This is a group for fans of Reggae in LA.  Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady, Roots, Dancehall, Dub, Bashment, Ragga, Reggae-Rock, etc. The goal is to get like-minded individuals together to share albums, go to shows/concerts, and make new friends. Anybody who appreciates Reggae should join.  You will be introduced to some new music and new friends.

This is a bold, fun, and adventurous group of dancers, performers, musicians, artists, and passionate people from all different backgrounds and abilities who are interested in sharing their talent with the general public. We make it a point to perform for free in a flash mob fashion.    Dancers: We dance, strut, and move through the crowds of some of the most pedestrian dense urban areas, and we don't care who watches. We have fun, we bring our friends, or we just do our own thing.   Artists: …

Bossa Nova came about from a marriage between Samba rhythms, West Coast Jazz musical approach, poetry and the mid-50's vibe of Brasil, especially in Rio de Janeiro. The musical form gained steam following the partnership between Tom Jobim (composer) and Vinicius de Moraes (poet) (which gave birth to many timeless classic songs like Girl from Ipanema and the classic film Black Orpheus) and Joao Gilberto's revolutionary guitar work, among many other factors. The music found its way to the jazz c …

Adventures into bands & records, live performances, happenings, art/cultural events, pubs and road trips, all based on rock & roll. Pilgrimages to historical sites of fossilized relics of pop music’s largely rewritten past. Weekly brainstorming sessions at bars having good jukeboxes…where baffling philosophy and unintentional slapstick drip like melted black wax. Colorful/esoteric shopping. Eateries as an ambient experience. Occasional consultations with older, wisened rockers for insight r …

Long Beach RetroGeeking What is Retro-Geeking and who is it for? Do you find yourself geeking out over 70's/80's/90's music, classic computers (Apple II/Commadore 64/IBM-PC/TRS-80), cartridge-based game consoles (Atari 2600/NES/Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis), D&D/strategy/board games, or the scientific feasibility of technology found in comics/books/movies/TV shows? You have come to the right place!!! RetroGeeking provides the opportunity to (re)experience retro pop-culture in various forms wi …

Are you looking for a group of adults who play the piano not because they have to, but because they want to? The Long Beach Piano Meetup Group provides regular performance opportunities for adult amateur pianists and collaborative musicicans in Long Beach, South Bay and nearby Los Angeles County and Orange County cities. Our group meetings offer opportunities to "share enthusiasm and experience, be exposed to new ideas, develop performance skills, meet others with similar musical interests, and …

Meet Latinos or Latino lovers who appreciate good music (mainly Brazilian), and keep them informed of our musical events.  These include performances of well-known international musicians, as well as lesser known, but equally good, local bands. Bossa Nova, Samba, Forró, Boleros, and other Latin beats will show you a broader view of our rich Latino culture!

… There are many positive aspects of this condition, including having a rich, complex inner life, being able to appreciate the arts and music deeply, being aware of subtleties in one's environment, and being able empathize with and connect deeply with others. I created this group because I crave connection with other intelligent gay men who are highly sensitive. The purpose of this group is to provide a social haven for gay men who qualify as highly sensitive persons (HSP's) to find connections wi …

… Please note: this group places a strong emphasis on happy hours; late night adventures; as well as on good food; good music; and culture. It also greatly appreciates irreverent wit and humour, as well as other engaging character flaws. Sometimes we will frequent upscale establishments. Other times we will hang out in Downtown's diviest of dives. But most of the time it will be somewhere in between - this goes for the bars, restaurants, music, (but not the art). On the whole, this group is a …

… A MOMMY GROUP WITH A CULTURAL TWIST This is a meet-up group for Asian Moms, non-Asian moms who have multiracial kids, expecting moms or any moms who want to expose their kids to different cultures and for all of us to gain in our appreciation for the diverse cultures that make up our community. While the focus is on moms and tots in Orange County, the group welcomes those outside of “The OC”. This group is mainly geared for moms with children from newborn to 5 years old.   WHAT WE DO “ORANGE COU …

Los Angeles may have Hollywood, but it also has its share of world class institutions in the visual and performing arts. We should take advantage of what's here! Let's create a forum for like minded professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s to meet and go the the museum, the opera, the symphony, etc. It doesn't matter if you are an avid participant, or just starting out. We'll take in some of the cultural institutions of the city, network, and have fun along the way.

This group is for recently deaf adults, who gets tired from signing and trying to understand someone else signing. (gets dizzy) staring at the hands. Gets confused as to what is being said. We can play music, but can't hear music, we can sing even if off key, we know what we used to do and love. Its hard to change to someone we were not born to be. We will appreciate lip reading, and note writing over attempting to sign. We were not born deaf, and don't want to appear deaf. We go to caption movi …

… “STRONGLY "YOUNG ADULT": Networking & connections (#1), building relationships of all sorts (friends, family, romance, business, & spiritual), dating/singles, hot music & tunes, adventure, partying, dancing, singing, clubbing, outdoors, sports, military, political debate, social action, personal growth, career & family starting, college & trade-school, high tech & modern (Meetup.com & Web 2.0, smartphones, YouTube, Twitter), discovery, travel, and more!” What the heck is UU??  See §L2N032 …

… Our members come from diverse fields such as education, psychology, health care, real estate, publishing, art, music, investment, marketing, law, technology, science, biology, chemistry, medicine, research, counseling, business who meet weekly for learning and fun. Our cutting-edge, well-known speakers present topics on psychology, political and global issues, scientific breakthroughs, Quantum Theory, success strategies, spiritual awareness, and the arts. Meetings are held on Wednesday mornings …

… I have used her books as a guide since college, and they have taken me on a journey from becoming a photographer, to directing music videos, to owning my own business (Neon Venus Art Theatre), to being a musician and featured on national music television, to touring, in my personal life, and the list goes on.  I have also taught many courses at my theater and I have planned many events around film, photography and art. Everyday I grow as an individual and I hope that by facilitating this class, …

… Strengthen your body, learn the five fundamental pole tricks and begin to (or expand) your use of dance, music and your body to express yourself, enjoy music and play! We focus on sensuality, not just sexuality here! These classes are for women new to dance and experienced dancers. No matter your level of comfort with yourself - you are welcome in these classes! To see a schedule or sign up for classes, go to: www.RiseTheStudio.com or call 310-946-9750 or email risethestudio@gmail.com