We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

Bring your babies and toddlers to meet with other children to play in the grass or in the sandbox at La Cienega Park while connecting with other parents/caregivers in this non-structured, super fun, come-as-you-like play group! It's totally informal. Anyone looking to connect with other parents and children can come say hello, throw down a blanket and join in the fun. Watching the kids interact is simply the best!

A group of Labrador/Retriever owners who are sooooo in love with the playful, loving nature of their dogs. It's so incredible to watch them play and have fun, it's all they want to do. Let's bring them together for a reunion of play, whilst we laugh at their latest antics and maybe discuss what they've just chewed up. They certainly teach us unconditional love! Whether it's a dog park, hike or someone's yard, let's celebrate our best friends and bring them together for fun.

This group was created for ACD owners as well as Dachshund owners. These polar opposite breeds bring a diverse group of dog lovers who can participate in every dog activity out there! We will be hiking, going to the dog beach, meeting at different dog parks in central LA (Hollywood & Downtown) hosting agility classes, dog tea parties, doggie birthdays and other suggestions are welcome! Bring your ACD or your Dachshund to any of the events. Please be sure to have confidence in your dogs social sk …

This group was started by an irate citizen that was victimized by a meter maid. Having gone through their system of contesting, I have come to the conclusion the sytem is designed to wear you down and make you give up because of the onerous rules they have in place, contesting a citation is imposssible,

This is a group that celebrates and explores Los Angeles and the rich community of people who live here. Like an urban village with deep roots and diverse flavors . . .  L.A. is to me an Urban Pueblo. =) I'm looking forward to planning a wide variety of activities: from lectures at the Downtown Public Library to Dodger baseball games at Chavez Ravine; from the Farmer's Market in Barnsdall Park to the Tamale Festival in McArthur Park. =)  Let's go to Grand Central Market, Angels' Flight, The Holl …

Join the # 1 BootCamp Fitness Program in L.A.! 12 locations LA/BEACH/VALLEYS BootCamp "Morning Crunch"is a challenging, fun and effective fitness program designed to deliver maximum total body results. The class structure is suitable for people of any fitness level. We combine activities like: push ups, agility exercises, resistance training, abs, squats, speed drills, and endurance challenges to create a fun and rewarding total body workout. The program is is 5 weeks long; and classes are held …

Art & Soul Yoga hosted at ArtShareL.A. was created to practice yoga in a creative space. Our donation-based program ($5 recommended) is an opportunity for practitioners to open their heart, mind and body with the intention of making space for the artist in each of us. Join us for a fun and heart-felt practice! We also have FREE parking in the lot across from ArtShareL.A., but make sure you drive up the ramp and park on the roof. Class Times: Thursday: 5:30pm-7pm Friday: 6:30pm-7:45pm Saturday: …

WARNING!!!!!! Meeting new friends, learning how to be healthier are just a few of the common side effects of being a part of the Miracle Mile Fit Club. You may also become more attractive, have to buy smaller size pants, and feel happier in your everyday life. Fit Club takes no responsibility for the dates and the surge of attractiveness as a result of being a part of this group. 1st Rule: You do not talk about FIT CLUB. 2nd Rule: You DO NOT talk about FIT CLUB. 3rd Rule: If someone says "sto …

Notice: All group runs have been postponed until January do to cross-training. In the meantime, get your fitness and strength where it needs to be, and we'll hit it hard and fast in 2013. ******************************************************************** Hey Traceurs...how's your fitness? We're a group of athletes, traceurs, friends, and fitness peeps of all different skill levels. To us Los Angeles is more like a national park for parkour and urban trail running- so if you're looking for a go …

Want to improve your business Spanish, presentation skills, and meet local professionals from Southern California? Visit the New Toastmasters group in Spanish at the City Club in downtown LA! Our next meetings are May 20th, 2013 and June 10, 2013. Location: 333S. Grand Ave., 54th Fl., Los Angeles CA 90071-1504. Reception: 6-6:30 p.m. Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Non member $15. For your complimentary guest pass, rsvp at erabaso@gmail.com with coupon code: meetup2013. RSVP includes non-member fee, …

Gaia Grove/Seedlings ~ safe, creative, playful community of discovery, growth and transformation for families with small children from about 1 ~ 3 or so, magical moms and/or dads welcome! Join together in community at new and full moons to deepen connection to nature, spirituality, magic, and more, while growing a healthy relationship with the world. Seeking creative, playful, open hearts and minds to grow our family tribe! We will try to connect in the real world on most new and full moons.  Ou …

*Please READ and UNDERSTAND our POLICY. WHAT WE DO: This is a free group that meets a few times a month to explore all the hidden stairways in LA. The group is about getting a workout/exercise while using the hidden staircases in the LA area. The walks are not guided tours! Free to join and there is never any fees to do our walks.  New members must be approved. Location, location, location: The stairs are located mostly in northeast LA in areas like Echo Park, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Los Feli …

Are you a young (20s and 30s) resident of eastside LA? Loving Los Feliz, excited about Echo Park, dominating Downtown, salivate for Silverlake..I could go on and on, but you get my point, right? If you (and your friends) live in or just love the eastside of LA and are looking to meet other fun young people, you're in the right place! We started this meetup group for a number of reasons: We love our neighborhood and all of the eastside neighborhoods because they have so much to offer! It can nev …

Got MoM grew out of the desire to connect with other moms and share common experiences. I am a first time mommy and with that come lots of trial and errors. As I go through this awesome journey of parenthood I also can't seem to forget that I am an adult and let's face it we need to interact with other adults from time to time. I wanted to form a group where moms like me can come together and discuss what really goes on in our daily lives. So if you have children ages 0-7 yrs and need a place to …

This is a group for parents living in Downtown Los Angeles. We can be flexible on the meet-up times due to variation in schedules. I want to start a supportive network for Downtown and surrounding area (Huntington Park, Echo Park, Los Feliz...) parents.

This is the first Drum Circle in Culver City, on the LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AT NOON. Culver City Cultural Affairs is behind us, and it's a regular event! Come be a part of Culver City Culture! We have a great group of drummers of all skill levels and disciplines from Masters to Newbies, and we always have a great time. We usually have dancers, hoopers, families, teens and seniors too.  Come meet us! There's NO SIZE LIMIT! We will be meeting under the Pavilion in MEDIA PARK, IN CULVER CITY. …

This group is for the Hawthorne, California (including the cities of Lawndale and Gardena) chapter of MOMS Club International. MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a non-profit support group for mothers who are home with their children during the day, including those who have home-based businesses and those working part time. We invite you to join us for two of our events to see if we are a right fit for you after that we hope that you will become a member. Only current members of the Hawth …

"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 …

There are many canyoneering opportunities throughout the Southwest!  From San Diego, through the San Gabriels and San Bernardinos, the Los Padres, the Sierra and as far north as Death Valley in California (and probably beyond); not to mention those near Las Vegas, those scattered through Arizona and those bursting from the seams of the topographic maps of Utah. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to connect people in the Southwest for this adventure activity/sport/passion and to provide certifie …

If you're Crazy for all things Desi, you've found the right place! Join a large circle of wonderful people and make new friends as we celebrate in a Hollywood meets Bollywood environment! Watch Bollywood movies, travel with us on daring adventures, dance 'til morning to the hottest and hippest Bollywood/Bhangra dance parties. Enjoy Indian cultural events, take hikes, road trips, camping, attend concerts inside theaters or outside under the stars, beach and park activities, eating at the hottest …

Welcome "Gamer", This group is for the "game lover" in you! Whether you're into poker games, amusement parks, boardgames, football games, basketball games, baseball games, hockey games, or any other type of game (non-sports or sports)-- then, you've joined the right group!!! Strap on and let's have a fun "game" time!

What: We meet every Saturday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group is led by Jessica Graham. Jessica studies meditation with Shinzen Young and Michael Taft and has been teaching since 2009. She regularly contributes to the blog deconstructingyourself.com. No experience necessary. Where: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dance Studio 1110 Bates Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Ente …

Happy Hour Fitness is about working out with a new perspective! We want fitness to be fun, adventurous, and always in a positive environment! Enjoy some great California sun, family and friends! Get your cardio and core workouts every Saturday at Culver City park at 8AM with my fitness group. Start your weekend off right! Starting with stretching, warm-up/workout and then we hit the trail for a run. When you reach your turn around point just head back down the trail and you can wait for the rest …

Hello, and welcome! This group is intended for working parents of toddlers and babies (ages 0-4), who may feel a bit stuck on the social side, and who want to create lasting friendships with other parents, and age-appropriate peers for their children.  Many active groups for this area cater to stay at home parents, and many of their meet ups and events don't often fit the busy schedule of working parents that don't have time during the weekdays to participate.  The goal of this group is to find …

Train & share knowledge on Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Fighting Methods & MMA in an energetic pro environment (NOT in a park) @ our new location inside ELITE MMA ACADEMY in Santa Fe Springs, Ca. USA on Saturdays from 11am-1pm via RSVP. ELITE JKD / MMA training offers comprehensive full-contact (Realistic) training in effective Jun Fan Gung Fu-Jeet Kune Do and professional Mixed-Martial Arts instruction. All Saturday morning classes are conducted by 2011 Masters Hall of Fame Inductee Sifu Paul S. Le …

Love to play bridge but hard to find players? Daring enough to bid a slam? Lets have lunch and count those points! Open to all level players. As the weather is getting warmer maybe an afternoon in the Park?

Welcome, You are warmly invited to join us in these ancient and health promoting breathing and moving exercises. Beginners: learn qi gong for the first time. Seasoned practitioners: further cultivate, share and refine your energy. This wonderful class is a community offering from Gentle Way Acupuncture. It is my joy to share this fun, health building practice with you. No prior experience required. Anyone can learn. I am a Culver City local, acupuncturist and owner of Gentle Way Acupuncture, St …