Looking for a good No Limit Hold Em cash game but don't want to drive all the way to the Valley/Hollywood? Then this is the right group for you! Meet local poker players from around the South Bay area who enjoy some competitive No Limit action in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. We believe in running a smooth, fair game, and trying our best to make sure that everyone has a good time. Most meetups will be NLHE cash games, $40-100 buy-in's with $1/1 blinds (yes, two big blinds). Buy in up to $100 at any …

Wish you could meet other people who work at the local coffee shop or in their slippers at home? Want to share ideas for business, freelancing, etc.? Join us and other coworkers who are discovering the value and power of working side by side on your own projects. We'll be highlighting events all around the L.A. area, at existing coworking spaces as well as forming ones. Welcome back to Coworking Los Angeles (formerly WhereMMM). We're reviving this long-dormant MeetUp group to make it so …

How often do you allow yourself to spend time reflecting, writing, doing artwork, and connecting with yourself and others? Reenter and rediscover the times in your life that you are most deeply connected to; those that have defined who you are and how you live. Identify the stories that only you can tell, and in telling them, begin to transform your present and future. We are looking for co-organizers to arrange no-cost Signs of Grace Writing Meetups in convenient locations, especially in Long …

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We are a group for those who are: -- looking to experience more of what the LA area and environs have to offer -- meet some new folks, make new friends, or lurk antisocially, if that's your thing! -- break out of their routine and try something different! Our activities will be a mix of culinary, outdoors, cultural, and hopefully just plain odd events that will open our eyes to new experiences.  As the group evolves, I hope to get some regular hangouts too for folks to come and chat. Ideas for …

South Bay Filmmakers is a networking and support organization for filmmakers and industry business professionals based in Los Angeles’ South Bay area comprised of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding cities. Our members are passionate creatives with a roster of success in their respective fields representing writers, directors, producers, editors, colorists, visual effects artists, cinematographers, camera operators, composers, sound editors, stunts, wardrob …

I live in Redondo Beach and recently had a beautiful baby boy. I decided to start this meet up group so that I could meet other Desi moms/soon to be moms and babies in the South Bay area. This would be a great way to make new friends, playdates for our kids, and share any experiences with raising a baby. We will have the chance to discuss any issues/problems anyone might be having, being a first time parent! Being a new mom is so much fun and such an exciting time for me, but sharing the experie …

Hi Ladies, It's Sunday Funday because NFL football is Back! With football season starting it’s time to strategize game watching and sportsbar options! If you enjoy football and are looking for other ladies in the South Bay to watch football with, this group is for you! We plan to get together on Sundays – other days too depending on the game – to watch football, chat, & grab a drink. The goal is to switch it up each week and hit different places throughout the Hermosa/Redondo/Manhattan area …

This is a new Wing Chun/Tsun meetup group in Southern California -- Monterey park! Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific pressures or triggers so that they become automatic in re …

The Los Angeles Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog. It is a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data and statistics. More specific topics include: * self …

Learn everything about WordPress, themes, plugins, blogging, and using it as a CMS. I previously ran the East Bay WordPress meetup group in the SF bay area about 2 years ago. It has now grown to over 300 members, so I look forward to creating a fun and useful meetup group dedicated to getting the most of WordPress down here in Los Angeles. Feel free to follow me on Twitter @WPverse or email me: noel@WPverse.com

This is probably one of the most active groups in the Southern California area, whether it's volleyball, karaoke, rock climbing, happy hours, wine tastings, game nights, skiing trips, pubcrawls, dinners, bbq's, you name it we probably have done it.   This group has a lot of great people who are looking to make new friends or try new activities or just live life.. There's tons of groups in Southern California, but this group is dedicated to people living in the South Bay areas (Manhattan, Redondo …

Thank you for participating in the "From the Bay Area to L.A." meetup group. The idea behind the group is to connect or re-connect with people who have in common living in the San Francisco Bay area and currently live in the Los Angeles area. There are a lot of us! From the Bay Area to L.A. goal is to create new friendships, business networking opportunities and for those that may be new in town, seeking a way to make connections. The group is designed to balance social and networking activities …

The South Bay Business Networking Group is a local, independent business referral organization who's purpose is to promote members services and generate qualified business leads. SBBNG Members meet weekly in a friendly but structured format to develop relationships with other professionals. Through trusted alliances with fellow business principals you will expand your client base and your circle of resources in the local South Bay area. This is a proven means of securing more business and buildi …

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

This group is for WOMEN ages 30ish to 45ish who are serious about wanting to make friendships with other women. The purpose of this group is to help women consistently get together to talk and connect and start creating friendships. Meetups will be in the central South Bay area (Lomita, Torrance, Redondo Beach) and will be small-scale gatherings of 6-8. This group is not for those looking to kill an hour because you have nothing better to do. It's for women who are missing female companionship b …

Moms United of South Bay is a group of SAHMs (Stay-at-home-moms) & PTSAHMs (Part-time-stay-at-home-moms) who would like to meet other friendly and accepting women in the area for friendship and fun. Moms United of South Bay is all about entertaining, stimulating activities for our children (infant-5yrs old) in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. We are serious about having a good time! LoL Moms from all walks of life who reside in the Beach cities area are welcome to join. Moms United of South …

For those interested in furthering their knowledge concerning cooperative business structures. This group will learn and discuss the fundamentals of cooperative business. I've been studying cooperative business's for over seven years and through these studies I've come to understand the political and economic benefits of the cooperatives model. I participated in a seminar in Mondragon, Spain held by the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, the largest in the world. I've also studied at numerous Ba …

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I would love to meet and start a group of people that have wave runners or Jet Ski's in the South Bay area and they like to go out on the ocean (not lakes).. I see groups (2-4 skiers) going between Catalina and LA as well as LB and San Pedro to Redondo Beach on the weekends and I want to get a group started so we can get these ski's out of storage or our garages and use them .. I'm sure there are also MDR friend potentials as well..

These are not your typical software engineering events. Our events cover topics related to software engineering along with business but aim to change the perspective of those who attend. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as Big Data, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, 3D printing, Machine Learning, MapReduce, Semantic Web technologies, alongside more traditional topics like Ruby on Rails, HTML5, PHP, node.js, and Python. We reach out to the entire Los Angeles metropolita …

SOUTH BAY MAMAS GROUP HAS REACHED CAPACITY OF 75 MEMBERS. YOU MAY APPLY TO THE GROUP AND WILL BE PLACED ON OUR GROUP'S WAIT LIST. South Bay Mamas is a laid-back group of women and their children age infant to 5 years. Our goal as a group is to build long lasting friendships between the members and their children. We are nurturing, supportive, and drama free. We are all about having FUN! We have weekly scheduled playdates for all members both in the morning and afternoon. Monthly weekend events. …

This is a group for singles in their 30s and 40s, primarily those who live in the South Bay or nearby surrounding areas. Whether you're divorced, never been married, or a single parent, my hope is to bring like minded people together to form friendships, relationships, professional connections - you name it!! There are just a few qualifications to join: #1 - You must be FUN. If you have ever been described as uber-conservative, this may not be the right group for you. I was raised on the East Co …

South Bay Friends is a Social Group for individuals and families who live in or near Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne and Lawndale areas. If you are looking to meet others outside of the usual bar scene you have come to the right place. South Bay Friends connects single, married individuals with fun social events to build friendships. Activities that you will find on our site will range from Game night, Hiking, Biking, Dinners, Comedy events, Ladies Nights, Men …

This is a group for LGBT folks in the South Bay area (Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, El Segundo, etc.) who want to meet other LGBT people. Maybe we'll meet up for happy hour, or a fun activity. I started this group because the South Bay isn't known for its gay population, but I'm sure we're out there! Even though the group says "gay singles", everyone is welcome to join!

** Do you have an aging or ill pet? ** Are you feeling alone or overwhelmed with the responsibility? **  Could you use some support balancing your needs with those of your pet or determining quantity vs. quality of life issues? Then this is the group for you. Our pets mean so much to us. They are our family members and best friends. The love we share with them is often like no other. That's part of the reason why it's so difficult to watch them age or go through a life-threatening illness. This …

Los Angeles and South Bay Globetrotters Do You Love to Travel or Are Curious about Traveling? Whether you’re curious, a beginer, a joe traveler or a globetrotter you can enjoy what the Los Angeles and South Bay Globetrotters has to offer. We cater to all ages, budgets and time constraints. About us: We are a dynamic, motivated, fun filled and enjoy traveling, making new friends as well as making a difference in people lives. We take great pride in encouraging others to live beyond their wildest …

Learn Spanish the easy way. You will love reading, writing, speaking and understanding Spanish in a relaxed environment. Correct usage and pronunciation are emphasized. We will address situations relating to work, home & travel. You will have some fun too! Classes are conducted by a native speaker who has taught Spanish to professionals in the South Bay area for over 10 years. Five sessions to choose from on Saturdays. Small Groups. Two Hrs each Saturday for 12 weeks. $79 per person plus $30 for …