This is a new musical jam meet-up for the curious beginner to famous professional picker, just about anyone willing to play a little, sing a little, share a lot, have fun and make new friends. For now, the plan is to meet every 3rd Sunday afternoon, have a pot-luck & play music till it gets too dark outside to hear ourselves pickin' tunes.

Verbal tradition holds that Songmakers was started in the late 1940's as an informal jamming group. A 1963 newsletter reported the club was formally launched in 1953 as a "workshop" for songwriters. Since then it has evolved into a mutual support and social group for songwriters, musicians and singers wanting to improve their craft, meet like-minded folks, play lots of music together, and generally have a lot of FUN! Songmakers was incorporated in the '60s as a non-profit organization with a set …

A group for musicians, songwriters, lyricists and other musically related artists interested in writing songs regularly and receiving constructive criticism and feedback from a group of musical peers. Members should have some level of ability and experience on an instrument or with vocals or lyrics so you feel comfortable performing (informally) for the group monthly. How it works: It's a little like an informal open mic night. Each month, we get together and each of us take a turn to share a …

Ukulele Players Unite! We have workshops, classes and concerts around Los Angeles. Led by Ukulele Bartt Warburton, we are the ultimate! Go to Bartt.net for free charts, lessons, and tons of stuff. Videos from Ukefests worldwide, and pretty much everything an ukulele player could want. You can also preview Bartt's instructional DVDs, books, and e-books. Of course you can also listen to Bartt's music. You can e-mail Bartt at UkuleleBartt@aol.com

Discover amazing up-and-coming acoustic, folk-rock and soul musicians! This is your chance to meet friends who are as passionate about music as you are and/or connect with local artists. Stay in the loop and be the first to know about the coolest and most intimate live shows in Hollywood and beyond.

The Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op welcomes you to learn fun dances from around the world. International folk dancing is great exercise and a wonderful way to make friends. No partner, special clothing, or multi-week commitment is needed. Just show up any Friday in casual cloths and comfortable shoes. People of all ages and dance ability will enjoy dancing with us. Our group has about 30 people dancing most nights. The majority of our members are middle aged or beyond, but we have some younger member …

You love live music, to move to it, to get exercise, to make friends. Typically 60 to 90 of us are dancing each Sunday. This is a great place for non-dancers to explore a new kind of fun, for experienced dancers new to contra dance, and of course returning contra dancers. No experience necessary! Our live music includes all kinds of instruments depending on the band. Typical instruments include fiddle, guitar, piano, mandolin, accordion, flute. We offer a 20-minute orientation lesson before each …

Hello Ukulele Players. I'm a singer/song-writer who recently took up the ukulele and I'm loving it. I'm looking for others in the Los Feliz/Silverlake area who want to get together, get better, and play some uke.

Bluegrass enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding areas.

The Doo Wop Hall of Fame is an organization comprised of Doo Wop lovers, famous Doo Wop singers, professional folks who love to sing, and people from many walks of life who want to promote, develop, and preserve the music we all love.

Have an insatiable thirst for life? So do we. Love meeting new people? We do too.  We would like to build a group for young & not-so-young folks of all races looking to live life to it's fullest. I truly believe that variety is the spice of life. Luckily, we Angelinos have the world at our fingertips! We've got some of the best of everything, right in our backyard. Let's get together for exciting activities, and of course those run-of-the-mill events like movies & dinner out. If you're into thea …

This is a group for all people, 21+, who LOVE live, music, poetry, spoken word and comedy. I am a poet and up until January 2012, I had no idea so many open mics, poetry showcases, clean comedy venues existed. I want to share my love for live music, poetry & comedy with other folks who enjoy good vibrations.

Hi! I'm Susan and I've started this brand new group to attract others who LOVE CAMPING LIFE - the forest, the campfires, the lanterns and lights, the flora & fauna, the stars at night - AND who love it most when there's folks makin' warm 'n' lovin' ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAMMIN' TOGETHER 'round that campfire! We love acoustic jammin' (or listening, clapping, singing along  and dancin' to that jammin') on planned Weekend Car-Camping Events; and in between Camping Weekends, we have Pot-Luck Music Jammin' …

We are bartenders, servers, DJs, dancers, chefs, promoters, musicians, event planners, sommeliers, wine reps, bar managers... we work while you play and we get to play while you work. We hustle nights and weekends. We bust our butts so you can have a great night out. Monday is our Saturday and we like to party! This group was designed so that folks in the industry can network with other people who share our passion for food, drinks, music, dancing, all of the great things that come with working …

An opportunity to facilitate a variety of venues for like minded individuals. Relax and unwind, enjoy the music and ambiance with a wonderful vibe at the Out of Asia showroom for events such as: a concert, fashion show, yoga, meditation, dance performance, a jam session with a great weekend band and or sing with the Karaoke crowd of Rock, Blues Jazz, Folk, Pop, R&B, or World music or absorb the creative flow of gifted artists like yourself or the ones you want to become. With our current economi …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Bloomin' Squares is a Square Dance club in Tujunga, CA ~ serving the foothill communities of the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. We will teach you how to square dance. It's easy to learn, fun and great exercise! ANYONE CAN LEARN because it's easy. If you can walk, you can square dance. Square Dancing is: Fast-Paced, Lively Type of American Folk Dance. Our Music: Various Gerns Including Pop, Country, Rock and Broadway Musicals. Bloomin' Squares is a high energy Squares Dance club founded in …

Creating a closer global community through food, conversation, and new friends -- one bite and one word at a time A place for folks with global interests Have you ever traveled and came back to town - and just felt like you needed to connect with people who understood where you just were, what you saw and how you felt? Now you can. This is a place for travelers and those who seek to be more globally aware to unite and exchange. Its a place to get excited about things happening right in your comm …

Understanding Love through Modern Movies "Cinema is an ocean. Some float on the surface. Others dive for pearls." Are you a film lover and a fan of human relationships? I've created this Meetup group so single friends can enjoy a relaxing movie and talk about its beauty and underlying message. Each movie will be shown in a private home theater equipped with a large plasma screen and surround sound stereo. Initially, I'll choose films about love and romance, which may or may not have stereotypica …

SO WHAT EXACTLY IS FLAGGING OR FLAG DANCING??? It’s a high-energy dance form where colorful flags are spun in patterns with the body as extensions of the music. Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxUy_7vSaKE to view a video of me flagging. Experienced flaggers can create almost dream-like effects by artistically mixing technical skill, liquid-like movements, and amazing athletic intensity. Throw in the strobes and black lights of a nightclub, set the whole thing to a good dance beat, and t …