This group is for people who are fascinated by African culture, whether it is African art, literature, film, politics or economy. Our first four gatherings address issues touching on the following topics. May 9: Sponsored Child to Ph.D. May 16: Honoring Women in African Art May 23: Teaching in Kibera, Africa's Largest Slum May 30: Growing up in Colonial Kenya

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Aurobindo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirra_Alfassa Aurobindo's writings synthesized Eastern and Western philosophy, religion, literature, and psychology. Aurobindo was the first Indian to create a major literary corpus in English.[6] His works include philosophy; poetry; translations of and commentaries on the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Gita; plays; literary, social, political, and historical criticism; devotional works; spiritual journals and three volumes of …

This is a group for women interested in classic dystopian(and some Utopian) literature and film and how it relates to today's world. We will meet in The North Park area of San Diego. Looking forward to revisiting Ray Bradbury, Aldous Huxley, Margaret Atwood,Bladerunner, Brazil and much more!

Our original group Book Lovers Never Go To Bed Alone was so popular I decided to start a second chapter so we wouldn't get to big and not be fun anymore. Just like the first group, this group is for PROGRESSIVE, OPEN-MINDED women ages 45+ who love to read and discuss books of all genres. It's a group for sharing and socializing about literature and our lives. We get together once a month in Oceanside, discuss the book and sometimes other stuff.

Poe, Orwell, Dickens, Wilde, Holmes, Steinbeck, King, Hemingway – sound interesting? Welcome to The Classics book club. Join me in diving into many of the great authors of the 19th, and 20th centuries. If you love great literature, join us for our monthly book club discussion so we can revisit (or even explore for the first time) some of the greatest literary works history has to offer.

This group is for PROGRESSIVE, OPEN-MINDED women ages 45+ who love to read and discuss books of all genres. It's a group for sharing and socializing about literature and our lives. We get together once a month in Oceanside, eat, have a little wine or tea, discuss the book and sometimes other stuff.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Welcome to the ARARITA San Diego Thelema Group! We are a group of Thelemites in the Valley of San Diego dedicated to the promulgation of the Law of Thelema! Use http://ararita.org to learn more about our events, frequently asked questions, links, and more. About the ARARITA San Diego Thelema Group * We support individual liberty, self-knowledge, self-discipline, and universal brotherhood. * We affirm the bonds of brotherhood in good faith, …

This is a fabulous group of women who have been meeting to discuss great reads since 1996. We welcome women of all ages - just bring a love of reading and a willingness to participate in some great discussions. The group meets at the El Toro Library Community Room on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7-9 pm. One member prepares information about the author (unless it's an autobiography or biography, of course) and then we have a moderator who helps guide the discussion. We read fiction and n …

We're here to provide the best retro dance party in San Diego for women. We are an intergenerational retro dance party open to all women. Originally started as "Hot Flash", we realized that we were only appealing to "seasoned" women and we were limiting ourselves to women who love the golden oldies. Specializing in RETRO music, we decided to adopt a new name, INFERNO, in hopes of attracting all women who love 70s Disco, R&B, 80s rock as well as a smattering of today's contemporary hip hop. 99% o …

This group is for dedicated readers and knowledge seekers who want to learn more about the world we live in. Knowledge is, after all, power, and having facts and figures to back up arguments is never a bad thing. Ideally this group will meet once a month too discuss a book of the month. We can read both fiction and non-fiction, and the literature we read need not be political. The overall aim of the group will be to enrich ourselves with knowledge and get together to share this knowledge.

NOTE: This is a COED book club. Each member is an avid reader and likes to discuss what they have read. In The Literary Lounge, we will read books from a variety of genres. Each month a different member will choose a book. We take turns meeting in members' homes. Also incorporated may be  be lunches, dinners, or events that are of interest to the members. We, on occasion, will watch the movies based on the books we read. There is an attendance policy: members should attend at least one event ev …

This is a group for serious writers. The group will not likely exceed 20 to 30 members.  This is for those of you that know how to write and want to dedicate more time to it. Maybe you have a family and a job and other responsibilities. You find yourself itching to grab a pen, but other things get in the way. Maybe you desire that feedback from fellow writers and some inspiration that comes from a group setting. This group will help all members to set goals for writing, accomplish a few pieces, …

A group for those interested in "We're about".

Community makes the world go around! Or so it is told in Scott Peck’s book “The Different Drum: Community-Making and Peace.” This is an experiment. I believe that the simple act of meeting up with a group of people on a regular basis to read and discuss this book could alone forge the kind of “true” community that this book is all about. That said, I'd like to start a group that meets once a week to discuss this book, for no other reason than to explore the meaning of community. It is in fact th …

We will read mysteries, memoirs, chick-lit, YA and crossover lit, literature a little bit of everything! Check out my blog here: http://ya100words.blogspot.com/  If you are looking to meet other young ladies your age in Orange County, then this is the place!

This group was created to bring together individuals who read books for substance and ideas. This group is open to artists, musicians, scientists, engineers, and anyone who likes to examine and exchange ideas, respect others' opinions, and is open to learning something from others. We find we get together to discuss what might otherwise be serious topics, but we end up laughing a lot, because it's such a joy to express ourselves and share our ideas...and go off topic now and then. We currently h …

Wake Up and Write! Join Certified Creativity Coach Elle Brooks every Wednesday morning for one hour of writing to start your day off with a bang! If you haven’t written with us before, give us a try!  You'll be surprised how easy it is to get hooked on this jolt of creative caffeine. Here’s how it works: Elle, our Chief Excitement Officer, provides a highly-caffeinated writing prompt and then you get to let go, writing any and all types of genre whether it’s fiction, memoir, journaling, letter …

The Oceanside Public Library sponsors the Oceanside Literati. We host book clubs and author visits in the Library and at the local senior center, sponsor yearly festivals for writers and more. If you're in North County, have an interest in books and want to share your passion for them, you should join us!

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

Welcome to the Element School Community. We join together to develop and offer our transformative education program dedicated to creating a culture in which every individual thrives. We promote the personal growth, success, and happiness of every student in the context of a community centered on learning through the arts, humanities, and sciences. Our program is based on Personal Empowerment Principles and holistic life practices that create a context for learning that is integrated, meaningful, …

This group is essentially an all-levels-welcome, drop-in Italian Study & Conversation class. Excellent for anyone learning the language or looking to keep their language skills fresh. The group has been going strong since 2010. Every week Jodina, group organizer and teacher, prepares a fresh new lesson to help you make progress in this beautiful language. * Open to all who study Italian, whether formally or independently * All levels welcome -- including total newbies :) * Informal, supportive …

We discuss science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming, and art, and attend local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures, and more. We have Book/Comic/Game/Media Swaps in November, March and July.

This is a group for people interested in reading and discussing the primary philosophical works of the modern era. I am a PhD candidate in critical theory and American literature, and I am in interested in creating a roundtable discussion with other readers of Marxism, cultural studies theory, and psychoanalytic theory. We will focus on foundational writers, from Marx and Nietzsche to Raymond Williams, Jacques Derrida, Judith Butler, and many more. The goal of the group will be to meet on a mont …

The New York Review of Books has a Book Club selecting a fiction classic each month. I'd like to get together with other displaced Easterners (or those in spirit) in the La Jolla area once a month to discuss the latest NYRB selection - accompanied by California wine, to be fair to both coasts.

QPOC San Diego is a new safe space for progressive, active and engaged LGBTQ/Intersex people created for networking, social gathering, organizing, art & literature exchanges, and sharing ideas and resources.

April is National Poetry month. I'm seeking like minds who enjoy reading poetry. Let's get together to discuss our favorite poems.  We can see where the activities go from there.  Bring poems, a pen, paper, and an open mind and heart.

Listen up Fashionistas! If you love chick lit novels with a strong female protagonist, including chick lit, mommy lit and bride lit, this is the book club for you. New York or London- our girl characters take charge, get promoted, find love and kick butt, all in 300 pages or less. Let's chat and swap our favorite titles!,

This monthly group is brand new and will first meet after mid-September 2012 with just a few guys like you who are committed to create something exciting and homegrown.  If you're interested, come on in and I'll give you the welcome details as well as contact you personally. Note: There is already a short reading assignment.  Happy Reading!