Sharing our dreams, ambitions, skills and works. All levels of interest are encouraged, from those just curious about "the arts," to amateurs and published or shown artists. We all have something to teach, a unique gift for the world, drawn from our personal life experience. This community is about learning how to - Express ourselves more completely and comfortably - Develop our craft, techniques and presentations - Support one another in being successful An open and supportive group of Cr …

Still have those old decks from high school boxed away somewhere? Want to try to get into the game again without worrying about tournaments? Just want to have fun, play casual Magic the Gathering and drink beer? Then our group is for you. We play every Sunday evening, and have been for years. We'd love for you to join us! Almost any deck is allowed! (Yes, bring your broken-ass type 1 deck! It's multiplayer, and if you haven't played a lot of multiplayer, you will soon discover the Golden Equati …

Wyvern's Spur is the Berkeley chapter of Amtgard, nation wide medieval / fantasy combat game, and has been meeting weekly since 2001. We use safe foam 'weapons' supplemented by a magic system, to chase each other down and joyfully whack each other every week. Open to ages 13 up (though usually people over 60 don't play - usually) So stop playing WOW! Stand up from your table top game, leave behind your MMORPG, and have some good fun! We meet at Codornices Park, Sundays about 12pm and go until we …

SFAdPub is a monthly event that brings together the different parts and pieces of the San Francisco online advertising community. Whether you're on the buy side, sell side or the tech that's making the magic happen in the middle, SFAdPub is a place where you can network, build relationships and keep up with the always changing landscape of the online ad world. Each month we select a relevant topic that we focus on as a group and usually bring in a local expert (or experts) to present about it. T …

* Do you burst into song for no apparent reason? * Do you randomly grab innate objects and magically turn them into microphones? * Does your bedroom become a stage when your favorite song comes on? You might not have a problem. Welcome to Karaokeyers Anonymous! Karaokeyers Anon is an open-minded group for people who want to sing, socialize, and have an enthusiastic, supportive audience for those spontaneous "burst-into-song" moments! We encourage shy folks, bold, folks, and even those who j …

-What kind of erotic presence do you hold? -What is the range and depth of you sexual embodiment? -What can you call forth from your lover? -What are your edges and how do they hold you back from expressing and enjoying your full erotic potential? SEX MAGIC SEX MAGIC is a monthly workshop series, in which we will share and play with some conceptual and technical tools designed to deepen awareness, and enhance pleasure & connection during a sexual encounter. I will be co- facilitating each mee …

We work under the principles that there are three key elements to start with that will create a successful startup: good people, a product the market actually wants, and money (either by spending as little money as possible or having access to enough money to it see through to customer interaction). Startups that fail at any one of these three key elements will likely fail. But all three are doable. And that’s what makes startups so exciting – they may be hard but they are doable. Cofounder Clu …

Shamanism is the oldest earth and spirit medicine: it touches that place within us that moves powerfully through time and space, and exists beyond the realm of city folks. Shamanism connects us to nature and to the spirit of all things. It is where our souls speak their own unique language. It is the place our ancestors walked to find the essence within themselves and the elemental nature of all things. It is the place where truth and transformation manifests as power and the spirit within us. I …

The purpose of this Meetup group is to encourage and foster participatory singing in the San Francisco Bay Area-- to be a forum where people who love to sing can connect with like-minded individuals and find fun opportunities to raise their voices in supportive environments. If you have a group or event consistent with the ethos of "San Francisco Sings" that you'd like to list here, please contact the organizers at: http://www.meetup.com/sfsings/suggestion/ Organizations that list events with th …

Do you like piña coladas or getting caught in the rain? Well that doesn't really matter, but if you're in your 20s and new to the area, then this is the group for you! This is a group for "young" folks that either just moved to the area or are looking to make new friends to explore the bay area with!  We're a group of fun, out-going younglings that like to explore the area and meet new folks. San Francisco is a big city with an infinite number of fun activities to do. That being said it can be s …

Are you a fan of My Little Ponies: Friendship is Magic? Do you live in Northern California? Are you looking for some friendship near you?

Kirtan is an ancient participatory music experience. Kirtan can carry us effortlessly to a place of stillness. One of the oldest sacred music traditions of the world, the kirtan call-and-response chanting genre comes to us from India. Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, the kirtan calls upon sacred energies which serve to quiet the mind, remove obstacles, and bring us back to the center of our being. By repeating simple mantras over and over, the kirtan is an easy way for people to experience some f …

The Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education group’s mission is to provide a forum for the furtherance of three areas in the entheogenic dialogue: 1) discussing contemporary research and scholarship involving sacred medicine and proposing new horizons and directions for it; 2) creating and holding a safe space in which to share and integrate transpersonal experiences; and 3) envisioning a new educational paradigm in which the ancient wisdom of plant teachers, long held by indigenous cult …

The Geekery is a community collective providing opportunities for geeks to share similar interests and fulfill their socialization needs. We are up for anything in the realm of geekiness including (but not limited to): - Board Games/RPG's - Video/PC Games (including Rock Band) - Magic/Pokemon/TCG Games - Book Readings and Discussions - Cartoons/Anime - Nerf Battles - Crafting - SciFi/Fantasy movies/books/TV series These could be group activities or just topics for discussion. Feel free to post i …

I am offering a very fun and loving Spiritual Writing & Storytelling Class for healing and transformation. monday evenings Oct. 15th through Nov. 19th. 7:00 – 9:30. Cost is $240. We will explore your inner worlds of spiritual openings of your heart and life. You can bring in your journal writings as well if you wish to get support in your writing by sharing and getting feedback on what works. Find your own voice and discover your own wisdom! This is also an opportunity to create a “Suite of Stor …

Calling all Magical Writers for this fun and loving place to tap into your authentic voice! This is a place for anyone interested in following your intuition and creative play with words and storytelling. I started this group because I am a Shamanic Healer in San Francisco and I have found joy in bringing healing through writing and storytelling. Are you looking to create stories with dreams, meditations, stream of consciousness, intuition, imagery and magical possibilities? This is the place!

Bring your best decks and join fellow Standard Format devotees for a night of casual Magic The Gathering play.

Within each one of us resides a fierce sexual spirit. Unfortunately, today's American culture has relegated sexuality to a place appropriate only in the bedroom, under the covers with the lights off. It is often inappropriate to discuss not only sexuality but how our sexuality ties together with our spiritual health and wellbeing. Restore balance to your spirit and vitality. Reclaim your Sacred Sexual Power! Tap into your own life essence and embody your most Radiant Self! Yogi Ramadin's Sacred …

The WOW Factor is the magic of transformation when women get together to share their stories. This is a group for women to connect, collaborate, and celebrate women's healthcare issues. We have guest speakers, and women everywhere are welcome to join. I started this group as a community for women to participate between the big WOW Conferences in the Bay Area. This group is intimate and uncensored. Join us to experience WOW speakers in a smaller venue to have face-to-face information in a restora …

This is a private group for awesome people interested in cube drafting.  If you are interested in inviting other people, please let me know!

"Soulameda" is the popular term for the region of southern Alameda County. Soulameda Business Networking has the goal of bringing together business owners and professionals from Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and Cherryland south to Newark, Sunol and Fremont. On its own, Fremont is poised to become one of the most influential technology hubs of the San Francisco Bay region. Combining the current strength and technological promise of Fremont with the diverse industries of Newark, Union City, Hayward …

My friend and I are getting back into Magic: The Gathering and we thought it would be a good idea to start a group for monthly casual drafting. So each month we would host a casual draft at my house in which the entry is 3 boosters. Optimally there would be enough people to warrant ordering a booster box online. Additionally we would also like to have regular Magic nights.

To all who visit our Meet Up group: Welcome! We're Disney Fans Bay Area, a magical group who love all things Disney. We gather for quarterly meetings, movie nights, dinners, fundraisers and special events! One of our big missions is to fundraise in the near future. We want to collect money and send low income families to Disneyland for the very first time! What could more magical than sharing the love and happiness of Disney to people in need? We are also a group who loves animals, so portion …

We play Magic: The Gathering in downtown SF during the lunch hour. We'll keep it casual and fun. Dust off those decks and let's play! New-comers to MTG are invited to come and learn to play from patient teachers.

Are you an Anime fan? Gamer? Manga reader? Not really for the grandeur of mass event driven meet ups and just want to hang out? Just want to meet new friends who share your interests? Live in the far East Bay? Then this will be the group for you. This group is intended for those in the East Bay (Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord etc) who don't really feel like taking a Bart trip for 30 minutes to the middle of the city to meet up. If you're elsewhere, feel free to join. We'll meet once a mont …

The World of Magic If you do not have the World of Magic app, please install it. Available on iPhone and Android. LAN Parties (San Mateo Group) meetup 2-3 hours a week to play, hangout, eat meet new friends. $1/mo donation would be helpful to help cover Organizer costs.

This is a group for women who feel any level of connection with the idea of sensual priestess: From mild curiosity to deep affinity. Perhaps you've been on your own healing path around sensuality. Perhaps you've noticed yourself being in service to the healing and wholeness of partners, or felt some level of agreement with the idea of sexual healing. I've heard stories that once upon a time in a land far away there were temples. And in the temple were priestesses who helped individuals cultivate …

Hello new friends! My name is Courtney, and I am in need of a community! I get this itchy feeling that I cannot be the only out there who feels this way, so I have created this group with the hopes of connecting to some like-minded individuals. I want to create friendships. I want to learn together. I want to grow together. Ultimately, when I see this group in my mind, I want us to be eclectic in our interests and the way in which we approach magic and our lives. Truth be told, my belief system …