We recruited Keith Jones, who has just published his third novel, to lead a group of aspiring writers. Each participant reads a few pages of his or her latest work, and receives supportive feedback and helpful suggestions.

Go, Be, Write is an organization highlighting the art and business of writing.This is a group for working writers, not for people looking for partners to write their story, or people who are just thinking about writing. Or solicitors trying to push their services. You must be an writer actively writing a project to be part of this group. This group is not for the faint of heart, nor for the dabblers. If you're a novice, this group will give you the knowledge to become a professional write …

Writing is often a lonely and isolated process. With all of life's distractions, writers of all genres often find it difficult to stay on track and stick to a writing schedule. While we can't write for you we can definitely write alongside with you and help each other stay focused. All we do is meet up and write! By making a commitment to meet-up and write, the hope is that we will support one another and hold each other accountable for sticking to our writing schedules. This group is not to sub …

In association with local arts non-profit So Say We All, the Green Room is a free writers workshop that seeks to provide local artists of all mediums a kind, supportive and challenging environment in which to meet, collaborate, and better one another. Bring in a finished piece, an idea for piece, or just hang out. We don’t bite.

The San Diego Expressive Arts Meetup is a community of individuals who use the arts to nurture a vital life AND as a catalyst for change.  A sample of our offerings include Open Studio, Deep Play workshops, Movie Night, Swift Gallery Openings, Art Happy Hours, community artmaking events, and discussion panels.  Who should join: Personal change-seekers, wounded artists, cultural creatives, educators, visual artists, writers, poets, musicians, dancers, dramatists and filmmakers, activists...

Semantink is a San Diego Publishing House dedicated to good stories that are crafted by talented artists and writers, not manufactured by companies. We want to share some time with you, not empty your wallets. It is with that in mind that Semantink starts their Comic Savvy - a time for comic enthusiasts from curious to experienced, to get together and talk shop! Whether we are bringing books to share, lining up industry professionals or just rapping recent book/film developments, Semantink …

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 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 …

Anyone is welcome to bring their instruments and perform. Whether it’s a guitar student or a seasoned professional, it’s a great way to get practice in front of a live audience or to keep yourself in tip-top performer shape. It’s also an opportunity to meet other musicians and hear some really good live local talent. Open mic night is every Saturday evening - starts at 7 pm to 10pm. You can call 444-3161 or 619-623-2957 for more information, or just stop by Valley Music next time! the 58-year-ol …

Do you want to tell a story through video? Maybe a short film? Commercial? Monologue? Are you trying to build up your portfolio though acting? Cinematography? Editing? Or anything in-between? Do you have a low budget, or none at all? Most importantly, do you enjoy networking, flexing your creative muscles, and do you want have FUN with film-making? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then this group is for you! We're connecting filmmakers, actors, industry professionals and hobbyists alik …

… We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed,  busy calendar full of  informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations.  Taking advantage of  this vast array of relevant content will make you …

If being a collective is defined as of, done by, or characteristic of individuals acting in cooperation, then I can't think of a better definition of what our group is all about. Music performance isn't meant for oneself, but rather the sake of others. Music is for sharing; This is our main philosophy. The San Diego Jazz Collective is a varied group of musicians who get together once a month to share musical knowledge and ideas in a Jazz Iprovisational setting. Our mutual goal is to inspire and …

This group was started for people who love listening to and playing good music! For those who are always looking for something fun that involves music. For those who would like to go to places that has a classy vibe with out all the riff raf to enjoy good music and dance! Musicians that are looking for a place to jam with good people. This is a good group to join for those who are looking for something different and grown and satisfying to do!!!!

This group is for electronic music fans finding/creating EDM (electronic dance music) shows and events, want to make/perform/learn/teach electronic music, as well as meet others with similar interests for collaboration and resource sharing. Not only are electronic music fans, makers, djs, vjs, promoters and graphic designers welcome, but so are dancers, performers, writers, artists, designers and any other creative/curious types. Find, share, support, complete, party locations and events where …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

Few things are as serious as humor. Take away it away from us and things get seriously too serious. My opinion: humor is the WD-40 of the human condition. Seriously. New York City once had the Algonquin Round Table at which famed humorists of the 1920s would meet to kibbitz and sharpen each others' humor skills. I think San Diego needs a similar roundtable, open to writers, to artists/entertainers or to smart and interesting people with their humor genes intact. I have a roundtable and a beautif …