This Meetup group is for Asians and those open to Asian culture. Our meetups encourage professional networking and socializing throughout SoCal, often in Downtown LA.

You broke free of the cubicle, so why are you always working at home alone? Cowork LA makes escaping the home office easy. Over the past four years, we've hosted over 200 free coworking events. Now, we bring you more than 10 chances a month to meet driven and passionate people while having a productive day at professional coworking spaces in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Culver City. "What is coworking?" you ask. Well, you could say "It's getting work done in a shared workspace with cool people …

Welcome to Downtown LA and LA Metro a dynamic phoenix-like stage, where so much is changing, growing, and re-inventing itself. 'A Downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles Metro Meetup' a newly revive social group that is about going out and experiencing Downtown's night life and other cultural events plus expanded to the entire Los Angeles Metro such as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica,Pacific Palisades, Long Beach, West Hollywood and etc... Whether it's the 'Historic Core', 'Art District', 'Little Tokyo …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

We are a group of new and seasoned entrepreneurs in the Greater Los Angeles area with the purpose of meeting together monthly to share tips, strategies, business cards, and support for one another. We all work in different fields: technology, financial services, educational services, health & wellness, food services, construction & maintenance, etc. Nonetheless, we meet to share knowledge, wisdom, and resources. While some entrepreneurial meetup groups are secretly an outlet for various pyra …

Hello hello, our group is made up of young, professional, adventurous Angelenos socializing and networking over good drinks and great food (at happy hour prices, of course). We explore the areas in and around Downtown LA.  While checking out the newest spots and/or oldest landmarks, we mingle and get to know some of the great people of LA. So are you in?

This group is for those who are interested in going to classical music concerts in Downtown LA, and who would like to meet fellow classical music lovers in the process. The emphasis will be on the LA Philharmonic and LA Opera, but we will also keep you informed about events in Downtown LA and the general vicinity (such as concerts at the Colburn School and the USC Thornton School).

For Eastside-istas! The foodie and cocktail taster by night, 25 - early 30s accomplished professional by day. Your urban jungle and playground is Los Feliz and the general Eastside/Silverlake/Echo Park/Atwater/Downtown/Greater Hollywood Area. Happy hour? Oui. Brunch you say? Enjoyed - often. Live music, fancy pants potlucks, art, hiking. Yep -you like these activities, and you're courteous, kind and overall pretty damn cool :). FACT: This group is for you! Let's work the magic that is Meetup. …

We meet 4 times a week Monday, TUesday, Thursday and Saturday at Odoru Dance Studio to learn Bellydance, Breakdance, Burlesque, House, Hiphop, Cardio, and Yoga. This is all level welcome.

This Taste of Downtown social club (aligned with the ‘Taste of Downtown’ initiative) is dedicated to experiencing all the wonderful elements Downtown Los Angeles has to offer. Whether you are a local, resident, commuter, visitor, or simply work downtown and want to experience a Downtown LA adventure we have an event for you. This group is for people who like to try new things, meet new people, network, make new friends, and are looking for fresh experiences with positive vibes with wonderful peo …

Hello! I don't know any other pregnant ladies downtown, but I'm sure I'm not the only one. I'm 41, pregnant with my first, living downtown with my husband. I'm interested in meeting other pregnant women for walks and other exercise, sharing advice, and general camaraderie.

This is a group that celebrates and explores Los Angeles and the rich community of people who live here. Like an urban village with deep roots and diverse flavors . . .  L.A. is to me an Urban Pueblo. =) I'm looking forward to planning a wide variety of activities: from lectures at the Downtown Public Library to Dodger baseball games at Chavez Ravine; from the Farmer's Market in Barnsdall Park to the Tamale Festival in McArthur Park. =)  Let's go to Grand Central Market, Angels' Flight, The Holl …

Notice: All group runs have been postponed until January do to cross-training. In the meantime, get your fitness and strength where it needs to be, and we'll hit it hard and fast in 2013. ******************************************************************** Hey Traceurs...how's your fitness? We're a group of athletes, traceurs, friends, and fitness peeps of all different skill levels. To us Los Angeles is more like a national park for parkour and urban trail running- so if you're looking for a go …

When I first found out I was pregnant, I starting looking for other moms-to-be in the area. It wasn't until after I had my son that I joined the Downtown Pregnant Ladies group. Since many of us have already had our babies, we decided to change the name to Downtown Los Angeles Parents, which also includes parents-to-be. We are looking to meet other new parents and or parents-to-be in the area to help each other through this exciting and challenging process. If you're a new parent or parent-to-b …

Are you a 20's or 30's young professional who works or lives in downtown LA? Do you want to meet similar people in a social atmosphere? If you said yes, you should join this group! I've been meeting up with friends and colleagues for downtown happy hour for a while, and I thought it would be great to extend this invitation to meetup. Whether you want to network, socialize, or just have a few drinks with new friends, it is all up to you. Bring your business cards. You never know who you're going …

This group is for Mad Men fans!!! I was choosen to host a premiere house party by Mad Men and I'd love to meet more fans. The event will be hosted at a luxury residence in downtown LA. Suggestions are Welcome. RSVPs are limited to the first 20.

Downtown LA Startups is a group dedicated to bringing downtown Los Angeles entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing small business owners together to network and to support one another.  Having been someone who started my own business in an apartment in downtown, there is difficulty in finding support and networking opportunities for downtown LAers as we're usually transplanted here from elsewhere with the hopes and dreams of making it big in the big city. We aim to host events that benefit start- …

What are you looking for? - Improved Public Speaking - That Promotion - Leadership Skills - No more stage fright - Networking without having to shout Then come check us out! Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Join us and sharpen your presentation abilities in a no-pressure atmosphere.

Welcome to the sister group of ADVENTURE PEOPLE! While ADVENTURE PEOPLE are thrill seekers who desire the exhilaration that comes from rafting on a jungle river or rappelling down a waterfall; URBAN ADVENTURE PEOPLE are all about exploring the urban landscape through food, drink, art, culture, and community involvement. We'll ride bikes through the streets of downtown and explore places you never knew existed. We'll learn about different parts of town through walking tours. We'll visit museums, …

Dine with and meet other food bloggers in the L.A. area. We choose different restaurants and chat over great food and our love for blogging. Whether you blog about food photography, cooking/baking, restaurant reviews, or just about your love for food all types of food bloggers are welcome! We will plan monthly meetups for dinner, lunch, or brunch at restaurants throughout Los Angeles.  These meetups are casual and intimate, a great way to meet like-minded people over great food, wine, and conv …

This group is under new management. We now meet twice a month at Droplabs, a classroom and coworking space on the eastern edge of Downtown Los Angeles. Would you like to meet somewhere else? Anyone is welcome to suggest a meetup location that's elsewhere in the Downtown Area!

With several weekly and monthly events, the Greater Los Angeles Area is one the most active areas for Drupal in the world. Formerly named Downtown Los Angeles Drupal, we've been meeting regularly in and around Downtown Los Angeles, California, since early 2010, and now organize a large number of events in the area. Our members and organizers have produced hundreds of Drupal events, including job fairs, meetups and workshops, conferences, paid trainings, coworking days, study group sessions, movi …

Calling all Downtowners! If you want to meet with other investment-minded urbanites to discuss Downtown Real Estate and other good investments, then join us.

This group is for anyone in LA and OC interested in shooting photography in or out of the studio. Whether you are a novice or a pro, we welcome you to come and visit our studio. Our unique studio is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, and features 1700 sq ft of space, floor to ceiling windows, a beautiful city view, dark wood floors throughout, and much more. Besides renting out our location to photographers and film productions, we will also be hosting events and workshops in the near …

Dedicated to establishing a community of UX Designers, Entrepreneurs and Engineers to develop and promote innovation in Northeast LA. This group will feature UX-related events, studio tours, meetups in an effort to drive technology and startup culture to the Pasadena, Glendale, Downtown LA and points surrounding area. Follow us: @NELAUX

This is a group for Asians who live in or near downtown, or generally just loves Downtown L.A. It's a group for those who love exploring, discovering and trying new restaurants, bars, lounges, shops, cafes and urban activities. I started this group to meet my fellow Asian downtowners and to make new friends who are also urban enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the city and all it has to offer with everybody. We could also take turns hosting game nights or movie nights at each other's down …

This is a group for parents living in Downtown Los Angeles. We can be flexible on the meet-up times due to variation in schedules. I want to start a supportive network for Downtown and surrounding area (Huntington Park, Echo Park, Los Feliz...) parents.

This group is for anyone who is currently, or is considering, practicing in the field of mental health in the downtown Los Angeles area. Let's get together to network, discuss ideas, support each other, make new friends, and just have a good time. We would also like to invite professionals in related or ancillary lines of work, such as doctors, attorneys, law enforcement, and anyone alse whose profession intersects with the mental health world. So let's get together and make DTLA a better place!