Let's face it: seriousness is overrated. It cuts into our enjoyment of life, the satisfaction we can get out of life and even into our productivity. We at Rumor Improv believe that people give up make believe games far too early in life. In fact, our main goal in holding these classes is to remind adults that playing is fun and relaxing and even sort of therapeutic. Improvisation could be the road for you to rekindle your sense of excitement and mystery, to delve into your toybox of excitement a …

We are a small active and academically inclined homeschooling support group mainly having activities in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and the neighboring cities. Our activities are for children ages 7 and above and our homeschooling philosophies include, but are not limited to:Classical, Charlotte Mason, and Eclectic Methods. We hope to attract like-minded friends to support each other through events such as public speaking, craft/movie nights, mini science fairs, co-op classes, field t …

Meet other Bay Area people interested in the Needle Arts. Make new friends and have FUN! You may bring any craft to work on.  While most of us Cross Stitch it is always fun to see other forms of needlework. We meet one Saturday a month from 1:00 PM - 5:00 pm. We stitch, eat, and talk - it is a nice way to get away from all that bogs us down in life & share our passion with others. Or to ?@itch about life.  Working on a project is not a requirement of attending. There is a $ 2.50 fee for meeting …

Zumba Building Bridges and Community Circles This meetup group includes Zumba Teachers, DJs, Zumba Fans and Community Circles Fans in the San Francisco Bay Area who are building and becoming a part of unique cultural groups centered around Fitness and Music. It is sponsored by Building Bridges, a California non-profit organization that supports music, arts and fitness in our schools and community. What is Zumba? Zumba a registered trademark of Zumba Fitness LLC.   Zumba teachers train and re …

This group is for people who enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, crafts, or any other creative pursuit. To be surrounded by creative minds while bouncing ideas off of each other. Any medium is welcome, including animation, visual development, graphic design, comics, manga and writers. Industry professionals welcome and encouraged to join. All levels welcome. Join as a student or as a Mentor. Everyone who is 18 and up is welcome!

Our weekly Saturday afternoon Meetup is for those who love to create with fibers and are social about it. Want to learn to knit or crochet?   Whatever your level is, join with us at Concord’s Panama Red Café on Todos Santos Plaza, north of Mt Diablo. We love to share our work and teach others how to create and learn new skills. Paula O

Join us to learn more about travel destinations around the world while enjoying great ethnic foods. Every month, we meet at a different restaurant in the Bay Area, enjoy some great food and meet some of our wonderful members. Come and share your travel experiences, enjoy a great meal, and share your own personal stories with us all. Countries will include, but not be limited to; China, Japan, Italy, Great Britain, The Mediterranean, Brazil, Peru, India, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Korea a …

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

Welcome to Concord Singles Over Sixty, (SOS), serving the Contra Costa and nearby areas.   SOS was begun on March 10th, 2011 as a group for single adults, 60 years of age or older, for activities and for social networking and friendships. Your first month in SOS is free and then a small yearly fee will be required if you wish to continue on. We suggest using your first name and last initial for joining Meetup if you are not already in the Meetup System for another group. And you should use your …

This group is specifically designed for ladies in their mid 20s and mid 30s who live in the Walnut Creek area (PHill, Lamorinda, Claycord, Danville, etc). The goal of the group is to meet new friends, go out with the girls, and participate in a multitude of activities. Example of activities are things like Walnut Creek Art & Wine, mani/pedis, lounging by the pool, leisure bike rides to lunch spots, cupcake runs, dog park outings, trying new things on Groupon/Living Social, baseball games, happy …

FREE YOGA Tai Chi Qigong Classes. Get Your Yoga Tai Chi Qigong On Without Busting Your Budget! Learn a dynamic yoga, that isn't all about sitting in impossible position. Classes taking place in Walnut Creek! People of all ages and abilities are welcome and invited to attend. You don't need to be flexible or have prior experience with yoga to join the workout. Our classes are non competitive and focus on safely progressing from easy to more challenging exercises. Yoga Tai Chi Qigong is a series o …

The purpose of this group is to learn modern digital photography skills and promote creativity. The Goals of this group are to: • Learn and develop essential photography skills necessary to capture captivating images. • Inspire one another with enthusiasm; learn from each other, and fellowship. • Have fun going on photo field trips to practice your photography skills. All photography levels are welcome! The Focus of the group: Photography Workshops Keynote Speakers Photo Shoot Field Trips Photo …

Hello there, "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" welcome you to our amazing group. Founded by Dorian and Nick, two close friends of over ten years, this group is all about having fun and meeting new folks. Basically, we often find ourselves getting into spontaneous Bay Area adventures and thought it might be fun to invite other cool cats. Everybody has a few close-nit friends that they would take a bullet for, and vise versa, but why not expand your network of friends so that fewer bullets will hit you... …

Welcome to the Walnut Creek Young Professionals Group, a partnership with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. We are a community of professionals between the ages of 21-40 networking with the goal of making meaningful connections, developing in our lives and making a difference in our local community. A fresh and innovative resource for young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners, we advocate common business interests and support the goals and objectives of the Walnut Creek Ch …

Fashion-knit East Bay Knitting Group has Knit night's and workshops that are fun for all levels of knitters. Our Knit night's have been a great success and we have had excellent turnouts!  Don't miss out, bring a project, and join us for a creative evening moderated by Brenda Patipa.  Knit Night is FREE!  The purpose of our Thursday Knit Nights is simply to get together with other like-minded fiber addicts and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity and camaraderie.  Feel free to bring a snack, d …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

Are you a fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Are you a fan of any other music? Do you enjoy going to concerts and other live music performances? If so, join this kick-ass Meetup group, and let's enjoy some live music and other fun activities! I'm a huge fan of concerts and other live performances, especially in the Summer time, and hope to meet other folks who enjoy live shows as much as I do. Let's get together and see some shows. Unfortunately, I don't know much about smaller venues and u …

Communication and leadership skills are absolutely critical to success. Better Communicators is a group of fun passionate Toastmasters practicing the skills required to change the world, secure career advancement, improve corporate effectiveness, and more. We are a Toastmasters International club. For more information about Toastmasters visit: http://www.toastmasters.org/ As a result of our Toastmasters format, we have the tools to ensure that each member efficiently progresses through stages of …

If you enjoy knitting I would love you to join the group and help knit for a cure. Make one of a kind designer head bands and donate them to the group to raise money to help support leukemia and cancer patients. They can be worn on the head to help keep your ears and head warm or worn over a fedora hat to dress it up. We can also knit  matching dog collars for pets too. They would make wonderful one of a kind Birthday or Christmas gifts. Join in on the creative fun, sign up and knit for the cure …

We are a group of East Bay mothers who are currently homeschooling, or considering homeschooling, at least one daughter between the ages of 4-8. We meet for park dates, arts and crafts, field trips, hikes, museum trips, academic activities and general fun. All homeschooling/unschooling methods are welcome, as are all siblings.

Come and meet other musicians to play some tunes at various music events at Under The Sun Studios, a performing arts center specializing in music and theater in Concord, Ca. This group is open to all ages and skill levels. (Please note, many participants are young student intermediate level performers.) Our group leader, Ron has been teaching music in the area for almost 15 years and will facilitate the meetups, offering advice and constructive criticism for players and groups. These meetups …

We are new, groundbreaking company looking for interested artists, actors, and theatre folk to join us in creating an alliance of people whose mission is to develop challenging theatrical works for a contemporary audience, effectively incorporating new technology, re-imagining theatrical conventions, and setting a new standard in live performance.

This group was started because my book club never read the books. We decided to go to the theatre and have a discussion after the show. Town Hall thought it was a great idea and it's now an official theatre event that includes a talk back with the cast a free glass of wine. Go to www.townhalltheatre.com for more information. You can usually show a few minutes before the show and buy your tickets at the box office.

Bay Area Vendors & Artists (Teach, Sell & People Connection) plus business connection. Since alot of us are being layoff, been stuck on umeployement, got your last check and don't know what to do. Don't panic or stress out. There another mean of making money. If you just looking to make extra cash or a steady income or to start a small business and don't have the money for it. Well you are lucky today. Please read on. We are looking for Artists, Vendors, start-up business owner, crafty artists, …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

Fabulous Live Music in Northern Cali is a group devoted to going to see fabulous live bands and artists and exploring the area's live music scene, as well as meeting and hanging out with other live music aficionados and other interesting people, and just generally going out and having a great time! This is also a great opportunity to get to know new venues and new musical flavors. Member suggestions for new meetups are always welcome! Let's rock... P.S. - if you're a band, musician or songwrit …