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 …

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.

Come join The Orange County Wine Group at a local wine tasting! The OC Wine Group is for fun, friendly wine loving folks who enjoy exploring new wines, participating in wine dinners/gatherings and of course making new friends. Everyone is welcome - from those who are new to wine to educated wine connoisseurs. Our members vary in age and include singles and couples. We do NOT charge a membership fee but we do require a photo to join the group - otherwise it makes it very difficult for organizer …

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 …

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.

We are a group of amazing women that love wine and supporting each other in business. We are building a community of women who desire to take charge of their financial future, expand their knowledge, and build their confidence  and and be inspired. Amazing things happen when women team up – especially when you add fine wine to the mix. So, come and join us as we meet once a month on the First Tuesday at Five Vines in San Juan Capistrano. And please, don’t hesitate to call Lisa Giammalva with OG …

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 …

SocialMixin.com is THE place for Orange County’s up n’ comers, established scenemakers and top professionals to gather, catch a breather from the hectic pace, chill out in a comfortable scene and enjoy a classy evening with friends - with an emphasis on good times and good conversation accompanied by good food and good drink. Our goal is to be able to spend quality time with the people we have met and want to meet, on both a professional and/or personal level. Too often we are all so extremely …

If you like suds and/or grapes, this is a group you should join! We're exploring micro breweries, wine tasting haunts, house partys featuring both, and much more from Santa Monica to Newport Beach and the Inland Empire as well. EVERYONE is welcome to join in; we're looking for fun, energetic and nice people who rock! ... and live life a little on the edge. Not the razor's edge, but the cutting edge. WELCOME to our fun, eclectic group!

Looking for a fun night out that's new, exciting, AND creative? This meet-up is not just for experienced artists, it's for anyone who has ever had a curiosity to paint but was afraid to try. You haven't lived until you've painted something in your life! Plus, you are welcome to bring your favorite bottle of wine to sip while you receive a 3 hour group lesson. I will walk you through your painting step by step and personally guide you so that you'll feel like a confident artist by the end of the …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

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 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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

ESCAPE..... from the house, your job, neighborhood, city, state, or country! This group will get you going! I'm looking for open-minded, adventurous travel buddies. Although primarily a social group for people interested in travel, be it locally to a new venue, or distant foreign lands, meeting like minded individuals for friendship, relationships, business contacts or employment will also be topics for discussion. Our "meetup" venue's can be a private home, wine bar, picnic in a park, local hik …

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.

Ciao Italia is for lovers of Italian language, people, culture, food, music, movies, events, Italy...the list can go on. It is open to Italian language speakers, language learners, and those that simply appreciate the rich, diverse italian culture. Ciao Italia Meetups will be throughout Southern California and bring together those passionate about all things italian: conversation, film, music, food, museum exhibits, festivals, and more.

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

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.