Networking is the name of the game in the business world today, so why not make as many new connections as possible? It is no longer what you know; it's who you know. If you are interested in having brief 1:1 meetings with other professionals in order to do a quick assessment of who you'd like to connect with later for a deeper conversation, this is the place to start. True networking is not only about handshakes and the exchange of business cards. Does the other person with your business ca …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heart …

Hi My name is Antoine Hunter and I am deaf .I feel it is important for me to set up a place where hearing and deaf people can meet up and speak the beautiful language of Sign Language. I love sign Language and sharing things about what in our deaf community. It is VERY important for me to participating in the deaf community and culture, and may we never feel that we get enough. East bay Berkeley and Oakland- Do not often have people to come together and sign so I felt it is important to contin …

We are now meeting every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Tavern in Oakland! Meet fellow Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing enthusiasts in the area! Fiber artists of all skill levels are invited for a cup of tea, a friendly conversation, and plenty of support and help with their work. Every Tuesday night from roughly 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. We've been going strong for over four years now, and we know you will enjoy our group! We have a ton of regular members who don't RSVP on-site anymore so the group is …

"Cooking evokes feelings without using words.  Expressing yourself through food is one of the most amazing things." The Potluck Party Group!  This Meetup group is for people who like to cook, eat, share food and conversation.  If you love cooking and sharing your creations with others, this group is for you!

Bienvenue! Nous sommes un groupe composé de gens qui parlent un français de niveau intermédiaire jusqu'au niveau confirmé et j'espère aussi voir nous rejoindre plein de gens de langue maternelle française. C'est un groupe pour ceux qui ont envie de maîtriser la langue ou améliorer leur niveau et de s'amuser en même temps. Ce sera avec plaisir que je recevrai de votre part des idées d'activités que nous pourrions faire en commun (films, dîners, café, spectacles, activités culturelles, entre aut …

This group's goal is to get exercise while exploring and learning about the geology and natural science of the San Francisco Bay Area. The aim is the mid-point between the hiking groups that don't stop long enough to explore and learn about what they're passing and the nature groups that see lots of great stuff, but don't get that much exercise. Hikes will be lead by members with knowledge of unique, exotic, or otherwise fascinating features of our area. If you have a favorite hike that you'd l …

The mission of the Bay Area Bioinformatics Forum is to help scientists collaborate and grow by providing a network for sharing ideas and technical knowledge about bioinformatics. At our monthly meetings, you will find scientists, professionals, students and DIY'ers sharing information on best practices, the latest software, biological concepts, and new ideas. We meet at several locations across the Bay Area with the site rotating each month to San Francisco, Berkeley, Menlo Park, Mountain view, …

Hi and welcome to California Weekends. California is among the best places in the world for roads trips and camping. The state is home to millions of people of different backgrounds, molding California into a truly unique place rich with incredible must-see attractions and interesting activities for those who want to discover the state's cultural diversity.  Road trips are a lot of fun and so is camping. These are two of our favorite things to do...so why not start a group to share the experien …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Dating Skills for Single Men* *For men who date women Therapy workshops and social outings where you can learn how to: Feel more confident in social/dating situations Meet women with similar interests Start conversations with women Confidently invite women on dates Have satisfying, relaxed first dates Communicate openly in dating situations Nurture a relationship from first date to long-term commitment Have fulfilling, passionate relationships In …

"Why are women so crazy?" "Why are men so shallow?" "How do I best express to someone when I am interested (or not interested) romantically?" Do you find yourself asking these questions when you meet someone of the opposite sex? If you are Black, single, between the ages of 35 and 50, and seriously interested in a healthy, long-term relationship, then you should attend these meetups. You should also attend these meetups if you want to: - have healthier, more confident conversations with the opp …

Join other SF Bay Area singles over 50 for innovative events featuring ice-breakers and conversation. Speed dating, dinners, discussion groups, potlucks, hikes, and more in the San Francisco Bay Area. We never leave conversation to chance!™ Our focus is on the chemistry that happens when single men and women meet face-to-face. We provide the structure that helps you quickly find the potential common ground with those you meet. Events every month in San Francisco, East Bay, and/or Marin County. " …

Looking for a fun way to maintain or improve your Italian language skills?....Make new friends with native and non-native Italian speakers? Then come meet up with us every other Tuesday for Happy Hour at ZZA's Enotecta! All levels are welcome. Come drink a glass of wine and we'll speak some Italian together. Speriamo di vederti!

Evolvers are hope fiends and utopian pragmatists. We see the creative chaos of this time as a great gift and opportunity to rethink, reconnect, and reinvent. Evolvers appreciate pristine mountains, open source economics, and the precocious laughter of small children. Evolvers belong to the regenerative culture of the future, being born here and now. As part of the Evolver Social Movement, the Spores serve as hubs of cultural incubation and environmental activation that bring together diverse ind …

The Writers Cafe, which started in the fall of 2010, has been going strong for over a year and a half now. I am currently hoping to add two members to the group. If you are interested, join up and send me an email. I'll contact you and give you an email address where you can send a writing sample -- either a chapter of your novel or a short story. Please don't be intimidated by this request. It's not a about judging whether you're "good enough," but rather, we have a great group of writers and I …

Let's Support each other in Social, Physical, and emotional ways. Keeping it local, green, and with good health as our main goal. Let's have support groups, physical activities, and social events for the community. Let's get to know each other. Please come try one of our classes/seminars/get-togethers! Shape up early morning 7:30am  Monday and Wed Shape up Easy Peasy  10am Tu and Thurs Shape up after work  Tuesday 530pm, Thursday 6pm and 7:30pm Shape up 10am Mon/Wed/ Saturday Prenatal yoga Begi …

Join other SF Bay Area spiritually oriented singles for innovative events featuring ice-breakers and conversation. Speed dating, dinners, potlucks, hikes, and more in the San Francisco Bay Area. We never leave conversation to chance!™ Our focus is on the chemistry that happens when single men and women meet face-to-face. We provide the structure that helps you quickly find the potential common ground with those you meet. "Good laughs; fascinating people."™

ALL Levels Welcome! Everyone has a part to play! We are here for ONE THING - conversation in Japanese. Our time is spent focused on activities and games that improve our ability to communicate in Japanese and English. While dining out can be interesting - conversation seems to always just touch the surface. "Where are you from?" or "Tell me about your hobbies." Activities like going to show are fun - but we want to speak and communicate, not just watch. Language learning can be so much more. We …

Every time I go to the local coffee shops during the weekday, I notice how almost everyone is staring at their computer screen rather than socializing. The idea here is to change that. I've noticed a lot of people work from home in this part of the East Bay and thought it would be nice to organize the occasional meetup at a local coffee shop to take a break from the screen and meet some new people in the neighborhood.

Este grupo es para los profesionales de la salud mental (psicoterapeutas, trabajadores sociales, etc.) y hispanoparlantes avanzados que estén interesados en mejorar sus habilidades de Español en el campo. Hablantes nativos están invitados a participar. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que este grupo es principalmente para los que tengan un alto nivel de Español - si eres un principiante, o todavia estás aprendiendo como comunicarte, te sugiero que tomes más clases o únate a otro grupo de meetup, y qu …

Let's get together and drink some traditional Turkish coffee and tea

This group exists to encourage Black Americans who are interested in speaking Spanish for travel, business, and to expand our horizons. This is not a place to learn Spanish (I am not a teacher), but a place to supplement your class work by having conversations and meeting others who speak the language. All levels are welcome as long as you are comfortable agreeing to speak Spanish exclusively at the meet ups. This also a place where we may work to encourage our youth to be prepared for the globa …

We are the Oakland Ping Pong Party! Our local events, held at various wonderful Oakland venues, are all about community, contentment and play. In the middle of each of our parties is a ping-pong table and a game of Berlin-style ping-pong* — a communal game where dozens can play at once and skill is optional. Surrounding the pong action: good food, tasty drinks, euphoric music, great people. We love ping-pong, we love Oakland (and the wider Bay Area), we love partnering with great community gathe …

This group is for you if are looking to connect with other fun-loving couples in the area that are wanting to not only have fun, but also have deep conversations over good food. My partner and I are starting this group for building a community of couples like ourselves (who prefer not to be around drugs and alcohol) who are thinking about starting a family while having full rich lives within our relationship and work.

The Bay Area Connection and Affection Circle is here for you to gather face to face with community around affection, connection, and embodied learning around *Heart- intimacy*. ~ We will meet for circles and events that explore relationships & intimacy that connects our hearts and touch ~ You will learn how to have more touch and connection in your life in a safe, heart-centered space ~ Learn to communicate healthy pacing and boundaries around touch, intimacy, and connection ~ Gain more confiden …

I like to start a group as an initial attempt to meet people and activate a channel of conversation between people of different age groups.

I am new to Berkeley via San Diego (via Bay Area, via Seattle, via Philadelphia, via Santa Barbara :) and looking to meet some new girlfriends. I started and was a member of a book club in San Diego and had a blast. We actually had a great group of girls who ended up being friends- reading, going out, running races, together, etc! I'd like to recreate something similar here in Berkeley/Oakland! This group is for ladies only (sorry boys) in their mid 20s/mid 30s (roughly!) who are looking to meet …

We are three young women working everyday to spread holistic health and compassion in our new Berkeley community. We have a big, private, fenced-in backyard with plenty of room for guests to join together to practice connecting with our individual and collective mind-body-soul's. We invite you to stay after for heart-felt conversation over organic tea, green smoothies/juices, and/or healthy snacks after our practice depending on the specific event. All levels welcome. Breathing exercises and med …