Flak·ey --- adj., to be unreliable, and/or absent-minded, flighty, fickle. Generally irresponsible Tired of the flakey group singles/friends scene in Los Angeles? Ever show up to a Meetup event, just to find that the organizer is a no-show and only a few other group members have bothered to attend? This group is all about those who are serious about meeting new friends, having a good time with old friends, meeting potential dates/mates and having a good time doing it. We'll have happy hours, …

Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are family structure, children, conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners, and many others.  You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you …

Welcome to Rounders Poker! Turn off the TV, logoff your computer, grab your car keys, and play with people just like you, the coolest L.A. poker group is right here. Don't be misled by other L.A. Poker meetups claiming to be larger, we've hosted more games than anyone. If you're looking for the largest and most active L.A. poker group, this is --"The One". Looking for a game, tournament, or poker league? Browse our Calendar link for new games posted almost daily. Meet new players, make new frien …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Join the Southern California Gay & Lesbian Club (and Friends) a club for gay men, lesbian women, and their friends. Your membership does not imply your sexual orientation - just an acceptance of people of different lifestyles - and the desire to get to know people. Welcome singles, couples, fun seekers and adventurers. Activities include going to theater and concert events, hiking, exploring, dining, dancing, skiing, and more. We enjoy entertainment, movies, indoor and outdoor activities. Let's …

We are a new LGBTQI spiritual community taking shape in LA. Whether you call it God, Buddha, Krishna, Yahweh, Jesus, Allah, The Great I Am, Spirit, Energy, or simply LOVE, you are most welcomed, & deeply valued at Project: Service L.A.  Our website is here: Project: Service L.A. - [url=http://projectservicela.org]http://projectservicela.org[/url] What you need to know about us: We're all about building community, having fun, making the most of life and having quality relationships with ourselve …

This meetup group is for everyone in LA who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, social networking, dinner parties, and other local activities.This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the LA area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. You only have to be friendly and fun to join!

You've found us!  To see if this group is right for you, if you've ever said any of the following, you've most likely found the right group. 1.  LA lacks a sense of community and it's so hard to meet new people. 2.  Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore. 3.  I work with a bunch of boys that sleep on Star Wars sheets, where am I supposed to meet new people?  (OK, so that was the question I asked myself:) 4.  I would like to meet more diverse people. 5.  What, do I just go by myself to a bar …

We welcomes all new friends who are Foodies, Explorers, Friends, Adventurers for  Entertainment, Laughs, Fun & more! Let's explore Los Angeles everywhere including  Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, and all the surrounding areas. Join us for lunches and dinners at different restaurants, fun adventures, bicycle riding, hiking, outdoor activities, festivals, parties, concerts, theater and other fun events. Dim Sum meet ups, Outdoor adventures, Weekend trips, Art Gallery visits, Potlucks, Plays, …

When you were 16... Did you spend your Saturday mornings at Kaplan or Princeton Review? Were you convinced a 4 on your AP US History exam would mean complete and utter failure? Did you feel confused when people thought Penn was a state school? If you answered yes to any (and preferably all) of the above, you are most likely in need of a way to meet similarly-educated women...who also date women. This group is for intellectual, professional gals who went to great schools (undergrad and/or grad) a …

We are a great group of ladies in the West Hollywood area, mostly new to the city, looking to meet new friends and check out new venues.  If you're a friendly, fabulous lady in your late-20s to mid-30s, who wants to check out new places and make lasting friendships, then come have a drink with us!  We're a no-drama, no self-promotion, no business-networking group. We meet once a week for dinner or drinks, usually in the Hollywood/West Hollywood area.  Members are encouraged to suggest events. In …

Are you between the ages of 25-45? Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing something fun? If you'd like to go out more, have fun, meet new people , while exploring the best venues the Los Angeles (St Fernando Valley and more) area has to offer then you have come to the right place. Different variety of events, from comedy clubs to bbq parties, sporting events, and adventures! Want to make new friends? Perfect! We have ice-breaker din …

Do you consider yourself to be kind and thoughtful? To be accepting of others? To be fun and engaging? Do you feel like you relate with so many, yet have met so many who rashly assume they probably won't relate with you? Do you feel like people seem to genuinely like who you are, yet even so, somehow don't quite know what to do with you in "their world?" Perhaps you almost feel like you're expected to focus on aligning your being with some kind of niche community or sub-culture, based on some di …

A group for people of ALL ages that live in, work in, or just love to hang out in BEVERLY HILLS. A great way for people new to the area (like myself) to meet other 90210 locals or aficionado's, and explore various cafes/bars/restaurants/hotel bars/rooftop bars/lounges, while meeting new people, making new friends and socializing. This group is open to everyone, single or married, kids or no kids, but you have to be FRIENDLY and SOCIAL! Its OK if your shy, we'll make you feel comfortable so you c …

Social events Over 40 is a fun group to meet new people, find new friends and have a good time. We have an eclectic mix of events from casual dinners, movies, music concerts, art museums, summer festivals, happy hours, social parties, mixers, hikes, walking and more for everyone over the age of forty. So if you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s please join us at one of our events, and meet new people who enjoy having fun! Please read over our Group Policies here: http://www.meetup.com/Social-Events-O …

(New Organizer as of March 26, 2013) Are you looking for friends to go out Salsa Dancing with in LA?  Are you a Salsera new to LA and want to get connected?  Are you looking for people to practice with?  Or, are you ready to jump in and explore a new hobby?  If you said "Yes" to any of the above, Los Angeles Salsa Nights may be for you.  All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner.  We organize group night outs and create a friendly environment in which people are comfortable coming alone. …

This group is for nannies (live- in, full time, part time) Au pairs, babysitters, or anyone who works with children in any way. If you love your job but are exhausted and need some people in your life who can relate and maybe carry on an adult conversation then this group is for you! This group is pretty much just to meet up anywhere in the valley or Hollywood (coffee shop, hiking trail, movie theater, ect) to connect and have fun with others who get it. We will do activities on the weekends mos …

LA Social Connections is a Social network group to make friends over drinks and explore the outdoors. If you are new to Los Angeles or a native seeking dance, happy hours, singles nightlife, open bars, roof top bars, wine tastings, boat cruises, sporting events, business networking, fashion shows, movies, dinning, and concerts. Are you looking for a new way to meet friends, meet someone special, or network? This group is for singles who are really interested in meeting new people for friendship, …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friend …

For most it’s history, Los Angeles was a gastronomic wasteland, but not any more. Lovingly prepared and lusciously presented food, good wine, and outstanding cocktails, some of life’s greatest pleasures, are available all over the place. The purpose of this group is to visit, and revisit, some of the best, to share an evening of great food and pleasant conversation, and, last but not least, make new friends who already share a common interest. Our events will happen at least once a month, possib …

We are a local group of fatties and friends who like to have fun fitness experiences without negative body talk, diet talk, or weight loss talk. We believe in Health at Every Size - moving our bodies in ways that are focused on fun and fitness, not body size or weight. This is a local group that was born out of the Fit Fatties Forum (www.fitfatties.com). We started this group to find other cool fatties and fat friendly people to do fun fitness stuff with. We have several events per month that re …

NoHo Ladies is for the young and young-at-heart, ages 21-45, living in or around North Hollywood. This group is here to connect women who want to make local friends and hit fun spots around the area or experience other parts of LA together. We have meetups several times a week for dinner, drinks, dessert or entertainment. We are down to relax at Happy Hour, go out to dinner, or check out hiking trails in the area, among many other activities! All are invited to join! The NoHo Ladies are from all …

Welcome to the Baby Boomers and Friends Book Club website. I'm excited and inspired with the potential of this group to enrich and empower the lives of Baby Boomers who find joy in reading books of all genres, meeting new people and having fun engaging in lively discussions. This is a book and social club of 10 - 15 dynamic, diverse and progressive Baby Boomers. Our goal is to create a fun and inspiring community for book lovers. Our book selections and discussions reflect the collective imagina …

I created this group for professional, fabulous, single ladies in their late 20s to early 40s living in West Hollywood who are looking to meet new friends for dining out, bar hopping, beach trips, festivals, shopping, movies and any other local events that may be going on. We meet at least once a week for dinner or drinks, usually in the Hollywood/West Hollywood area. I encourage you to join and come out to one of our meetup. Venue suggestions are welcome! Everyone is welcoming, friendly and jus …

This is a group for people who live, spend time in, or want to spend time in the eastern part of the San Fernando Valley, and want to make friends and do activities closer to home! Let's check out some NoHo theater, go to Balboa Park for a potluck lunch, do a pub quiz night in Valley Village, happy hour in Studio City, bowling in Burbank, mini-golf in Van Nuys...there's good stuff on our side of the Hollywood Hills--let's take advantage of it! I started this group because I live in NoHo, and mos …

We are Valley ladies in our 20's and 30's, single, married or dating, looking to socialize and make new friends in Los Angeles. Our group plans a wide variety of events from wine tasting to dinner with the girls. If you are looking for a down to earth, friendly bunch of girls to socialize with than this is the group for you! A few requirements we have to be a member of our group.  Every member must pay $2 a year in order for us to pay the Meetup dues each year.  Please only RSVP to an event if …

Calling all studs, all femmes and all stems! This meetup is for young, fun and interesting lesbians looking to make friends, socialize and play. We are Katherine and Rachel, east coast transplants now living in LA. We started this meetup for girls like us to get together and make new friends. Join us for drinks, karaoke, beer pong, poker, poetry readings and many other good times. We look forward to meeting you!

This is a group for Baby Boomers interested in hiking, tennis, golfing, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other mature active lifestyle enthusiasts. Although theoretically I’m the meetup organizer, this is a group of co-organizers. Please don’t sign up and wait for me or others to make things happen for you. I have in mind having members post and host their preferred activity in the areas of their choice.  That way, other members looking for activities in the same …