A monthly book club reading classic and modern 20th century literature. A journey into some extraordinary but obscure literature drawn from countries all over the world.

Love to read? Like talking about books with interesting people? Want to check out bars and coffee shops in the West LA/Santa Monica area? Join us! The first meetup is on a  Monday, but after that meetups will be the second Tuesday of the month. We'll read both fiction and nonfiction books. Whether you're new to LA or just looking to make some new friends and find new things to read, all bookworms are welcome.

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

BEST SELLING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR ETAN BORITZER WILL PRESENT A TALK ON HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK, FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION WITH MEET-UP GROUP! I am interested in helping those writers (and illustrators) who are at any stage of development with their book project; children's or juvenile, adult fiction or non-fiction, science fiction, etc... the publishing process is the same for all categories! I have been independently publishing my own children's book series since 1995. This is my day job! Check …

Do you love reading as much as I do? Do you often find yourself finishing a great book and at a loss for not having someone with whom to share the experience? Do you love great literature? Do you miss the student experience of reading a book and discussing the deeper meaning and implications with a group? If this sounds like you, join our book club! We will meet once a month to discuss our latest selection.

This is a laid-back, relaxed and fun book club. We meet hold meetings twice a month, one fiction and one nonfiction. The responsibility of choosing the titles rests with the group members. We read anything... fiction, nonfiction, new releases, classics, whatever. In addition to two monthly meetings, we also meet occasionally for happy hour and/or dinner. You must be an active member of the group to get the invites for these events, since they aren't posted on the site. See you soon!

Come join us for a variety of author talks, signings, and book groups centered around self-help and spiritual authors.

This group is for independent artists with completed or in the works FILMS/MUSIC/BOOKS/COMICS/GAMES/SERIES who want to discuss distribution and network with other creators to help spread the word about their projects. The Hardest part about being an independent artist is finding and building your audience so lets come to together across all categories and support each other.

Small writers group for people working on finishing book-length projects, fiction or non-fiction. Writing sample required.

We are a group of professionals in publishing who can assist writers, authors, and thinkers develop their book ideas and learn how to self-publish their book or e-book. We can also teach you about working with a traditional publisher. Rick Benzel is an editor and ghostwriter with 35+ years experience in book publishing and corporate writing. He has edited 100s of books, authored 5, and ghostwritten 10 for professors, consultants, and business executives. He was the Senior Editor for the best-sel …

Do you love reading books such as "Confessions of a Shopaholic", "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "The Devil Wears Prada"? Do you love reading books covered with shoes, fashion and funky female cartoons? Then you are probably a chick lit lover! Although not the most sophisticated of genres these types of books are fun, humorous and relate to most of our everyday lives. Not all of us are interested in reading the classics and that's okay because this club is for women ages 20-infinite that want to mee …

Bosom Buddy is a women social group where the emphasis is on being a nurturing and supporting friend in the midst of all our busy lives. Bosom Buddy's emphasis is on quality of friendships, not quantity. The concept was taken from Anne Shirley in L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables and anyone who is looking for their Anne/Diana should join! Besides our regular monthly book club, we also hike, host tea parties, see live theater, catch flicks, and enjoy happy hours. Our April 2013 book is Taiye …

Greetings and Welcome! Interested in Judaism, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Great Jewish Literature?  Like to participate in activities, read and discuss with intelligent, thoughtful people? Well then, step right up.  This is group is for you. The L.A. Jewish Club is a group of members with diverse interests including Judaism, Zionism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Books...Fiction, Non-Fiction, Culture, Philosophy, etc.  We've also been known to see and discuss cinema. You are invited to not …

Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …

This is a group I am inspired to get together to read from the book "The Theory of Celestial Influence" by Rodney Collin, a student of Ouspensky. We can meet and read from the book and spend time discussing the powerful, mind altering thoughts and ideas he presents that investigates man and the the cosmic mystery is in inexorably linked to.

I don't believe the East coast has a monopoly on intellectuals. I mean what smart person wouldn't want to live in this climate? But it can be difficult to find the smart, well-educated, cultured people here. So, if you think you fit that description and are interested in meeting other brainy people for friendship, dating, or networking, please join us. Suggest a meetup-arts, cultural events, live music, hike, book discussions, politics, etc.

The Urantia Book reading and discussion group is open to new as well as experienced readers. We are currently studying the Urantia papers about history of our planet, intermingling our reading with discussion, questions, and commentary.

This is a 2 hour class that will jumpstart your vision board or help you Re-Vision your 2012 or a specific part of your life such as career, romance, business or travel. This class fee includes a JUMPSTART ebook and Visioning session with bestselling author Joyce Schwarz , The Vision Board book: the secret to an extraordinary life which has sold 100,000 copies. The class will also explain what it takes to become a Certified Vision Board Coach and how you can make $500 in 1/2 day conducting visio …

The purpose of this group is to read Marcel Proust's masterpiece: In Search of Lost Time [nee Remembrance of Things Past] from cover to cover together. We will meet regularly to discuss the portion we are all reading. We may have celebrity Proustian guest speakers come to meetings. We will celebrate our achievement with a special event! A sub-set of newly veteran Proust readers are branching off in 2013 to read James Joyce's Ulysses. As an assist in our appreciation of the novel, we will meet in …

The Alliance Française of Los Angeles is a dynamic educational and cultural nonprofit organization that serves the Greater West Los Angeles and West San Fernando Valley areas. Our mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and Francophone culture, to increase the knowledge and comprehension of the French language, as well as to encourage interaction among French, Francophone and American people through educational programs and cultural events.

Hi everyone! Thanks for checking us out. Skydiving is SO much fun and we're here to give you all the info you'd need and want, to make your first, second, or thousandth jump! We're a bunch of skydiving enthusiasts, from the "I've-never-done-it-before", to the "I'm a super pro". This is the place to meet up with other existing jumpers, or to make plans to go on your very first one! We will be organizing first-timer trips (tandem skydiving) as well as licensed-diver jumps. Are you a current skydiv …

I decided to start this group to reach out to other single moms and dads who currently have daughters between the ages of 8-12 (Elementary-Middle School).  The challenges of raising a daughter has a life of its own and how you and I navigate through these years with our daughters can either make or break our relationship with them. I believe that these years in a young girl's life are both crucial and special and most books that I have read confirms such view. From building self-esteem to managi …

New and experienced readers of "The Urantia Book" are welcome, as well as people who are curious as to what the book, sometimes called the "Alien Bible" is all about.

Ballroom dancing for the local community. Meet other local Ballroom Dancers! Learn how to dance the Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Cha-Cha- Cha, Rumba, Swing, Disco-Fox, Night Club Two Step and more! Learn some new dance moves and fancy, yet easy-to-learn steps. Please note that Meet-up reservations do not reflect the actual attendance, as we advertise this event through other venues as well. As with every hobby, you need to practice. After the 1.5 hour class you will have the oppor …

Welcome to the neighborhood! CULTURE PUB Los Angeles is a world–class cultural amusement park from Pasadena, Chinatown, to the Miracle Mile and the Westside. Let’s chart an expedition into excitement and intrigue! Join art aficionados in search of treasures at world renown museums, contemporary galleries, and the hip new art scenes sprouting up. THE SOCIAL VIBE The good news is your fellow members are a sharp mix of people who are inquisitive and outgoing. Most are college age mid 20s to early …

Increase productivity. Improve confidence. Proven program inspires artists and others in all walks of life to break through resistance, self-criticism, fears, perfectionism, jealousy, limiting beliefs and other creative blocks to connect to their intuition and the creative energies of the Universe. Practical tools and in-class activities and exercises develop new habits that support your creative process. Non-judgmental structure of workshop encourages new ideas, risk-taking and a belief in your …

The UX Bookclub Los Angeles meets monthly online to discuss a book relevant to user experience.  We discuss the book throughout the month online through Meetup discussions and at the end of the month have a livestream with the author.  The Bookclub has a range of different members with varying levels of experience in UX - we are particularly pleased to welcome newcomers to UX who are looking to find out more or to break into the field. So, join us! We would love to have you attend.  Please conta …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …