What food inspires passion and excitement in your? If you say, "chocolate," then this is the Meetup group for you. Meet with people who love chocolate? eating it, tasting it, trying it, cooking with it, and living with really great chocolate. Come to chocolate salons, chocolate tastings, wine events, cooking classes, chef demos, book signings (The Chocolate Guide, 2008), and other tasty stuff.

Group restricted to ages 21 – 40 for NEW registrations We love the coastline, beaches, rolling hills, waterfalls, cliffs, wildlife, and great food. Come out and join us on one of our excursions! A Trail for Everyone Most of our hikes will take place in or around the North Bay area. Types of trails will include: Short out and backs or loops Full day hikes Urban hikes Casual strolls Challenging trails When Do We Eat? Sometimes we will eat on the trail, sometimes after the hike, possibly …

This group is for guys who are either new in town or just want to meet some cool people. I just moved to the Bay Area and am looking to meet some other guys to do some of the things I enjoy, such as drinking wine, talking about life, playing poker, hiking and playing sports. I've got a great girlfriend so I'm not as interested in going out to bars and scamming on hotties (but we can reminisce about that one time...). If you enjoy conversation and meeting new people, let's all grab a beer or a gl …

Join fellow avid hikers for our Saturday, mid afternoon till sunset, 4 mile hike on moderate to steep trails with Wine & Cheese served at our mid-hike break as the sunsets over the Pacific. We meet at various locations in Marin County.  We end up for an optional dinner or your favorite beverage & socializing at a different restaurant each hike . For any questions call (415) 331-0100. Bring a small backpack for your water & camera.The Donation of $15 p.p. includes Blankets plus a Glass of Wine & …

Do you speak Italian? Do you like Italian food and wine?  Join us at our Marin Italian Speaking Group! Meet and mingle with Italian language and culture lovers! We get together at local Italian restaurants and enjoy food, wine and making friends while speaking la Bella Lingua! Come to an Italian Speaking Social Dinner and make new friends and network with Italian expats and speakers. All ages and Italian levels welcome. A presto! PLEASE NOTE: We speak in Italian. Please refrain in speaking Engli …

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia night …

Do you want to find a group of close friends in the city you can truly rely on and you can do about just everything with? Are you tired of going to events feel like you end up meeting strangers all the time? If the answer is yes, then this is the group for you, we want to make this group a place for members to make real friendship happen. San Francisco is such a charming city to live in, but friends will make it even better!  We will have all sorts of events such as happy hours, dinners, wine ta …

Meetup Group Description Updated on 7/26/11. Hello!  Welcome to "Socialize for a Cause!"  My name is Esther Hwang and I'm delighted to be your host.  Recently I decided to change the direction of this meetup as we were formerly called "Party for a Cause" (see below).  I'm changing the direction of our mission statement because I'm trying to build a network for quality people of substance and of genuine giving hearts who can come together to socialize and help a 'cause.'  After doing this for som …

Do you want to learn to make - or get even better at making - your own all-grain homebrewed beer (or wine or mead, soda, etc) in a supportive, fun group? A lot of women want to homebrew but feel intimidated by the science, the jargon, and the equipment. A lot of women hang around or help while "the guys" are brewing, but are afraid to take on this often very male hobby for themselves. All women (-cis and -trans) welcome. Let's brew do-it-yourself all-grain together, share our experience and curi …

Are you new to San Francisco? Have you been here forever but want to learn more? Then let's meetup and figure out this beautiful city together. Where are some of the places that make this the great city it is? What do the locals know that will give you the inside track? Are there places here, that locals have not even visited? Join us and have fun exploring, learning, visiting, hiking, eating and meeting other wonderful people from around the world. This is the group to join when you are new in …

We usually meet at Sunset on or close to the Full Moon for a 4 mile hike on a wide dirt fireroad, with mid hike Moonrise picnic dinner with spectacular views, then returning for more socializing at a nearby club . Bring a Picnic Dinner & favorite beverage or wine for yourself & a sense of humor . Make it a special evening for yourself, friends or partner. The Donation of $15 p.p. includes Flashlights, Blankets with lanterns, plus cups, plates & napkins for our mid hike Moonrise Picnic. Please no …

Marvelous Marin the ever growing art, wine and music mecca of the Bay.  Rich and colorful with lots to do and so many beautiful things to see. Living local or not, our members will take the time to enjoy the night life, nature and daytime activities, as well dinners out while creating a whole network of friends having fun. This group is for adults of all ages. Occasionally we will have family suited gatherings to attend as well. Oh and get online and buy your MADHATTER HAT....we will need to we …

Asian American of The Bay Area,(AABA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the bay area. There are no age limits to join this group. We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as casual dinning, group potlucks, picnic and BBQ's , movie nights out or trying out a new local restaurant, check out new groupon deals from local community events to larger events, such as attending concerts or cultural activity. Outdoor activi …

We are a friendly group of people who like to get together and do all kinds of fun activities, mostly in Marin but also in San Francisco, the East Bay and other parts of the Bay Area. If you are fun, like meeting new people and want to participate, you'll fit right in. We are singles and couples of all ages. We will be planning happy hours, game nights, movies, dining out, potlucks, house parties, dancing, night life, music, cooking, hikes, plays, festivals and many other activities. We encourag …

A group for those 50 and over who enjoy meeting new people, dining out, movies, walking, hiking,  traveling,  dancing, music, having fun.

This meetup group is for people of all ages who enjoy an eclectic mix of the arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to bring people together of different backgrounds who share an appreciation for the arts and a love of the outdoors. Our activities range anywhere from attending classical and jazz concerts; visiting museums and art galleries; hiking on local trails; meeting for walks in the city; meeting for dinners; wine tasting; and more. For more information, see About This Meetup.

FRIENDSHIP IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS…. Are you new in the bay area? .. need to make a fresh start.. meet new found friends.. or established old ones…networking professionally or want to meet up, relax and find comfort socializing with a good group of people.. join Bay Area Singles Thirty Five Plus Something Group! Indeed. there’s room for recommendations. Having moderated 280 events for the last 6 years  and making wonderful friends, your host “Jocee” will help support you on your journey in making …

We are a group of men and women in our 20's - 40's that meet weekly in Marin for happy hour.  YES WE CARD EVERYONE! We love to meet new people, laugh out load and enjoy a lovely beverage together after a hard day at work. Just bring your fun self and enjoy the happy hours. Here are our rules: 1.  You must be in your 20's, 30's or 40's to join our group. No exceptions! (This applies to your guests as well - Yes, we card all new members!) 2.  You must KEEP a photo up of YOU for your profile. 3.  …

The Marina Young Women's Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and girl's night out! We are a group of young ladies in the San Francisco area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food! We are a group of young women in our 20s and 30s. Sorry guys, but this group is for the ladies only. Join us if you want to meet other fun, friendly women in the city who enjoy cooking (especially healthy cooking). Whether you are new to the area, want to t …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Bay Area/San Francisco girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to mak …

Good people! Good times! This group is for anyone interested in hiking, bowling, getting together for happy hours, dinners, drinks, comedy, wine tasting, & hopefully some great music & theater. : )

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy San Francisco girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a diffe …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Bay Area/San Francisco girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to mak …

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

Come Join us!  "We Just wanna Have FUN" is a Marin County social group for girls and guys in their 30s and 40s. This group is all about making new friends and doing activities like, happy hour, going to the movies, getting together for brunch, triva and and much much more mainly within the Marin area. Cheers! Lisa

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy San Francisco girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are willing to make a diffe …

Whether you live in the Marina or just like to come visit it once in a while, you're welcome to join us!  Come hang out, mingle and meet new and old friends as we check out a variety of fun venues and attractions in the 94123.  We're a friendly and convivial group of people who like to socialize and enjoy life.

Eat Me! San Francisco is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow us on twitter or fac …