• A monthly informal gathering for advanced-level classical musicians: pianists, singers, instrumentalists • An opportunity to perform for (and possibly with) other classical musicians • A safe atmosphere to support, encourage, and mentor each other • A place to share favorites or try out new material you’re working on • A relaxing time to socialize and enjoy the talents of others

This is a group for practitioners of vocal and instrumental Carnatic music who are looking forward to getting better at their respective talents through knowledge sharing and mutual collaboration on a regular basis. Activities will include organizing, finding and attending classical Carnatic Music concerts in the Bay, lecture demonstrations by visiting artistes, in house concerts for members to sharpen their concert performance skills. Since the best way to learn is by teaching, this will also b …

The Sacramento area hosts many wonderful  classical concerts  featuring  professional musicians  and singers.  Some of these events are actually free and many others are not costly. This group will enjoy these concerts, and a meal or drinks before or after, at the option of the attendees.  That way, we can get to know each other, as well as enjoy music together!

This is a group for anyone who is interested in Indian Classical music. Maybe you have formal training, or perhaps you've never trained but really like the sound of it. Or maybe you're just an admirer. WELCOME! I study Hindustani music and would really like to meet up with people with a similar passion so we can learn from and motivate each other. I'd love to meet up to practice, have signing sessions, and perhaps even perform in public. I'm very open to ideas!

This is a group for musicians, beginning through experienced, to come together to practice their music. For those beginning musicians who just need a little moral support as they bow through technique drills or wind/string instrumentalists who are working on some cool riff, scales or arpeggios, etude studies, audition pieces,... Or for those who want someone to play a duet together... Or maybe a little company every now and then on their regular sound proof room practice sessions. Classical, sym …

East Bay 'Old-Fashioned Music Sharing' Group This group will connect people interested in discovering new music, including curious listeners, hobbyists, and experienced collectors. Once we gather a number of interested members, meetups will be of two varieties: One, to discuss general music sharing/what we hope to get from the group. Two, meetups organized to encourage ‘old-fashioned’ music sharing, through interaction and listening. These meetups will be themed by genre, and participants will …

Canine Classical Concerts: This group is for anyone who wants to have a unique bonding experience with their dog. Enjoy beautifully arranged classical music specially arranged to calm the canine nervous system. Dog lovers who are interested in learning how to improve their human sound environment to help their dog's health and behavior will also enjoy this group.

Members are encouraged to organize outings for fellow members. Let us know what you'd like to attend with a group and we'll set it in motion.

Well, let’s just dip our toe shoes into the water, here, and see if there’s any balletomania afoot, for a new meetup now. Amid the epoch of “Black Swan" at the movies, and with the Giants having won the World Series (yes, whipping through 32 fouetté turns is almost as hard as hitting a Lincecum fastball), and now the first book ever published about the entire history of ballet (“Apollo’s Angels,” by Jennifer Homans), and, ta-dah, most important of all, with the world-class San Francisco Ballet …

This group is hosted by Miggi and Michael who love food and wine. We are hard-core foodies that roast our own coffee beans, pick and cure olives, and will go to any length to enjoy a fantastic, total food experience. Miggi is 40 plus+, writes food and wine articles for a Chinese gourmet magazine, and teaches cooking classes in client's homes. She loves traveling and learning different cultures. Michael is 50+, works days in the tech industry, and records classical music in his spare time. The gr …

We practice the 400-year-old art and science of British-style Change Ringing, on handbells. Although rare in the US, it is very common in the tower bells in churches and cathedrals in England.  We would ring in tower, but the closest tower that provides this style of ringing is in Seattle. All are welcome to come and visit. As for our pedigree, we are affiliated with the North American Guild of Change Ringers (http://www.nagcr.org), a member of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (http:// …

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.

Who are we???????? We are actually 2 different,but closely related things: 1) Live Music Events: We bring in various live music events, from acoustic music to music workshop, house concerts to open mike nights, etc. etc. 2) We are Uke University/River City Ukes, a ukulele based club that meets on a regular basis. So, if you want to know about live music events, and/or are interested in playing live music with us, join up and get all the announcements so you don't miss any Live Music Events. Yo …

We're a group of guitarists and luthiers, professionals as well as amateurs, of all ages and levels, who enjoy getting together, playing for one another informally, meeting for open mics and occasionally going to concerts together. We welcome acoustic guitarists who play any music in fingerpicking style. (Image by Made Underground, from flickr)

Like live music?? ANY KIND really. ANY AGE IS FINE- ANY AGE is OK! WE are a late 40's couple FYI- Looking for others to attend shows with? Meet for dinner and drinks before maybe? We want to plan concert outings to local clubs like Club Fox in Redwood City, Slim's in San Francisco, St. James Gate in Belmont, Mountain Winery in Saratoga, outdoor Summer concerts in the parks, Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., The Crows Nest in Santa Cruz, etc... SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME! We also like to take weekend getaw …

Are you a music lover?  Of course you are!  Here is what we do, and a little further down you'll find what tools we're using. 1. We Socialize 2. We Learn. 3. We Create. For Socializing, we meet bi-weekly for general discussion / laptop jams, with coffee on Saturdays one week and 'pizza-night' on Thursdays the other week. We are also putting together a "play and tell" event at the Center for Contemporary Arts in mid-March, with one or two 'dry run' sessions before that in Feb.  Like a poetry re …

Hi everyone! I've been meaning to do this for a long time. FIRST: European, American, Japanese, Vintage, muscle, sports car, bone stock, mild custom, sleeper, totally modded, blown, shaved, bagged as well as short & long bed truck owners I welcome you all! HISTORY: A few years ago I found a posting on cl of a guy who was looking for people with sports cars to do a car cruise. About 12 or 13 cars showed and it was great fun. I hope I can get at least a dozen cars (the more the better) every 2 wee …

Depending on the subject of the meeting we will explore Art, Music Culture and Literature. The purpose of the group is to experience and share interests in Art, Music etc..

This is a group dedicated to learning, growing, and performing together as opera singers. Let's bring free, live performances of opera to the community, whether this means putting together scenes concerts, an evening of arias and art songs, or a full-fledged one-act or grand opera! The Contra Costa County needs a community opera group. Let's be that group and bring opera back.

Are you interested in seeing an opera for the first time and need some new friends to go with? Are you a veteran opera enthusiast looking for like-minded individuals? Then, this is the MeetUp for you! With this group you will experience Live Transmissions in HD (or recorded during the Encore Series) of operas broadcast from the most prestigious and legendary opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, LaScala in Milan, Covent Garden in London, just to name a few. If you're new …

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December 22, 2012 Today was the day to bring lesbians together of all ages who would like to go to dinners, movies, walks, breakfast, start a book group, picnics, good Theater, or classical music and even the opera. As I was perusing the various groups I clearly noticed, that lesbians of all ages were left out of the picture. Hey, I know I'm still active and I bet all of you are too. No point counting the years when the fun will go away, let's enjoy these years to the fullest and get back into l …

ABOUT US West Sacramento Community Singers (WSCS) is dedicated to providing a venue for adult singers of all ages and musical ability to gather and perform for the benefit and cultural enrichment of the greater Sacramento community. WSCS has several objectives.  One is to create an enjoyable and creative outlet for adult singers of all vocal abilities.  Another objective is to promote music appreciation in the community through no-cost performances that reflect a variety of musical genres.  A lo …

Allons-y! Cheers - Thank you for coming to the Doctor Whovians group. - Why meet up? To hang out with like-minded Doctor Who fans and see what else we have in common. - Who should join? Anyone who enjoys Doctor Who, BBC, sci-fi/fantasy, turn of the century, history, cleverness, wit, humor, classic rock, indie rock.. - What shall we do? Meet up at least once a month, but probably more often. :-D We can watch Doctor Who episodes, try out new restaurants, host parties, play video games, play …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We heart …

Rockers' Club is an association of rock bands which also gets together for jams and group events.  We welcome players of all skill levels, but becoming a member of the group involves a commitment to get together and play music regularly with at least some of our members.  We also welcome entire rock bands who are interested in reducing the costs of playing music by sharing our equipment and practice space. Unlike most other Meetup groups, almost all of our members attend our events one or more …

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 …

HOLA! This is a group for anyone who likes to get together for a casual guitar/musical jam and socialize FOR FUN. I realize there are other local guitar group who are much more "serious", with pros who have serious rules and regulations, but this is a casual group with a laid back attitude... SKILL LEVEL - Although I wouldn't say this is for someone who has NEVER picked up an instrument, if you have some skill level and would like to get together for FUN, this group is for you. I'm not a pro, bu …