I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

Whether you've relocated to the U.S for work or for school you probably have tons of questions in mind. - Where to live ? - How does the healthcare system work ? Which plan should I pick ? - How to transfer money from Europe - What is the "Credit History", how do I build one ? - Should I buy or should I rent ? - What are the differences in the car insurance system ? - ... The aim of the group is to bring together newly arrived Europeans and more "experienced" ones in order to share tips, advice …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

Are you new in the U.S.? Did you recently move from Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia? Whether English is your native language or not, whether you are single or not, this meetup group is dedicated to people who are just starting a new life here.

Party with Travelers, International Students, Au Pairs & Locals in San Francisco! FREE membership, just join us for some fun! This group is for people who are either living or traveling in the SF Bay area and are looking to have some fun in the city! Come socialize with us and meet other locals, students, au pairs and travelers from around the world! When you attend an event, often you'll feel like you've just landed in Europe, Australia or South America without even leaving the city.  We head …

We read and discuss books that are rooted in or inspired by history in all its shapes and colors. Fiction and non-fiction, both scholarly and popular. Stories that re-create the past. Journalists who tell us "what happened". Interpreters who openly argue a point of view or seek to illuminate the present through the past. There are also many opportunities to leave our armchairs for fun history-focused field trips to museums, walking tours, films, theater, author lectures, etc. For our book discus …

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy San Francisco girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! INTERNATIONAL WOMEN! Dear expats, foreigner, world traveler, world citizen, international student, expat wife/expat wives. GIRLFRIENDS/GIRLS NIGHT OUT - Did you move to Bay Area alone to work -or- study in the SF Bay Area? or perhaps you moved to SF to acc …

I am a newcomer to the SF Bay Area. My wife and I recently relocated from Atlanta, where I was a member of The Atlanta Hungarian Meetup Group. I am starting this similar group to allow Hungarians and others interested in its language or culture to meet and communicate. Please spread the word for this group and share your suggestions on places to get together. I hope to see you soon. -George

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, it is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers Dragon Boat Racing Club runs practices and boot camps 3 times a week. We participate in local and West Coast races from April through October each year, and have an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddlin …

Our Gay Travel Club is based in San Francisco. We are a fun group of people that love to share the world with others. We have monthly gatherings with guest speakers. We will have a great line up of exciting trips soon. Feel free to spread the word of our group. Some of places we are talking about visiting within the year are Costa Rica, Europe, Vancouver / Victoria B.C. and NYC. Come learn about what's happening in the world of travel and meet new people at our next gathering!

We are a great group of Europeans meeting at least once a month to share the European spirit in SF. Events will be held in bars, restaurants, sport venues, parks, boats... Join and meet fellow Europeans and/or Americans with European background. Cheers, Leonard

What: A book club for avid romance novel readers. Meetups not exclusively limited to book discussions. My hope is to get to know new people and building some new friendships (most of my friends are in Europe or scattered across the country). Who: Any avid romance novel reader with an open mind and a sense of humor. Why: I haven't been able to find a book club geared towards romance novels (most exclude them), and especially not in the East Bay. I commute a lot during the week for work, so I woul …

MY INTENTION in creating this group is to, first of all, share and make available this work that I so deeply love, and let interested people know that i am holding workshops on regular basis at the beautiful location of Orr Hot Springs in Ukiah and, sometimes, in the San Francisco Area too. Workshops have been happening every other month. Please, do not hesitate to call me if you have any question or are curious about Holotropic Breathwork. WHAT IS HOLOTROPIC BREATHWORK? Holotropic Breathwork …

What is Kizomba? Kizomba is a sensual dance that originated in Angola in the '80s. The word 'kizomba' means 'party' in the Angolan language Kimbundo. It is a fusion of Semba, the predecessor of Samba with Zouk music of the French Caribbean Islands. Kizomba is more laid back than tango but more intimate, slow and sensual than salsa. In the last few years, Kizomba has quickly spread throughout Europe via Portugal. Now it is taking its place in the USA. Kizomba Classes with Bay Area's most favorite …

This is a group for young professionals (ages 25-40) from Europe who are in the Bay-area and looking to meet like-minded people to socialize with. We will be hosting not only drinks, but also dinners (restaurants or home), picnics, trips (Napa, Tahoe, Yellowstone etc) and excursion (hiking, museums etc). If you hear of any great events, trips or other social ideas you have, please post them to the discussion board (in the top navigation "Discussions") and maybe we can create an actual event out …

This meetup group has moved: http://www.meetup.com/Agrion-Cleantech-Business-Network/ Agrion is an international business community that brings together companies concerned with the issues of energy, raw materials, and sustainable development. As of today the network is comprised of 7,000 members mainly in Europe. We host clean tech conferences in the Silicon Valley where we virtually connect to our German, French, and Dubai offices to create international content.

What is Techmeetups? TechMeetups has been setup to create a global network of Tech communities from San Francisco to Sydney. We believe that Tech communities are isolated and great things can be achieved if we connect within our cities and outside our borders. Our goal is to create a global Tech cluster of over 50 inter-connected Tech communities by 2013. Our global community started out with the launch of the London Silicon Roundabout Tech community in December 2010. Following it's success in …

BeMyApp hosts interactive weekend-long events for the app-loving community in San Francisco, Dallas, New York and Europe. The WeekEnds are designed to accelerate collaboration, share knowledge, inspire and connect mobile app makers and idea shakers. BeMyApp WeekEnd is open to developers, designers, tech journalists and bloggers as well as non-techies, idea generators, artists, and everyone who wants to have some hands-on experience with mobile apps. Work in teams and hack apps during a whole wee …

This is a group for any English-speaking people around the world, who is interested to learn and/or practice photography in beautiful locations throughout China. We at chinaphotoworkshop.com, organize photo tours/workshops several times a year, traveling to some unknown or hidden photogenic destinations in China, photographing nature, landscapes as well as local people at their home and working environment. If you like travel and photography, this is the venue to discover China through your lens …