Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

The San Diego Expressive Arts Institute Alumni Association Meetup is managed by the Alumni Association of the Expressive Arts Institute of San Diego, a branch of the Expressive Arts Foundation 5013C.  We are a community of individuals who have been formally educated in the use of the arts to nurture a vital life AND as a catalyst for change.  Our meetups, created for the community at large, are facilitated by members of the Expressive Arts Alumni Association.  A sample of our offerings include O …

Writing can be an 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. 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 focus of the group is not to submit or review each other's work …

Love to write? Of course you do. Like to perform? That's a rhetorical question. Want to share your stories with other writers? Why am I even asking? Dime Stories are 3-minutes stories (prose, not poetry) read by the author. They’re funny. They’re heart-rending. Fictional or factual, they’re always true. Bring your Dime Story to read to a live audience at any of our open mics. Beware: Three-minute rule (that’s about 500 words) is strictly enforced. Since before 3-Minute Fiction on NPR, Dime Story …

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 and ca …

America’s finest city is now part of the Travel Massive family of TRAVEL INDUSTRY professionals, bloggers and writers! "We live in interesting times filled with so much possibility for connection and collaboration. The future is bright." ~ Chris Guillebeau, Art of Non-Conformity author and world traveler. What started out as a casual meeting on a Sydney rooftop bar has now grown into massive events in 28 cities attracting international guests and travel CEOs. See the world wide line up at Trave …

Are you one of those people who says “I am not creative. I wish I had the ability to write, draw, paint sing or dance. But I just don’t have it in me”? Or maybe you are someone who used to be connected to your creativity and then found yourself blocked. Or the busyness of life “killed your creativity”. Or you have gone through a life tragedy or a loss and have not been able to connect with your creativity since. We are all creative beings. Creativity comes from our life force. It is an energy th …

San Diego Author Events is a promotional platform for conscious authors everywhere! It is our intention to expand opportunities for authors throughout San Diego. Connect with us if you're interested in participating in book signings and other author-related events. We are proponents of G.A.T.E. ~ Global Alliance For Transformational Entertainment ~ and especially welcome authors whose books are in alignment with the G.A.T.E. philosophy. There is a minimal $25.00 administrative/participation fee …

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!

Filmmakers Network San Diego (FilmNet) is a nexus of film-related Meetup groups, including writing, filmmaking, acting, comedy, songwriting, modeling and photography meetups. Check out our monthly showcase/networking event. In addition, members are now invited to schedule their own meetups.  All you have to do is fill out the form and it'll become an official Filmmakers Network meetup! Check out Britt's modeling events at: http://www.meetup.com/Models-and-Photographers/calendar/13177686/?suc …

San Diego Creative Connection explores fun and affordable cultural events, many in Balboa Park. Some of our meetups have included private museum tours, Ray at Night, and Little Italy art walks. We also offer sessions in "The Artist's Way" and other creativity workshops. Join our fun group of like-minded art enthusiasts today!

Welcome Spiritual Adventurers Have you had a spiritual experience? Spiritual experiences can include: Prophetic dreams A feeling you've lived before Out-of-body or near-death experience Guiding intuitions Miracle healing or protection Guidance from an angel or inner spiritual guide Amazing coincidences Dreams with departed loved ones Deja vu Sense of oneness or loving presence We meet to share and discuss spiritual experiences and topics in an open, friendly environment where no one pushes their …

Where are the other improv meetups in San Diego? This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about self expression, communicating better with fellow human beings, getting over social fears/ speaking hang ups, to learn more about how to handle random situations in life, and for any theatre or acting enthusiasts. This is about learning more about the self through working with others through improv exercises, discussion, creative movement and whatever other fun suggestions occur in the g …

Welcome to La Jolla Spirit! I'm inviting you to take a journey with us through this beautiful city! Our events will take place in La Jolla (La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Village,WindanSea Beach, Birdrock and Torrey Pines). We will visit art galleries/exhibits, dine at our favorite restuarants, listen to great music, attend book signings, stroll through festivals, walk our dogs, snorkel, swim or kayak the ocean, photograph our moments, paint the sights, hike the bluffs, hang out at ha …

Welcome to the crossroads of Western Americana Music. We are a Southern California musician network for those looking to expand their performing opportunities within a diverse genre of music to include: Traditional/Classic Country & Western, Alt-Country, Americana (American Roots), Bluegrass, Folk, Country Soul, Cosmic Country, Country Blues, Western Swing, Roots Rock, etc. Sounds like: twangs from the tele, colors form the pedal steel, and all the soulful sounds from a by-gone-era. A place wher …

Welcome to Mid-City Community Yoga! I offer this community class to make yoga accessible and affordable for everyone. This class is suitable for all levels. You don’t have to be super flexible to do yoga! Just come with a beginner’s mind and willingness to have fun. I like to teach a “meditation in motion” style, consciously moving the mind and body with the breath. Although the pace is slower, there are still plenty of challenges! I usually incorporate classical hatha postures, alignment princi …

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet and talk to other people who have had experiences like you. Spiritual experiences may include: Prophetic dreams Dreams with departed loved ones A feeling of having lived before Out-of-body or near-death experience Guiding intuition Miracle healing or protection Guidance from guardian angel or inner guide Amazing coincidences Deja vu Sense of oneness or loving presence We meet to share and discuss spiritual experiences and topics in an open, friendly en …

Need help making progress on your dissertation, or are you simply tired of feeling alone and isolated while researching and writing? Join the San Diego Dissertation Survival Group! This group is designed to provide support, companionship, technical assistance, or a place to discuss the general process of academic writing to individuals in the San Diego area who are currently working on their doctoral dissertations. We all know that grad school is hard, and writing a dissertation is ridiculously …

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 to share musical knowledge and ideas in a Jazz Improvisational setting. Our mutual goal is to inspire and be inspired …

Over 700 local songwriting enthusiasts meeting 3 times per month: songwriters, lyricists, singers, musicians, producers, and other music citizens playing songs, collaborating, sharing ideas, and having fun. All genres and levels welcome. Join now to RSVP, and get info about upcoming meetings.

Welcome! We're so glad you've stopped by to check us out. The Insight Meditation Community of San Diego Meetup Group is a gathering of people who spend time weekly for a group guided meditation practice. We meet for an inspirational reading/dharma talk, 25 minutes of guided meditation, and 10 minutes of silent meditation. Our group founder is Bridget Regan, a yogi, published writer, and avid meditator who has been practicing for nearly 9 years. She holds various certifications in yoga, meditatio …

A monthly tune-up and information series for vocalists Get essential tips on singing technique, vocal health, and troubleshooting vocal issues Hear from guest speakers Share resources with a local network of vocalists Mondays 7pm $10 You must RSVP. Space is very limited.

Calling all indie music lovers! Do you like synth pop, acoustic-folk, dark wave, shoe gaze, and the other genres that are not on the top 20? Suffered through your teens during the best decades for alt music, (80s and 90s)? Looking for for like minded indie music, independent and foreign film, art loving, theater going mufasas to see some shows? Then this is your group!

Do you want to make comics? Do you already make comics? Well we do to and we have an AWESOME new studio in Ocean Beach that we want to share WITH YOU! We are going to try and make a monthly meetup of comic artists something so intensely cool that Uatu would forsake his vows to join. (ha!)

This is a group for people interested in reading and discussing the primary philosophical works of the modern era. I am a PhD candidate in critical theory and American literature, and I am in interested in creating a roundtable discussion with other readers of Marxism, cultural studies theory, and psychoanalytic theory. We will focus on foundational writers, from Marx and Nietzsche to Raymond Williams, Jacques Derrida, Judith Butler, and many more. The goal of the group will be to meet on a mont …

This group is for anyone interested in swapping services! Do you have a skill such as photography, gardening, teaching, house cleaning, web design, French speaking, trapeze flying, writing, floor installing or singing? You don't need to be a professional, just any area of expertise that you either do or teach. Do you need a service such as any of the above or others? We've created a group for people who want to swap services. Check out our google doc below to see what our members have to offer: …

Event & MeetUp Calendar for Entrepreneurs! VisionPulse Creative strives to offer educational, inspiring, and entertaining Seminars, Workshops, Expos, and other Events for Entrepreneurs! The VisionPulse Creative Event & Meeting Center is the primary venue where these events will occur. If you'd like to book a space to hold your own Seminar, Workshop or Event, consider  VisionPulse Creative Event & Meeting Center for about $8.00 hour!! Learn more at www.CreativeSuites.com or call us at 858 6 …

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 …