The Little Italy & Downtown Film and Art Cabal is a meetup for anyone that lives in the greater downtown area, loves great film, art and other eclectic happenings and would like to get together with other film and art lovers for a movie or event. This is a completely casual, open meetup group.  Anyone can suggest an event at any time. It could be an indie film playing downtown...an art or theater event in Little Italy...a comic book signing...a wine or beer tasting...a lecture on army ants...per …

The San Diego Expressive Arts Institute Alumni Association Meetup is managed by the Alumni Association of the Expressive Arts Institute of San Diego, a branch of the Expressive Arts Foundation 5013C.  We are a community of individuals who have been formally educated in the use of the arts to nurture a vital life AND as a catalyst for change.  Our meetups, created for the community at large, are facilitated by members of the Expressive Arts Alumni Association.  A sample of our offerings include O …

This Art Class is for anyone wanting to become a better artist, by sharpening their drawing abilities. Also for Anyone who has Never Drawn a lick, in their life and would like to give it a Shot! Trust me a shot will go a long way. Most students had never drawn before and in so little as 4 Classes are now creating masterpieces! We work on every individual artist's weakness and strengths in which ever phase they may be and bring them up to speed. eventually the artist will be able to draw the whol …

p.arts lab is a San Diego based monthly meetup for digital artists, creative coders, software developers, generative artists, interactive designers, animators, circuit benders, VJ's, DJ's, music producers, motion artists, 3D artists and anyone creating works with powered mediums. It’s an opportunity to gather, inspire and be inspired while learning and networking. The lines between these skills can sometimes blur and p.arts lab invites participants to expand beyond their typical toolset to learn …

Why should you join my meetup? To learn about art classes (October will be the unveiling of my new website providing online art classes, very exciting) and art happenings around San Diego. I have been an artist in San Diego for almost 10 years and teach at the Athenaeum School of the Arts and UCSD Extension. I post classes that I teach as well as art events on my meetup. In addition, I exhibit my work with Ronis & Associates of San Diego, Sue Greenwood Fine Art in Laguna Beach and Blue Gallery i …

The Gallery is the Museum’s group for adventures in art and culture. Through compelling social, educational, and philanthropic events, the Gallery provides young art enthusiasts direct access to curators, collectors, and artists. From neophyte to guru, this vibrant collective enjoys an insider’s view of the Museum while keeping its finger on the pulse of the exciting local art scene.

With so many creative artisans, stylists, photographers and models in SoCal, this monthly workshop explores artistic themes that encourage taking skills to another level. At this time, we have capped off our Photographer membership to ensure a more one-on-one experience.  If you submit a request to join, and qualify, you will be notified when an opening becomes available. If you paint, craft accessories, dance or model, and want to explore self-expression through body art, we invite you to join …

The COOP Creative is a space to explore your creative side without the worry of making masterpieces. We are a fun-loving group of people who want to have engaging conversation, interact with new friends, and create good art when possible. There are a variety of opportunities to engage in all kinds of art exploration from sewing to acrylic painting, urban gardening to figure drawing. Come join us!

We are a community of creative, friendly women who enjoy making art together. We offer fun events such as open art studios where we each bring a project to work on while chatting and sharing ideas. Most importantly, we're here to support each other and have fun through art! Have any questions or ideas? Please contact the organizer. See you soon!

This meetup is for those interested in nude and figure art photography. This is intended as a forum for photographers, models and artists - from beginners to experienced professionals - interested in collaborating, sharing and instructing in the medium.  It is open to all - photographers, models, artists and other interested parties. Basic Membership is free. Advanced Memberships are available.  The membership fee is $50 and is a Lifetime membership for early adopters.  In future, this will be …

Following the tradition of Gurdjieff, Ouspensky and Collin, and the system known as the Fourth Way, The Academy of European Arts and Culture comprised of group of people dedicated to the awakening of the inner higher self: the soul. Founded by the late Irish Philosopher, Mervyn Brady, the Academy has taught hundreds of people the basic fundamentals of a deeper understanding of one’s interior world. Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the c …

Welcome, Art and Design Lovers! The San Diego State University Downtown Gallery is a lively gathering place for gallery and museum goers, artists, designers, aficianados, collectors and students from across the San Diego region. We welcome you to our exhibitions and invite to you to participate in social and educational events with like-minded visual art enthusiasts. You will have the opportunity to meet artists and designers, and to make new friends!

San Diego Creative Connection explores fun and affordable cultural events, many in Balboa Park. Some of our meetups have included private museum tours, Ray at Night, and Little Italy art walks. We also offer sessions in "The Artist's Way" and other creativity workshops. Join our fun group of like-minded art enthusiasts today!

Live theatre is great! It's even better when you share it with friends! Talk about the show. Talk about great theatre you've seen. Plan the next show you want to see together. Do it all right there at the theatre meetup. Check out our next meetup. If you're associated with a theatre group, why not invite us to your next show? Just contact Sindi, the organizer. See you at the show!

San Diego Outdoor Photography Workshops hosted by O'Neal Photographic Workshops Our mission is to provide a friendly, fun atmosphere for learning and creativity. We put down our cameras to lift you up. Whatever your skill level, we focus first on developing an understanding of your gear and best field practices which allows you to move beyond the tech side of photography and begin to develop your personal style. We will encourage you to take your camera off of Program Mode but won’t leave you …

How many times you were almost there, thinking of drawing, painting, expressing your art, when other boring activities took the scene? Too often our artistic needs get ignored. If you want to keep yourself motivated and active, join our group and attend our meetings. There is no skill level required, just an urge to stretch that artistic spirit! Sometimes your creativity needs a schedule! :-) Plus, sharing your experience with other people will feed your talent with new ideas, inspirations and v …

We are the San Diego chapter of the SoCal Objectivists -- a community group dedicated to studying and advocating Objectivism, the philosophy developed by philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand. We meet regularly for social/networking events. Also, our group hosts study groups, book discussions, and talks on Philosophy. We also hold fun events like rock climbing, movies, art trips, hiking -- and more!.

We are a group of students and certified Instructors and Instructors-in-Training of Systema in the SoCal and San Diego area. Join us if you're interested in the health, life, and combative benefits of Systema. From beginners to experienced, men and women of all ages all are welcome to join us in exploring the System. Systema is a battlefield tested martial art that originated in Russia and is still in use by the Russian Special Forces. While perfect for military and law enforcement use, Systema …

"The Calpeper Minutemen" is a Social, Unisex, Combat-Ready "Prepper Team" with a focus on the Second Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights. We are a politically Independent and religiously Agnostic group of freedom loving American Patriots dedicated to the principles of Individual Liberty and Personal Accountability, as originally established by our nation's Founding Fathers. The group is open to every American Citizen and U.S. Veteran interested in the same, regardless of race, sex, religious cr …

This is a group for anyone interested in the Japanese Healing Arts. Massage therapists and bodyworkers, massage enthusiasts and lay people who simply want to learn simple techniques to help their loved ones.  Japanese massage has the added benefit of being healthy for the practitioner.  Japanese massage therapists typically have very long careers due to the way the techniques are applied to the client. This is a great venue to improve skills, network and receive massage in a safe, peaceful and p …

Come join a group that focuses on learning new things on a regular basis ( New recipes, Art projects, Home Repairs, etc! )

QPOC San Diego is a new safe space for progressive, active and engaged LGBTQ/Intersex people created for networking, social gathering, organizing, art & literature exchanges, and sharing ideas and resources.

Breast cancer survivors are invited to a transformational experience through processing emotions during the body painting process. You are encouraged to share your story, to be eventually shared as an inspirational chronicle to be compiled, alongwith the art that is created during your session.

Nia is a dance fitness fusion class. Based in the three arts of Dance Arts, Martial Arts, and the Healing Arts.  Nia blends the funky fun of Jazz, the creativity of Modern dance, the slow movements of Tai Chi, and the powerful, explosives of Tae Kwon Do. Sprinkling in the Healing Arts of Yoga, and Feldenkrais.

Do you have nobody to watch fights with? Only one of your friends that likes MMA? You're an MMA fan, and you're new to the area? Welcome to MMA Fans of San Diego! The group that appreciates fight night, and the proper way to enjoy it - with other fight fans. This group will meet at large bars that show the main UFC cards, and other major events. It's time!

The Point Loma School offers classes, seminars, workshops and periodic 'Conviviums' from the Perennial Philosophy. The foundation principles and view of this 'school' includes the following: *Universal Responsibility with altruistic motivation: To instill the view and practice of compassion as the basis of wisdom, rooted in the ethical nature of the cosmos itself. *The essential unity of the Perennial Tradition. Inquiry into the understanding of the core principles found in philosophy, religion, …

This group is open to anyone interested in sharing their love and passion for all types of Metal Clay and what they do with it. Events are scheduled on a monthly basis with a Holiday social event scheduled in November with December being "dark." All skill levels are welcome.

This group is for those who love to act, direct, produce, write, sing or simply perform but may not have been given the opportunities to do so. If you have been told that you were too short, too tall, too old, too young, too thick, too thin, too pretty, too ugly, too experienced, too inexperienced or, like me, have too many scars to be cast then this is the group for you. We will produce theatrical plays, short films, webisodes, viral videos and showcases.  We will form an acting troupe and ca …