If you are interested in healthy, long-lasting weight loss, greater energy, and support around lifestyle changes, then this group is for you! The workshop is designed for women over the age of 25 who want to lose 10 pounds or more in a way that is safe and long lasting. I offer no miracle cures, I'm not trying to sell you anything, and ultimately the changes you make will be up to you.  What I can offer is a supportive group environment and specific health information that will help you make the …

This group is for LGBT and allies who are vegetarians or vegans. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy an activity with other LGBT folks and not have to be concerned about where you will eat? If yes, then this is the group for you. The plan is to do a variety of fun activities not just eat but when it comes to finding food we'll all be in agreement-no flesh. There are only a few rules - Be respectful. Be responsible. And while this is not intended as a dating or hook up group you may meet someone however …

Do you live in Oakland and realize how baddass it is but yet have very few people to enjoy that with? ME TOO! I'm looking for people in the Oakland area primarily in their late 20's to late 30's, to go out eat, hike, dance, drink, sing, skip and party with! Whether it be the farmer's market on Grand on Saturday mornings, or the art walk on Friday evenings, or Van Kleef's amazing grapefruit goodness, let's get out and explore Oakland! I, myself, am very new to this amazing cultural mecca and coul …

Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine  is a community hub for individuals interested in Raw Food Cuisine and making conscious choices about how we choose to nourish our bodies. We strive for healthy nourishment that tastes delicious. You can have it all. Revolutionary Raw Conscious Cuisine is about global transformation and sustainability. Our commitment to sustaining our bodies in the most optimal ways is complimentary to our conviction to lifestyle choices that sustain the planet. We would love …

We are a social and arts community of Asian Pacific Islander queer women and transfolks in the South Bay. We come together as Lesbian, Bi/Multi, Queer women, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming folks of Asian Pacific Islander ethnicities and have FUN. We go hiking, watch movies, have potlucks, go out to eat, go dancing, paddling/kayaking, visit museums, etc. If you are of mixed/West/South/East/Southeast Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage AND are Trans/Queer woman/Lesbian, come up to one of our mee …

ve·gan [vee-guh n] noun a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet. -You don't have to be 100% Vegan, but all items ordered at our meetups should be - because many of us are. This is a vegan group. Please respect! :) -We are mostly in our late 20's to mid 40's -Groups will be kept small so you won't get lost in the crowd -We will ALWAYS meet in Oakland -Sometimes dinner, sometimes lunch, sometimes brunch -Drinking is fine with us...just don't get too sloppy! -Optional $5 yearly …

A Sunday afternoon, a glass of wine, a few snacks, a fantastic piece of playwriting, and a group of avid play readers who like to have fun!  What could be better? East Bay PlayReaders is a group for amateurs who are theater lovers and would like the social experience of group reading. The group is open to anyone, and actors can join, but the purpose is to bring in non-professionals who want to be a part of a playreading, without theater experience. The venue we have chosen is in Alameda, CA. , …

Potluck parties have an element of surprise. You get to taste foods that you would probably not make yourself. If you are looking to connect with great people, and to foster a stronger sense of community over delicious food this would be an excellent place to begin! We will gather at least once a month in a member's home.  Any member can host and suggest a meetup.  Whoever is hosting the potluck will decide on a theme (French, tapas, citrus, etc.) and/or activity (movie night, pictionary, etc), …

Do you want to try new restaurants? How about meeting nice people from your area? Are you open to many different kinds of cuisines and can picture yourself dining at holes in the wall as well as fine dining places? Let's go out there and see what the East Bay has to offer. Who knows which gems we will find? And to make it easier (and more interesting) for us, we chose the venues according to their names. First one will start with an A, next month we will visit a place starting with a B and so on …

Ex-cons, teachers, hangliders, gunshot survivors, authors, 7-11 worker, etc - all have told stories. Come listen, Come tell. Interactive - nothing like it in the East Bay! www.BustingOutStorytelling.com 4Yrs. in Walnut Creek - now expanding into the amazing Awaken Cafe, downtown Oakland! Come meet others, eat/drink, socialize & hear great stories! 5-6 invited Storytellers, occ stories from audience. Stories are True, No notes, told in under 10minutes. MeetUps, plus others! Visit Website for pa …

I am looking to create a cabaret act that is inspired by old vaudevillian, circus and Grand-Guignol theatre. I need people who either, 1) know what they're doing with regard to theater and/or 2) I need some acts. P.S. We also don't have a performance space so if you know of any... Just to be up front, I don't know much about theater arts, but I know much about the history of this type of theatre and also know some individuals with a passion for theatre that can help me. Additionally, I have alwa …

We're a group that loves to cook, eat and drink together! I created this group to meet people who love cooking food and sharing it with other people. The East Bay has some great restaurants but what really makes it is the community it brings together. What better way to bring community together than over a shared, home cooked meal? We'll meet about once a month at a group member's home. Let me know if you are interested in hosting, organizing or have an idea for a themed potluck.

Love to eat. Love to talk about current events. Politics. Entrepreneur. Business. Fashion. People. Well, here is a fun and great way to talk about what's going on in a very busy world. The bay area is a mecca of genius minds of all walks of life. By joining this group, you will be invited to limited events by the host over amazing global cuisine and the latest in community or global talk. I will host 4 times a month, random members of a max 10 persons to be part of a round table discussion of po …

This group is for 30-40 somethings who prefer enjoying a homecooked meal instead of a crowded restaurant or a boardgame get together instead of a noisy bar. We enjoy the company of others and want to build community but don't really dig the party scene. Looking forward to getting together for picnics, afternoon canning and quaint potluck dinners.

(Note: This intro will be updated soon) The new organizer (Joni) sent the following note to all members of the group on 10/4/09: ----- Hello Cooking enthusiasts! Joni here, your interim organizer. I started a MeetUp group in Lafayette not too long ago and just today found this group ... needing an organizer... and, well, perhaps we can become one. Let's see how things go. Please visit my MeetUp group: www.meetup.com/nourish-now Let's meet this Friday! Please join me/my group... …

Join us on yoga inspired adventures leaving from the San Francisco Area. Our group is for anyone craving to get out of the city into nature with the goal of inviting more sweetness into every day. We've created and found the best day trips, urban adventures and international retreats, all inspired by yoga, dance, nature and all those things that invite us to move with more grace. You're invited! No matter what brings you, the yoga, the hot springs, the food, the nature, the people. You're invite …

"Cooking evokes feelings without using words.  Expressing yourself through food is one of the most amazing things." Welcome to the best and most active Potluck Group in the Bay Area! This Meetup group is for people who like to cook, eat, share food and conversation.  If you love cooking and sharing your creations with others, this group is for you!

In December 2011, I was sitting in a three-day, 13-hours-a-day Landmark Education self-improvement seminar in San Francisco, and all I could think about was escaping through one of the hermetically sealed windows and making a dash for Nob Hill, the only thing resembling a steep incline in the area. It was during the dinner break during the final day of the seminar that I conspired with Paul Schutzman and Mai-Ling Garcia -- two of the very cool people with whom I'd made a connection during our th …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heartily …

A group for people in their 20-30s in the Alameda area to meet new people, have some social drinks and check out what the area has to offer. Events won't be limited to Alameda and will include the East Bay and SF, but seeing how I live in Alameda and enjoy convenience this is where the group will be based.

If you love food and the outdoors, this group is for you!  The weather in the East Bay is gorgeous most of the year, so why not take advantage of it! East Bay Picnic Group organizes monthly (or more) picnics for as much of the year as possible. This group is open to anyone who enjoys being outdoors while eating their favorite foods, talking and anything else you can do at a picnic. Just bring your own picnic goodies to enjoy and share the company of like-minded folks . . . and of course, the gre …

Sundays in Savannah Book Club, is for women of color to come together, so we can explore novels about our history, culture, experiences, and desires. The purpose of the book club is to build relationships, have good eats, and great conversations about the book of the month; all while in an enjoyable and engaging environment. We will meet on the last Sunday evening of every month (except for November and December; held on the third Sunday). The meetings can be held at a number of places, such as, …

This is a group for anyone interested in walking for health and fitness. All skill levels are welcome. We meet the first Sunday morning of each month to walk Lake Merritt and finish with a vegetarian breakfast at Immanuel Temple SDA Church in Oakland. We started the group to help motivate others to a more active lifestyle, some in our group have reversed diabetes, lost weight and established ongoing active lifestyles. We want to share that with anyone else who is working to become more active.