The Beverly Hills Great Books Discussion Group, organized under the aegis of the world-recognized Great Books Organization founded by Mortimer Adler (www.GreatBooks.org), uniquely claims the distinction of the oldest functioning Great Books Discussion Group in the Nation - See our mention in A Great Idea at the Time by Alex Beam ('08). The Group meets, as it has for 51 years, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, at the Beverly Hills Public Library (6-8PM), to engage in a spirited analytical discourse o …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

Do you like checking out some of LA's hottest restaurants? Conversing about the latest best-seller? Meeting interesting women and making new friends? As the LA version of a popular NYC meetup, we will get together at least once a month at an upscale restaurant for brunch or dinner to discuss a novel or book that will be voted on and selected by members. Books range from the latest releases to classics. We will try and expand the number of people who can RSVP for a meetup - having possibly two di …

The theme for this book club is "Great Females in Literature" and includes any genre that has great female characters or authors.  Our club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at Aroma Cafe in Studio City.  Join our club if you love reading and discussing great books with friends!

Let’s surround ourselves with individuals who aspire to improve themselves or reposition their lives in a positive direction. We all could get caught in the cycle of everyday life and lose focus on our purpose. Whether you are tip-toeing or making giant leaps towards your dreams and/or goals, let’s get together and read about ways to stay focused and progressive. Hopefully, our discussions will encourage, motivate, and support one another on our journeys. Let’s move forward with our dreams, pr …

Valley Girls Tuesday Night Book Club is about enjoyable reading for women who want to experience good books--period.  Doesn't matter the author, genre or medium.  In fact, I would encourage you to try different media when reading.  Try a book on CD/tape every once and a while--as long as it's unabridged.  Makes those car rides go a lot faster!  I'm not a slave to having the author be a woman or it necessarily even about being 'women's issues' (whatever those are) but would like to pick interesti …

Who says book clubs have to be held at boring old Starbucks? If you'd like to make a commitment to reading more AND you've been dying to try out some of the fabulous bars, restaurants and cute little coffee shops and tea rooms LA has to offer, this is the book club for you! I'm planning on alternating between American classics one month, to modern literature the next to keep a good balance. This book club IS a democracy though, so all suggestions are welcome and will be voted upon!

The West Hollywood Women's Book Club was founded in order to offer women a way to connect with other women. Our primary focus is connecting women who work, rest, or play in the City of West Hollywood. Our overarching mission is to transform our great city into a community one woman at a time. All women are welcome.

This group will focus on reading good books (and by good books, I mean books that have plot, device and resolution . .very often plots within plots. In other words, books that challenge the mind, and that force you to consult your dictionary for the definition of new words to add to your vocabulary.) At the risk of sounding blunt, Nora Roberts and Danielle Steel aficionados need not apply. I am aiming toward sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and relevant (and I mean RELEVANT) fiction. This group wil …

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

The History of Los Angeles Group is a brand new group for anyone interested in learning about and discussing our city's past. Meetups include book discussions, tours, films, lectures, or any other events around town involving the history of L.A.

Readings, Musical Performances, and Discussion. Where the line between audience and performer blurs in a perfect storm of shared human experience.

STRICTLY CLASSICS - We are devoted to reading and discussing classic books and writers whose work has stood the test of time. We meet several times a month at various cafes or book stores in LA. Classic fiction lovers of all ages are welcome. Come join us for rousing discussions of great literary works.

We believe art is a reflection of life and by engaging in cinematic art we are able to learn more about what specific films are telling us about the human condition. We are a very diverse group who gets together once a month to watch a film (somewhere in between a Hollywood Blockbuster and Indie Art House), then discuss it afterwards. We look for plot, theme, character development, screenwriting, cinematography, and use these things are starting points for discussion. If you enjoy watching movie …

WHAT WE'RE READING NOW!  JUNE DISCUSSION. "And the Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini BESTSELLERS BOOK CLUB Books are Best Shared! Weekday Evening Meetups, once a month, 6pm- 8:15pm * Restaurant Venue * Theme-based Selections * Members Lead the Discussions * Consistent Attendance Required (Four Consecutive Missed Meetups Equals Cancellation of Membership). You must be a positive team-player who will be willing to get involved and take part in ensuring the success of our club.  To stay current …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

This is the place for classy dames who have something to get off their chest. This is for women who like pairing bacon and whiskey as much as they enjoy baking flowery cupcakes. This is for the open-minded, independent, and adventurous grrl in all of us. Whether you want to find a group of ladies to go on a hike, discuss the latest Dorothy Allison novel, try that new Ethiopian restaurant, throw a potluck, catch a show at the Echo, or just have a good old fashioned stitch n' b**** with (gin & to …

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!

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

The Purpose of this Meet-Up is to read, study, question and understand the Books of the Bible in a NON-Academic way. The way a person would if they just picked it up, read it, and tried to understand what God might be trying to say to the world. We try to understand the Why of the Stories rather than get lost in the What. The right to do this is anyone's. Not just "Christians". We do meet at a Church called Mosaic and there is a Pastor (Erwin McManus) who leads the time. This is NOT an attempt t …

Just get in the Vortex! Come meet and attract like minded people who are interested in the teachings of Abraham as communicated by Jerry and Esther Hicks. This group is for people who are actively working with the Abraham-Hicks material. If you’re not a serious student of Abraham yet, we suggest that you read the books, watch the YouTube videos, listen to the CDs. We’re open to other teachers/teachings and spiritual traditions and it’s okay if those topics come up but our main focus is Abraham. …

Dogen Sangha Los Angeles is a Soto Zen Buddhist group that meets every Saturday morning at Hill Street Center in Santa Monica, CA and Thursday evenings at Yogavidala yoga studio in Los Feliz, CA. Our group is led and was founded by Brad Warner, an ordained zen monk and author of the popular books HARDCORE ZEN and SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP (among others). We are affiliated with Dogen Sangha International, founded by Brad’s teacher, Gudo Nishijima. Our main practice is shikantaza (just sitting) zazen …

Have you just recently graduated from college & want to meet other Young Libertarians and/or Republicans in LA? Or are you a young professional in your 20s & 30s looking for a fun, like minded group of friends? We understand & have established this group solely for the purpose of creating a fun, social atmosphere in which conservatives can meet, discuss, & have a great time! In addition to meeting new people, we are also interested in exploring new places & activities around town. We can’t wai …

Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are family structure, children, conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners, and many others.  You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you …

We are: forward-thinking women, culturally diverse, inquisitive, self-aware, empowered, nurturing, working women, moms, daughters, wives, singles, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, who realize that we cannot care for others, until we take time to care for ourselves. We are between in our 30's and through women of that alluring certain age. We are: problem-solvers, risk-takers, willing to listen, wanting to set goals and stick them with ten point landings.

Did you know that no amount of positive thinking will overcome a negative thought? Did you know that before any true change can happen in your life negative thoughts must first be Neutralized? This is just a tiny part of the insightful and powerful information I was amazed to learn when I found out about the Higher Self information. My name is Janet Richmond and 25 years ago I started attending a group that gave me access to the most life-changing processes and techniques I'd ever encountered b …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Making Real True Lasting Friendship, and It's all about creating a supportive long lasting friendship. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friends bring tons of val …

I am looking to meet up with fellow musicians that are working towards moving their careers to the next level. Each meeting will have a different theme that we will openly discuss to help each other come up with better solutions to what we are trying to achieve. All levels are welcome to join. I want this to be a positive encouraging meetup where everyone supports each other and we can All stay motivated and excited about being a musician in LA. Topics that will be discussed at different meeting …