A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and hone …

This group is for people who love learning about sake...and more importantly, love drinking sake in the Los Angeles area. We're looking forward to having a lot of great sake tastings! Be sure to follow us on twitter! http://twitter.com/lasake Check out our new website (it is still under construction, we'll be adding more info soon): http://losangelessake.com Kanpai!

Join us as we investigate strange new places and people in the city of fallen angels! Usually involving Free Food, Free Drinks, and Free Admission. These are what we strive to find.  Read on for further details... Welcome Social Detectives and Sub-Culture Investigators! This is an "Advanced Professional Grade" MeetUp group where we strive to connect outside of MeetUp to MeetUp with others who have never heard of MeetUp... From Urban Vampires to Uber-Hollywood wannabes to Underground Swingers, we …

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Hi Everyone, I've met a lot of great people, but I think that this group's focus was a little "off" when I created it. I've heard a lot from people who wish is was "more vegan-friendly" as well as people from the other side of the fence who left because the group was too vegan-centric, and they weren't really interested. I briefly thought about shutting us down and creating a new group, but 117 members is nothing to laugh at. I've thought about it a lot, and I'm going to put together some events …

Come join this organized weekly pick-up group that welcomes Flag Football enthusiasts of ALL SKILL LEVELS. We cater to both young and old, guy's and gal's who are looking to get some exercise, while having having fun and meeting / networking with new people from all over Los Angeles. Our group just celebrated it's 2 year anniversary and the membership is growing like crazy. While other flag football groups have recently sprung up and have tried to copy our style, we are the original recipe and …

This group is for young women between the ages of 25-35 who are married. Being married does not define me, and if it doesn't define you either, this group is for you. This is for women who want to form a network of positive females in their life who will motivate and inspire them to be their best. We meet up and get coffee, drinks, lunch or dinner at someone's home or out on the town. The purpose of this group is to help bring young women together (in a way that's not about getting a man) so tha …

Progressive Friends is a political and social club for liberals in the Los Angeles area. Whether you're a Democrat, Green, left-leaning Independent, Progressively Unaffiliated, or unabashedly Socialist, this group's for you! Feel like you can't talk to your family, close friends or co-workers about politics at all? You can with us! Always have to hide your leftist views from loved ones? Not here! We let our Lib flag fly high and have fun too! Let's share our ideas for making our country a better …

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion on various stimulating topics Westsid …

Who doesn't loves cocktails and champagne? This group is for women, ages 25-35ish, to get together, socialize, and enjoy some delish drinks and nightlife ambiance in LA.

Imagine if there was a place, where at one table an entrepreneur meets her next $100,000 investor. A designer meets a new client, a web developer with a great internet startup. A PHP engineer meets a charismatic founder that excites him with his vision, so much so that he can picture leaving his day job for the exhilarating experience of working tirelessly for technology stock options that could be worth millions one day... We're building this community. @LATechHappyHour

This group is for everyone who believes Mardi Gras should be a year round event. In other words you believe in partying like a rock star year round! Join this group if you like pub crawls, scavenger hunts, parties, and drinking. Also join this group if you like to meet people and be social. We would love to have you.

This is a meetup for country musicians to get together and jam some classic and retro country tunes. We're talking, Hank, Buck, Cash, Merle, Lefty, Loretta, Patsy, Ray Price, Willie, Waylon, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Bob Wills, Graham Parsons, Kristofferson, Webb Pierce along with current retro-country bands like BR-549, Mike Stinson, Wayne Hancock, The Derailers, Hank III, Paul Burch, Two Dollar Pistols, Robbie Fulks, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. Any styles we can pull off we'll do. Shuffl …

I decided to start this group to see who's available during the week, M-F on the Westside of LA. If you work in the office 9-5, this group doesn't really appeal to you. This is for the screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, actresses, bartender, server, web designer, graphic designer, personal trainer, tennis instructor, yoga instructor, model, even the unemployed and/or poor students. Help meet others in your area with the same kind of schedule/hobbies/interests. Hang out at the beach, explore LA, …

I started this group because I love music, people and I enjoy giving back to the community as do some of my musician friends and spectator friends. If you enjoy listening to music , like to meet new friends, meet other musicians, like to have fun, play an instrument, sing  or both, this group is for you. Come join our music mixers  and gatherings in a relaxed fun social music environment. The location and venue's change depending on the event and how many people RSVP. But the events usually are …

Got game? Calling all board game lovers for plei-dates in L.A. and surrounding areas! Let's meet, network, and mingle over a game of Jenga, Monopoly, Taboo, or Connect Four. Wanna plei? The goal of this group is to bring diverse groups of people together to interact in a social setting while playing games. We're looking for plei'ers ages 21+. Regular Plei events are held weekly in the L.A. area with special events such as bonfires, turnaround trips, amusement park meet-ups, and more sprinkled in …

Do you love Postgres! Do you want to learn about it? Join us! We are DBAs, Developers, and SysAdmins who are all about this awesome database. At the meetups we will help you introduce and socialize with other PostgreSQL loving people. You will learn about latest Postgres development, optimization techniques and more. Twitter: http://twitter.com/lapostgres IRC: freenode#lapostgres (webchat) Recruiter and Job Posting Policy. This group and its meetings is a recruiter free zone. If have a job to …

Do you love to jam with other musicians? This group meets once a month (every second Tuesday of the month at 10pm) at a club in Santa Monica. Cheep beer and a really great place to network with other musicians, for creative projects, or just hanging out. We will decide on a "set" ahead of time and everyone will get a chance to play along and will solo if desired. This jam night is open to all instrumentalists and all vocalists. So that everyone gets stage time we ask that musicians sign up in g …

Are you a Sales/Marketing rock star working in Los Angeles? Then join our monthly after work meet-up group in the Los Angeles area. Network and meet like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs at cool LA hotspots on a monthly basis. The first meet up is coming up soon!

For most it’s history, Los Angeles was a gastronomic wasteland, but not any more. Lovingly prepared and lusciously presented food, good wine, and outstanding cocktails, some of life’s greatest pleasures, are available all over the place. The purpose of this group is to visit, and revisit, some of the best, to share an evening of great food and pleasant conversation, and, last but not least, make new friends who already share a common interest. Our events will happen at least once a month, possib …

The App Demo and Drinks meetup group is a social event for all mobile app developers in the LA community to engage and showcase apps currently in development. We are designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and general enthusiasts gathered together to learn how to create quality successful mobile apps. Our goal is to connect and engage with fellow app developers across ALL mobile platforms over drinks and appetizers. App developers can network, showcase, receive feedback, share tips and create prel …

Finally! A place for lesbians over 40 to make wonderful friends, meet lovers, and network with professionals. We offer vacation excursions, monthly dinner and dancing, and a host of other really, truly FUN events. Our unique approach allows women to connect quickly, yet deeply. Even shy women are comfortable and find themselves at home since our events offer just enough structure for casual, yet sincere interaction. Also, although some of our events do offer alcohol, drinking is not the focus. L …

Pentecostal Professionals Are you saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost and that with a mighty burning fire? Are you dedicated to excellence in your profession and holiness in your walk? Are you tired of going to professional mixers held at a bar or the club where everybody's drinking and it feels like a meat market? Then this group is for you! Hang out with spiritually-minded people with similar life experiences who share your faith! We'll provide you with opportunities to network with …

Angel Launch is a group connecting startups, entrepreneurs to investors for early and mid stage startups. With the large number of startups in California, its difficult to raise funds and increase brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders. Many investors are looking for deal flow for early-stage startups including tech, digital media, mobile apps, social media, web enabled, devices, hardware, consumer electronics, life science, retail, eCommerce, media and entertainment. Our even …

VARSITY GAY LEAGUE or V.G.L. is the California's largest LGBTQ Recreational Sports league! We offer year-round outside-the-box activities, games and sporting events. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or sexuality. It's our goal to excite and unite the gay and straight community with new ways to play and interact. Events range from Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Kickball, Beer Olympics, Bowling, and more! We always are open to new ideas and want to help YOU have a great gaming experienc …

"Calling all mobile health fans! Come meet a cross-section of people from the research, medical, non-profit and tech communities working on mHealth projects right here in L.A. Exchange ideas, discuss the latest trends, stay in the know and find potential collaborators. Be ready to eat, drink and mingle. If we know one another, we can help one another. Join us in building a dynamic mHealth community."

This group may be for you if: Your volleyball skills can be characterized somewhere between 'dece' and 'pretty dece' A sunny beach sounds better than battling a hangover on your lumpy couch You are in your 20's or successfully pretend you are You went to/currently attend UCLA, LMU, USC, or have a GED You are desperately lonely and have multiple Iguanas/Parrots You are actually good at volleyball (or your mom says you are) You have a winning smile -  DETAILS: Sundays from1:30pm on @ Playa Del Re …

A social community centered on cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is finish …