of us who cannot plan that far ahead.

This meetup group is for members of Red Sox Nation who miss the comraderie of watching games with other over-the-top Sox fans. If you know the thrill of come-from-behind wins and the bitter disappointment of gut-wrenching losses, if you're one of those fans who believes in jinxes and won't say "no hitter," "shut out" or "hit for the cycle" when…

Meet other local salsa dancers, would (and should) be salsa dancers, and everyone out to have a great time enjoying San Francisco Salsa Dance, Nightlife, Classes and Social Events. This is the largest Salsa Meetup in the area, and we host some fantastic, fun, and social events around the San Francisco Bay Area. You DO NOT need to know how t…

The Bay Area is one huge Travel Themed Amusement Park. Rollercoasting your car thru the hills of San Francisco. Leisurely touring the real California Adventure we call Napa, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. Letting yourself be awestruck and humbled by the giant Redwoods of Muir. You could say the Bay Area is Heaven on Earth for the traveler. But does…

I will be hosting a different events about once a week usually in the South Bay or Penisula. We have nearly 400 members and growing! This group will have a lot of variety including going dancing, bars, restaurants, lounges, and the occasional fun field trip. I try to keep all my events FREE or really, really inexpensive. I ususally coordina…

I personally love trying new restaurants. Doing tasting menu not only can help to sample a variety of the restaurant's offerings, it can also help to keep the cost down. Join us to meet some new friends, have a great meal and chat! We do tasting menus, pre fix menus, family style and sometimes happy hour. Usually 1-2 meetups per month where one…

Meet others who are interested in local meeting new people. We are not only focussed on Nightlife but we will do all sorts of fun events!

Meet fellow wine and food and going out on the cheap enthusiasts near you! Come to our wine meetups to taste new wines, learn about noses and legs, and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Come to our cheap eats events for some tasty fare that's fun to enjoy and good for the bu…

Amazon Web Services, Google, Sun, Joyent, 3Tera, Nirvanix... Cloud computing is changing the way we work and reshaping the way we manage and run companies. From startups to enterprises, it is disrupting the IT landscape. Come discuss how these Web services flatten the competitive landscape, and allow you and I to compete against the behemoths…

Are you adventurous in your dining habits? Do you know the difference between the Szechwan and Hunan style of cooking? Are you eager to try new cuisine or just curious? Do you want to meet other people who are as daring as you are to try out something new? Then join our Meetup group and explore the different cuisines South Bay has to offer. We…

Welcome to South East Bay Social Activities! We are a social/activities group for people living in Milpitas, Fremont, Newark, Union City and Hayward Areas. Our environment is friendly, laid-back and relaxed- a great way to make new friends. While this is classified as a singles group we invite all to join us, singles and couples. We like to keep…

A great way to socialize, meet people, and generally blow off steam in new & exciting venues in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Take advantage of all that this area has to offer in the way of night life (happy hours, parties, clubbing, dancing) while being part of a group! What could be better?

Meet other locals who are interested in urban and landscape photography. We will meet to discuss technique, critique our work, and explore and photograph interesting cityscapes, industrial sites, and landscapes throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional, your medium is film or digital capture; you shoot…

Meet People Interested in Dining Out in the East Bay! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow food-lovers. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! We try to have events throughout the East Bay from Oakland a…

This group was formed for diehard New England Patriots fans in the East Bay to get together and root on the Pats! We are an official fan club of the Patriots. It's much more fun to watch the games with other fans! We get together at area bars/restaurants, as well as house parties to watch the games. So bring your enthusiasm for New England sport…

Meet fellow travel enthusiasts from all around the East Bay! Come to a Travel Meetup to socialize, relive adventures, share photos from around the world, learn about our travel club and get first-hand recommendations on new exotic destinations. Find, fun, laughs travel tips -- and maybe even a new travel buddy!

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc. All Adventures Welcome! Hey the weather is only getting better!!! Interetseted in going mountain bike riding in Santa Cruz (Wilder Ranch) or Nisene Marks (Aptos) or if you like rollies let's do…

ATTENTION: All Asian Cinephiles. New meetup group is looking for casual filmgoers to serious students of foreign films from Asia to meetup once a month for a first-run film and thought provoking conversation afterwards. The SF Bay Area is a major clearinghouse for films from China, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam, etc. Asian films include haute cine…

Meet new people over good food and conversation.

Come and join other fun couples that want to go out and enjoy what San Francisco has to offer. Looking for couples in their 20's to early 40's (NOT SWINGERS OR FREAKS) that want to check out hip restaurants, new bars or fun social events. Great conversations with a scene!

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it!

The SF PHP Meetup is an open forum where PHP developers of all skill levels can come to communicate, learn, network, or just have a good time. We meet on a monthly basis and generally have speaker from the major web site companies in the bay area. Lively discussions or Q&A for hours afterwards. Our focus is in the PHP world but our topics en…

Looking for other single 30 or 40-somethings in San Francisco to meet up with for drinks, dinner, socializing and maybe a little romance? If so, join this group and make suggestions for fun events, activities and meetings spots for singles.

Meet other local Movie Fans! We get together once a month for a movie outing and discuss the hot movies of the month. Membership Fee: $10.00/year

Meet other local users of the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP / Perl / Python) platform, a very popular combination for developing OpenSource web applications and the most widely used web development platform.

Meet with other tech enthusiasts to discuss and show-and-tell new web technologies. We welcome all startups, investors, developers, and anybody else who's interested. The night is a mix of company demos and networking. Join our forum: http://forums.newtechmeetup.com

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it!

We eat, we drink, we have fun, and we do it weekly!

Join us to learn more about travel destinations around the world while enjoying great ethnic foods. Every month, we meet at a different restaurant in the Bay Area, provide information on that travel destination and enjoy that country's cuisine. We share stories, pictures, slides and provide interesting information available for that location. Co…

Welcome to VinoVino! We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even…

Welcome to VinoVino. We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even…

Meet other local people who are interested in walking for fitness and in learning about the history of San Francisco, including the city's movie history. Most Saturdays we go on long walks that have great variety in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history information. Attendance has varied from 2 to 50. Routes are well planned with adequate…