I created this group because I truly feel that as human beings we are constantly putting ourselves down and trying to make others happy. I believe it is beyond important to truly, TRULY love yourself fully so that you can love others around you and live a happy life. If you feel that you can benefit from a class that takes care of YOU through massage, open discussions, listening to music, being in nature, and so much more, then this is the class for YOU! Lets take care of ourselves so that we ca …

… We currently have chapters in LA and San Francisco and are expending to other cities.

This is a group designed for professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area who wants to get together with other fellow professionals for a drink or two and enjoy some good conversations and laughs.  Not only is this is a great way to network with each other, it is also an excellent way for us to support each other as gay/bi professionals.  In the future, in addition to periodic happy hours we would like to organize fun and exciting things to do either after work or on weekends.  Ideally, this woul …

Meditation and Mindfulness classes in the SF Bay Area. Focused on the Gay and Lesbian community, these Meditation and Mindfulness classes are intended for people who are living and working in today’s active and chaotic world. They're for people who seek to find more peace within themselves and integrate that peace into their everyday lives. Practitioners that attend range from absolute beginners to those who have been incorporating a meditative spiritual practice into their daily lives for years …

The Global Gay Expat Network of San Francisco organizes events for gay/lesbian/bi International and American residents of the Bay Area who have lived or traveled abroad and who are looking to meet and network with others. Events include coffee outings, international dinners, weekend brunches, local excursions and events with local international groups. Members are always welcome to suggest their own ideas for events as well. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon!

Wonder where all the great and truly Single Gay Men are in San Francisco? This is another way to meet and greet other guys at fun entertainment and arts events! This MeetUp is for any guy who identifies as a “truly single” gay-man living in the SF Bay Area, and enjoys socializing at Arts, Eats, and Entertainment events.  We also welcome couples as well. 

You're cool and interesting, possibly fascinating and little bit awesome. It just so happens that you're a queer girl in San Francisco addled by what the City has to offer. You want to go to events and to do things and you want your Entourage accompanying you. We get it. We want that, too. Therefore, we can be your people. Our new motto: Let's go together. Who are you? Female: past, present, or future. Over 21, definitely, but more likely in your late 20's to early 40's. You're new to San Franci …

Queer and Trans Scrabblers - Oakland is a group of living, breathing homo gays who get together once a month to play scrabble at a local cafe. Typically, the group is small but outgoing and anyone who identifies as queer, trans, gay, lesbian, butch, etc is welcome. We bring at least two boards, name tags and the sacred Scrabble dictionary. RSVPing is encouraged so we save enough room for you in the cafe.

Please join us at the lesbians of color discussion group every Thursday, from 7-9 pm at the Pacific Center in Berkeley. The Pacific Center is located at 2712 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, CA. The Ashby BART is the closest to the Pacific Center. SF Bay LOC meetup co-founders Vonne and I are also hosting events for lesbians of color in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. Please join to attend and/or host LOC gatherings as well!

Welcome to Queerly Operatic, the San Francisco Bay Area's free lesbian/gay/queer opera club! Queerly Operatic has been going strong for 12 years now (since long before MeetUp). We meet for potlucks, DVD nights, and performances, often featuring operas with gender-bending "trouser" roles or selections from S.F. Opera's upcoming season. This year for the 2011-2012 season, we'll have something new: gatherings in conjunction with SF Opera Rainbow Series, so you don't have to go alone! In the spring, …

Meet other local Gay and Lesbian Professionals and engage in thought provoking, witty conversation with like-minded individuals about anything from coming out to politics to careers! We're a lively group and come from a great mix of backgrounds so there is never a dull moment. So come out and enjoy good times with new people!

Gay Community Circles is a group where gay men can meet new friends, deepen intimacy and connection by sharing what it means to be a gay man in different aspects of our lives, and experience fun-filled socializing activities! Our signature program is the 8-week discussion group (Level 1) where we meet weekly for 2 hours to discuss provocative topics each of the 8 weeks, like Growing Up Gay, Coming Out, Love & Relationships, and Homophobia. What most guys end up finding out is how important it i …

… For your own safety please don't wear sandals or flip flops on any hikes.  Trail shoes, hiking boots, and in some cases good quality sneakers (but generally trail shoes or boots are highly recommended) will ensure you're a lot more comfortable and safe.  Hats will also save your neck from sunburn.  Layers are generally recommended as you may get hotter/colder during a hike.  Avoid cotton materials in favor of moisture-wicking or quick-dry materials whenever possible. 2) Water and food:  Typicall …

Thankfully, there are many resources available to people who are Transgender* throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. However, there is relatively little support is in place for partners--and ex-partners--of people who are transgender or gender variant. The purpose of this group is to provide an environment of mutual support for partners of Trans people who might feel left behind or in some way require emotional support--just as Trans folks do! Partners have genders, too and we are her …

Left Coast Theatre Company is the newest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender theater in San Francisco. We were founded in the spring of 2012 as an offshoot of GuyWriters very successful playwrights workshop program. The company aims to produce and bring to the stage entertaining, creative and original queer-themed works by local Bay Area playwrights, actors, and directors. In order to bring these talented individuals together, the company holds monthly writing workshops to help writers develo …

The "Betty's List" - Singles Connexions group helps single lesbians find each other! Want to know more? Send a note to BettyEventInfo@aol.com. "Betty’s List" makes it easy to find out about important events, services and products for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We have specialized groups in our "Betty's List" network: (1) Singles Connexions, (2) Parents Are Social Too! (3) Ladies Night Thursdays; (4) Ladies Go Biking; (5) …