“In wine there is truth”...many people believe that at the bottom of every bottle of wine is a true story.  I disagree but am more than willing to put the theory to the test.  Join me and let's find out one great bottle at a time. This group is designed to introduce you to new wines and ales and places to meet others with discerning palates.  We will visit unique restaurants, taverns and wine tastings.  We'll learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot. Please pitch in to make this g …

Hello, Live Music Lovers, My name is Debbie Parks. I recently took over the I Heart Music MeetUp group. Music is my life and passion! I have worked in the music industry most of my life on the business side. I currently own a music PR company called Star PR and Star PR Events. I promote and market recording artists, festivals, wine tastings with live music and nightclubs. I can often arrange for special pricing or VIP seating for members of my MeetUp groups. I usually have a couple of events a …

Do you love wine? Do you love sharing and discussing your wine knowledge with others? Are you interested in learning more about this exciting past-time? Toastmasters Founder's District Division A has a new Specialty Toastmasters Club for people who love and enjoy wine. Open to all new or experienced Toastmasters, this club features semi-monthly wine tastings with speeches and toasts related to this timeless drink. Share your knowledge and learn from others in a friendly, social atmosphere. Toas …

This group will pair wine, beer, and saké with various grass fed beef course prepared by top chefs around the world.

The Sky Room is a group of Wine, Beer, Spirits and Food Enthusiasts. Members gain exclusive access to monthly Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Food & Wine Pairing Events, Wine Cruises, Special Wine Tours to local Hot Spots and Vineyards, Happy Hours, Cooking Events and VIP Parties in the rooftop “Up Lounge”, within The Sky Room, and Wine Down Lounge.

Hello, this group is for people that are looking for classy and fun events to go to, but want to meet other down to earth people (fun people who are genuine and nice)! We are a group where the emphasis will really focus on getting to know the other members- and not just mass get-togethers. This group is for all types of people seeking friendships with other like-minded people (singles, married, and people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome)! As long as you are friendly and enjoy meeting oth …

This wine tasting forum is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in a fun dinner setting, for everyone who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends. The OC Wine Elite aspires to be the best wine tasting group in Southern California, specializing in expensive (and sometimes mid-range) wines from around the world, with sommelier-guided discussions and a fun blind-tasting approach. We blind-taste all the wines out of order - no one knows which wi …

A fun and interactive cooking class! These cooking classes will teach you how to make simple and delicious menus from across the globe. We will explore a different cuisine in each class...from Italian, to Mexican, Spanish, or Mediterranean....we will cover it all in simple recipes that a cook of any skill level can learn! These classes are very interactive, hands-on, and a great way to meet other aspiring cooks. There will be a base fee for each class which will depend on what we're preparing (o …

Welcome Foodies, Friendship Seekers, Wine Lovers, Restauranteurs , Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Candy Makers, Drink Masters & Dessert Lovers! Calendar will include a host of meetups such as: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Wine Tasting/Wine Pairings, Cooking Classes, Baking Classes, Dessert Nights, Cocktail Time  & More! Bakers, Chefs & Culinary Artists interested in Hosting/Teaching baking or cooking classes Please contact me Restauranteurs I'm always on the lookout for new places to …

It’s time to EXPERIENCE LAS VEGAS baby! Join the fun lovers (your new found Meet Up friends) and thrill seekers (normally mild mannered professionals) of Southern California’s hottest Meet Up for a monthly excursion to a premier Las Vegas resort - it’s glitz and glam and a city that never sleeps with a crowd of friendly faces to take it all in with… come on now… Experience Las Vegas is all about enjoying one of the world’s greatest cities for nightlife, resorts and entertainment with a fun-lov …

Do you love IPA Beers? If so, then this Meetup Group is for you! If you are an IPA Lover, then you probably already know it. What is an IPA? IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPAs do not come from India and have little to do with India other than their historic origin. When the British began to have outposts in India a few centuries ago they would ship beer from Britain to India. Back then it would take many months on sailing ships for the beer to get to India and much of that travel was through ho …

Most people love going out and enjoying life and meeting new friends. But it can get pretty expensive quickly, especially here in the OC. So this group is all about enjoying things under a budget so that everyone can participate. Sure we may splurge once in a while but we will also do fun things like happy hour, free concerts/events, group dinner deals etc. So we are not a group of cheapies, just smart consumers who wants to maximize their fun time!  Our group welcomes FUN+ACTIVE individuals and …

We Specialize in wine tours, classes, special events and tastings featuring boutique wines made primarily by African American vintners! Many of which do not offer tastings to the general public. Whether you're a wine novice or expert, join us for a fantastic evening or afternoon of music, laughter, food and, of course, amazing WINE! We have something for everyone, but no wine snobs allowed...our approach is all about allowing everyone to share and gain knowledge in a relaxed and sophisticated en …

We are a tennis networking group comprised of the best teaching professionals and elite players in Southern California. Our goal is to “bring back the glamour to the game”. Most of our members are a little more sophisticated enjoying the finer things is life like good tennis energy, fine wines, and great dining experiences. So, if you want to rub elbows and gain knowledge with experience “join the group” and travel with us.

Every group has it's own culture so to speak, and this is ours... The So Many Women...So Little Time LESBIAN group is a culture of inclusivity, friendliness, & community combined with lots of fun! What could be better? To me, the most important aspect of hosting a gathering is that each person feels welcome and a part of the mix. This means that I will take it upon myself to introduce each person to one another so that nobody feels left out. I envision this group to be a great opportunity for ne …

Orange County Dining Group (OCDG) members are true foodies who love to discover fun and exciting restaurants in Orange County! Members enjoy the following benefits: 1. Menus created expressly for the OCDG by the restaurant chef. 2. Special behind-the-scenes tours of the kitchen operations (where permited) guided by the chef, restaurateur, or manager. 3. Fun times dining out, networking, and making new friends who share a common passion for great food! Details: The average price for the standard …

A group designed to accept all wine enthusiasts. The purpose of the group is to learn about wine and share each other's experience. Everyone is welcome. We started this group to meet new people who also enjoy or would like to learn more about wine. We would like to try local wine bars in Long Beach and through Orange County and Los Angeles. Day/weekend trips to different vineyards to taste will also be organized.

Get to know other fun girls in the (plus or minus) 30 to 40-year-old range who enjoy reading and would like to branch out and form quality friendships that aren’t superficial. While the structure of the group is organized around a book, there will not be any pop quizzes! Meetings will be a fun, SOCIAL atmosphere. This group welcomes women in any life situation (married/new mom/single/whatever), so long as you have a fun, upbeat attitude, and can enjoy a cocktail, great food and meeting new peop …

Do you feel lost in the kitchen? Does perusing a wine list make you dizzy? Come to my kitchen and make new friends while learning to make easy meals and wine basics. Each cooking demo will provide you with  cooking tips and strategies you can use at home. Additionally, each meal will include an overview of wine pairing with each course of the meal. No fees to join the group, though there will be a charge for attending cooking demos.  Fees will include a cooking demo, a meal with recipes to take …

Everyone is welcome!  This group is for individuals interested in being a part of the the Seal Beach Animal Care Center's new fundraising/"friendraising. If you love animals and would love to help support a wonderful non-profit, no-kill shelter, please join us! The members will be involved in planning and overseeing all of the fundraising events for the shelter, including its annual Wag N' Walk, wine tasting, Wiener Nationals Race, and Gala event. The members will also be responsible for reachin …

WHERE HIP MEETS CULTURE-- EVENTS IDEAL FOR THE MODERN ENTHUSIAST LOOKING TO BROADEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF WINE AND ART WITHOUT THE SNOB FACTOR Our Gallery Swirls bring together like-minded people at uniquely presented events ideal for the modern enthusiast looking to broaden their knowledge of wine and art, without the snob factor. Every event is different - new location, new wines, new painting genre - all focused on having a good time and expanding our horizons as creative beings. Our goal is to …

This group is for people who are interested in finding out about river cruising and those who enjoy river cruising all over the world. We will share our river cruising experiences, pictures, bring in river cruising experts, share stories find best river cruises and more. Members will also share ideas on special interest cruises, such as wine tasting, Christmas markets, flower cruises, cruising history, cruising castles and anything else we can find.

We enjoy Great Live Music, Great Food, Dancing, And Most of all People looking for Fun and Adventure. Not for the Shy Or Timid. We Meet 1 Thursday A Month At Brio Tuscany Grill In Monarch Beach. Join our meetup group and learn about one of OC's best kept secrets.. Our Meetup is at a place where people have found each other throughout the years. Newly renovated and spacious, it is the perfect meeting place for the local music lover! Whether out with friends or just dropping in solo it is an enter …

Welcome to OC Social Foodie Group. We are a Foodies Social Group where we bring together everyone that is a foodie that wants to explore restaurants with new and old friends. We will host foodie socials for single foodies, mingling mixologist foodies, wine foodies, food truck foodies, small cafes, International Cuisine Foodies, Happy Hour Foodies, Breakfast Foodies, Lunch Hour Foodies, and more. We will add more details about OC Social Foodie Group soon. We will research and find cool places to …

Let's get over the hump with a Great Outdoor Workout Mid-Week! ~ We are a free exercise group for moms in the local area parks of Aliso Viejo and Dana Point. This group was created to be fun way to meet other moms, make new friends and get together with old ones. The purpose is staying accountable to our fitness goals, while having fun outdoors and getting in great shape doing endurance style body weight workouts! All you need to bring to class is a yoga mat, a 8-12 lb dumbbell and a jump rope! …

This group is for people getting together over coffee and having nice continuous conversations. If you are willing to visit a variety of Long Beach cafes, museums, and the occasional wine bar, then this group is for you.

The Tilted Kilt Long Beach is a pub/sports bar with 42 beers on draft.  We hold monthly craft beer events and weekly pint nights.

This is a group who likes to get together and savor the very exciting, artistic and entertaining side of Orange County. Although art and artists based, most events can be enjoyed by everyone. I am starting this group to bring together people who enjoy and can have fun with the finer things in life while not spending a fortune.