"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell South OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fict …

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

Jim formed this group with the intention of giving musicians an opportunity to play in a big band in a studio enviroment. Membership is determined by ability and available postions. Current members will remain on the roster, some as participating players and others as subs when needed. The band will be performing in and around Orange County. We hope you enjoy the studio and the opportunity to play in a recording enviroment as well as performances in local venues! Paul

WELCOME TO WCBC! Wine Country and Beach Cities Writers’ Network is the hip, new place to read and workshop your writing and be part of an exciting community of writers and artists. We bring together an eclectic group of new and established writers from across the Riverside and San Diego County areas to read their work and socialize among a wider circle of friends. All levels and genres. From beautiful wine country Temecula and the sparkling North San Diego County beaches, welcome! WHAT WE OFFER …

This group is for any artist, musician, writer, actor, photographer or similar creative person who appreciates the local arts community in Southwest Riverside County of Southern California and wants to mingle with other creative people. The goal of this group is to create a synergy among regional artists to create ways to inform, support, inspire, motivate, promote and market each other. We want to create a strong and everlasting bond among creative individuals in our community.

This group is for beautiful, creative people no matter their discipline or expressive outlet, for people who want to live their lives out loud, and are expressing this impulse through writing, music, blogging, acting, movie-making, entrepreneurship, etc, etc, ETC. We are here to get excited and enthusiastic about each other's ideas, our arts, how we are living and documenting our lives and sharing the work of our hands, minds, hearts, and souls. Whether it is a meeting to discuss a book or movie …

Hello and welcome to a cozy little place that seeks to celebrate your creative nature! I believe our personal experiences with nature (in any capacity) can lift our inhibitions and open us up to a new source of creative inspiration. The purpose of this group is to provide ideas, workshops, and experiences that get members connected with nature for enhanced creative expression! EVERY person is creative! This group is the perfect opportunity for you to discover your personal creativity in a fun an …

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: Love music? We love rock, blues, jazz, reggae, latin, and even metal! If you love attending live music shows, are in a band and want to promote your band, or are a musician looking for other musicians, you should join our group! However, please do not join this group if you are only interested in your self promotion. We hope you are interested in promoting your band but also in supporting other bands and meeting other music lovers.HOW OFTEN WE MEET: Our group will try to post a …

To help support a thriving live music scene.  For local musicians to promote their gigs, venues to increase their clientele, and live music lovers to meet socially. Membership is FREE!!

The dragonfly is a symbol of transformation, freedom, beauty and unbounded joy, The purpose of this group is to bring "Dragonfly Women" together, age 40 and older mostly from the Hemet/San Jacinto area, who are interested in fun and friendship, and making lasting connections, but may not have a lot of money.   Younger women are welcome, as long as they are over 21 since we serve alcohol at some functions. Women from out of the area are also welcome. Any Dragonflies up for a group hike? A budget …

I put this group together so we can get a group of artists together that can put on events. All types and skills are welcome! Lets get together and grab a coffee or a juice and start brain storming

Where are the other improv meetups in San Diego? This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about self expression, communicating better with fellow human beings, getting over social fears/ speaking hang ups, to learn more about how to handle random situations in life, and for any theatre or acting enthusiasts. This is about learning more about the self through working with others through improv exercises, discussion, creative movement and whatever other fun suggestions occur in the g …

An invitation to your inner artist and creative self to come out and play! My events are designed for all levels of skill, and the only requirement is an openness and willingness to expand your perception of who you are and what you are capable of. Visionary art draws from within and brings it to the outside world. Through meditations, spiritual teachings, and art techniques I teach and encourage everyone to live the creative life. My goal in forming a community group is to teach art as an outer …

This group is for Dancers and Musicans of Salsa and Bachata, who want it to grow in the Inland Empire.  This group is also for artists of all types who want to create the next fusion style to present to the club scene.

This group was created to bring together individuals who read books for substance and ideas. This group is open to artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and anyone who likes to examine and exchange ideas, respect others' opinions, and is open to learning something from others. We find we get together to discuss what might otherwise be serious topics, but we end up laughing a lot, because it's such a joy to express ourselves and share our ideas...and go off topic now and then. We currently h …

Welcome to the crossroads of Western Americana Music. We are a Southern California musician network for those looking to expand their performing opportunities within a diverse genre of music to include: Traditional/Classic Country & Western, Alt-Country, Americana (American Roots), Bluegrass, Folk, Country Soul, Cosmic Country, Country Blues, Western Swing, Roots Rock, etc. Sounds like: twangs from the tele, colors form the pedal steel, and all the soulful sounds from a by-gone-era. A place wher …

A unified venture of like minded individuals who by contributing their talents and energy create an eco retreat for the benefit of All. An exciting vortex for participants such as healers, artists, musicians, ecologists, scientists, teachers, and adventurers living in harmony to share and enjoy. The purpose of this meetup is to collaborate and create the paradise we have all envisioned, bringing your unique gifts for the fuller expression of who you are. We'll discuss preliminary plans for o …

*Please click the "About us..." icon on the left for full details. For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going Blues jam. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers. If this sounds good to you, we'd love to have you join us!  Whether you love traditional blues or blues/rock, blues/country, blues jazz or blues/???, you'll find …

Calling all Live Music Fans! What's a House Concert, you say? A rare opportunity to be up-close and personal with talented singer-songwriters

We are launching our Goddesses of Peace International community in a magical setting located in Cleveland National Forest. This particular location is closed to the public and very private. We will have a Wise Woman's Circle and vegetarian picnic out in nature where we can get to know each other on a deep personal level making lasting friendships and finding out more about ourselves in the process. We are limited to 10 participants.

Welcome to La Jolla Spirit! I'm inviting you to take a journey with us through this beautiful city! Our events will take place in La Jolla (La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Village,WindanSea Beach, Birdrock and Torrey Pines). We will visit art galleries/exhibits, dine at our favorite restuarants, listen to great music, attend book signings, stroll through festivals, walk our dogs, snorkel, swim or kayak the ocean, photograph our moments, paint the sights, hike the bluffs, hang out at ha …

Please read this and then pass it on to your pastors. Who should Join: Anyone who Loves Jesus, and any church who Worships God in Spirit and in Truth. Awaiting The Hand of God It was a late night… I had just got off work and was on my way to meet a friend (later to become my husband) at a local coffee shop.  As we sat in the booth, Bible’s open, we discussed how we wished for a church to be open.  A 24 hour church where we could worship freely at any time of day.  We had never heard of such a th …

This group will take us Out & About! Let's explore and experience great places in San Diego & see where our ideas take us. We will not cover everything there is to do. Our main focuses will mainly include live music, art, walks, beer/wine tastings, dining out.

Welcome to AmateurPianists! This Meetup Group is designed to bring together skilled amateur classical pianists with those who enjoy piano music in San Diego County and surrounding areas. The primary purpose is to host recitals four times per year and offer a relaxed and fun “concert-style” setting for piano recitals. You may come as a performer, or as an audience member. Our aim is to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for social gatherings around our appreciation and dedication to the performance …

This group is for everyone who enjoys great stand-up comedy, has a good sense of humor, does not take life too seriously and Loves to Laugh! Join us, mix and mingle with local comedians, make new friends and have some good laughs and giggles! WELCOME to the "Just for Laughs "Meetup Group!We are happy to have you on board and look forward to meeting you in the near future!

The Role Players Meetup Group has been re-designed. Formerly known as the New Inland Empire Role Playing Group, we have since been updated and re-imagined! Our goal is to find friends, find games, and to have fun! If you enjoy table top role playing games, hanging out with people who share your love for everything from Dungeons & Dragons to The World of Darkness, from Rifts to Pathfinder, and from The Hollow Earth: Expedition to Star Wars and Shadowrun, than this is the group for you!

Women in late 20s/30s seeking friends close to home for fun evenings after work/away from family. No need to be hob-snob or artsy-fartsy, but I started this group to find other women interested in arts and entertainment (e.g. games, comedy, lit, film, plays, etc.). All members can, and are encouraged, to participate in setting up events. Promote your own cultural flair! Of course you can join if you live outside of Tustin; I'm just trying to centralize most activities to make them easy to attend …