"I am eye. I am a mechanical eye. I, a machine, am showing you a world, the likes of which only I can see."  — Dziga Vertov   This is a group dedicated to providing a space for other documentary lovers to meet, see, and discuss rare, hard to access documentary films. My wife and I are both passionate about documentary film, and are constantly surprised that they get so little exposure. We thought a meetup group would be a great way to try and change this, as well as hopefully meeting some kindre …

  Movies - from Summer blockbusters to independents This movie meetup is primarily located in Contra Costa County (WC/PH/Concord area) since it's a central location for our membership base, but we sometimes venture outside of Suburbia, when necessary to watch movies elsewhere! Learn more about this movie group  here   WHY JOIN THIS MOVIE MEETUP?   Because...  We have had the same organizer since the group's beginning in 5/08  We have NO membership fees or dues  We're one of the most v …

I ran a cinema for many, many years, and what I loved the most was talking to folks about their experience of the films. In this meetup group, I hope we can create special, memorable filmgoing experiences where we can gather in an interesting venue, see a film together, and enjoy chatting over coffee, drinks or dinner. All suggestions for venues, films and gathering spots are welcome.

We are a newly-formed (Jan 2012) group of mature people on the Peninsula who love to see great movies and share thoughts about them. We welcome anyone who is over 55 and loves films to join with us. All members are encouraged to participate by suggesting get-togethers on our Meetup site.  We can view films and discuss in small groups in one another's homes, or meet at theaters and other larger venues.  Our only requirements are that people are quiet during films and respectful of one another's v …

Hello! Please read this whole description before deciding whether or not to join.  Thanks :) Do you love dinner parties with girlfriends, cooking, socializing, and ending the night relaxing to a nice movie? Then this group is for you! We'll meet to have dinner potlucks rotating at different women's homes on the Peninsula - That way we get to prepare something each time to contribute. And after enjoying our meal and socializing, we'll relax to perhaps some hot chocolate or wine while …

Remember the local Drive-In? Mom's station wagon, a blanket and some popcorn in the back? Well, the North Bay MOBILE DRIVE-IN is for you! We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama! It's totally FREE and as simple as pointing your car at the side of a building, tuning your radio to 88.3 FM and sitting back for a classic style drive-in experience.   There's even a concession stand and donations are always welcome to offset our costs. We …

We are lovers of South Asian Arts, Musical traditions and related innovations. The groups activities comprise the following: - Promotion of South Asian related emerging artists in the Bay Area - Arts promotion focused happy hours - Members karaoke nights - Museum, speaker and major performance events   Non members may attend many events. If you'd like to join as a member, a short writeup about yourself and why you want to join is appreciated

This group is for unabashed lovers of television who enjoy watching their favorite shows with others. Join other television enthusiasts who can talk both critically and informally about television shows and who are interested in and open to watching great television whether it's still being broadcasted or it's off the air. The group will host weekly viewing parties of current shows and monthly viewings of one-season wonders or off-air classics. So welcome TV Watchers and Unite!

TGIF! Whether you're new to the San Francisco Bay Area or a Bay Area native, if you've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the weekend, let's kick back and celebrate! I hope this meetup will be a member-driven forum for a variety of activities. If you have ideas for events, PLEASE let me know! Whether it's a movie, a show, or an extended happy hour, Friday is the night. Newcomers to the SF Bay Area especially welcome. As we're getting off the ground, please remember to read the RSVP polic …

If you are Bollywood crazy, love munching on desi food, love the multi cultural life we live in Bay Area and want to hang out with some cool people who know how to have fun, this is the meetup to be in.   If you love to dance Bollywood Istyle, Love Going to Bollywood Concerts, Want to get the best deals and discounts for shows, love Desi Movie Nights, and Love Watching Plays, this is the group to be at.   What to expect? Meet Bollywood Celebrities, Party like a Bollywood Star , taste some wo …

Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history. This walking group is unique. We put health 1st and history 2nd. We keep our group together. We go on many different urban walks, in the best areas, that vary greatly in distance, stair climbing, and amount of history facts. We walk at a leisurely pace to enjoy the scenery. Sometimes at a walk's end we have an optional dinner tog …

        Bay Area Asian Americans (BAAA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as potlucks, movie nights, or trying out a new local restaurant, to larger events, such as attending concerts, and outdoor activities like hiking,biking, recational kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, snowboarding, ski trip,  BBQ, playing sports like banminton, ping pong an …

To connect Africans and non-African friends living in the San Francisco Bay Area or just visiting the Bay area. Are you looking to expand your network, just to hangout, have a drink, dance, go for parties, explore the greater Northern California area or just have a good time??...this is the group for you!...Meetups to include but not limited to special events, music, arts & culture, recreational sports, short/single/weekend tours/trips, watch movies & ofcourse BBQs/dining out..any other activity …

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Let's meet up and do fun things in the Bay Area together! Activities can range from movies, dinners, foodie events, conventions, tours, game nights, karaoke, museums, bounce houses, anime events to MMA/UFC events. Anything and everything interesting we can think of! So come and join if you're in you're 20's/30s, and looking to make awesome friends and have a great time.  :)

Come meet and eat with other people interested in vegan dining. People with any diet are welcome. All food ordered will be vegan. Come to a meetup, eat, and discuss living a healthy vegan lifestyle, local restaurants, movies, and any other topic under the sun. The point is simply to eat, meet old friends, and make new ones. And to try out new restaurants or at least ones that are new to you. We've had many wonderful meals and fun times. We mostly meet in Berkeley and Oakland. I try to mix up t …