The Bay Area has a thriving performance scene with readings, Open-Mics and Slams pretty much every night of the week on one side of the bay or another. This is a group that's all about getting you out to these shows and, hopefully, on to the mic! We'll include all kinds of shows and workshops (poetry, comedy, slams, acoustic, improv, storytelling, etc.) as long as the mic is OPEN you're welcome* to post it here. *if you list a show all that we ask is you offer a discount to members of the group

Bringing developers and comedians together to create hilarious apps. And also, free food and beer.

You want people to laugh at your face? Me and my film crew are making a short comedy sketch! We have legit prosumer cameras, mics of every stripe, scouted locations, a script, a shoot schedule and, hell, we'll even throw in some craft services. All we need is some actors! We're looking for folks of comedy improv and stage background for a dynamic, highly visual sketch. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, please RSVP and we'll get back to you ASAP. As mentioned, we have a sc …

The meetup for comedy improv theater in the Bay Area: classes, workshop, shows, events, and other shenanigans.

Founded in 2011, our group now has over 150 members, and this is SOME of what they do: making collaborative sculpture, making music, crafting, making video and film, making art in the environment, dancing, contact improvisation dancing, creating dances, being a bodyworker, creating collages, creating 3D illustration, writing plays, writing poetry, writing screenplays, cooking, making ceramics, , knitting , painting, drawing, tinkering, being silly, playing, making music, making rhythm, drumming, …

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 …

[color=green][b]WELCOME![/b][/color] Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to …

People who currently improvise or are interested in trying out improv get together to attend Leela's weekly Monday night drop-in improv class: The Art of Improvisation. The class introduces you to Leela’s signature style of improvisation: joyful play, expressing your authentic self, truthful scenework, ensemble building, group mind, character development, detailed space object work, multiple forms, and “Yes, and!" It's a full-on improv acting class taught by Leela’s Artistic Director, a great op …

We are a collaboration of improv students and fans who want to explore shortform improvisation. We teach and play improv games that encourage creativity and spontaneity. People of any skill level are welcome including beginners who have never tried improv before. We want to spread the positive effects of improv to the world! Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with improv events and information. Further info about our "typical" Sundays: Beginners are absolutely welcome.  The workshop is set …

This Meet Up is for those who enjoy improv (or want to learn it) to find classes and workshops. Especially to serve drop in improv classes in San Francisco. Although this will probably be mostly short form classes, a drop in long form/Harold workshop would also be welcome - as would classes on musical improvisation. If you are offering a class, contact the organizer... If you are having a four - six week class, that's not off the table either. Preference will be given to improv teachers with est …

If you are ENTHUSIASTIC about all things improv you are in the RIGHT place.  The rules of improv are good for everyday living. In this group you will find opportunities to try out improv informally with other members, learn about improv classes offered in the area, and attend improv local shows. Improv happens in the "here and now." If you're thinking about the past, or planning for the future, you're missing the present -- and that's where spontaneity, creativity and connection occur. Improv o …

Acting is an ancient and elemental part of storytelling in the world. It involves harnessing one's mind and body to present the images of a story to another. Our goal is to nurture the craft of acting and its' participants, while broadening awareness of its contributions to the world. All skill levels welcome.

Based on feedback, to be a member your PRIMARY profile pic must clearly show your face and please post your real first name (no avatars, pets, landscapes etc) Also if you have not logged in or attended an event in the last year you may be removed. 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 jo …

Good people! Good times! This group is for anyone interested in hiking, bowling, getting together for happy hours, dinners, drinks, comedy, wine tasting, & hopefully some great music & theater. : )

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 …

Ever get irritated when someone talks during the movie? Then this is NOT the group for you. Although Mystery Science Theater has not been on cable tv for years, it retains a cult following. The MST3K team watches the same bad movie as us, but with the sound turned down a bit, they inject their own commentary on top of the movie. If you’re unfamiliar with MST3K, this will give you a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53i_GAQn40g&feature=related Mystery Science Theater is back, live! The M …

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 …

This group is for women ages 20-29 in the El Cerrito/Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco area who are ready to make new friends over lunch or dinner, and much more! We'll get together two or three times a month. If you're friendly, looking to network or would just like to make new friends, you should definitely join us!  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, …

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 …

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 …

Bay Area Friends (BAF) is a social group for people with genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2) who live in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With @ 3000 members (combining our Meetup and Yahoo Groups), we are one of the largest Herpes social groups in the USA. We welcome everyone over 18 who is interested in making new friends, sharing fun activities together, and meeting others who share our surprisingly common situation. BAF has NO DUES, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely …

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. …

We created THE ART OF ACTIVE NETWORKING to help you do better and to make better, genuine ACTIVE connections, And people from all careers, well employed to unemployed attend. Check out our site at http://www.TheArtofActiveNetworking.com. At THE BOX SF, we give artists, musicians and foodies a unique new home in which to collaborate and build their art as well as their following. At The Box SF you will taste and sip something fantastic, see and hear some wonderful things and you will experience a …

Dinner & Movie at Home for 20's-30's Peninsula Ladies. Do you love dinner parties with girlfriends, cooking, socializing, and ending the night relaxing to a nice movie? Then this group is for you! Who we are. We are a group of twentysometing to thirtysomething ladies. We meet to have dinner potlucks rotating at different person's homes on the Peninsula -- as far North as Millbrae to as far down as Mt.view. -- that way we get to prepare something each time to contribute. And after enjoying our me …

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 …