Events that focus on Technology, Art, Green and Sustainability (TAGS). Demo's, speakers, tours and other fun events will be put together by this group. Open discussions on these topics, connections to other events related to these topics and film/video of related topics will be part of this groups core.

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

This is a group for anyone currently working or interested in Game Development. We primarily discuss current games and technology, market trends and issues facing the industry. Its a great causal place to network and pick up some interesting tips. Feel free to make suggestions! This group is for people in game development and for those who want to be. Join us if you're an artist, programmer, designer, marketing guru, any connection to game development at any level.

This group is offered as an exploration of creativity, sound, voice, and music, as tools to deepen our experience of everyday life. We access the sounds in our environment as well as in our own bodies - our breath, voice, silence, and resonance as human beings. We may explore meditation, yoga, singing, art, food, nature, writing, or any other aspects of human expression. Circles are led by a rotating members from a cohort of sound healing practitioners trained at the California Institute of Inte …

Following the theatre improv principles of "Yes, and...", non-judgment, and deep listening/participation, we have FUN with sound and music, made from instruments and our own bodies. This is like an adult PLAY group using music. So what does this have to do with CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COLLABORATION, and KNOWLEDGE SHARING? Improvisation requires MAKING THINGS UP, MAKING DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, LISTENING, and PARTICIPATING. Give and take. Offer and receive. Lead and fo …

Norcal Self Defense is a group open to all who wish to share, learn and practice simple, realistic, practical techniques and mind set for the purpose of self defense and personal safety. Anyone who wishes to join us is welcome. All ages and levels of fitness can participate. No prior martial arts training is needed. All of us have the right to feel safe and to avoid harm from anyone who seeks to control or injure us. Anyone who would like to join us to practice and share is most welcome. I beg …

This is a fun, collaborative group of teachers, mentors and enthusiasts interested in developing their exciting potential of mind, body and spirit, through exploring the development of consciousness, the tools of hypnosis and meditation and the metaphysical world in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together we will organize workshops, book clubs, fun outings, investigations and discussions. A variety of Spiritual Teachers, Healing Arts Professionals, Mystical Mentors and Enlightened Frie …

Rengstorff House, Mountain View's oldest home, is one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture on the West Coast. Well-known as a wedding venue, Rengstorff House is available for rent for your next wedding ceremony reception, team retreat, employee birthday party, retirement celebration, garden party, fundraiser and/or after-work mixer. Rengstorff House is also open to the public for guided tours Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from 11:00 am – 5:00 p.m. NEW in 201 …

A Sunday afternoon, a glass of wine, a few snacks, a fantastic piece of playwriting, and a group of avid play readers who like to have fun!  What could be better? East Bay PlayReaders is a group for amateurs who are theater lovers and would like the social experience of group reading. The group is open to anyone, and actors can join, but the purpose is to bring in non-professionals who want to be a part of a playreading, without theater experience. The venue we have chosen is in Alameda, CA. , b …

Welcome to San Francisco I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the sounds around you, your breathing, yo …

Wednesdays January 26th- March 16th 6:30pm-7:30pm Beginning Guitar - Level 1: A Fun & Informative 8-Week Meetup with Carrie Love limited to 8 people Playing guitar is fun as well as a great source of relaxation and self-discovery that can enhance your life on many levels! The group class environment is a fantastic way to learn as well as meet new people to play with. We encourage and inspire each other. In this 8-week meet-up you will learn: • all the basic concepts of guitar • chords …

If you love the idea of working with other creative people in a positive, creative, and supportive environment, nothing will inspire you like being a member of "Light Study". Light Study is a purpose driven meetup. It is for advanced photographers to develop and master skills of studio lighting and photography, to come and share their knowledge and develop new skills and techniques, and for models, hairstylists, and make-up artist to work with these photographers, to push the limits of their cre …

What:  Queer & Feminist Creativity-Cultivating Salon Why: We hope to create an environment that supports and cheerleads for all manner of our own and each others’ creative endeavors. We are transplants to northern California and want to help build fierce artful community here in the Bay Area by crewing for each other, sharing knowledge and tools, encouraging and stimulating each others ideas, sharing the things that inspire us, helping each other to set and meet deadlines and, above all, to be b …

Get involved in the local creative community. Learn what's hot in the industry in an informal and informative environment. Join us if you are in the creative community as a graphic or web designer, new media professional, marketer, illustrator, photographer - or if you have something to share with the community.

We love listening to interesting stuff. From String Theory to Seventeenth Century Scandal and everything in between. We're foodies at heart, love the New Yorker, dabble with Freakanomics and have been known to indulge in a bit of RadioLab. There is just so much out there and finding it might be quite overwhelming. Also, the cool people making these amazing audio bytes (Audio/Podcast producers) need hints on making their programmes, what their listeners really thought and maybe some inspiration …

This meetup is for: Anyone wanting to explore and expand creative bandwith will enjoy this soft yet powerful way to rekindle or boost the natural creative spark. I decided to offer Artist Way meetup groups in my art studio as a response to  former  Artist Way class members who want more but don't want a 12 week class. . . . and as a great introduction to Julia Cameron's Artist Way concepts. This group is for you if you a) are experienced in the process and want to keep your practices strong, b) …