The theme for this book club is "Great Females in Literature" and includes any genre that has great female characters or authors.  Our club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Aroma Cafe in Studio City.  Join our club if you love reading and discussing great books with friends!

The Beverly Hills Great Books Discussion Group, organized under the aegis of the world-recognized Great Books Organization founded by Mortimer Adler (www.GreatBooks.org), uniquely claims the distinction of the oldest functioning Great Books Discussion Group in the Nation - See our mention in A Great Idea at the Time by Alex Beam ('08). The Group meets, as it has for 51 years, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, at the Beverly Hills Public Library (6-8PM), to engage in a spirited analytical discourse o …

WHAT WE'RE READING NOW!  JUNE DISCUSSION. "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini BESTSELLERS BOOK CLUB Books are Best Shared! Weekday Evening Meetups, once a month, 6pm- 8:15pm * Restaurant Venue * Theme-based Selections * Members Lead the Discussions * Consistent Attendance Required (Four Consecutive Missed Meetups Equals Cancellation of Membership). You must be a positive and kind team-player who will be willing to get involved and take part in ensuring the success of our club.  To sta …

STRICTLY CLASSICS - We are devoted to reading and discussing classic books and writers whose work has stood the test of time. We meet several times a month at various cafes or book stores in LA. Classic fiction lovers of all ages are welcome. Come join us for rousing discussions of great literary works.

Let’s surround ourselves with individuals who aspire to improve themselves or reposition their lives in a positive direction. We all could get caught in the cycle of everyday life and lose focus on our purpose. Whether you are tip-toeing or making giant leaps towards your dreams and/or goals, let’s get together and read about ways to stay focused and progressive. Hopefully, our discussions will encourage, motivate, and support one another on our journeys. Let’s move forward with our dreams, pr …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

The History of Los Angeles Group is a brand new group for anyone interested in learning about and discussing our city's past. Meetups include book discussions, tours, films, lectures, or any other events around town involving the history of L.A.

A new Agnostic organization where everyone is accepted. To unite people in a common goal of Love, Understanding and Peace. Are you a Universal Believer? * The Book To Live By * * Facebook Page *

Does your current life feel like one chapter in the Book of your Soul? Would you like to learn more about living this life from your Soul's perspective? If so, you're not alone!  As we ease into 2012, more people than ever before are being "called" to consciously evolve, express their Souls in this lifetime, and also to work directly with the Akashic Records for themselves &/or others as well as for our collective evolution. As a Certified Akashic Records Teacher and life-long Soul Seeker, I'm …

What could your life be like tomorrow if you took a Leap of Faith today? Could you use exhilarating experiences, support and inspiration to build more courage to take a Leap of Faith -- personal, professional or relational? If so, you're not alone! Creating breakthroughs, fulfilling dreams or surviving life-challenges -- which we call Leaps of Faith -- takes support, practice and inspiration.  It helps to have like-minded friends to cheer you on. Stretching our comfort zones and building conf …

"Big Tent" liberty associations are fantastic and serve a very important functions or networking and education.  However, The Society of Libertarian Entrepreneurs has been specifically created, not as an educational group, but as a haven for those rare people who are well educated in libertarian philosophy and passionate about thriving in a peaceful and productive manner.  In the end, the material and spiritual success of Libertarian Entrepreneurs is the most potent form of education - leading b …

This is a group for people aware of the different dimensions we can travel to, and people interested to experiencing how to travel from the 3rd to the 5th dimension. No previous experience needed, open to everyone willing to raise their frequency.Be ready to unleash your greatest potential and be amazed! This coming Wednesday for our first meetup group meeting, I will be leading a special channeling session, using my own healing music to transport you to higher dimensions. We will start with 10m …

The Purpose of this Meet-Up is to read, study, question and understand the Books of the Bible in a NON-Academic way. The way a person would if they just picked it up, read it, and tried to understand what God might be trying to say to the world. We try to understand the Why of the Stories rather than get lost in the What. The right to do this is anyone's. Not just "Christians". We do meet at a Church called Mosaic and there is a Pastor (Erwin McManus) who leads the time. This is NOT an attempt t …

Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are family structure, children, conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners, and many others.  You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you …

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Classes by Instructor Jim Higgins At a glance: Next Creating Comics Class Starts Monday September 10, 2012. Next Webcomics Workshop Starts soon. Drawing Comics for Kids meets Thursdays – it’s ONGOING! Sign up any time. Next Inking and Coloring Comics starts in October. Go here for full decriptions of the classes and/or to sign up: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/meltdown-university/

Established in 2003, LA Writers Group runs writers groups and creative writing workshops throughout Los Angeles: West Hollywood, Glassell Park (Glendale), LA South Bay (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo), West LA, and Santa Clarita. Visit our official website at http:/www.lawritersgroup.com. In this meetup group, we will host free monthly accountability meetings, free friendship events (not networking but meeting new friends), and soon an ongoing Saturday morning writing workshop for a nominal fee.  Our …

Greetings All, Welcome to the reformed Official Los Angeles Tarot Meetup. This group is now being hosted by Voxx, an internationally known Master Tarotist. Our meetups are open to Tarot enthusiasts of all levels. The group will explore such important aspects of the Tarot, such as its history, and useage, as well as such subjects as Astrology, Numerology, Symbology, and their significance in interpreting the cards. We will also delve into the myriad types of layouts, as well as the use of …

Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end?THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!!Here, you will find answers to these questions an …

Like Comic books, D&D, Star Wars? Need fun interaction with others who are parents who like the same? This group is for you. I am looking for Droids, Moms, Dads, Hobbits alike! Based in Van Nuys but willing to travel light years for adventure. Finish this sentence and you are in: Help me Obi Wan Kenobi.....

We are a large and ever expanding group of dads looking for others to spend time hanging out. Hikes, playdates, parks, Dad's nights, food and movies. We have a huge slate of regular events and an ever expanding list of "off the books" get togethers for those who are interested. We look forward to meeting you and your families. Don't worry, we don't bite, hard.

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friend …

Welcome History majors, History teachers and all people who like European history! In this group we will discuss multiple subjects from history of the Old Europe and how they affected the development of world civilization. We would like to hear all your thoughts on the matter!

This is a monthly poetry OPEN MIC event hosted by Alex M. Frankel. There are two or three featured poets in addition to the open mic participants. We are located at the historic Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation, 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West in Los Angeles, near Universal Studios. After the reading poets sign copies of their books. This event is a must for anyone in the San Gabriel Valley (or beyond) interested in listening to poetry and sharing their work! We are there every second Sunday …

Did you know that no amount of positive thinking will overcome a negative thought? Did you know that before any true change can happen in your life negative thoughts must first be Neutralized? This is just a tiny part of the insightful and powerful information I was amazed to learn when I found out about the Higher Self information. My name is Janet Richmond and 25 years ago I started attending a group that gave me access to the most life-changing processes and techniques I'd ever encountered b …

Meet other individuals (women AND men) who are either interested in Real Estate Investing or currently in the business! We meet monthly at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City where you could learn and network in a fun and casual environment. Come experience the most exciting Real estate club in the area!! investCLUB LA is support and run by investCLUB for Women: www.investCLUBforWomen.com investCLUB for Women is the fastest growing real estate club in Orange County and Los Angeles. Established …

We love all things Sherlock Holmes, especially the new BBC miniseries Sherlock! Join us for fun events all over Southern California. If you're an enthusiastic member of fandom, this is the place for you! You can also find us on tumblr at socalsherlockians.tumblr.com.

What food inspires passion and excitement in your? If you say, "chocolate," then this is the Meetup group for you. Meet with people who love chocolate? eating it, tasting it, trying it, cooking with it, and living with really great chocolate. Come to chocolate salons, chocolate tastings, wine events, cooking classes, chef demos, book signings, and other tasty stuff.