These days, most of the dance clubs and social meetup groups are focused on music from the 80s and later, from hair metal to house to hip-hop to funk/R&B to DJ mashups and the like. What is missing is a group with an emphasis on live band music from oldies rock and roll, to classic 60s rock (the British invasion, beach music, folk and acid rock, etc.) through the more popular 70s rock (Eagles, Doobies, etc.) You know the kind of music I am talking about! Well, THIS IS IT! Dancing to live mus …

Sociality Rocks!2013 - San Francisco - is actually the first Eastern European-friendly event in Silicon Valley, dedicated to social and mobile games. Truly unique structure of the event: 2 conference days of speeches and discussion panels with top experts of social and mobile market (Facebook, Wooga, Chillingo, AppAnnie, PopCap, Playtika, Kerosene Games, GREE etc) + 1 day of welcoming tours to the gaming offices in Silicon Valley (Zynga, PlayHeaven, Paymentwall). What will we discuss?Trends and …

This is a group for Men & Women with Locs I choose to use the word Locs because there is nothing "dreadful" about our hair in it's natural state. This group will meet once a month. It may be a park, a restaurants, or planned outing for the day. Where we can discuss hair care, styles, natural hair care products, and just embrace the simple fact that we have something in common. "We Rock Locs"I started this group because I always enjoy speaking with others with locs and sharing pieces of our i …

An avenue to meet other musicians who want to get together and play some cool fusion and then play gigs around the Bay Area.

This meetup is for connecting with climbing partners, and it's also a meetup experiment. Instead of top-down with a few organizers arranging activities for the rest, in this group everyone is an Event Organizer so they can create new events.  As a member, you can propose a meetup when and where you want the climb and then wait for RSVPs.  Or, peruse the meetings already proposed and join one that is to your liking. If an event is just you and one other person, be sure to honor your RSVP or upda …

Get your live music fix with other fans of indie/indie rock and music that sounds like indie rock but isn't on an indie label. Places I expect this group will frequent are: the Independent, Mezzanine, Bimbo's, GAMH, the Fillmore, Warfield, Slim's, etc. We aim to check out note worthy local acts as well as great folks coming through town.  We are always open to suggestions and try to meet up at shows with tickets at all price points...including free!  If you like any of the following bands, you'v …

We sponsor 2-6 hikes/events per month, ranging from beginner level to very advanced.  While our primary focus is on hiking, camping, and backpacking, we also do other outdoor adventures - mud runs, zip lines, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, paragliding, rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), 4-season mountaineering, skiing/boarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow/ice climbing, scuba - if it's an outdoor sport we're all over it!  The goal is to make new friends while enjoying the …

East Bay Black Professionals is a diverse and dynamic group of professional people living in the East Bay but we welcome black professionals from all over the Bay Area. Join us! It’s is a great way to network with professionals in a social setting. We'll do everything from rock climbing and concerts to seminars and casual networking. We hold social networking events such as dinners, dancing, lounges, bowling, outdoor events, wine trips, and much more! We are professionals and we understand the v …

Work hard during the week. Play even harder during the weekend! Bay Area Weekenders will explore all that this amazing area has to offer with a group of really fun and friendly people. Your favorite musician is coming to town...let's go! Hiking anyone? Want to visit the new bar, restaurant and lounge in the neighborhood... let's do it! Here is a sample of the kinds of events to expect in Bay Area Weekends: Cocktail Parties and Mixers Concerts and Other Music Events Competitive Events for Grou …

This is a meetup group where music fans can meet and get together with other like-minded music lovers. Any member can suggest concerts to go to, and it 3 or more members indicate that they're interested, it becomes an official meetup. Note that the organizer (Joe) does not coordinate every meetup - the members do it for the shows they're interested in. Join, suggest some upcoming shows you'd like to see, and have fun. Some bands we like: Andrew Bird, Animal Collective, Arcade Fire, Arctic Mon …

Offbeat San Francisco brings people together who enjoy being unconventional and exploring events like surrealist film festivals, batcave dance nights, punk rock karaoke, quirky museum exhibits, burlesque, drag shows...just to name a few. We'll also be seeking out the "hidden gems" of the city (think Seward Street Slides), and even charity events with a twist. THE MORE EVENT ORGANIZERS, THE BETTER! If you're interested in hosting events through Offbeat SF, just drop me a note and I'll give you t …

WILDCAT ADVENTURE CLUB is an exciting meet-up group for  HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! Join the club and YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

Paint Dancing events are created so you can have fun openly expressing yourself in two different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time). And, a portion of the proceeds helps support local food banks. Watch some Paint Dancing videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We supply the non-toxic paint, brushes, paper, and great music (Latin, Pop, Dance Hits, World, Rock, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Electronica and mor …

This is a weekly group for anyone interested in reducing stress, increasing well-being, and taping into inner wisdom using ancient meditation techniques made practical for modern life. Beginners and experienced meditation practitioners are welcome. Cost:The class is offered by donation. $10 is the suggested donation for the class but no one is turned away due to a lack of funds. Teacher: Kate Janke has been practicing Buddhist Meditation since 2004. She is a teacher in training with Jack Kornfie …

My Christian brothers/sisters and I decided to provide a venue to meet other Christians (younger or elder, single or married) so we can enjoy God's gift of nature together.  Let's fellowship in the beauty of God's creation by camping, hiking, kayaking, biking, sailing, skiing...etc.  Oh and maybe other things like concerts, dancing, and the like. All Christians and those who want to know about Christ are welcome to join.  Let us "...pursue righteous, faith, love and peace with those who call o …

We are an eccentric group that appreciate the art of silliness and the science of adventure. If you are a little bit quirky & a lot bit fun, this group is for you... "Geek Love" is the title of a fictional tale following a family of circus freaks. The name captures the eclectic spirit of our group's activities, ranging from: Themed dinners ...Rock your 50s poodle skirts & letter jackets for a retro BBQ; Pig out on pork cuisine at Geek Love's annual Bacon Bash Happy hours with a twist ...Don you …

This is a group for people who are interested in time traveling into a world before electricity, plastic and industrialism. Let's get together and forage wild food, start fires with sticks, make tools from rocks and have fun.

This is a group to collect/connect jazz musicians,jazz listeners/lovers, and dance lovers at a place where all these things are possible. Currently many clubs featuring great jazz don't have much space for dancing--strange because the fun of moving to music is so natural! However, at most rock etc dance clubs the music is at bio hazard volume levels. Our JJ&D events feature dance-friendly space & creative music at an enjoyable level great for your all-over health! Dancing--all types, beats, etc. …

2013 Thunderdome Fundraiser – April 13 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2008, THE THUNDERDOME WILL BE BACK IN THE BAY Saturday April 13, 2013 at 9pm Rock Wall Wine Company 2301 Monarch Street, Suite 300 Alameda, CA 94501 HELP US BRING THE THUNDERDOME BACK TO THE PLAYA FOR AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FIFTEEN For the first time since 2008, the dome will be back in the Bay. FULLY OPERATIONAL DOME – this is your chance to participate! Also featuring Thunderhotties suspended in cages over the event space. Music and p …

Flirt Camp is a Burning Man theme camp that hosts creative and sexy events at Black Rock City and in the Bay Area all year round. Flirt Camp creates openness and attention around flirting, turn-on, masculine-feminine dynamics, body awareness and pick-up! We have a commitment to supporting the development of healthy relationships through fun, one of a kind events. Join today and you'll get access to some of our flirty, fun parties.  xoxoxox

TV's broken. Lets go do some crimes, er, see some shows.

Open to both newbies and rock stars alike, come and hear what other people are working on and learn new techniques to help streamline your design and drafting process.

Meet other local fans of indie pop, indie rock, indie folk, shoegaze/nugaze, electro, twee, and the like... A place to discuss music and hear about shows in town (gamh, ind, popscene, both, fillmore, bimbos, mezzanine, c du nord etc...). If you enjoy anything from the sampling of bands below, join us! animalcollective asobiseksu atlassound autolux bandofhorses batforlashes beachhouse beirut blacklips blonderedhead boniver brighteyes britishseapower brokensocialscene clapyourhands cloudcult cry …

>> FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK << This group aims to do meetups centered around anything that makes you sweat! Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, running, bicycling, kayaking, rafting, tennis, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, wake-boarding, SUP, bungee jumping, skydiving, swimming, rock climbing, bouldering, spelunking - If it can be done with a group, suggest it and let's make it happen! This group does not and will not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age …

East Bay LGBTQQ Fun Group rocks! We're all about making amazing friends, doing awesome, queer-centric stuff in the Bay Area, exploring and having fun! Come one, come all, if you're a member, friend or ally of the LGBTQQ community! Our mission is to find queer-friendly stuff to do that's relatively close to public transit. Ideas include, but are not limited to, restaurants, festivals, music shows, comedy, volunteering, museums, hiking/camping/backpacking, dance parties, clubs, sports, game nights …

Are you a rock star web or graphic designer wanting to take a stab at bringing your masterpiece to life, or are you keen to gain a better understanding of why your programmer frown upon your carefully crafted blended modes when it is time to implement it as code. Join us for step by step process of psd2html sessions, introduction to designing in the browser as a true canvas, why is it important to think about responsiveness, how does design complexity affect page speed and why is it it important …

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 …

SSan Francisco & Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Meetup is one of the largest entrepreneur meetups, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, media rock stars, graphic and game designers, computer programmers and developers, and cool people from all walks of life. Almost over 3700 members strong and growing daily, this meetup group focuses on a specific entrepreneurial or business-related topic.