Welcome aboard, movie fans who like serious and thought provoking movies and who like to discuss the ideas and thoughts of movies as well as the quality of the work of its creators. We will regularly go see a movie, usually on the second weekend of its release and then discuss it over the meal in a restaurant next to the theater. We want to see all of you and hear what you think!

If you keenly feel a dearth of connection with smart, interesting, motivated AND capable people in Los Angeles; If you do NOT enjoy having to shrink your hard-earned vocabulary to basics in order to be correctly understood, let alone have the listener truly tracking with you; If all your most intelligent friends have all suddenly upped and left LA for more fruitful intellectual climes; If you think this whole idea is highly pretentious but you'd STILL show up anyway to see what the fuss is about …

A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and ho …

If one of the many things you miss from college are the class discussions of books that either moved you or that you thought were complete trash then this group is for you! This group is for people who have recently graduated or just people in their 20s or early 30s who would like to get together once or twice a month over drinks or coffee to discuss a book we all read together. First book recommendations are welcome and then we can decide the next book choices at the meetups. I thought this wou …

… I started this group because I think there must be at least a few other history lovers out there who would welcome the opportunity to indulge their geeky passion through discussion, shared readings, outings to areas of historical interests, etc. I envision a group where we can all post/lead events that offer diverse opportunities to connect and share our mutual interests.

PHILOSOPHY is the topic at this friendly, five-year old group. We sit in a circle and discuss a philosophical question we voted on by email. Sometimes this topic is taken from an issue of Philosophy Now magazine (the current issue or a past issue). Other times, the question comes from a philosophical conundrum that has been on the mind of some member of our group, who then emailed the topic to me. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded peo …

The best reading club has struck the Earth and it's reaching your cranium!!! Booze and reading nuff' said!!! If you like reading and drinking this is the book club for you! We enjoy several books and we read books that are similar to: -Professional, Drive, Hyper Space, Mexican-American Mojo, Parallel Worlds, The Black Hand, Incognito, Malcolm X, The Female Brain, You just don't understand, The Life of PI...just to give you a sense of what our reading pallet is like. Open to anyone who is friendl …

… This includes recommending activities and venues, voting in our survey polls, preparing for discussions, sharing insights and perspectives, and staying involved. There is a $5.00 participation fee due once each six-month period to cover the six-month Meetup website fee. If you're a Fab Fem in years and/or in spirit, enjoy good conversation with interesting and positive coharts and fun activities, this Meetup may be a good fit for you.  We're a great group for Fab Fems who are excited about lear …

Welcome History majors, History teachers and all people who like European history! In this group we will discuss multiple subjects from history of the Old Europe and how they affected the development of world civilization. We would like to hear all your thoughts on the matter!

We're a social group with a common personality trait: Intuition. In this case, "Intuition" refers to one of the traits identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Those who test as intuitive tend to be big-picture people who are imaginative, future-oriented and enjoy discussing theories and abstract concepts. Intuitives usually find it easier to connect with other intuitives. Since only ¼ of the U.S. population is intuitive, our group brings together fellow intuitives and makes it easi …

Reasonable Faith Los Angeles Area Chapter We are a group of Christian believers who study and discuss apologetics, as well as philosophical and theological issues. Our springboard is the scholarly work of William Lane Craig and his book "Reasonable Faith".

We are a coven that celebrates open and honest pagan sexuality, intellectual discussions on spirituality of the human body, dance, drumming, meditation, ,some zen aspects spiritual rituals sacred sexuality, rites, witchcraft and spell casting. Open to all pagans of any tradition Must be 18 years of age. You must have no criminal record Membership must be approved. Historically, there are many aspects of sacred sexuality in ancient texts, writings, drawings, and temple practices, including many D …

Long Beach RetroGeeking What is Retro-Geeking and who is it for? Do you find yourself geeking out over 70's/80's/90's music, classic computers (Apple II/Commadore 64/IBM-PC/TRS-80), cartridge-based game consoles (Atari 2600/NES/Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis), D&D/strategy/board games, or the scientific feasibility of technology found in comics/books/movies/TV shows? You have come to the right place!!! RetroGeeking provides the opportunity to (re)experience retro pop-culture in various forms wi …

Welcome! Novice philosophers are encouraged to join as participation is not required. Topics of interest will be vast, including but not limited to, existence, knowledge, aesthetics, science, metaphysics, and logic. These and many other topics will be explored through analysis of literature, film, and scientific discovery.

Toonkies is a unique friendly social group of people in their 20s and 30s in the Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA area. If you enjoy meeting friendly people, having friendly conversations regarding a wide selection of topics, making new friends, and trying out new things, Toonkies is for you. You are welcome to join whether you'd like to participate in events, host some of your own, or you're just curious. If you'd like to host an event with Toonkies, please contact the organizer.   PLEASE NOTE …

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 …