Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) offers foundational drawing, painting, sculpting and digital art classes for beginning to advanced art students in Van Nuys and Santa Monica school locations as well as online.  For those interested in a 3-year course of study, students may apply to the BFA Degree and Certificate Programs for both Fine Art and Entertainment Art. All art programs are taught by talented professional gallery and entertainment artists. LAAFA recently opened an art study …

Scoobies, Blackcoats, Browncoats & Scapers - Discussion of All Things Buffy, Angel, Firefly,Farscape, BSG plus general conversation. Venues are local for Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita Valley members. Venues are affordable for dinner or just coffee & desert Additional events are planned by the members so remember to look at the Events Section. 1 Firefly, 3 Buffy, 2 Angel & 2 Farscape groups in the Greater Los Angeles area are merged into this one Meetup. So if you see only a fe …

Scoobies, Browncoats & Scapers - Discussion of All Things Buffy, Angel, Firefly,Farscape, BSG plus general conversation. Venues are local for Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita Valley members. Venues are affordable for dinner or just coffee & desert Additional events are planned by the members so remember to look at the Events Section. 1 Firefly, 3 Buffy, 2 Angel & 2 Farscape groups in the Greater Los Angeles area are merged into this one Meetup. So if you see only a few RSVPs, kno …

My name is "Gabagool" This is the official chapter of The Jets Fans in Los Angeles. Come join us as we go nuts screaming and yelling our New York Football Jets. We have been meeting at various locations since 1997. We are a tight knit group and bleed green and white. We are also apart of a network call "The Jets Fans" which has 60 chapters around the world. "The Green Mile" is the name of our tailgate party at the 8 away games every year. This is going to be a challenging season, but we remain l …

This group is for anyone that is interested in learning how to use Tableau Software better and meet others that share the same need and/or interest.

Jewish Outdoor Adventures (JOA) Los Angeles is a community based, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to create an alternate social arena for single members of the Jewish community in the Los Angeles Area. Activities include day hikes, moonlight hikes, and other outdoor activities.

Salut! Nous sommes la plupart du temps dans la vallée de San Fernando et parfois à Los Angeles-même. Un groupe très amical, composé de personnes de tous les âges et de tous les pays. Nous aimons étudier et parler francais! Nous rencontrons une fois par mois. Venez! **We are a beginning and intermediate French Language and Conversation group! If you are advanced or fluent this is not the right group for you. We are mostly in the San Fernando valley but occasionally in Los Angeles somewhere. The …

***Hello and Welcome to the Los Angeles Networking Group*** We're about providing a Weekly collaboration for Networking opportunities for People from all walks of life looking to Enhance and Impact their Business and Finances. You will make New contacts and develop Relationships with like-minded individuals who are looking to expand their business. There will be no fees or charges for these meetups. We want to emphasize people getting to know each others business and helping each other out with …

Songsalive! is a non profit organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. In Los Angeles we have showcases the first Fridays of the month at Hallenbecks, NoHo; and Critique workshops with guest speakers the third Sundays of the month at The Finnish Center in NoHo. In Orange County we have critique workshops the Last Sundays of the month and showcases at Sam Ash Westminster the 3rd Tuesdays of the month. www.songsalive.org/group/losangeles and www.songsalive.org/group …

Meet Los Angeles area fans to discuss Klingon costuming, makeup, props, the Language..everything KLINGON! Glorious!   NO DUES!!  FEW RULES!! QAPLA!!

(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. …

The purpose of the JBS.org Freedom Campaign is to preserve our unique life of freedom and prosperity as secured by the U.S. Constitution. View our freedom message, "Overview of America," at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTQQJOEn9yI. The campaign agenda for the national network of JBS.org Freedom Campaign Meetups is set by the John Birch Society at http://www.JBS.org/freedom. Organizational guidance and campaign tools are provided for the JBS.org Freedom Campaign Meetups by the John Birch Societ …

**DISCLAIMER: This group is intended for open-minded individuals. We, in no way, intend to offend or outcast anyone. A positive attitude at all times is a must.** Hey folks, thanks for stopping by. If you live in LA, you've probably noticed that the world of natural hair is pretty much absent! Let me clarify: there are thousands of naturals in the LA area, but where are the natural hair shows/parties/salons? It's time to let the rest of America know that we're here and we're proud of our locs, …

The LOS ANGELES FILMMAKERS NETWORK (LAFN) is designed to be a forum to help aspiring filmmakers realize their goals of obtaining a position on a film set through interaction with working professionals. If you are new to the film industry or unsure of what job you'd like on a film, this group is ideal for you because not only will we educate you on the various jobs available, but you will gain practical and pragmatic advice from seasoned veterans of the industry. We are also currently planning …

The LA Cashflow Community will Support New Investors who want to get started AND seasoned Investors to take their Business to the Next Level. Whether you are working on your 1st million or your 2nd you DESERVE to have this information. We play Cashflow to learn how to play the game in real life. By learning and teaching Investing and Business Principles that are time tested and proven, we are gaining in more ways than just cash. Fans of Rich Dad, Poor Dad understand the cash flow quadrant and I …

Are you looking for a playgroup for your child with autism? Look no further than The Shape of Behavior Los Angeles Autism Playgroup. It's a great place to work on social skills and play skills such as greeting peers and sharing. The group is open to children of all ages, though when it grows, we will organize playgroups for specific ages, interests and skill levels. Find out more about us at www.shapeofbehavior.com or call (818) 308-7548 or 1-866-437-2165 for more information.

Monthly Thursday Night Lectures: are held in Tarzana. The meetings are sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of NCGR.  We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month, September-June, with no meetings July-August. Meetings are at Coco's Restaurant (formerly Carrow's), 18355 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA. Meetings start at 6:00 pm for dinner. Lectures start at about 7:00 pm. Members $3.00  - ( $15 to join for one year ) Visitors $5.00 Please see our website at: http://ncgrla.com

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN OUR ONGOING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES THAT ARE USUALLY HELD ONCE A WEEK. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE FOR VISITING OR LEARNING WITH US. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN T …

WELCOME Los Angeles Entrepreneurs ( LosAngelesEntrepreneurs.com) ! This is a great group of Entrepreneurs that are interested in helping each other by sharing ideas & business concepts. We also have great seminars that apply to Entrepreneurs! Please sign up for our next session! WEBSITE: http://www.LosAngelesEntrepreneurs.com Sponsored by www.LosAngelesComputerNetworks.com

This group was originally started by Yvonne.  It was primarily a hiking group for New Zealand expats. Now that I'm organizer, we will still do some hikes which I love too and we will also mix it up with some regular meetings for conversation and camraderie, maybe a potluck or two. You'll also hear of other events that are on in the LA area. We welcome Australian expats and other friends of NZ! Mitta Vicki Wise: I'm a kiwi, mostly from Auckland, 4 years Christchurch, one year Mapua near Nelson, …

Hi my name is Susanne and I am of Swedish descent and am in search of finding other families of similar backgrounds. I would love it if my son had play dates with other children speaking Swedish..... Hoping to accrue members from the San Fernando Valley to enable ease in meeting up. I am teaching my son(19 mo.) to speak Swedish and hope to find other individuals with whom he may practice his new language while developing friendships. The aforementioned is my main intent although I hope th …

This group is for anyone in the San Fernando Valley or nearby who regularly watches the Los Angeles Dodgers on TV, and would rather do so with other Dodger fans. We meet at restaurants, sports bars, anywhere that would play the game, enjoy good food and drinks and eachother's company, and cheer on the LA Dodgers! If you have any location suggestions, create a MeetUp (making sure it doesn't interfere with another) or contact Troy with the details. We look forward to hanging out with you!

Looking to connect with people in the Los Angeles CA. area who are interested in Haitian Vodou, voodoo, or other african based religions. I am an initiated Vodou Houngan (priest). My name is Se Yo Ki Vlem Soulage Minfo Bon Hougan ( a.k.a. Mike). I am part of the Societe Labelle Deesse Dereale of Meyotte Haiti. I was initiated by Soulage Minfo Bon Mambo (a.k.a. Labelle Deesse Sr.), La Reine Edeyo Soulage Minfo Bon Mambo (a.k.a. Labelle Deesse Jr.) and Akagouelez Bon Houngan.

The Executives is a group comprised of more than 400 prominent business and community leaders who come together to raise awareness and funds for the Jewish Home. Guided by the principles of philanthropy, community, and responsibility, we support the nearly 1,000 elderly residents of the Home. Since its inception in 1992, The Executives has raised over $6 million for the Jewish Home. We are constantly growing our membership and our support for the Home. We are a caring community – building friend …

Meet other individuals (women AND men) who are either interested in Real Estate Investing or currently in the business! We meet monthly at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City where you could learn and network in a fun and casual environment. Come experience the most exciting Real estate club in the area!! investCLUB LA is support and run by investCLUB for Women: www.investCLUBforWomen.com investCLUB for Women is the fastest growing real estate club in Orange County and Los Angeles. Established …

Scapers, Scoobies & Browncoats- Discussion of All Things Farscape, BSG, Buffy, Angel, Firefly + general conversation. Venues are local for Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley & Santa Clarita Valley members & affordable for dinner or just coffee & desert. Additional events are planned by the members so remember to look at the Events Section. 2 Farscape, 1 Firefly, 3 Buffy & 2 Angel groups in the Greater Los Angeles area are merged into this one Meetup. So if you see only a few RSVPs, know that we wi …

The Los Angeles Catholic Alumni Club Singles is a social organization of single, professional Catholics who live and work in the in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. We offer the opportunity to meet, socialize with, and establish friendships with other Catholic singles at enjoyable, interesting, and fulfilling activities. Our members enjoy dances, dinners, game nights, happy hours, movie nights, and parties. For the sports minded we have bowling, hiking, camping and volleyball. Our activi …

LET'S PLAY BADMINTON! Don't let the number of Attending fools you. Expect to see up to 25+ players of all levels & all ages. You DO NOT need to join our MeetUp group if you don't want too.  Just show up & play o.k. What: Recreational Badminton open to ALL level at the Los Angeles Mission College in Sylmar.  This is NOT a class so anyone and everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a student of the college to play. When: Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm with 9 lighted indoor courts available. This is …