Let's face it: seriousness is overrated. It cuts into our enjoyment of life, the satisfaction we can get out of life and even into our productivity. We at Rumor Improv believe that people give up make believe games far too early in life. In fact, our main goal in holding these classes is to remind adults that playing is fun and relaxing and even sort of therapeutic. Improvisation could be the road for you to rekindle your sense of excitement and mystery, to delve into your toybox of excitement a …

Interested in honing your skills as a trained improvisor? Free on Tuesday nights? If so, join us for a creative night of small-group Improv practice and critique. The class is taught by two fun and energetic instructors, Paul Cook and Dorian MacNeil, who have been performing and practicing Improv technique throughout the Bay Area for several years. Paul Cook's areas of expertise include: voice acting and character development. He originally studied Improv with Matt Smith in Seattle and continued …

Calling people of all cultures, ages who are sick of being just considered a stereotype. We all have been identified as something we are not just because of our ethnic background, upbringing and/or careers. Lets put a stop to this and come together to show that our cultures have more commonalities than differences. Lets explore different dining establishments in the greater Bay Area, go to museums, parks, comedy clubs, etc. together. Its a chance to learn about all the wonderful diverse cultures …

Hello guys and gals! I'm glad you found this group. This group is for men and women who are new to the area or those who've been here sometime and want to try new places out. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. I'm relatively new to the area and I know how lonesome it can be when you don't know anyone. It seems like the "older" you get the harder it is to meet new people. We all know that friends are important part of our lives, so I hope people in this gro …

Welcome to the SKY IS THE LIMIT SINGLES ! Come join our Amazing Fun Singles group ....meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ... We are focused on friendships first....Get to know People ....have fun ...date .. and who knows ....;0) Giving someone a chance isn't "settling down" ..... it's opening yourself up to someone who may ultimately be right for you...nothing more nothing less just that Give someone chance in at list 3 dates ;0) This group should be for determined single pe …

We are a mid- 40's professional couple, grown kids, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and living in San Mateo. We are seeking other couples in the Bay Area to get together with for dinners, cocktails, BBQ's, game nights, comedy shows, concerts, trips and any other outings we can think of! Maybe even some outings with our dogs! At our first meeting we can then decide together on events to plan and how often we would like to get together, etc. We have been wanting to meet some new people and figured this would be a …

Let's be honest: writing is hard, and sometimes scary. Whether you're tackling a novel, a script, a memoir, or a short story, encouragement and positive feedback from other writers not only help you improve your work, but give you an incentive to keep going. You'll also learn a great deal from reading the work of other writers. I've been a writer for forty years, and have worked professionally as a journalist (the Contra Costa Times, and freelance for dozens of other publications), television co …

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 …

The Humanist Community at Stanford seeks to build, educate, and nurture a diverse community of Atheists, Humanists, Agnostics at Stanford and in Silicon Valley. We accomplish this by hosting a variety of events, including public lectures from luminaries such as Richard Dawkins (Oct. 2012), day trips such as our excursion to the San Francisco Film Festival, pub nights, barbecues, dinners, comedy nights such as our upcoming event with Jamie Kilstein, art gallery visits, discussion meetings, and ta …

Having been a caregiver for a while now, it occurs to me that there are unique aspects to being a gay man in this role. It seems this responsibility has traditionally landed on women. I've made use of the literature and counseling available and tailored it to me. There is much I'd like to share with and learn from other gay men who currently are or were cast in the role of "Florence Nightengale." I don't see this group as a "heavy" experience. Indeed, I have to laugh a lot at the (dark) comedy t …

We are a group of wannabe telugu youtubers working on sitcoms/sketch comedies in the Bay Area. Shooting is only over weekends. We all have tonnes of suggestions, ideas for Tollywood, but haven't had a platform to say it out loud. So this is our chance. I have started working on a sitcom called 'Desi Seinfeld' based on the original, and would want to take it to the next level. Lets get together

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and making videos for fun and profit. The main function is to bring together everyone interested in the video revolution taking place today. Now, virtually anyone can be involved in the creation of quality, entertaining programs by linking experienced and inexperienced individuals with a common goal. There is a great wealth of resources available in the San Francisco bay area available to everyone ranging meetup groups like this, to community tel …

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, volunteering, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights …

Urbandictionary defines an ABCD as "an 'American Born Confused Desi,' which is a derogatory term used for Indians, Pakistanis, Bengladeshis (South Asians) who have grown up in the United States and who act 'American' (as stupid as that sounds)." But really, it doesn't have to be derogatory. We're fortunate enough to have the best of two worlds. While there are plenty of desi meetup groups here in the the bay area, there seems to be a void for a legit ABCD group. So, if you're an American (or eve …

So many women who say they don't have real girlfriends or they just go from work to home. It is scientifically proven that people who laugh and have fun live longer. The older you get the harder it seems to meet women with similar interest who can be your "Girlfriends". So let's live Ladies! This group is all about doing the things we love and meeting new girlfriends in the process: Reasons to Join the Group: 1. If you are looking to meet women with solid foundation who have similar interest 2. …

Attention all enthusiastic International Singles and anyone who has a interest in meeting new friends from around the world. INTERNATIONAL Singles who are interested in affordable and fun activities in our scenic areas of the East Bay. I started this group to meet other singles  ( ages 30s and40s ) who may be looking forward to exploring outdoor activities, Napa wine train, day trips to old downtown Sacramento, beach activities, happy hour TGIF in EAST BAY, Music festivals, fundraisers, concerts …

What this group will be about: You may be new to the East Bay and maybe wanting to make new set of friends or maybe you’ve been here for a while but never had the time or made the effort to do so. Then this is the group for you! I want to make this group about having a good time and establishing solid relationships. Making female friends on the other hand requires you to put in a little more effort – but it is a relationship that can last. We will aim to have a wide variety of events which will …

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 to offer support and friendship to one another and our families. Benefits of this Group: -Regular Events/Get-Togethers in Contra Costa County, CA -Small Group where we truly get to know one another -Our foster/adopted kids get to meet other kids in their shoes and get to make friends, knowing they aren't alone and are normal, too! -Our par …

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.BustingOutStorytelling.com 4Yrs. in Walnut Creek - now expanding into the amazing Awaken Cafe, downtown Oakland! Come meet others, eat/drink, socialize & hear great stories! 5-6 invited Storytellers, occ stories from audience. Stories are True, No notes, told in under 10minutes. MeetUps, plus others! Visit Website for pa …

¡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 w …

Dear friends, we are a big family like group! If you are new to this area or find that you have lost your old social circle because friends have moved away, this might be the place for you. Our group’s mission is to help build friendships that last a life time. So if this is what you are looking for, keep reading :) East Bay Young Professionals Social Group (EBYPSG) is a diverse group of active people in their 20s-40s. Our backgrounds and ethnicity vary greatly, but the one thing we have in com …

East Bay Singles - Let's Get Together and Meet! Click the JOIN US button and come meet us! It's FREE to join our group No obligation to attend any events after you join and no cost to you for anything but what you buy at an event you choose to attend. Wouldn't it be great to meet someone nice to date? Not into the singles bar scene? Looking for more quality friendships, relationships, events and group fun? Then consider joining this group. Seeking fun folks age 45+ who are interested in meeting …

Success! It's confirmed: Our meetups will now start Wednesdays at 7:00pm (same venue). Improv, the jazz of acting, the free-flowing river of spontaneity empowers us to explore the multiple personalities and characters that each of us is, desires to be, or is curious about. At any given moment, our mood and energy level depend largely upon our perception of our current surroundings. Improv liberates us most profoundly by reintroducing us to our own imaginative capacity in a way that embraces it …

We are a group of women and men, mid 40s to 50s, who are well-traveled, internationally-oriented, physically and culturally active, whose aim is to bring together like-minded people doing fun activities such as hiking, movies, bike rides, wine bars/wineries, dining out, potlucks, and cultural performances. The group is based in and around downtown San Jose, but is open to events all over our beautiful Bay Area. Newcomers to the Bay Area are welcome. Unlike the typical Meetup, we would like to en …

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 …

After realizing there weren't many groups on meetup for young south-asian-american couples or intermixed south-asian-american couples to hang out, we decided to start one! (single people aren't the only ones that know how to have fun!) And although many of the members have roots in South-Asia, this group is inclusive and all are invited, not just those with ancestry from the South-Asian subcontinent! This social meetup is for all young and professional couples in their 20s and 30s who would like …

Come meet other Recent College Grads in the San Francisco Bay Area! Have you recently graduated college? This past spring or in the last few years? It can be tough leaving behind your college buds for the real world. Whether you're a local looking to expand your circle of friends, or a new transplant to the Bay Area, it can be tough meeting good people. Even more so for us younger folks under 30. Internet sites are often reserved for the older crowd, but now there's an easy way to meet young pro …

SV Friends is a social and activity group dedicated to having fun together in the spirit of goodwill, kindness, and togetherness. Let's get together and have a beach party, ski trip, movie night, afternoon hike in the woods, holiday party, social mixer, some laughs at a comedy club, bowling night, mini-golf session, brunch, fun run, evening at the theater, wine tasting party, afternoon at the zoo, indoor sky diving adventure, trivia night, dinner party, bay cruise, blues night, outdoor ice skat …