Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …

Writing a novel? Screenplay? Non Fiction? Comedy? Regardless of the genre, writing is a solitary act. But sometimes its good for the writer's soul to connect with other writers. This is an informal group that meets once a month to talk about writing, do some writing excercises, get feedback, ideas, or anything else you need to keep you inspired and writing.

Casual writing group started by participants of the National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo). After years of hosting November write-ins in the wonderful atmosphere of the JumpCut Cafe, we're making this a permanent, year-long group. The Mission: To Write & To Publish. To inspire people who have the creative fire burning in their soul yet cannot find the time or motivation in their daily trials and tribulations to see their dreams come true.

Members of this group are talented Actors, Crew and writers looking to connect with like minded people to share ideas, learn from and help each other bring their talents to the decison makers in Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

o Unblock creativity o Increase intuition o Discover your authentic voice o Increase artistic productivity o Learn to market your work o Reduce stress A unique, empowering and fun mind/body/spirit approach will be used for this workshop conducted by Amy Kayden Kinkead a trained fine artist, doctoral candidate in psychology who has been involved in the art world in LA, NYC and beyond for over 20 years. Please email for more information at AKKCREATIVE@GMAIL.COM

Hi! My name is Angela Ai and I am an actress and singer/songwriter as well as a healer/therapist. I work with a lot of actors, singers and artists who are stuck emotionally and creatively. I have a knack for getting people unblocked and moving into their dreams. So if you ready to take the next step into your greatness as an artist, come join me!

Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …

Want to inspire yourself to write even more? Want to work past writing blocks? Want to get outside your writing comfort zone? When asked how an artist may best connect with her muse, Alice Walker said: “Earth was meant for Joy. As an artist, connect with that Joy and you will forever be fed by it.” ~Alice Walker, Q&A/ ‘Beauty In Truth’ world premier at ‘Women Of the World’ Festival 2013, http://youtu.be/UadveROnHHk The Natural Muse Meetup is an opportunity for writers to connect with Earth's Jo …

We are: "Musicians who want to jam with acoustic instruments, for fun." First and foremost, our name belies our relative jam locations. Our jams have transitioned to Sliverlake area, primarily, and on occasion, Pasadena and will begin to include Sunland. Anyone can host who wants to- as long as the locale is within the relative distance between Pasadena, Silverlake, and as far north as Sunland. Just ask and we'll make it happen. Next, we must limit admission to the group only to those who play …

We are a collective of artists of all sorts -- writers, musicians, comics, painters, dancers, filmmakers, and general artists of existence -- who are out to set the world on fire and shake people out of the YouTube universe.

Hello: Welcome to the new “Culture Pub Social Mixers for Creative Professionals.” We have new leadership and a changed the name, redefining the group. (former group name was "art, music spoken word," etc. ) About Us: The Leadership Team runs ---another--- very large and active meetup called "Culture Pub of LA" in addition to this one that visits art and literary venues around the Los Angeles area. It's almost 3,000 members strong and sponsored by LACMA. If you are not a creative professional ( …

THE MISSION: The mission of the Rhymecology focus group is to use the power of hip-hop lyrics and culture to help lyricists of any level discover and create themselves as artists and human beings. THE INSPIRATION: What do you have in common with Mos Def, Eminem, Nas, and Jay-Z? You are a writer just like them! We all use the same language and words, so there is no reason that you can’t be writing lyrics on their level. Their classic songs don’t just fall from the sky; they are created from ideas …

The mission of this meetup group is to collectively and cooperatively produce as many shorts as possible in a very short time on a very limited budget. Impossible, you say! We beg to differ. We are seeking for this collective: writers, directors, cinematographers, sound, crew, gaffers, grips, production people, actors  and anyone else that would like to work with other film makers to create a short, feature, web series, etc.  End result being IMDB credits, copy and to experience something from s …

The Film, Music, and Fashion Production Workshop, FMFPW, is a non-profit collaborative workshop to help our members develop hands-on-training in the fields of Film, Music, and Fashion production. Those wishing to break into the industry as well as those already in the movie, music, and fashion industries are welcome to join. Its purpose is for participants to advance their skills through practice, to network, and to build demo reels. The group includes a wide spectrum of industry professionals-- …

This is a meetup for country musicians to get together and jam some classic and retro country tunes. We're talking, Hank, Buck, Cash, Merle, Lefty, Loretta, Patsy, Ray Price, Willie, Waylon, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Bob Wills, Graham Parsons, Kristofferson, Webb Pierce along with current retro-country bands like BR-549, Mike Stinson, Wayne Hancock, The Derailers, Hank III, Paul Burch, Two Dollar Pistols, Robbie Fulks, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. Any styles we can pull off we'll do. Shuffl …

Artistalive! is a unique Artist Community Portal , hosted by Warrior Girl Music , for Artists and Creators, male and female, to come together and be inspired, get empowered, educated and out into the big wide world. Run by Artist Entrepreneur Gilli Moon, singer-songwriter, actor, author, and global community builder, Artistalive! is for all artists of all genres, styles and locations. Here at Artistalive! you can Get one-on-one artist empowerment and career coaching. Attend workshops, retrea …

This is a networking group for artists in Los Angeles. We have an artsy space in Hollywood (on Melrose), the Neon Venus Art Theatre, and we feature exhibitions from LA artists. http://www.neonvenusgallery.com ; We also want to work with teachers and develop courses for children and adults on painting, photography and mixed media. However, the main goal for this group is for artists to talk about galleries in Los Angeles, exhibits, history of art and to keep each other updated with what i …

Come join other jazz musicians to play standards and learn from each other in a fully collaborative environment. With this group I aim to expand our knowledge and craftmanship of the great art form we call Jazz. If you like to listen to jazz, you are also welcome to watch the jam sessions, even if you don't play an instrument. Gigging opportunities have opened up for players in the meetup group as well. The mainstay of the group are the regular Jam sessions which are held once a month. Educat …

The Art/Sci Los Angeles Meetup is an informal group for artists, scientists, writers, and curators interested in exploring ideas and collaborations between the disciplines of art and science: Bioart, nanotech, fractals, quantum sculptures, physics and dance, nebulas and music, STEAM, and more. Join our Art/Sci LA Meetup group to receive event invites, network, and explore the art in science!

FOR PERFORMING BANDS, MUSICIANS, COMPOSERS & SINGERS.... This is a group where bands/performers & musicians can share their music with colleagues and peers via upcoming LIVE performances! We all know the INDUSTRY had moved into a "PAY TO PLAY" mentality, so the mission statement for BSB is: "when NOT performing, recording your own music, come out and support your peers during their live performances and vice-versa." That's it... a simple creed, a simple commitment to helping and supporting each …

Network with other performing artists, collaborate in shows, show trades, events, and even touring. This group is created with the purpose of uniting musicians of all genres together to increase the awesomeness of the L.A. music scene.

So many times we tell ourselves our time will come! Well TODAY is OUR time! If you or someone you know has been wanting to learn to sing, enhance your speaking voice, or rediscover your inner Aretha Franklin, then take voice lessons from a Professional Recording Artist, Songwriter and Voiceover actor who has trained several American Idol candidates and worked with public speakers wanting to learn a few special techniques to set them apart and bolster their confidence! We will focus on proje …

Welcome artists and Interior Designers! Special open studio/new gallery receptions will be given for interior designers who are staging a client’s home or office. Interior designers may also make an appointment for private showings and commissioned work. Interior Designer Series Clara Berta, mixed media abstract artist launches her new 2010 Mixed Media Interior Designer series incorporating rich textures, layers of torn posters, writings and reclaimed exotic materials into her work. Using luxuri …

THIS MEETUP IS CLOSED. WE HAVE MERGED WITH THE LA FILM & TV MEETUP AT www.meetup.com/indiefilm-169/. PLEASE JOIN US! The AWARD-WINNING Hollywood Networking Breakfast was founded on the Paramount Studios Lot by Sandra Lord in 1993 as a means to providing networking, employment and opportunities of access for industry professionals and aspirants. We serve a diverse, multicultural constituency. Voted the "Best Networking Event in L.A." by Backstage in its "Best of L.A." issue, the breakfast has pr …

Offered by The Institute for Uncontrollable Juvenile Delinquency and Ecstatic Beauty: Recipes for World Peace: This is an affordable alternative to longer workshops for writers—from wannabees to pros—who need inspiration, unusual exercises, and/or critical assistance overcoming difficulties or just trying to get something going.This fun little scouting group will especially appeal to those attracted to so-called "fringe" topics, such as eating non-Monsanto engineered foodlike products, girls wal …

Profile taking your creativity to the next level... Teale Street Sculpture Studio, formerly known as the Robert Cunningham Studio and LA Art Space, is home to many artists producing figurative and abstract work. We have been serving the art community in the Los Angeles area for the past 30 years, helping people like you realize the projects of their dreams. Our instructors teach the fundamentals of traditional figure sculpture--anatomy, proportion, and structure. We have beginner to advanced cla …

This is a group for anyone interested in art and especially in local artists. I started this group so that people can come together to view local art, meet local artists, and share coffee and friendship together. Meetup members are welcome to use the network to submit new meetups announcing local art shows and setting times and dates to meetup together and enjoy!

Los Angeles Headshots is your place for the skinny on everything headshots. Where to look for photographers, how to choose the photographer that is best suited to you, preparing for the shoot, printing your pictures, choosing a font, marketing, branding and everything in between. Los Angeles Headshots is a safe place for new and veteran actors to share information and get feedback. We will be meeting once a month to discuss every element of the headshot journey in a loose and friendly environmen …