Welcome to Oakland Happy Hour. We meet most Thursday evenings and visit a different clubs, bars and pubs, mostly near BART, and mostly in Oakland. However, we do also travel to other Bay Area locations in the East Bay like Berkeley and Alameda. We also occasionally have events on other days of the week. We'ew kinda free flowing like that.  It is not necessary to arrive on time for our "Thursdays Happy Hour" events. Arrive when you can. However, we do ask that you please RSVP "YES" or "MAYBE" if …

In the Mood for Food a local vegan catering and personal chef business has been hosting classes and other events for several years. Currently hosting at least one event each week in the bay area.

Meet other German Shepherd Dogs and their People for socializing, exercise, laughter and that special kind of exuberant GSD play. Meet-ups are member generated (meaning it is up to each of us to schedule meetups whenever we can!), held all around the Oakland/East Bay area, and vary from fully enclosed dog parks, partially enclosed dog friendly areas, hikes, beaches and anything else we think of! It's a great time for all. Out-of-area members are welcome, and can still enjoy this group via neat m …

Meet fellow Raw Food enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss the raw vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome!

  We have lively conversations not just around the subjects of Thelema, Hermetics, and the occult arts and sciences, but also relevant topics of history, science, astronomy, astrology, technology, social change, psychology, healing work, self-improvement, and so much more. Because of the diversity of the people who attend, everyone has their own unique perspectives and contributions, and this group is so welcoming to new ideas. Your unique contributions are valued. All levels of experience are w …

Every month the East Bay WordPress Meetup brings together both newbies and experts to talk about everything WordPress, from the features in new releases to favorite themes, plugins, and widgets, to specialized topics like SEO, theme design, customizing WordPress, and WordPress Multi-site.

Writing alone can be sad and lonely. Let's get together and knock out some flashfiction together. Genre writers welcomed. "Serious" writers also welcomed, but not taken seriously. Boss influences to have: Georges Perec, Kelly Link, Aimee Bender, Franz Kafka, Lois McMaster Bujold, Monique Wittig, Kurt Vonnegut, Augusto Monterroso, Jorge Borges. Boss influences not necessary.

Meet other Sailors, from experts to those who have never tried it - and those just out of classes but still new to the sport/lifestyle. Oakland Sailing Meetup Group (OSMG) welcomes all (and kids often go free). We sail for the love of sailing and to practice. Our practice outings include: sunset sails, casual fun regattas, Bay cruises, loops around an island, sail to SF city front. Try a sail to an island raft-up or a photography sailing tour of San Francisco Bay. We often enjoy great food - B …

Ever wonder where you can meet other men who want to become self-aware and enjoy the discoveries? Do you want to surround yourself with other men who are on a journey of exciting self-awareness? Are you seeking like-spirited men for camaraderie and emotional support? Come participate in this group, bring your curiosity, your life experiences, your questions, your excitement about getting to know yourself. Challenging our belief patterns that hold us stuck, try out new methods of self-discovery o …

The purpose of this meetup group is to offer a network of free or donation based outdoor yoga in the Oakland area. I will be leading a semi-regular Ashtanga Vinyasa modified primary series through this site and I encourage anyone who is interested in leading a Yoga class to contact me. Let's take advantage of the summer and practice outside. There is a perfect gazebo in Lakeside park just south of Fairy Land. Exact location posted on individual meetup events.

BIG strives to demystify the video gaming industry for people of color. We assist individuals in evolving from consumers to producers of video games and apps. To accomplish our goals, BIG provides networking, outreach, mentoring, and entrepreneurship guidance to professionals and students.

Chicago Steppers Studio Thursdays 7:00pm - 11:00pm Just Dance Ballroom 2500 Embarcadero Oakland, CA Music by DJ Boagart 7:00 - 8:00 Instruction 8:00 - 11:00 Steppin' Chicago Style Steppin’ This cool and elegant partner dance has taken the country by storm over the last decade. Combining smooth synchronization with individual style and flair, Steppin’ has attracted dancers at all levels across generations, gender and geography. We're currently seeking couples and males (to dance the with the many …

Drum up some energy with a warm community of familiar and new friends. Pacific Drum Circles has new events in Oakland. No previous music experience needed. Whether you are a first-time drummer or drummin' all the time, enjoy co-creating a groove while connecting through rhythm.

Connect with members of the black community in Oakland on key social and political issues. The Black Organizing Project is an African American, member-led organization in the city of Oakland, CA. We focus on political education and membership development in order to create a powerful black collective of voters, activists and community leaders. If you're a member of Oakland's black community who would like to make positive contributions to the struggle for racial justice; would like to learn more …

I lived in the Napa Valley for 23 years, and in that time, discovered wonderful places that I like to think of as "God's hidden treasures." Thru this Meetup Group, I would like to introduce you to some of those places.  Since I started this meetup I have relocated to Oakland.  I'm hoping that this Meetup group will provide opportunities for Black Professionals in the North and East Bay to mingle. Regardless of where you live, if you are interested in Stepping, Winetasting, Exploring, & Enjoying …