Have an insatiable thirst for life? So do we. Love meeting new people? We do too.  We would like to build a group for young & not-so-young folks of all races looking to live life to it's fullest. I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. Luckily, we Angelinos have the world at our fingertips! We've got some of the best of everything, right in our backyard. Let's get together for exciting activities, and of course those run-of-the-mill events like movies & dinner out. If you're into thea …

Notice: All group runs have been postponed until January do to cross-training. In the meantime, get your fitness and strength where it needs to be, and we'll hit it hard and fast in 2013. ******************************************************************** Hey Traceurs...how's your fitness? We're a group of athletes, traceurs, friends, and fitness peeps of all different skill levels. To us Los Angeles is more like a national park for parkour and urban trail running- so if you're looking for a go …

This is a private group and membership is by invitation only. To be considered for this group, you must first join us at Urban Adventures. http://www.meetup.com/UrbanAdventures/ Members of this group are expected to be experienced, safe yet intrepid urban explorers. Members will also be expected to suggest new locations and lead trips from time to time. This group is intended as a UE community with initiative and information being shared by all members as opposed to members just waiting …

From the long lost Creator of Dive Bar Adventures, Social Detective Agency and Champagne Campers... The Re-Opening of Los Angeles's Largest Urban Culture Meetup group... Yea, I'm BAAAAACK!!! Meet others who lack true refinement, lack a regal heritage, and lack a superior attitude towards all live cultural events. Yet live to experience live theater of all sorts, art galleries, dance troupes, and exotic nightlife. Culture is absorbed by bliss-full ignorance of any stuffy erudite concepts or serio …

Are you interested in trying food from other countries? Do you want to check out the oldest and best restaurants in LA and Orange County? While doing so you'll have the chance to walk off all those calories (or at least some of them). Join this diverse group of foodie hikers (Foodikers) as we explore Southern California and many other great places on day, overnight, and long distance trips!

*Please READ and UNDERSTAND our POLICY. WHAT WE DO: This is a free group that meets a few times a month to explore all the hidden stairways in LA. The group is about getting a workout/exercise while using the hidden staircases in the LA area. The walks are not guided tours! Free to join and there is never any fees to do our walks.  New members must be approved. Location, location, location: The stairs are located mostly in northeast LA in areas like Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Los Feli …

Time to tempt your palate with all the pleasurable flavors that LA has to offer. Join Pleasure Palate as we do some culinary exploring of restaurants (both high-end & holes-in-the-wall), food & beverage tastings, cooking classes and more. From savory to sweet, spicy to tangy, exotic to All-American, we'll taste it all, so come along and let us take your tastebuds on the ride of their life. Also keep an eye out for other events that will focus on various aspects of city life, ranging from archite …

We are a group of friendly, professional people with strong social skills and a desire to meet the same. We have no other agenda than to have a great time taking advantage of the many things Pasadena and Los Angeles has to offer. As you are aware, there are so many things to do here, but many of them are much easier and more fun to do with others. So, if you have been holding off on exploring your surroundings because you don’t want to do it alone, or you need a bigger crowd, then this group mi …

The aim of this group is to allow people in their 30s and 40s living in or near Altadena to get to know each other better, as we explore the many activities - fun / educational / relaxing / energetic - that are possible in the general Altadena area!

Dharma Hikes - Local hikes, local people, local sights, and lots of fun! Dharma Hikes is a unique way to discover LA, leading you and your friends on a tour-guided hike through some of LA's most hidden gems. Combining the city's secret stairs, a bit of hiking, beneficial yoga, and a spirit of exploration, Dharma Hikes is a great way to gain some cardio, some fun facts about LA, and perhaps some new friends!

Skn/Smk Street Club & Breaching Crew Skn/Smk is a street club comprised of professionals, students, and people from various creative backgrounds. We live active urban lifestyles, and we share a love for playful expression and progressive urban design. As individuals or flash mobs, we combine our talents and ideas to have fun in some of the best areas available. We do flash mobs of various types, play urban games, perform improv skits, use props when needed, have impromptu hang-outs at rad locat …

WHO WE ARE: Women, 30 and older, single and married, fun, down to earth, productive, optimistic, diverse, and most of all, looking to enjoy life! THINGS WE DO: coffee/brunch, cocktails, museums, day trips, weekend trips, 'Dinner & a Movie', wine tasting, 'Girls Night Out', roundtable discussions, concerts, plays, ballet, opera, casual get-togethers, trips for couples, potlucks, picnics, karaoke, game night, hanging out, chatting it up, outdoor activities, volunteering in our communities.

This group was originally started by Yvonne.  It was primarily a hiking group for New Zealand expats. Now that I'm organizer, we will still do some hikes which I love too and we will also mix it up with some regular meetings for conversation and camraderie, maybe a potluck or two. You'll also hear of other events that are on in the LA area. We welcome Australian expats and other friends of NZ! Mitta Vicki Wise: I'm a kiwi, mostly from Auckland, 4 years Christchurch, one year Mapua near Nelson, …

Scavenger City holds challenge-based scavenger hunt events in major cities where instead of searching for clues, the players are searching for fun. Our challenge events are opportunities for play, a way to form real friendships, and reinforce existing ones, all while making communities, businesses and charities a little stronger. Here fast, effective web based communication helps, not replaces, real life experiences. Here at Meetup we will be having some great little mini events where we will …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

Welcome to The Light Chasers photography meetup. If you love all things photography, then join us and expand your photographic horizons as we embark on many adventures photographing the urban environment and natural landscape in and around Los Angeles and the Long Beach area. We will also hit the road from time to time to explore the desert areas and the Sierras! Whether you are just starting out in photography and looking to learn as much as you can or are an experienced pro, come hang out with …

We are photo hobbyists and hiking enthusiasts, although..... We're not just limited to hiking. We attend wide variety of urban and rural walks, hikes, photography receptions and photography events. Occasional we will volunteer our photography services for different charities or events that need photographers as well. All levels are welcome! We'll explore various trails, festivals, receptions and photography exhibits around Southern California and bring our cameras and camera knowledge with us. W …

What could your life be like tomorrow if you took a Leap of Faith today? Could you use exhilarating experiences, support and inspiration to build more courage to take a Leap of Faith -- personal, professional or relational? If so, you're not alone! Creating breakthroughs, fulfilling dreams or surviving life-challenges -- which we call Leaps of Faith -- takes support, practice and inspiration.  It helps to have like-minded friends to cheer you on. Stretching our comfort zones and building conf …

​​what we do we gather around mundane moments and give them a meaningful spin. a meditation on a sailboat. a meal with a culinary psychologist. a game night with new friends. a knitting circles sharing stories. we like every moment to be a memorable one. A shared one. who should come you should come if you like deep experiences. if you like conversations that can change your life. if you want to meet new friends or bring your old ones. if you are questing, seeking, searching and want to share t …

We love our neighborhood! The amazing Los Feliz - with Griffith Park at our doorstep, amazing restaurants and cute shops how can you go wrong? This club is to meet new friends, and experience everything that Los Feliz has to offer! We'll also venture out of Los Feliz from time to time - because the rest of the LA area is teeming with fun to be had!