This is a MeetUp for all those excited about Kizomba in Southern California! Kizomba (a Angolan word meaning party) takes its origin from the Angolan dance Semba, which is also the origin of the Brazilian Samba. It appeared at the end of 80’s – 90’s, while the young Angolans, although very attached to their traditional dance, sought a new musical identity, and finally found their inspiration and new voice at a concert given by Kassav, a famous French Caribbean Zouk band. Kizomba was born out of …

An opportunity to facilitate a variety of venues for like minded individuals. Relax and unwind, enjoy the music and ambiance with a wonderful vibe at the Out of Asia showroom for events such as: a concert, fashion show, yoga, meditation, dance performance, a jam session with a great weekend band and or sing with the Karaoke crowd of Rock, Blues Jazz, Folk, Pop, R&B, or World music or absorb the creative flow of gifted artists like yourself or the ones you want to become. With our current economi …

Well, obviously the idea of the group has changed tremendously over this past year. Now it's a whole lot more about anything (even remotely ;-) related to any culture -- and restaurants, concerts and movies. [e.g.: jazz, world music, foreign or independent movies, ethnic restaurants] Mostly within maybe 10 miles of Pasadena. I still like the idea of individual language exchanges - so if you would like to learn/practice/improve a language, check out the list of our members to figure out with whom …

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 …

Are you studying Spanish, travelling to or lived in a Spanish-speaking country, and looking to improve or maintain your communication skills? Are you a native Spanish speaker who loves to share your language and culture with others? Do you love the culture and people of the Spanish-speaking world? Then this is your Meetup group! Our group is for everyone seeking to improve their language skills, learn about the Spanish and Latin-American cultures, and wanting to meet other fun people in the Long …

These monthly World Healing Meditation Ceremonies are held at or near the time of the full moon and are sponsored by the Spiritual Unity Movement (SUM). They are held at “The Onion” sacred dome 9550 Haskell Ave. in North Hills in the San Fernando Valley (near the 405 and Nordoff). For more information, visit http://www.spiritualunitymovement.org. SUM is an all-denominational, non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the truth that exists at the heart of all faith traditions. …

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 …

This is a weekly Brazilian percussion class led by Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro of the Mangueira samba school in Rio, and known around the world as one of the great Brazilian percussionists. This is focused instruction on pandeiro, tamborim, tan-tan, caxixi, surdo, agogo, and other key instruments. Tuesday evenings - 7:30PM 18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street (at Olympic) Santa Monica $20 Please call Carlinhos before coming to class: 310-505-1476.

This is a group that loves to dance ! classes for adults and teenagers beg/int./adv. for Ballet and beg/int for Ballroom Dancing taught by experienced instructor Sandra. Let's face it experienced or not why do I love Ballet? It's like having breakfast in the morning. Your whole day looks brighter. "Everything is beautiful at the Ballet, graceful men and lovely girls in white." Remember that line in the musical "Chorus Line'?? A bit corny but true! Or how about learning how to Ballroom Dance and …

This is the first Drum Circle in Culver City, on the LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT NOON. Culver City Cultural Affairs is behind us, and it's a regular event! Come be a part of Culver City Culture! We have a great group of drummers of all skill levels and disciplines from Masters to Newbies, and we always have a great time. We usually have dancers, hoopers, families, teens and seniors too.  Come meet us! There's NO SIZE LIMIT! We will be meeting under the Pavilion in MEDIA PARK, IN CULVER CITY. …

The entertainment capitol of the world has FREE CONCERTS and music events for everyone. Listen to Indie, R&B Hiphop, 80's, Electronic, Jazz, World, Latin, Eclectic or Classical music live and for FREE. Join us for evenings filled with great music, dancing and socializing. RSVP NOW.

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

I am the founder of Runway Passport - www.runwaypassport.com We are a site dedicated to covering fashion and style all around the world. I live between NY and LA. We plan to start creating some fun events for fashion and style obsessed people around the world.

Voices of A New Tomorrow is a choir of diverse singers who rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Pasadena and performs at community concerts and civic events.  We have performed at Pasadena's Martin Luther King Day ceremony, World AIDS Day, PraiseJamPasadena and the Pasadena Peace and Justice concert.  The sky is the limit, so join us and we will make musical dreams happen together!

Adventures into bands & records, live performances, happenings, art/cultural events, pubs and road trips, all based on rock & roll. Pilgrimages to historical sites of fossilized relics of pop music’s largely rewritten past. Weekly brainstorming sessions at bars having good jukeboxes…where baffling philosophy and unintentional slapstick drip like melted black wax. Colorful/esoteric shopping. Eateries as an ambient experience. Occasional consultations with older, wisened rockers for insight r …

Meet other local House Music fans! Househeads of the world to unite!

This is a FREE, volunteer-run, non-commercial MeetUp Group by passionate Disco Lovers for true Disco Lovers in the Los Angeles area. REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN US (ALL MUST BE MET) - Must be over 18 years old (per Meetup's own requirements) - Must be a FULL-TIME resident of the Greater Los Angeles area (Sorry, no exceptions) - Must post your first name in your profile (if it's not part of your Meetup ID) - Must post a clear FACE photo of YOU (Anonymous members will NOT be accepted) - Must not be a Ven …

SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS & DANCING WITH WORLD CHAMPION DAVID NIETO HAVE FUN,MAKE NEW FRIENDS,GET IN SHAPE COME AND JOIN OUR EXCITING SALSA & BACHATA LESSONS, YOU WILL LOOK AND FEEL GREAT! WHY SALSA & BACHATA DANCING? HAVE A LOT OF FUN!  EASY TO LEARN! NO PARTNER  REQUIRED! GREAT EXERCISE! LET'S DANCE!! WEDNESDAYS 7:30 TO 8:30 PM BACHATA ( ALL LEVELS ) 8:30 TO 9:30 PM SALSA (TWO LEVELS BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE) @ The Huntington Beach Hotel 7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach, CA 92647 is a beaut …

If you like to experience life at the highest level with the best value, then Haute Monde (\ōt-ˈmänd, ō-ˈmōⁿd\) is for you. Haute Monde is French for "high world." The good life does not have to cost a fortune and we can share experiences, business resources, dine, travel, have a spot of tea, and save money along the way! Haute Monde members aim to be healthy, happy, wealthy and well!

The Freedom Fellowship Church is dedicated to being a church that reaches the youth. We are a congregation of believers that have come together to impact the world for Jesus and to fulfill the Great Commission: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. - Matthew 28:16-20 We are not …

Club Cleopatra opens doors once a month for belly dance performances, Middle Eastern. Latin and International DJ and live music, dancing, eating, drinking, seeing and making friends in a relaxing atmosphere of El Baron Restaurant in Culver City. Our mission is to bring the beautiful and sensual art of belly dancing to old & new audiences, and make them all fall in love with different styles of Middle Eastern dance and music. With our amazing talent from all over the world, Club Cleopatra is tr …

Have an insatiable thirst for life? So do we. Love meeting new people? We do too.  We would like to build a group for young & not-so-young folks of all races looking to live life to it's fullest. I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. Luckily, we Angelinos have the world at our fingertips! We've got some of the best of everything, right in our backyard. Let's get together for exciting activities, and of course those run-of-the-mill events like movies & dinner out. If you're into thea …

This is the beginning of our second summer of Live Draw's...and our first attempt at reaching more art lovers through Meet Up. • What is it and how does it work? Live Draw is a three hour event where five diverse artists draw a nude model in front of a live audience. Audience members get a rare glimpse into the the hidden world of life drawing and become part of the creative environment. • How do I purchase art at Live Draw? Art may be purchased several different ways during the event.   Art wor …

DISCOVER, EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE LA This social group is for LA locals, tourists, newbies, solo travelers who'd like to meet new friends, network, and do a lot of fun things in LA. Famous Destinations Parks and Recreations Beaches and Lakes LA Art Walk Frugal Shopping Hole in the wall Wine and beer tasting Farmers Market & Organic City festival and events Biking, Hiking, Running, Walking Mission Churches Classical Music Broadway Musical SPONSORS We welcome sponsors who'd like to …

Hello! Sassy Moms is a group that was designed for moms that believe you can be a superior mom while still keeping a part of your own individuality. Designed to create fun play dates with our kids as well as taking some time to ourselves to create meaningful friendships. Simply because there is cheerios on our car floor and a stroller hogging up the entire trunk doesn't mean we've retired our heels or stopped curling our hair. Most of our play dates are in the Pasadena, Arcadia and other neighbo …

I am looking for people who still believe that "make love not war" is a pretty good idea. I'd like to form a social group (all ages) to go to free or inexpensive activities; meet at a house or cafe, walks, parks, music events,and simply enjoy the company of other peaceful people. Hippies, let's take credit where credit is due. We thought back then that the world was headed to: ecological ruin, constant war, gross income disparity, the loss of freedoms and privacy, women, gay, and minority fights …

Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment & Design. Are you looking for a unique unconventional hot venue? Get into the hottest scene in the city. Indulge in a fun experience and an artful visual scene and meet exciting creative and beautiful people. Listen to the best music and live entertainment. Innovative social events and activities. Be part of an exclusive elite social scene. Events produced has a unique theme, complete with stunning visuals and projection screens, and entertainment rangin …

This group provides a delicious, nurturing, safe space for people who love singing to practice and improve their voice and creative improvisation skills. In the vein of Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon, we come together to explore our creativity through group song, musical exercises and our willingness to say yes to the joy of singing. Anyone who loves to sing, loves to create, loves to improvise is welcome. Anyone who is terrified of singing in front of others, terrified to share their ideas and …