This group is for anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area who is interested in literary events such as: poetry readings, book signings, lectures, Litquake, etc. Non-fiction and fiction topics will be explored and we plan to run the gamut from lowbrow nightlife events to scholarly. Anyone is welcome to join if you are fun, want to interact with others and have an open mind. Please do not e-mail me for the sole purpose of promoting yourself or your event. Group policies: If you RSVP yes, please show …

"There's a community of the spirit. Join it and feel the delight.." This ancient invitation from beloved poet Rumi still echoes true. This group is for anyone who is interested in Sacred Poetry and participating in other meaningful gatherings in the spirit of community and friendship.

¡Hola!  Somos una comunidad de hablantes de español muy entusiasmada por hablar el español (sea el primer o segundo idioma) y apreciar la cultura latinoamérica o española a través de los otros miembros del meetup. El propósito de este meetup es divertirse mientras hablas con varias personas en los eventos, conociendo sus historias y experiencias. The oficial spoken language of the group is Spanish.  If you are a total beginner, please consider taking a class before joining us.  Many members w …

ResonateSF is an organization for musicians with day jobs who need a space to play with others. We organize jam sessions to allow musicians to play together and to meet new people. We celebrate learning and making mistakes. We believe that music is a language that needs to be spoken with one another for mastery. We understand that there is a deep connection between musicianship and professional/personal enrichment; we provide a workshop environment in which we discover how to improve personal an …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning some Spanish. So if you never took classes or maybe you did but you don't remember a lot and you want to start this is your place!. I'm Uruguayan and I wanted to do this cause I'll be living in the Bay Area for some time and cause I have a lot of free time and I think this will be fun. Spanish is one the most spoken languages in the world and I think everyone should speak it or at least read it in this country cause half of your neighbors do!. Im …

This group is for young ladies, to draw from the wisdom of life's experiences and sound biblical teaching. Linda (Pastor Drew's wife) shares from her heart, and connects on an intimate level with the ladies. Come join us on Tuesday's or connect through other media. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokenWordC?fref=ts Check out our blog: http://swcblog.blogspot.com/ Our church website www.1swc.org Pastor Drew and Linda

Too many of us pass on events that truly interest us because we are not involved in a dating or exclusive relationship. Some of us have mates who may not be available at times to accompany us. Well sit at home no more. We can enjoy the same opportunities in life whether we are single, married, etc. It’s called the good L.I.F.E.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The good L.I.F.E is a group of fun loving down to earth mature individuals who seek to enjoy life with the company of like-minded people. We welcome women …

Group of believers, enjoying fellowship, and studying the Word. Come join in with us, as we study God's Word. Contact us for address Our Website www.1swc.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpokenWordC?fref=ts Check out our blog: http://swcblog.blogspot.com/

Imagine a small, beautiful, sacred and nurturing place in the woods for you to come to replenish and inspire your heart and soul. The Chapel of the Divine Mother is a sanctuary that heals the heart and soul by helping people find paths to their own direct experience of the Sacred Feminine. It is a place that bears loving witness to suffering and has the capacity to hold anything that is brought into it with Love and Respect. It is a place to bring your dreams, your visions, your joys, and your t …

Pitchklub... the rules. #1 There is No PitchKlub #2 Nail Your Pitch! PitchKlub is a social discovery app that Philip and I have been building over the last 3 months.  If you go to pitchklub.com on a mobile internet browser, you can see how the app works.  Basically there are 'pitcher' (people speaking to others) and 'raters' (the crowd, anyone being spoken to). Pitchklub creates a process by which a speaker creates an event, in that moment and place, anyone who is listening to the speaker can r …

This is a group of those interested in the Latin language - i.e. the Language spoken in the Roman empire and the great poets Cicero, Virgil, Ovid and Lucretius. The idea is to meet, read in Latin and experience this great language.

On est un groupe divers et intéressant qui se rencontre pour parler en français. Tous ceux qui voudraient parler ou pratiquer leur francais sont les bienvenus. Venez bavarder avec nous! We are a diverse and interesting group who meet several times per month to speak together in French.  The level spoken can vary from advanced beginner to fluent, but leave your English at the door! There are no set topics to discuss, participants are welcome to talk about what ever they like. Come chat with us! …

Pleasanton Poetry League offers a supportive and guiding hand in opening doors to Creativity through Poetry. There will be Weekly Challenges and at times Awards will be given. Workshops and Publishing opportunities will also be available. This is a New Group with an Experienced Group Leader. The Best Award without a doubt, is the growth you see in yourself and in the eyes of those around you who take note of these changes. All those interested in Poetry through Writing, Reading, Listening and Re …

Female Artists of San Francisco is a collective of women, woman-identified, and genderqueer artists and art lovers who want to have fun, inspire each other, and create in a safe and supportive environment. We are writers, poets, dancers, actors, painters, illustrators, spoken word performers, photographers, filmmakers, music producers, fashion designers, graphic designers, sculptors, directors, musicians, makers, thinkers, and art appreciators. All skill levels are welcome, as well as art-lover …

Love a good story? Our eclectic swap group welcomes stories and poems that are told, sung, read and danced. Ecstatic listening is another requirement for attendance. We meet on the Third Thursday of every month in the El Sobrante Library, from 7-9 PM at 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante CA

MEDITATION ON TWIN HEARTS (MTH) is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness. It is also an instrument of world and community service that eventually harmonizes the earth by blessing it with loving-kindness, peace, joy and goodwill. Meditation on Twin Hearts is a noble tool that hopes to raise one’s vibrations toward higher states of awareness and expanded levels of consciousness. Presently being practiced globally by tens of thousands of people …

Whether you are an experienced or novice meditator, join this group for meditation and conversation about how to keep the spirit strong. In a beautiful outer landscape, we explore the inner landscape of silence and share our insights on what helps to give our lives a spiritual focus. We also sponsor talks on methods and tools to enhance your meditation experience. Enjoy a talk by an experienced meditator, sharing & conversation, and group meditation with a blend of spoken commentaries, instrume …

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

Located in San Francisco Bay Area, this groups is dedicated to kids who want to interact with other French speaking children. Most of us are French speaking parent who try to use French Languages to maintain our heritages via the use of French communication at home. However often with preponderance of English all arround our children activities, daycare, pre-school etc... they often choose to drop out using the French all together (especially true when you are 4 to 5year old and all your little …

We read and discuss spiritually enlightening poetry written by poets and mystics around the world, ancient to contemporary, regardless of the tradition, religion or culture. Occasionally, we will also participate in other spiritual literary events conducted around the bay area. We can apply to our own spiritual quest the invaluable insights that we learn from this process. Share your favorite spiritual poems and have awakening discussions with us. Spiritual prose and quotes are welcome as well. …

As of September 22, 2012, this meetup group is on hold. Feel free to contact me regarding further meetings or activities. A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not …

This is a social group of Israelis in the bay area that meet every week or so to play poker, typically at the house of one of the members. NOTES AND RULES: 1. While Poker is the theme - this is NOT a "professional" Poker players group. If you're looking for a serious intense Poker game, this is not for you. We're here to interact, communicate and have fun. The idea is to enjoy the game and the people, not to win/lose money! 2. Never played Poker before? You're welcome! The rules are pretty easy …