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hi there! i just took over the group on 19 aug 2008. hoping to organize dinners for about 20 persons in a cool restaurant of sort. *ALL/ANY* suggestion(s) welcomed! :) :) :) :) :) DO JOIN US AT TON KIANG!!!! :D p.s. PLEASE SHOW UP IF YOU RESPOND YES.. LOL!! :P

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my foodie buddies! *yatta!*
1.25

Spend the evening chatting with your new gal pals and having great dinners in a variety of spots in the San Jose/South Bay area. Enjoy casual conversation & get to know each other while eating at some of the best places the South Bay has to offer.

304
Girls on the Town
4.75

Coastal hikes, inland hikes, simpler walks in town, cultural and social events -- we've expanded beyond the scope of the group's original name. Maybe some "hiking to music" in the form of Square Dancing or Ballroom Dancing. There will be some meetups at Cubberley Pavillion in Palo Alto where lessons are taught at 8pm every Friday and and Saturday

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Hiking Enthusiasts
4.75

This is the meet-up of meet-ups. I'm going to organize a bunch of fun local urban adventures. Here's some on the list: urban hiking urban games: anything fun and crazy. kite flying picnics roller blading/skating bicycle trips to some of the cool local hostels surfing trips sailing capture the flag in Dolore

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Adventurerists
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You are invited to join AWTC for our upcoming season. AWTC (After the Work Tennis Club) is a MIXED DOUBLES tennis networking social club for Bay Area single (unmarried) professionals. We have been in existence since 1954. Our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable setting for single professionals to meet each other through friendly competitive t

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AWTC Tennis Players
4.25

Meet us 24/7 for Cocktails, Dancing, Dining, Concerts, Beach activities, Sport activities, Art Galleries, Weekend Getaways, Networking and other Exclusive Events. Our events and activities are all over the Bay Area. Both singles and couples are welcome in our group. To join our group you MUST fill out the Online Personal Introduction Form and pl

 $25 felt a little steep for the event, given that I understand that other speed dating events have to pay an organizer to sit and tally all of the feedback from the participants, and then give out contact info to the people who chose to make contact. The "pressure" of having to decide on the spot whether to give out contact info and how to bring that up in the 30 seconds or so warning that we had was tough... Maybe something to consider for the next time? I've never been to a speed dating event, but friends have said that they enjoyed it, so I was psyched to give it a try! 8 completely different conversations with 8 different guys, and 3 emails/phone #s to show for it! 

376
Social Club/ NightLife
4.5

People that want to share what they know about the latest Digital Video Technology and Web 2.0 that is rapidly changing. Who is a videographer you can recommend, how to do streaming video,live Broadcasting, Podcasting, how to post URL's and links on web sites. Can you recommend a Web Site developer. How to put Video's on Google. SEO's, etc. Who

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Technology and Travel Buffs
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To meet and discuss all things SaaS related.

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Software Developers
3.75

I, Jennifer, as your Organizer, will put on events for singles who are tired of going to the same old mixers and speed dating nights, desperately trying to think of something witty to say. So, as my schedule permits, I will be organizing events around the Bay Area to give you something more interesting to do! I'll be starting with Murder Myster

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Singles
No recent ratings

Meet with other people who enjoy Theater, Broadway Shows, as well as other kinds of Performance Art!

148
People Who Enjoy the Theater
4.5

Organized by the founder of http://wwwBestOfBayArea.com, we're a group interested in Dining Out and Wine Tasting. Come to a local Dining Out or Wine Tasting Meetup with fellow foodies, gourmets or those that like to enjoy a glass of wine. Discover new restaurants, enjoy fantastic wine and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner or wine dr

316
Best of Bay Area.com's Fans
4.75

Like many of you I thought I would join a cooking club to not only learn to cook but to socialize. The only problem is I can't cook. But I am really good at socializing. Our group will get together once a month to cook, eat & chat. We will cover the gamut on cooking: cooking for health, comfort and parties. We will learn to cook everything fro

269
Top Chefs -n- Training
4.75

Gather with other Bay Area culturati who are interested in visiting local MUSEUMS and GALLERIES as well as attend musical and theatrical PERFORMANCES. As you can see from the sidebar listing all the Assistant Organizers, this meetup is fully participatory; meaning that it is member led. Members create and coordinate outings. Programs can be

822
culturati
4.5

Don't want to be at home? Come join us, escape from the real world for a while. Most of us are hardworking professional, Chinese food lovers, located at San Francisco Bay Area. Want to discover new restaurants, karaoke bars, fine art galleries, theaters, play bowling, pooling and games, discuss new technology?. Let's rock the night, give us your sm

635
Fun People
5.0

Come for a Food Adventure to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Food & Fun 4 - 8: In large crowds getting to know people is a bit more difficult and you don't get to mingle with everyone. This is for people who are keen

151
People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

Hi! This is the sister nutrition site to http://fitness.meetup.com/318/ . Focus on yummy food and cooking complementing good health and nutrition. 1 to 4 events per month, offer diversity that will appeal to almost any nutritional foodie or chef in progress! We have a newer high end kitchen designed for groups on the peninsula which we can use

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Fitness Health Foodies
5.0

This group is all about hiking together and enjoying the great outdoors. Hiking is awesome because you get the chance to wander around in some phenomenally beautiful areas, meet fascinating people and have a really, really fun time. New Members: please be sure you have read our "About Us" page *all the way to the end* before joining our group.

2,321
Hikalites
4.75

Meet with local people to discuss and show-and-tell new technology. The goals are to: - Meet other local Makers - Share ideas, skills, and local resources - Create collaborations between engineers, makers, craft folks, artists, etc. - Get projects ready for Maker Faire, Burning Man or other nearby events - Get opinions or advice on project

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New Technologists
4.5

For men who wear a kilt, or plan to wear a kilt whenever convenient, or who aren't quite sure yet if they have the guts to wear a kilt but might give it a try; and, for women who love men in kilts, or think men in kilts are gutsy and sexy, or who want to encourage their own man to yell "Freedom!", or who want to wear a kilt, too. We'll plan hike

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Kilters
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Welcome to the area and to a whole new group of friends! Having moved to the area less than 6mos ago, I know what it's like to be new & how great it is to get out there and meet new friends. The Bay Area is an exciting place, so we'll try to pick out the cool spots that are must go-to's in the area! I look forward to being the new organizer!

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New Residents
4.25

If you're interested in meeting up occasionally to see a film, sometimes independent and sometimes not, and also meet some cool people, then this is the meetup for you. We usually stick to theaters around Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Redwood City. We also meet for coffee or dinner, before or after depending on the movie time. Hope to see you so

439
Indie Movie Lovers
4.75

Meet with local people affected by a child with Asperger's for community, support, and more friendship outlets for your child.

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People Dealing With Aspergers
No recent ratings

This group is all about great (healthy) food, great wine, and great company. We meet on a monthly basis, usually for potluck dinners hosted by members in their homes on a rotating basis. The focus is on lighter cooking, but you don't have to subscribe to Cooking Light magazine to participate - I don't! We welcome couples or singles who live

72
Cooks
5.0

Meet other local Paddlers to talk about kayak gear, plan kayaking trips, fun events, and more! Kayakers of all levels are welcome! Sponsored by Aquan Sports

308
Kayakers
4.0

It turns out that picnicking is not exciting enough in itself to get many people to show up. Now we are adding the features of going to science and nature places. We have science and nature places to go to in the Bay Area such as the Chabot Observatory in Oakland and the San Francisco Zoo. We will continue with the policy of bringing your own food

383
Fans of food, science, or nature
4.5

This Meetup is a unique meeting dedicated in promoting the hottest Web 2.0 startups. Plug & Play Web 2.0 has startps DEMO, keynote speakers, and brainstorming sessions. Former keynote speakers: -Gokul Rajaram - Google AdSense - Jim Barnett - CEO of TURN - Jay Webster - CTO of BlueLithium - Ray DeRenzo - MobiTV - Mike Masnick - CEO of Techdi

629
People interested in Web Tech
4.75

PM Social Club is the best place to meet people just like you. PM events have a relaxed friendliness and an intimacy found when great friends meet. Whether you're new to the Bay Area or a longtime resident, becoming part of PM is a great way to grow your social circle, make new friends and discover fun venues. Thanks for joining and welcome!

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PM Members
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Good wine is a luxury to be shared and enjoyed by all. The purpose of the group is to provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere for friends and acquaintances to socialize and learn about wine. Good People + Good Wine and Food = a Good time for all.

222
Friends
4.5

Soon San Franciscans will have a World-Class Jazz club, Joshi's at San francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street at Eddy. Grand openning, Nov. 28th,2007. The new venue will occupy 28,000 square feet on the ground floor of the Fillmore Heritage Center developed by EmJohnson Interests Inc. Goto http://www.yoshis.com/sf Jazz is an important part of Ameri

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Jazz Fans
4.5

Mingle with singles on the Peninsula and the Bay Area that are like minded and have similar interests. In order to be a active member you need to have a current picture of yourself posted on this site or you will be REMOVED. We do not like mystery members of our group and also please answer ALL PROFILE QUESTIONS. I need to see a picure of y

125
Singles on the Peninsula
3.75

Our speed dating events are the best way to meet face-to-face with other great singles looking to date! We advertise all over San Francisco so you will not just be meeting people in this Meetup group, but singles from all over San Francisco! You meet ALL NEW PEOPLE every time you attend an event, unlike other speed dating services where you may mee

812
Singles
4.5

We formed this club to create opportunities for Bay Area residents, couples as well as singles, to learn more about the Wondrous World of Wine without adding to the intimidation factor. We will explore and exchange views on a wide variety of both domestic and occasionally imported wines from smaller, artisan producers, with a special emphasis on m

 Nice cross-section of people who are all passionate about wine! 

666
Wine Enthusiasts
4.75

This group is for the general public to enjoy wine and socialize. Whatever wine you like is OK here, because this group is not for the wine industry or the "wine expert" snobs. The organizer here is not part of the wine industry and does not take money or gifts from the wine industry. We don't promote or push any wine brands on our web site. This g

793
Wine Lovers
4.75

Meet fellow Wine Lovers & Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; Share some social time with those you know you have something in common. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Come and taste and enjoy.

422
Wine Lovers & Enthusiasts
4.0

Heal Yourself and Heal Others .... A transformative Life changing and empowering tool/art in your hand! We encourage people to heal themselves, others, Mother Earth and deepen their knowledge. Reiki helps everyone with it's gentle loving energy, opening the avenues of higher learning through ways. Our focus is the growth & understanding de

264
Reiki Channels, Light Beings
5.0

We'll go to one musical every 1-2 months. We'll go to San Francisco, San Jose, and any other suggestions you might have. We'll usually have lunch or dinner after the event. We have members from all over - San Jose, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Pleasanton, and more!

121
Musical Fans - Local & National
5.0

I personally love trying new restaurants. Doing tasting menu not only can help to sample a variety of the restaurant's offerings, it can also help to keep the cost down. Join us to meet some new friends, have a great meal and chat! We do tasting menus, pre fix menus, family style and sometimes happy hour. Usually 1-2 meetups per month where one

284
People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

SF Beta gives the San Francisco Web 2.0 community a monthly opportunity to meet, mix, and socialize in a relaxed and informal setting.

1,442
People interested in Web Tech
No recent ratings

Embarrassed to order a champagne at a wine tasting event? It actually IS sparkling wine, unless it comes from the Champagne region of France. But who cares? We don't. We drink champagne because it awakens the mouth, because there's always something to celebrate, and because, for some of you out there, the bubbles tickle the nose (but not me, of

262
Champagne Lover's
5.0

Meet others who are interested in local meeting new people. We are not only focussed on Nightlife but we will do all sorts of fun events!

1,817
SF Socializers
4.5

Meet fellow wine and food and going out on the cheap enthusiasts near you! Come to our wine meetups to taste new wines, learn about noses and legs, and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Come to our cheap eats events for some tasty fare that's fun to enjoy and good for the bu

813
Wine Enthusiasts
4.5

This is for people who enjoy being out in the nature. Who love to explore new places. Who like hiking [around the bay area], camping [around California] and of course meeting some fun people along the way. The hikes are usually not very hardcore, more in the 8 mile range and laid back :)

759
Fun people
4.75

Meet other local singles. Stay tuned!!!

301
Singles
5.0

Meet other local Ruby on Rails engineers

798
Ruby on Rails Engineers
4.5

Join us in Palo Alto. We are huge friends of Gary and Tracy's Palo Alto Meet Up. Our meet up can accomodate everyone who wishes to join but the goal is to preserve the smaller and more intimate atomosphere that is required for tasting and education, as oppose to just sharing bottles (hey- there is nothing wrong with sharing). Our focus is on highe

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Wine Enthusiasts
4.75

Are you adventurous in your dining habits? Do you know the difference between the Szechwan and Hunan style of cooking? Are you eager to try new cuisine or just curious? Do you want to meet other people who are as daring as you are to try out something new? Then join our Meetup group and explore the different cuisines South Bay has to offer. We

372
People Into Dining Adventures
4.75

There are lots of places that offer less-stimulating fare, but sometimes we want the rush you can only get from a solid dose of spices or sweets. Fortunately, whether slightly upscale or desperately dive-y, the Bay Area has an ever-changing range of great places to enjoy spicy or sweet bites as well as plenty of people who can stay out on a "schoo

174
Sweet & Spicy Fans
4.25

Meet others who enjoy outdoor activities! We organize outdoor activities all over the Bay Area, and occasionally outside the area as well. Please read the "About Us" page if you are interested in attending our events.

3,012
People
4.75

Four men and four women meet for dinner in a comfortable environment, where everyone can get to know each other. We try and keep the numbers equal to make it more interesting. :) Once we have a full table, we will start a second table. If you are unable to attend, even on the same day, change your RSVP to "no" so we can let someone else come. Becau

121
Singles
4.25

Welcome to the premier Meetup for single parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Being a single parent is full of unique challenges, from "how am I going to get through the weekend with my kinds and not go crazy" to "how am I ever going to meet someone if all i do is work and take care of my kids." We here at "The Bay Area Single Parents Meetup

223
Single Parents
4.75

Don't you hate buying wine at a liquor store and crossing your finger it will taste good? Come savor and explore boutique wines from around the world while enjoying the company of fellow wine lovers! This is an appropriate venue for new tasters and seasoned connoisseurs alike. It's the best way to taste, learn, and shop for your wines... Try bef

220
Wine Enthusiasts
4.75

Join us, relax and network with other fellow Wine Enthusiasts while tasting fabulous Wines and sampling Gourmet Food from great regions of the world. Learn about noses and legs and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs.

153
Wine Enthusiasts
4.5

Meet nearby Boardgame Players! Come to a Boardgames Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. All players aged 1 to 100 are invited!

319
Game Players
4.75

Connect. Socialize. Network. Stay Informed. Give Back. Build Relationships. Have Fun! The Fab 40/50 Club is a non-member based organization for adults of distinction between the ages of 40 and 59. Our club offers networking, educational, philanthropic, and social opportunities for like-minded and opposite minded folks who are at least awa

192
Social Networkers
4.5

Wine tasting get togethers for peninsula professionals who enjoy wine and socializing. Meet and join others through tasting wine at our private wine tasting in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Make friends, meet other couples and acquaintances.

 Lots of fun people who share food and wine as a primary interest, but find that they also have more in common. 

1,342
Wine Enthusiasts
4.0

Meet others who are interested in learning leadership principles. Apply True Leadership To Your Life True leadership can bring radically positive change to a stagnant environment. It can revitalize old relationships, poorly performing organizations, and underachieving individuals. Leadership blows in like a fresh wind and clears the cobw

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Leaders
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Meet other sushi addicts in your area! We'll try different sushi places around the peninsula, attack the fish, drink up some sake, and then rattle our blah blah of what we think about the restaurant - or life in general.... The event limit is 15 people (occasionally more if venue capacity allows), depending on the place, we might have to sit in

 I really enjoyed the variety of personalities and professions of the group - everyone was fun, intelligent and open to meeting others. I look forward to the next event! 

286
Sushi Aficionados
4.75

Meet new people over good food and conversation.

734
Brunchers
4.5

This is not just another dining group. It's about dining out in style! "Style?", you ask, "What on earth does style have to do with food?" Imagine: - You are hanging out with friends, and having a good time. It just happens to be over a lovely dinner. - You have all the time in the world. Enough to enjoy the company of friends, the subtletie

353
Epicurean friends
4.5

Welcome to the San Francisco Personal Growth Meet Up Group. This is our community to meet other local people who are interested in the topic of Personal Growth. Gather to discover the best ways for seeking healthier relationships with others, and ourselves. The group will provide opportunities for its members to present, or just observe s

158
Personal Growth Seekers
4.25

Looking for other single 30 or 40-somethings in San Francisco to meet up with for drinks, dinner, socializing and maybe a little romance? If so, join this group and make suggestions for fun events, activities and meetings spots for singles.

1,477
San Francisco Singles
3.75

Are you a single 40 or 50-something? Would you like the opportunity to get out socially with others in San Francisco? Whether you're happily single and just looking for ways to meet more people, or looking for that special someone, it's always fun to get out and socialize with others. So if you're interested in getting together for drinks,

551
Singles
4.75

We will start scheduling blind tastings soon, join up now to find out the details. This group originated in Austin, but are now ready to spread our tastings into the San Francisco area. See more info on how the tastings will work at: www.winebat.com Register at winebat.com to get priority invitations and let us know what parts of town would work

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Wine Enthusiasts
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Meet with other tech enthusiasts to discuss and show-and-tell new web technologies. We welcome all startups, investors, developers, and anybody else who's interested. The night is a mix of company demos and networking. Join our forum: http://forums.newtechmeetup.com

2,886
New Technologists
4.75

We eat, we drink, we have fun, and we do it weekly!

1,247
People Interested in Dining Out
4.75

Share the pleasures of food, wine, and friends! Events will be mostly around SF, but occasionally there will be a trip to various wineries around the state and even beyond! These events will include wine sailings, local wine tastings, winery release parties, private tastings, wine blending/pairing classes, cooking lessons, music festivals, a

172
Wine and Adventure lovers
4.75

Welcome to VinoVino. We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even

948
Friends
4.25

Welcome to VinoVino! We are friendly professionals that like to combine wine tasting with galleries and fun venues throughout the Bay Area. We have wine tasting events every month. VinoVino is an extension of the Leadership Investment Fund, which supports progressive social and environmental projects throughout the world. All proceeds from our even

941
Wine Enthusiasts
4.75

Greetings! My name is Catherine Burton and I am your organizer. I'm very interested in who you are and what you know (or don't know) about Web 2.0, mapping and social networks. So let's get on with it. This Meetup group is about sharing, teaching, learning, and networking around current and future web-based geospatial and social networking app

654
web 2.0 map & social networkers
4.75

Are you interested in meeting other fun loving-people in the Palo Alto/ Mountain View/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara/San Jose/Burlingame/San Francisco area? All professionals in all age range are invited to come play, have a drink (or 3) and unwind after a long day of work. Come for fun, to meet new people, have some laughs...and maybe more!

799
*Fun-loving Professionals*
4.5