REALITIES SINGLES > 30 Realities Singles is a group of genuinely kind and considerate (not to mention fun!) single people who are interested in meeting other good people as potential partners! This group is for men and women between 30 and 45. People under 30 should join this group's sister group: REALITIES SINGLES < 30. Location: L.A. and surrounding cities. Our events include: pub/club/bar socials; karaoke evenings; themed house parties; speed-dating; and hikes. In an effort to be true to our …

Greetings and Welcome! Interested in Judaism, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Great Jewish Literature?  Like to read and discuss with intelligent, thoughtful readers? Well then, step right up.  This is group is for you. The West L.A. Jewish book club is a group of readers with diverse interests including Judaism, Zionism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Fiction, Non-Fiction, Culture, Philosophy and anon.  We've also been known to see and discuss cinema. You are invited to not only join the fray.. …

We are a major community for atheists in the greater Los Angeles area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join fellow atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

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 …

"Building connections within the Asian community and staying connected" Asian Groupting means: Group + Meeting Group + Outing Group + Connecting Who Asian Groupting is for: All Asians 20s and 30s that want break out of his or her boring, stale, daily routine and try something adventurous, learn new activities and skills, explore unfamiliar and exciting areas, and experience a variety of popular and hidden restaurants with OTHER ASIANS! And you do all this FOR FREE with a group of other Asians …

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

"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 …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

With a downturn economy, and the entertainment industry changing everyday, entrepreneurs, film producers, music industry and artists are looking for alternative ways to survive and thrive. This meetup is associated with an organization called CEO Space, which helps entrepreneurs find resources, connections and capital to give projects the green light to proceed. CEO Space hosts 5 large business forums per year, where one third of the participants are investors. Typically, most angel investor o …

Tantra is a spiritual path based on ancient principles that honors and embraces all of life.  It is actually the real "user's manual" for optimizing our experience in this physical reality on every level:  physical, mental, emotion, sexual and spiritual. For our group, the approach to Spirituality is not religiously based, but rather on the nature of relationship -- for life is all about relationships:  with self, others, and the rest of the Universe.  Therefore, the basic question we are explor …

Welcome and namaste, Join me, Stefani Manger for various studio classes in Los Feliz, Silverlake, Atwater Village, DTLA and Glendale during the week, or outdoors at the Silverlake Reservoir Meadow on Saturday mornings! The Hatha Flow classes are designed to focus the student inward with attention to alignment and breath, while being fun, non-competitive, challenging and meditative - incorporating the healing powers of music, yoga philosophy, aromatherapy and laughter. I love to share my yoga exp …

In my work as a clergyman, I find myself going back to the great philosophers constantly -- the Greeks -- e.g., Plato, Aristotle, the Romans -- e.g. Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, and any modern thinkers who thought is connected to the ancients. It occurs to me there may be others in the area who would like to read, study and discuss the foundations of the Western mind, and who don't want to drive in to the excellent sounding groups in Santa Monica. We meet monthly in my living room in Sherman Oaks. N …

Hello Do you want to be happy? Do you know how to be happy? Sounds like a silly question, but most of us don't! Although earning piles of money, finding a wonderful partner or 'the perfect job' may seem like the answer for a while, eventually life teaches us that true happiness lies elsewhere! Well, welcome to the Los Angeles Meetup Group “Buddhist Methods for Developing True Happiness & Wellbeing”. We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajr …

Ever since the Great Recession began, it has become clear that some of the old philosophies for investing are no longer as effective as originally thought. As people say, “The times, they are a-changin.” Success depends on actively seeking information in this constantly evolving environment. Even though the future is uncertain, speculation and exposure to unnecessary risks are not options that the prosperous investors of the future will allow. My name is Hunter Thompson and I am the founder of …

Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

The Hair & Makeup Artist Network is a nationwide professional organization for working freelance Hair & Makeup Artists in the entertainment, fashion, salon, and bridal industry. Being self-employed isn’t easy. Our philosophy is to provide artists who are serious about their craft the essential tools for success by through networking, benefits, coaching, and development of your ideal career path. This group is for serious professionals only who are interested in networking and continuing the educ …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.   At the Studio City chapter, We Mean Business!  We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7 AM, at the Loteria Grill in Studio City.  Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles. We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions: Graphic Designer, Banker, Bankruptcy Attorney, Estate Attorney, Plumber, General Contractor, Electrician, and many more.  We know we can help find you business!  Visi …

We have a different philosophy to dating. We create a natural fun, friendly environment, where you can relax and be yourself along with 20+ single people (ages 40's-60's). We meet as a group for an evening of friendly conversation, good food, and a chance to increase your circle of friends. The events are brought together based on age, mutual interest, education and background. The relaxed setting relieves the pressure of dating and increases your chances of meeting someone interesting and compa …

In this series of meetups we will explore Plato's Republic from a variety of mainstream approaches and see if they are coherent with the goal stated in the last paragraph of the Republic... “...if we follow my advice, believing the soul immortal, and able to undergo all evil things and all good things, we will hold ever the upward road, and we will practise in every way justice along with wisdom, in order that we may be friends to the Gods and to ourselves as well, both while we remain here on …

BNI is based on the philosophy of “Givers Gain” - those who give the most referrals typically receive the most referrals. Word of Mouth is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible, and BNI provides a structured environment that allows the development and exchange of quality business referrals to flourish. We allow only one person from each profession in the chapter.  If you wish to visit, please check to make sure your profession isn't represented already.  If your profession is alre …

Nike Training Club workouts are every Thursday at 7:00PM at The Montalban (1615 Vine Street, Hollywood CA 90028). There is metered parking available near the theatre. It is free and open to all, so bring a friend! Check us out at Facebook.com/NTCLA Nike Training Club (NTC) is a full-body functional training program designed to help athletes make themselves whatever they want to be. It's a comprehensive, fully customizable program that allows you to create targeted workouts to meet a variety of …

We aim to identify the direction and destiny of humanity in the next 100 years, and beyond: in 1000 years. In 1,000,000 years. We aim to answer some tough questions: What will humans look like in 1,000,000 years? What will happen to Earth? What will we be able to accomplish in 1,000,000 years? In the end, we are looking for the ultimate answers.

If you feel alone in your head pondering the nature of reality, infinite realities, quantum entanglement, gravity, spacetime, dark energy, and the like, consider joining this group for some friendly thinking and discussion. My hope is to create an exciting, nurturing environment, where we can be openly curious, and circulate among ourselves clips and pieces we've been watching/reading. As a side note, I am not a scientist--I just love to learn.  This group welcomes beginners, experts, and all t …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

We will meet every other week (unless people want to meet more) to discuss great works of philosophy. I will outline the readings to get us started, but then we will open it up to the group to see what interests everyone. The readings will be kept short so that you can jump in when you have the time. We will mostly meet around Hollywood (suggestions are welcome for locations) and will be trying out some different times at first to see what works for members.

Welcome I will be sharing my experiences and knowledge of the past 11 years as a Massage Therapist, Energy Worker & Channeler. I will be teaching techniques from these modals to empower you, to not only care for yourself, but to help others. I am looking forward to meeting with you. Love and Laughter Karen. www.channelingthelight.com

We are out-of-the-box thinkers. We're weird, different, and proud to be that way. We seek to change the world and all have different styles of doing so. Some of us are insightful introverted writers, Others are extroverted motivational speakers. Some of us are inventors, creating paradigms and new ways of looking at the world. Others are implementors, improving existing models, adding a new twist to make them more effective We are artists, scientists, philosophers, philanthropists, teachers, co …

BibleTalk is for anyone (even a skeptic) who is interested in openly discussing biblical issues from a philosophical, practical, or theological perspective in a respectful manner. Our mission is to build and make disciples of Jesus as He commanded us to do in the great commission and *really* live out the Christian faith in spirit and truth. God commands us to love Him with all our minds (which means reason), all our hearts (which means love), and all of our strength, and all of our soul (which …