The Red Lantern: Bay Area Asian Cinephiles, based in San Francisco, is the world's largest Meetup for Asian films.  In theaters and in private venues, we explore the high, the low and the everything-in-between of Asian cinema, from Woo to wuxia, from Ozu to "Zatoichi."

Singles, Couples, and Families all welcome! Meet your neighbors, make new friends, and discover all that this beautiful area has to offer.  Whether you are new to the area, or you've been here a while and looking to make friends, this group is for you! We try to schedule a variety of meetups, and we encourage our active members to suggest meetups as well! If you hear of anything happening nearby, please let us know! Some suggested meetups might be: local concerts/events/fairs, new restaurant op …

TGIF! Whether you're new to the San Francisco Bay Area or a Bay Area native, if you've been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the weekend, let's kick back and celebrate! I hope this meetup will be a member-driven forum for a variety of activities. If you have ideas for events, PLEASE let me know! Whether it's a movie, a show, or an extended happy hour, Friday is the night. Newcomers to the SF Bay Area especially welcome. As we're getting off the ground, please remember to read the RSVP polic …

Ever get irritated when someone talks during the movie? Then this is NOT the group for you. Although Mystery Science Theater has not been on cable tv for years, it retains a cult following. The MST3K team watches the same bad movie as us, but with the sound turned down a bit, they inject their own commentary on top of the movie. If you’re unfamiliar with MST3K, this will give you a taste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53i_GAQn40g&feature=related Mystery Science Theater is back, live! The M …

Remember the local Drive-In? Mom's station wagon, a blanket and some popcorn in the back? Well, the North Bay MOBILE DRIVE-IN is for you! We're enthusiasts and patrons of the projected arts determined to resurrect drive-up outdoor cinerama! It's totally FREE and as simple as pointing your car at the side of a building, tuning your radio to 88.3 FM and sitting back for a classic style drive-in experience.   There's even a concession stand and donations are always welcome to offset our costs. We …

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia night …

This group was created to unify Post-Apocalypse enthusiasts. We will meet and discuss our favorite Post- Apoc. interests! They can be from any medium: movies, novels, comics, tv shows, animes, games, etc. Movies like: Mad Max The Road 28 Days Later (zombie enthusiasts are welcome) Night of the Living Dead Sunshine Anime: Desert Punk Ergo Proxy The Big O Trigun Comics: Y: The Last Man Walking Dead Tank Girl Wasteland Games: Pandemic (board game) Half-Life Manhunter Fallout Borderlands Any …

Antisocialite: (n) A person who defies convention by just being an individual. Not to be confused with an antisocial, antisocialites do not shun socializing, but rather avoid using it as a lifestyle. If that description fits you then come join us for some fun offbeat activities! Meet amazing friends that enjoy doing things a little differently and discover new ways to express yourself. Some of the things we'll do: Throw a costume party with pirates versus aliens versus superheroes Play a zo …

Indie SciFi/SF in SF is the sister group to a larger Meetup group, SF in SF - Science Fiction, San Francisco, A perfect fit.  We are also online at www.sfinsf.org This group will see once a month invites to movies, all in the SFFH or genre vein.  SF in SF Events, however, posts many more events. SF in SF Events hosts a film night once a month, as well as two SFFH authors, once a month, and we often pass along invites to special screenings.  If you are interested in receiving a fuller, bimonthly …

The Marin Film & Foodies is a group of like-minded men and women who enjoy a wide variety of movies. Whenever possible, we try to match the ethnic cuisine of the film, but otherwise the goal is just to share a good meal and conversation before or after a movie. We primarily watch movies in Marin County. We regularly patronize the Rafael Film Center, but also visit mainstream cinemas and other local venues. Very rarely we will venture outside Marin and go to a specialty cinema in the East Bay, Sa …

About The Group Richmond Local was formed to get folks living around Richmond (the city not the district) out and about together, getting to know each other and our community better. Join your neighbors for walks in Wildcat Canyon, trips to the wine bar in Pt. Richmond, Potluck Dinners / Movie Nights, or even simply make connections for DIY home projects. Anyone can plan an event! Anyone in the group is welcome (and encouraged!!!) to schedule an event. In keeping with the theme of the group, pr …

"I am eye. I am a mechanical eye. I, a machine, am showing you a world, the likes of which only I can see." — Dziga Vertov This is a group dedicated to providing a space for other Bay area documentary lovers to meet, see, and discuss rare, hard to access documentary films. My wife and I are both passionate about documentary film, and are constantly surprised that they get so little exposure. We thought a meetup group would be a great way to try and change this, as well as hopefully meeting some …

Are you a Fun Loving? Outgoing? Adventurous Gal? in your 20's -and- 30's? . . . and RESIDE IN San Francisco! Do you need more Awesome Girlfriends in your life? Well, you've come to the right place! This meet-up group is pretty simple. We'll meet, hang out, have drinks, go hiking, movies, festivals, and other FUN events. Let's have a great time while making memorable and lasting friendships! Our members carry genuine interest in each other! Please FOLLOW our Meet-up RULES: 1). BE Drama-Free 2). …

The Numina Center for Spirituality & the Arts proudly presents CINEMA NUMINA, a new monthly film series beginning in the Fall of 2012! Like good movies? Have you ever thought of a movie as a spiritual experience? Want to watch exceptional movies and then talk about them with others? Starting this Fall, Numina will present a monthly film series with commentary and discussion! Come join us! All films will be shown in the sanctuary of the Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa. Suggested donation …

San Francisco Wildlife Enthusiasts is the Meetup Group of the Wild Equity Institute. Join us on adventures to see and save the endangered and threatened species living in the Golden Gate National Parks. Activities include guided hikes, bike rides, and film nights.  Please join us to learn about the wildlife in your backyard. All activities are free.  Donations are welcome. Wild Equity Institute is an environmental non-profit focused on building a healthy and sustainable global community for all …

This Meetup is for single people 50 and over who enjoy classic movies from Hollywood's Golden Age, the 30's and 40's, and who would like to meet others who share that love. We combine socialization (dinner, refreshments, conversation), discussion about classic movies, and look for opportunities to view classic films together, mainly in the San Francisco North Bay.

Beautiful, inspiring, thoughtful, provoking, insightful, quirky... just some of the words that describe our members; the films are pretty good too. It's back! (like a bad penny). The East Bay Indy/Foreign/Doc film group returns! Do you love really cool under the radar films? Maybe they don't make the billboards or the commercials; you hear about them from a friend or maybe on Fresh Air or you manage to see a preview when attending another gem. Frankly everyone I love big noisy films as much as a …

It's so hard to meet other lesbians when you are single! You are almost forced to do the internet meeting game. That often proves to be either unsafe, unreal, or unavailable after all! Here is a way to meet other single Lesbians face to face. Practice talking to each other in a safe, loving environment. Listen to what others are doing to increase their chances of finding love. You will always meet several beautiful people, and you will always leave thinking about what was shared. We meet  twice …

You want to watch that movie that just hit theater but all your friends are busy and you wish you had someone to go with, someone who is equally excited about the movie. If you find yourself in that spot then this is the group for you! This group is exclusively dedicated to find cool people to go watch a movie with. Please join our Facebook group as well at https://www.facebook.com/groups/435125843226845/ PS: If you see that there are not enough people on this group then its because its a very n …

I wanted to form a group of 30’s to 40’s something, fun and energy filled people (singles or couples) who are looking to meet some new friends. Maybe you've drifted from the social scene a little bit last year for any number of reasons - you are new to the area, got consumed with work or family, a love interest didn’t work out, whatever. If you simply want to get back in the groove and restore that bounce in your life while exploring Marin County and SanFrancisco with a new circle of friends, th …

Looking for a few good moms who want to make play dates, have just mommy time, exercise, chat, have dinner parties, crafting sessions, movie nights, bake-a-thons, big excursions, just some basic wonderful camaraderie.

Good people! Good times! This group is for anyone interested in hiking, bowling, getting together for happy hours, dinners, drinks, comedy, wine tasting, & hopefully some great music & theater. : )

Tired of crossing the bridge to enjoy a night out? Are you a female of color who would like to be involved in fun activities, increasing your social circle and developing new friendship? We are looking for women of color in the Vallejo/Fairfield/Vacaville area, primarily between the ages of mid 30's to mid 50's that are interested in meeting positiv and intelligent women of color who are also trying to build new friendships. Activities include but not limited to ... comedy, dinning, dancing, gam …

This group is created for women 24 to 38 who are either new to the city, somewhat new to the city or just looking for new friends. This group will have a wide variety of events. Restaurants, outdoor activities, local sf events, shopping, games, sports and anything else that comes up. This is not the type of group that demand an RSVP or gets mad if you don't show. It is very casual and fun, no pressure! Tired of wait lists and fees to join the meetup? Me too! Join this group!

We are Unitarian Universalists located in the SF Bay Area, in their 30's & 40's, who wish to connect with one another.  CARE TO CONNECT ?  Let us know what type of event you wish to share with the group - we'll talk about making it happen!  We are a community!!!

This group is for anyone who High-Definition films (3D too!) on a 10 ft screen. I have set up a Home Theater in my home that can have up to 12 people. Films will be shown in my home with a nominal donation which help covers cost of Blu-Ray film, Certified Organic Popcorn, bottled mineral water, utilities, etc. All movie nights will be by reservation only on a first come, first serve basis. All no shows, will be removed from the group. This way the seat does not go empty. Films will include curre …

This group is for anyone who likes the horror and/or sci-fi genres. The members shape the group. There will be a book club, movie nights, new/classic/indie film outings, genre themed game nights and anything else that others may want to do.

MeetUp of passionat3 movies fans who wish to enjoy some great classics and new San Francisco indie films in the comfort of old world elegance. this will be held regularly at a San Francisco venue licensed to serve food and alcohol located in down town Union Square area. Sunday May 18 at 7:00PM. Opening comments and screening of Citizen Cane. Contact ark Webb