what is your favorite drink? Coffee? Tea? Bubble Tea? Smoothies? Wine? Beer? and any drink in between. This group was created to discover, share, sample, and learn about the best drinks from around the world. Did you recently travel around the world somewhere and want to tell everyone about the incredible drink that you came across? Tell us!! Do you have a little coffee or tea shop and want people to sample and give you feedback? Invite us!! Looking to learn about new drinks in other cultures or …

What is Lean Coffee? Lean Coffee is a structured, agenda-less meeting.Participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking.Conversations are directed and productive because the agenda for the meeting was democratically generated. Who should attend? Everyone! From beginners to seasoned Leanists. Why attend? You like good coffee don't you?! ;-) And there are always great topics brought to the table; everything from "lean startup in large organizations" to "collective quality ownership" and "cus …

We are a group of individuals who lived, travelled or grew up abroad and would like to connect with other like indivduals over coffee, a drink or dinner? Do you you think there is more to life than shopping and TV? Do you follow what is happening in the world? Are interested in travel? Do you like connecting with others who share these interests? Do you live close to Walnut Creek? Maybe this is the group for you! An event will be scheduled twice a month alternating between a Happy Hour/Dinner an …

“This is a group for anyone interested in walking, Friday night activities, coffee, chatting about life etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I thought it would be nice to get outside more and because I am terrible at making Friday night plans so being a single gal, I often am cooking something up last second or not up to anything. It seems like a walk and then a beer or coffee would be a nice way for people to make friends, get outside, and enjoy this beautiful city. …

Calling all San Francisco and Bay Area couples who would like to get together with other couples for social gatherings and fun events. If any of the following sounds fun…Coffee or Drinks, explore the local cuisine with group dinners, potluck brunches and exploring local activities in and around San Francisco, or a game night or two... You should absolutely join the group. We are both relatively new to San Francisco and know how hard it can be to make true friends when you are a couple. We w …

There are several Meetup book clubs in the East Bay, but many of them are specialized (e.g., women-only, we only read such-and-such books, etc.), or their meetings fill to capacity so fast that I never get a chance to rsvp - so I decided to start this one. I previously participated in a fantastic book club in Chicago, which gave me the opportunity to read some great books that I probably wouldn't have found on my own. I hope to continue that trend here! This is a mixed-gender book club for anyon …

[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 …

This Meetup is a place to join others who are willing to question and challenge cherished dogmas of any stripe. Let's get together at a potluck, meet at a bar or a coffee shop, go hiking, you name it. Exchange ideas, news, share your success stories and get support from other free-thinking people. We're an "umbrella" for a few locations at once: SF, North, East, and South Bays, The Peninsula, and maybe more. Anybody brave enough to organize events in any of those areas is welcome to become an as …

We are a community of moms desiring to build friendships with other moms in the East Bay and provide regular playtimes with our little kiddos. We are mamas with kids born between 2006-2012, and would love to make new friends in the East Bay. If your kids are older or if you're expecting, you are certainly welcome to join this Meetup group. We like exploring and finding fun and free places to hang out with our toddlers and infants in 4 cities in the East Bay - Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, and …

我們多數說中文，有時會有學中文的朋友參加我們的活動。我們的俱樂部提供這個平台和機會讓你找到語言學習互助的伙伴。 This is a place for languages exchange. The most of us speak Chinese. Some of us learning Chinese. China has over eight old capitals. If your accent slightly different from Beijingnese, that is OK to volunteer here. Usually we look for our language practice partners and practice during our coffee and dinning time. You are welcome to bring questions, notebook and dictionary to our meetups. Schedule wont be decided until you signed up to the …

The Economic Round Table is composed of members from different sectors of the business community in San Francisco. We have been meeting weekly since 1940 to hear presentations about current issues in business, politics, law, etc. Although the focus of the group is on economic issues, topics are not limited to this field alone. To become a member, attend three meetings and pay the annual dues of $200' which pays for a year's worth of coffee and pastry breakfasts.

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 …

A group of new moms & dads that want to get out of the house and meet others going through the same milestones at the same time. Open to suggestions on activities to do with our loves. Trips to the Park, Hiking, and Coffee are just a few.

Calling all Alameda Artists! Have you ever wanted to head over to the ferry to sketch the boats, cranes and bright colored shipping containers? Or simply sit in the coffee shop and make quick studies of the patrons? The Alameda Artist Group is for artists in all creative media and practicing at all skill levels. (And you don't have to live in Alameda! we usually meet in Alameda but anyone who wants to sketch and draw and make art is welcome) Inspire others or be inspired, learn new techniques to …

Carve out a little time for yourself on Sunday evenings and relax with us while working away on that favorite yarn project of yours. This group is intended for knitters (or similar crafters) of all skill levels. It's a low-key group so there's no need to apply lipstick or read up on current events before joining us.  Come as you are and enjoy 90 minutes of time to unwind and chat. Because we keep our meetings small, we depend on the RSVP system and for people to use it properly.  Please be aware …

Welcome to the East Bay Travel Club! Come out to meet people who like to travel the world, find out about their past experiences and advice on future adventures. Who knows but you might find travel companions and have great fun? My best memories of travel were me and my brother in the back seat of my family's car taking road trips from Illinois to Florida, California/East Coast, or exploring ports on dad's boat along the Illinois river, Michigan City sand dunes, Grand Haven, Michigan artist co …

East Bay Dad’s Group is a group of working and nonworking dads who are interested in meeting other dads who are happily married and trying to tackle the challenge of raising a child or children and continue to be happily married. There are a lot of groups out there for divorced Dads or single dads etc., what about Dads that work and at the same trying to be involved with their families? The intention of this group will be just that. To have a place in which Dads can be men and men can be Dads. E …

Hello! Calling all Island gals from 21 to the age in our hearts! - happy Park Street Hipsters, Kite Board riders, Julie's Coffee and Tea Crafters, Wescafe lingerers, City Hall politicos and East Ender mamas - to come hang and meet semi-regularly for tea/dinner/brunch and more! Let's build a sense of community on our kick-ass island! The Alameda Ladies Social Club is growing into a tight-knit group of ladies to lean on and (gently) party with!

The purpose of this group is to bring together people who are single, over 55, and would love to discuss their favorite, or even someone else's favorite book or movie.  On the way to doing this we could discuss the issues raised in the book/movie, become a community of friends and enjoy each other's company. Any single senior interested in meeting new friends and forming a loose knit community with whom to discuss books and movies should consider joining us. When we live alone, we can't turn to …

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. This work is planned and complemented through the input of the Board of Advisor …

We are Unitarian Universalists located in the SF Bay Area, in their 30's & 40's, who wish to connect with one another.  CARE TO CONNECT ?  Let us know what type of event you wish to share with the group - we'll talk about making it happen!  We are a community!!!

Interested in Scrabble, meeting new people, chat, coffee, wine. Looking for gals and guys that enjoy a good game and conversation.Would like to meet say twice a month, place to be determined by response. Once we get to know each other we can rotate hosting or find a nice restaurant that doesn't mind us playing there.

Meet new people, knit or crochet and help others, while chatting over coffee or a bite to eat. Come join us! Create knitted or crocheted projects for: Homeless Animals Children in a war-torn country Women surviving domestic violence Soldiers far from home Families who have lost their home Babies and children with cancer or AIDS We have patterns, yarn and ideas to share! This group is sponsored by the Table. www.thetableberkeley.org

If you’re like me, you are a single/divorced/or widowed, professional 40+ woman who works 40+ hours during the week and has little time (or energy for that matter) to develop friendships with other woman. I try to plan outings on the weekends – shopping, movies, hikes, festivals, Sunday coffee etc., and while I enjoy my own company it would be nice to share the experience(s) with a friend or two. So, I thought that creating “Weekend Friends” would be a great idea for women like me living in the …

LADIES ONLY PLEASE! If you're a man looking to meet women, please do not join. Go to another group. Saves the Organizer the trouble of removing you from the group. Meet other women in their late 20s, 30s or 40s who like to get together for an occasional weekend brunch in San Francisco. Relax and get together over a nice brunch on a Saturday and Sunday. When the weather is nice we could enjoy our meal at locations with outdoor seating or maybe even have a picnic in the park. Open to all s …

Share the pleasures of food, wine, and friends! Events will be mostly around SF,  These events will include wine sailings, local wine tastings, winery release parties, private tastings, wine blending/pairing classes, cooking lessons, music festivals, and travelling! Imagine going to the France to go wine tasting and being able to tour the wineries and even help crush the grapes in the French tradition! Closer to home, we can always schedule shorter trips up or down the coast to the wealth of win …

This group is meant to be a meaningful, radical gathering of people who relate to the word, "androgynous."  Whether you identify as queer, gay, bisexual, third gender, lesbian, straight, transgender, two-spirit, pansexual... if you don't have a name for yourself at all, and you like it that way! We are a fraternity and a sorority all at once, and we acknowledge all who cross our paths. If you've always yearned for a non-judgmental outlet to explore masculinity, femininity and everything else in …

Hi everyone! Do you like trying new teas? Do you have a big stock of tea that you can't get through by yourself? Do you like to use tea in cooking, decoration, or some other unconventional ways? Do you like meeting other tea lovers in a cozy, low-key setting? If any of those sound like you, then let's make a fun meetup out of it! Once a month on a lazy Sunday, we'll meet to try different tea that members bring from around the world. Tea, snacks, and socializing for all!