Greetings. There is hardly anything I enjoy more than to read a good book and discuss it among thoughtful individuals! How about you? Please join if you are interested in being an active participant in a book club focused **exclusively** on classic literature, shown on the following lists below, that has stood the test of time. If not interested exclusively in classic lit, if not willing to stick to selections from the lists below, there will not be a match with this group.  The good news is tha …

… I'm a mediocre reader at best and have a grand total of zero degrees in literature. It's a bummer when you go to a book club, and it turns into a philosophy lecture led by the one random person in the group who has read the book twelve times, wrote a peer-reviewed article on how the author's perspective shaped modern society, and is (self-labeled as) better-read than 99% of the population. So please don't be that person.   This is the general schedule of reading for the year: January - Vol. 1 "S …

A context for discussing philosophical questions pertaining to the nature and workings of literary fiction, and the fictional arts generally. Examination of concepts of and issues in fiction. Philosophical discussion of relevant essays, shorter fiction, etc. Should be of interest to anyone who likes to converse about fiction. Meetings usually in San Francisco, at a cafe walkable from BART.    

Poetry, short stories, plays, novels, history, philosophy, science, not necessarily in that order, classics that are worthy of discussion, current and past, western and non-western, these are the works we discuss. The discussion is what is most important. We discuss these works to enlarge our understanding of the ideas that shape our culture and gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be human.

Meet others who deliberately seek out challenging foreign, avant-garde, and experimental films screened in San Francisco or Berkeley. After each film, we will get together for conversation at a cafe. If you, like me, also enjoy thought-provoking literature, check out my Classic Literature and Cafes Club: http://www.meetup.com/Classic-Literature-and-Cafes

… The East Bay Book Club thrives on both the celebration of literature and the comraderie of its readers. More importantly, the club values the ideas of its members, allowing everyone a chance to suggest book selections and other ideas for making this club a lively group to participate in. Since its inception in June 2007, the East Bay Book Club has inspired new and ongoing interest in reading. The club reads everything from historical fiction and literary works to thrillers and graphic novels. T …

Poetry, short stories, plays, novels, history, philosophy, science, not necessarily in that order, classics that are worthy of discussion, current and past, western and non-western, these are the works we discuss. The discussion is what is most important. We discuss these works to enlarge our understanding of the ideas that shape our culture and gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be human.

This group is for readers and writers who want to immerse themselves in ONE major author to learn stylistics, plot construction, character development and the fundamentals of novel creation. We will find the creative spark! Come and join Samuel Pickwick, Tracy Tubman, Augustus Snodgrass and Nathaniel Winkle for excursions real and imagined, restaurant dining and literary fellowship. Meet all of Dickens' comic characters as we go along- we will first met Mr. Pecksniff and Mrs. Gamp as we begin ou …

Hola Lectores y Hablantes del espanol Este grupo sera especialmente para los estudiantes extrangeros mas avanzados del idioma, pero hablantes nativos del espanol son bienvenidos con un costo de descuento. Con el organizador (Francisco) vamos a charlar en nuestras sesiones de lecturas. Mi recomendacion es traer preguntas de tipo, cultural, uso del idioma general y regional. Un breve escrito del material o tema, opiniones y comentarios. Leeremos secciones, capitulos o paginas de libros interesan …

Do you enjoy museums and gallery walks? Are you looking for someone to attend a film festival with? This is the group for you! This group is for film, literature, music, arts and culture enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area.  

… Self-promotion: Feel free to bring literature or fliers regarding upcoming events or services offered on the sign-up table and answer questions only. We want to encourage community and ensure a collaborative environment for all.    Snacks: Most of the time nibbles will be available however, feel free to bring something to share or just for you (we know how it can be to try and nourish yourself between clients).   Getting to BellaPelle Skin Studio:  We're located on Maiden Lane, closest t …

This diverse group meets in the city of San Francisco about once a month. We welcome suggestions and encourage voting about what types of books to read and what types of venues to drink in. (If you decide to join, please check out the polls and vote!) (Polls can be found under the "More" tab at the top, just below our Group Name.) We are very informal, meaning you are encouraged to come to a meetup even if you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it! It's Booze first and Books second, s …

SF in SF - Science Fiction, San Francisco - A Perfect Fit. We host monthly author events and films at the Variety Screening Room at 582 Market Street @2nd & Montgomery, SF 94104. Authors and films focus on the science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related literary genres; previous guests include Cory Doctorow, Rudy Rucker, Kage Baker, Carol Emshwiller, Laurie King, Ray Garton, John Shirley, Pat Murphy, Ellen Klages, Brian & Wendy Froud, and too many more to list here. Authors read a selection, a …

Corvid College is an experiment in education. In place of bureaucracy we have conviviality, instead of tests we have experiments, we do not have grades but glasses full of wine, and instead of authoritarian models of learning we have horizontalism in action. Without all of the obligations, expenses, and unnecessary paperwork that has turned collegiate education into hassle castle, Corvid is the new model for liberated education.   Past courses include:   Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Cult, Culture, …

We love listening to interesting stuff. From String Theory to Seventeenth Century Scandal and everything in between. We're foodies at heart, love the New Yorker, dabble with Freakanomics and have been known to indulge in a bit of RadioLab. There is just so much out there and finding it might be quite overwhelming. Also, the cool people making these amazing audio bytes (Audio/Podcast producers) need hints on making their programmes, what their listeners really thought and maybe some inspiration …

… Discussion topics could include anything of interest (from philosophy, literature, to the cosmos and current issues...) We may have very deep and intense discussions or we may not discuss anything at all. It will all be dependent upon the moment of now and to simply experience the depths of nature, ourselves and good company. If you are interested, please feel free to join and let's see what we can learn from each other. I'm looking to schedule a first outing sometime this summer and perhaps a h …