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!

And it is often Happy hour here. Happy hour! what could be better. Food drink and new friends --with Happy hour drink specials - even better. Looking for active, fun people in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio city Areas who enjoy getting together for an after work beer or happy hour cocktail. Happy Hour Members range from late 20s to mid 40's, with most in their 30's. Prospective members must be social and outgoing AND WITHIN OUR AGE RANGE. All Happy Hour members have a profile photo with you f …

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 …

There's lots of singles groups. Lots of drinking groups. And lots of lesbian groups. Why not fuse the 3? We like to drink, and we love to drink together… but we do other stuff too… dancing, partying, hitting the clubs, PRIDE, movie nights. Non-stop fun and a great way to hang with a fun bunch of girls. Join if you're lesbian, bi or something similar, and don't mind tossin’ back a few in the name of being social. We originated in the Burbank area, but we go all over LA. From Burbank and Pasadena …

Just having fun with other singles...

We are a fun group who loves to play and see live music while drinking good beer and wine! We have different themes and learn different songs, combined with the liquid of your choice. We also would like to hear your input as to what type of music you like and what instruments you play. Rock and Roll and blues are the norm. We'll even to a teaching sessions for those who want to learn a particular instrument. *Live Bands* *Wine, cheese and food pairings* *Beer tastings* *BBQ's* *Jam Party's*

We will be running a Hollywood Club Crawl every Saturday. It is the best way to check out numerous Hollywood Clubs all in one night - no cover charges and no waiting in lines! We always have a great mix of locals, travelers, bday parties, singles, couples and tourists. Great way to meet a ton of new people all looking to have an amazing time. We start at a Hollywood bar with drink specials and then walk as a group to 3 to 4 clubs in the area. We will try to rotate the clubs often. $20 covers …

We post some great night club gigs, and other fun events in the Valley. So if you don't feel like going over the hill and paying for parking, cover charges and over priced drinks, this is the hook up.

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

Are you between the ages of 25-45? Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing something fun? If you'd like to go out more, have fun, meet new people , while exploring the best venues the Los Angeles (St Fernando Valley and more) area has to offer then you have come to the right place. Different variety of events, from comedy clubs to bbq parties, sporting events, and adventures! Want to make new friends? Perfect! We have ice-breaker din …

We Silicon Beachers do a lot of things really well. We can code, sell, develop and pitch. We're generally pretty good at partying too. Another thing that I'm sure we could be really good at is making our corner of the world a better place. Our purpose is to bring the Silicon Beach community together to do some good ol' volunteering and community service around the neighborhood... And to share a drink or two afterwards. We gladly welcome suggestions from our members for other opportunities where …

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.

Happy Hours over 40 is a fun group for meeting people over the age of forty at local bars, lounges and restaurants. We enjoy wine, beer, cocktails, food, dining, and music together. Lets try some of our favorite nightclubs together. We can also visit some brand new clubs, check out new restaurants for dining. Maybe do a bar crawl. Everyone in the age range of 40, 50, 60 is welcomed to join us! So if you are over fourty and want to get out and make new friends while drinking your favorite wine, b …

I LOVE going to gay clubs and over the years have developed great relationships with owners, bartenders and promoters of gay clubs. I enjoy going drinking and dancing on the weekend and would like to meet other women who enjoy going to clubs to party in this stress free and non-competitive environment. No experience needed, just a desire to dance and have fun. This is a club for fun loving women and gay or bi-men who have no hang ups and like to hang out and have fun dancing and laughing at the …

SFV Bar Lovers is for--wait for it--bar lovers in the San Fernando Valley. If you're sober enough to understand that, then you need to join us and fix that problem. Who are we? Just a group of fun-loving, bar-hopping, random people. Our mission is to discover, visit, and enjoy as many bars throughout the Valley as possible. Events will be scheduled, well, whenever we think of it or whenever/wherever anyone else wants to make one happen. It's my hope that we can get together at least a couple ti …

Just think beer + biking. What could be better? We are a group of 20- and 30-somethings in the LA area who love to bike and like the occasional adult beverage, too. Join us on Sunday afternoons for an easy ride to a local bar, pub, or brewery. We'll stop for a chance to chat, have a few drinks, and get to know each other. Then, we'll head back to our cars. Sound fun? We think so. We're all casual bikers. We pedal leisurely. We chat. We're here to have fun. This isn't a race (though you're welcom …

Imagine if you will...a fun group of gals, lounging in beach chairs, feet buried in warm sand, sipping wine (or soft drinks), sharing funny stories, life lessons and support as the sun sets over the Pacific. This is a group for gals 35+ in LA to enjoy the simple pleasures of conversation & laughter with a few apps and cocktails for good measure. So whether you're gay or straight, married or single, have children, pets or both...all are welcome to come and connect! This isn't a drinking group bu …

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 …

A group for people who just want to get out and do something with other fun loving people! Walking, playing poker, dinner & drinks, bowl, live concerts, basketball games, politics, meet new friends, and ENJOY LIFE. It's really hard to find new friends when you get past a certain age. Maybe this group can help. So come and join.

New to the area? Need friends to go out with? Look no further! This group is designed for ladies dedicated to having fun-- whether eating out at restaurants, having a few drinks after work, dancing your heart out on the weekend, festival hopping, or just shopping with a couple gal pals. We want to do all kinds of activities! Our goal is to make Ventura County feel more at home with a great group of ladyfriends!

This is a Meetup Group for the Red Light Lounge The Red Light Lounge is categorized as a Social Night of Soul & Poetry. "The BEST Night of the Month!! -a recent attendee exclaimed Great People Amazing Musicians Quality Music and BEST of All...FREE DRINKS!!! We open the show with Open Mic every event, then move into our featured Performers of the night. So come down, have a couple of Drinks, get the courage to get on stage, and show us what YOU got!!!

This is a group for us Hollywood Assistants - working at agencies, management companies, studios, networks, casting offices, on TV shows and movies, executive and director assistants, etc. Please only apply if you understand the following: http://hollywoodassistants.tumblr.com **This is NOT a group for those hoping to make insider connections or "get their foot in the door." Please only apply if you are currently or have previously have worked as an assistant and understand what rolling calls …

I created this group for professional, fabulous, single ladies in their late 20s to early 40s living in West Hollywood who are looking to meet new friends for dining out, bar hopping, beach trips, festivals, shopping, movies and any other local events that may be going on. We meet at least once a week for dinner or drinks, usually in the Hollywood/West Hollywood area. I encourage you to join and come out to one of our meetup. Venue suggestions are welcome! Everyone is welcoming, friendly and jus …

Where do people who don't smoke, drink or use drugs meet & mingle? Here! All those times you were at a social event, whether a party or whatnot, and everyone was drinking or smoking or doing drugs of some kind, and, feeling disconnected you've thought "surely there must be others like me?" Well, in creating this group my intention is to finally give us a chance to meet our kindred spirits! What kind of activities will we do? What won't we do! Movies, dancing, billiards, hiking, singles night, …

The App Demo and Drinks MeetUp group is a social event for all mobile app developers in the Los Angeles 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. Come 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 prela …

This group is for single professionals in their late 20s to early 40s who are looking to meet new people while discovering new bars and restaurants. I live in West Hollywood so most events will be in Hollywood, Burbank, Silver Lake, Los Feliz area with an occasional event on the westside. Venue suggestions are welcome. This group is NOT for people who drink excessively. It is for people who enjoy a cocktail or two while socializing. Please drink responsibly. No drama!! No-show policy: 3 strikes …

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 …