During the age of Enlightenment, salons were convened in homes throughout the major cities of Europe. A salon was meant to be a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation. The LA Salon is meant to capture the spirit of the Golden Age of witty, intellectual discussion and pursuit of knowledge. Our group offers a diverse palette of sophisticated and som …

During the age of Enlightenment, salons were convened in homes throughout the major cities of Europe. A salon was a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation. These meetings were planned to please and to educate the members of the group. OC Salon is meant to capture the spirit of this Golden Age of witty, intellectual discussion and pursuit of knowled …

The SSTT-MIT (San Shen Tan Tien – Metaphysical Internal Technology.) Shen Chuan Martial System "Shen Chuan" translates as "Spirit Fist" because it transforms the ordinary human body into a "Walking Lighting Bolt". Imagine trying to fight someone who has the power to "Zap" you with 10,000 volts of electric 'spirit' power. That's what it's like to go up against an SSTT Shen Chuan fighter. In our experience, Shen Chuan is the most powerful internal energy based martial enhancing system we've ever …

… For some reason when people start solving clues, taking pictures and competing in challenges everyone ends up on the same level and all preconceptions disappear. People work together as a team. All the while having loads of fun. An experience that will not be forgotten. Go to http://www.cityhunt.org/public-events-in-la/ to check us out more! Please not when looking at the guest list of the events posted on the meetup  that many times the attendees are greater than listed.  Attendees are not …

Meet fellow Tequila Aficionados in the Los Angeles area! Learn from the MEXICAN ACADEMY OF TEQUILA and the AMERICAN TEQUILA GUILD everything you ever wanted to know about tequila. Learn about the culture of tequila, the history of its people, its food and folklore while enjoying great dining experiences and Tequila tastings in great restaurants and tequila lounges through out the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. It is a fun way to learn about our favorite spirit while having fun and meeting new f …

… Just be interested in the history and culture of our city, and want to go out and explore and learn more about this great place we call home!

This is a networking group for artists in Los Angeles. We have an artsy space in Hollywood (on Melrose), the Neon Venus Art Theatre, and we feature exhibitions from LA artists. http://www.neonvenusgallery.com ; We also want to work with teachers and develop courses for children and adults on painting, photography and mixed media. However, the main goal for this group is for artists to talk about galleries in Los Angeles, exhibits, history of art and to keep each other updated with what i …

This is a group that meets once a month to discuss the history, philosophy, and practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We will have guest speakers, practical hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A's to dive more deeply into what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer to the world of martial arts, MMA, and personal growth. We will also look at what other martial arts philosophies have to offer Jiu Jitsu. This is for anyone, any age, who is interested in learning more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - whether you have ne …

Swing dancing is the perfect accompaniment to jazz. Original street dance and art, Venice beach has a long history of this retro dance. Come out, take lessons, and be apart of the new growing scene here on the westside! VeniceSwing.com

 In light of the current world events, I find it imapative to concentrate and educate people on surving a crisis situation.  In today's world, we face very real threats of  nuclear and natural disaters, economic collapse, and viral outbreaks in America that most people are not prepared for.   I have found throughout history, groups that formed communities and networks had a much higher survival rate than those who did not. The focus of this group is to create such a community to open up dialog,  …

THE MISSION: The mission of the Rhymecology focus group is to use the power of hip-hop lyrics and culture to help lyricists of any level discover and create themselves as artists and human beings. THE INSPIRATION: What do you have in common with Mos Def, Eminem, Nas, and Jay-Z? You are a writer just like them! We all use the same language and words, so there is no reason that you can’t be writing lyrics on their level. Their classic songs don’t just fall from the sky; they are created from idea …

Hello, I'm Mela and I'm the host and organizer of Solo Travel Tales. Welcome to our site. I hope you will join us for one of our travel-cultural-history  meetings or  events.  We share tips, info and lots of stories regarding independent travel and have general fun while doing so. Come to the lovely Hotel Marriott for one of our meetings, and relax at the comfortable wine/coffee bar. There you will find other travelers i …

This group is about exploring the riches of Los Angeles while enjoying the company of old and new friends. There's a dizzying diversity of happenings going on in L.A at any given time, and any number of them might be posted here - events that might include screenings, theatre, music (world/ethnic, folk, rock, classical, Christian, Gospel, etc.), dance, sports, art walks, galleries and museums, spoken word/poetry, interesting restaurants, wine-tastings, visits to botanical gardens, English tea, f …

This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful li …

… ***RSVPs close: Mar 12, 4:00 PM- payment is due March 12 Remember to add yourself to the Waiting list http://www.meetup.com/fun-day-trips/events/21425941/ Saturday, June 16, 2012, 7:30 PM- Organizer- Dev Les Mis the musical at the OC Performing Art Center ***RSVPs close: Mar 01, 7:30 PM- payment is due March 1 http://www.meetup.com/fun-day-trips/events/48578762/ Saturday, June 16, 2012, 11:00 AM $6 AMC Movie "Prometheus" & Lunch after the Movie (TBA)- Arcadia http://www.meetup.com/fun-d …