Ex-cons, teachers, hangliders, gunshot survivors, authors, 7-11 worker, etc - all have told stories. Come listen, Come tell. Interactive - nothing like it in the East Bay!   www.RealStoriesBayArea.com Come meet others, eat/drink, socialize & hear great stories! 4 invited Story Tellers, 1-2 stories from audience - with cash prizes Stories must be Real, No notes, told in under 5minutes. Come ready! MeetUps, plus others! Visit Website for past themes, videos, etc. - you should have heard but …

Are you a foster/adoptive parent in Contra Costa County, California? Thinking about becoming one? Welcome to our Meetup Group where we get together in-person, offer Respite Care to one another, have play dates with our foster/adoptive children as well as host parent get-togethers without the kids, where we can connect/vent/share/laugh/enjoy one another's support! We do hikes/walks/play-dates/picnics/dinners/brunches/comedy nights for the parents/family movie nights/game nights/holiday and birthd …

Do you like telling stories...or listening to storytellers? Then this group is for YOU! Delta Wordweavers is one of the local Story Swap groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. We meet on the 2nd Monday of most months at Antioch Public Library 501 W 18th Street in Antioch from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The evening has a featured storyteller and then time is opened up to the audience to bring forth their own tales to tell. They may be personal, historical, folktale, fractured fairytale, myth, etc. Your story …

… Single Ladies and Gents age 45+ (give or take a few years)   Active and young at heart, culturally diverse group looking to meet sharp, sophisticated fine singles for a variety of events such as dining out, movies, music, dancing, wine tasting, happy hours, cooking, breakfasts, comedy clubs, networking, new friendships and what else? We are open to suggestions. We are a culturally diverse group, so don't be shy and join in on the fun. Invite friends, too! If you are fun, young at heart, single a …

Presented by the Living Arts Counseling Center No previous theatre experience necessary. Shy people welcome.      - Would you like to feel better about yourself?    - Would you like to improve your relationships with your family, co-workers, or partner?    - Are you lacking the motivation and confidence needed to achieve your dreams? Drama therapy combines theater and therapy to help people move out of rigid roles, express emotions, and discover more satisfying ways of relating to loved ones. At …

¡Hola!  Somos una comunidad de hablantes de español muy entusiasmada por hablar el español (sea el primer o segundo idioma) y apreciar la cultura latinoamérica o española a través de los otros miembros del meetup. El propósito de este meetup es divertirse mientras hablas con varias personas en los eventos, conociendo sus historias y experiencias. The oficial spoken language of the group is Spanish.  If you are a total beginner, please consider taking a class before joining us.  Many members …

… We'll be delving into international cuisine for our dinners, and some upcoming meetups will include taking salsa dancing lessons, going to a bossa nova club, going to a good museum, going to a jazz club, shopping on Telegraph, going to a comedy club, shopping in SF, going to a poetry slam, bellydancing lessons, going to a flamenco club, bowling, pizza night at my place, and much more!  And we welcome suggestions for future meetups!

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights, and …

I am starting a group in the East-Bay that will basically mimic THE MOTH http://www.themoth.org/. Topics will be announced through email/ meetup/ facebook and people will be able to show up and share their TRUE stories WITHOUT notes. Stories should be about 10 minutes long and we’ll have 10 – 15 contestants each time. I’m hoping to have two of these each month. As this group is just starting out, the first few meetings will be in my house. Refreshments will be provided with a suggested …

… The activities are usually only limited by our imagination and interest from the other members and include things like happy hours, dinners, wine tasting, sporting events, bowling, golfing,BBQs, dancing, game nights, comedy clubs, birthday parties, farmer's markets, hikes, potlucks, movies, hiking, bowling, dancing, ice skating, biking, running, and Broadway shows in SF. There are occasionally big events that include overnight trips. If that wasn’t enough, there are also initial plans for some i …

… Activities include, but are not limited to: ~ Taste bud Excitement: Restaurants/Dining/Wine Tasting ~ The Great Outdoors: Street Fairs/Walks/Hiking/Trains ~ 4 the Kid in You: Ceramics/Bowling/Skating ~ Look Great: Fitness Excursions/Spa Day/Pampering ~ Feel Great: Dancing/Salsa Class/Comedy Shows The possibilities are endless... and your suggestions are important to me.

A Sunday afternoon, a glass of wine, a few snacks, a fantastic piece of playwriting, and a group of avid play readers who like to have fun!  What could be better? East Bay PlayReaders is a group for amateurs who are theater lovers and would like the social experience of group reading. The group is open to anyone, and actors can join, but the purpose is to bring in non-professionals who want to be a part of a playreading, without theater experience. The venue we have chosen is in Alameda, CA. , b …

This group is for all ages.For men and women. The activities are:game night,camping,pubs,dining out,listen to live music,comedy shows,events,picnics,magic shows,fishing,boating,pool,bowling,minature golf,and arts and crafts,movies,and cannabis fun.You should join my group to meet other people,make a new friend and have an awsome time.

Designed to bring single Catholic college graduates together for many social and religious activities each month. Activities include dinners, discussion groups, dances, comedy nights, house parties, sport activities, karaoke, Masses, and community service projects.

Are you over 30 and looking to expand your social network?  This group is focuses on fun events for the over 30 crowd. Most are based in San Francisco. We have a couple of Happy Hours each month with movies and comedy club events.    You are welcome to join regardless if you are single/married/involved or if you are new to the city or a native.   I am also open to have members plan events. If you are interested let me know. 

Do you want to enjoy the great things that life has to offer?   WELL.... LETS ENJOY LIFE!!!    The Solano County Club is for men and women who are interested in events such as: happy hours, festivals, movies, dining out, karaoke, comedy shows, game nights, concerts, potlucks, picnics, hiking, bowling, traveling and crossing things off your bucket list!!!   Come meet and mingle with your Solano County neighbors and make lasting friendships!!!  And if you're not a Solano Co. resident, come over an …