The Bay Area has a thriving performance scene with readings, Open-Mics and Slams pretty much every night of the week on one side of the bay or another. This is a group that's all about getting you out to these shows and, hopefully, on to the mic! We'll include all kinds of shows and workshops (poetry, comedy, slams, acoustic, improv, storytelling, etc.) as long as the mic is OPEN you're welcome* to post it here. *if you list a show all that we ask is you offer a discount to members of the group

Writing Poetry!!! Let's share our poetry so that we can fine tune it and get it out there for publication. New additions to the group, as of June 7 2009, which are in-development: 1. website http://www.poetswanted.com 2. twitter account for quick updates on events, etc. - http://www.twitter.com/poetswanted 3. community blog: http://poetswanted.blogspot.com/ 4. Organizer's poems, haiku blog/tweets: http://www.fishridingabike.com/poetry.html

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 anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area who is interested in literary events such as: poetry readings, book signings, lectures, Litquake, etc. Non-fiction and fiction topics will be explored and we plan to run the gamut from lowbrow nightlife events to scholarly. Anyone is welcome to join if you are fun, want to interact with others and have an open mind. Please do not e-mail me for the sole purpose of promoting yourself or your event. Group policies: If you RSVP yes, please show …

As of September 22, 2012, this meetup group is on hold. Feel free to contact me regarding further meetings or activities. A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not …

Small groups will get together to read aloud to one another and appreciate the written and spoken word (and simply have a good time). Each person brings a short selection (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, whatever). Folks also bring drink and nibbles to share. Fancy or not. Meetings will vary; formats will evolve. My small kitchen will be the setting for some events; perhaps others will volunteer their kitchens as well. We may also decide to have thematic events, such as reading appropriate selectio …

Fiction writers and poets from the Bay area give an hour or so of their time once or twice a month to help others in dire need. We work with local charities and volunteer organizations, and in exchange, WHO provides time and resources to discuss creative writing, poetry, novel writing, and getting published in today's market. We also arrange social meets, group readings, meetings with agents and professionals, and brainstorm novel ways to raise money for charity. We also intend to publish a BEST …

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.

Confidence Builders towards Enlightenment: is a multi-disciplinary group that covers a range of diverse interest. The group meets and engages in a challenge each session. The concept of the winner takes all, is a perk. I believe to develop and build confidence the MIND must contiuously be challenged. The participants will brainstorm and develop critical thinking exercises, and we will also have light sessions where we share in our creativity. For the poet in us, we share poetry, creative writing …

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 people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many s …

The free Cafe la Boheme writing practice has now gone on continuously every Friday at noon since March 27, 2009. Every Friday a little before noon people gather at a table. They write short phrases on scraps of paper and fold them and put them in the center of the table. Somebody sets a timer and picks a prompt at random and reads it aloud. Everybody writes. When the timer goes off we go around the table and read aloud one by one. Nobody comments. We just read aloud. Then the next person picks a …

The Art Beat Writers' Society http://ArtBeatFoundation.org Mondays, 7-9:30 starting July 30th @The 25th Street Collective, 477 25th Street, Oakland, CA (Between Broadway and Telegraph) Taking Bart? 19th Street stop in Oakland. Walk up Broadway toward 25th. Set in a working arts warehouse right in the heart of the historic Oakland Arts District, the Art Beat Writers' Society is a weekly two and a half hour writing and performance workshop designed to generate new material, workshop pieces, focus …

Sharing our dreams, ambitions, skills and works. All levels of interest are encouraged, from those just curious about "the arts," to amateurs and published or shown artists. We all have something to teach, a unique gift for the world, drawn from our personal life experience. This community is about learning how to - Express ourselves more completely and comfortably - Develop our craft, techniques and presentations - Support one another in being successful An open and supportive group of Cr …

Writing workshops in exotic locales with award-winning instructor Clive Matson, author of "Let The Crazy Child Write!" Open to writers at all levels - all you need is a wish to tap into the power of the creative unconscious in drafting and developing stories, poems, plays, and essays.

Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

Depending on how the group shapes up, meetings might include: Short writing exercises Workshopping/Feedback on drafts Deciding on prompts for next meeting General time to work on personal projects We'll aim to meet at least twice a month to start.

We are a sacred order, bringing into being a harmonious and loving world through the practice of meditative, compassionate awareness and mindful stewardship. This sangha is led by Daju Huihai Suzanne Friedman, a priest in the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order, and a student of Junpo Kando Denis Kelly, Abbot & Founder of Hollow Bones & Mondo Zen. We hold Zen meditation & services, qigong practice, as well as Mondo Zen, workshops & retreats. Learn more from our website: www.robeandbowl.com “ Mondo Zen …

We are a group of mothers, daughters, healers and artists who treasure wellness as the most precious gift and believe that healing comes from many different places: from the sun, rain, wind; from beauty and love; from art and poetry; from plants and kind hands; from knowledge and intuition; from indigenous culture and scientific minds; we are beautiful women who gather to share, to learn, to rest and to inspire.

The Liminal Art Salon meetup group is a forum for incubating authentic expression. Its purpose is to guide, stimulate and inspire artists and seekers to renew the spirit and power of true, authentic creative expression. Liminal literally means "threshold". To create from a liminal state is to cross the threshold between everyday reality and the invisible realms of supra rational consciousness. We aim to generate, brainstorm and cultivate ideas, imaginings, creations, events and collaborations. O …

Writing offers a way for people to connect to deeper, wiser aspects of ourselves – a way for us to find out, as the poet Audre Lorde said, “what we didn’t know we knew.” Almost every writer has experienced mysterious moments when the words that flow from our pens, or from our fingers on a keyboard, seem as if they come from someplace else – a place beyond our small human selves. Sometimes, when we let it happen, it’s as if the words become a little boat, a raft on which we can sail in a larger s …

We are a group of mothers, daughters, healers and artists who treasure wellness as the most precious gift and believe that healing comes from many different places: from the sun, rain, wind; from beauty and love; from art and poetry; from plants and kind hands; from knowledge and intuition; from indigenous culture and scientific minds; we are beautiful women who gather to share, to learn, to rest and to inspire. please watch our video from the 2012 conference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLHim …

New in town? Miss your fun group of friends from college? Finding it hard to meet real people in Silicon Valley? You’re not alone! JGC is just for you. Come hang out with other soon-to-be or recent grads who are all about having a good time. We’re all in our 20s and share the same interests as you. Our activities include many kinds of social and charitable events and you'll enjoy them tremendously – check out comments and pictures from past events. Our wide range of social events include bar c …

THE BEST OF THE BAY AREA BANDS NETWORK SAN JOSE PRESENTS! "YOUR BAND'S NAME HERE" Please see the section under the "Discussions Tab" to find out how you can "Self Promote" your band on this website. My other music websites are very successful, as this can only benefit your music or your band in every way. Looking for a musician? Looking to announce a CD release party? Looking for a talented singer? Looking to join a band? Just love music and want to attend great music events? Here is where you c …

Parents, Imagine your teen being in a well-lit room full of aspiring writers, where everyone is talking excitedly and laughing. Some people are reading their stories out loud; others are asking for feedback on their blog posts and college essays. Everyone is working on a special piece for the Annual Teen Writers Anthology. The energy is contagious. Is your teen curious about joining a group of Teen Writers who share their passion for writing? As a parent, would you like to encourage their writin …

This group is for folks in the East Bay/Oakland area who want to read the works of this American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic James Baldwin, then gather together and discuss what we read. For such a long time I, Sharon, have had a fascination with the work of this amazing writer, his vision and the clarity of expressing that vision. Join us in a reading/discussion group exploring one of the major American voices of the 20th century. We will work our way through "The Pr …

In this group Robert Quintana Hopkins, author of "Glass Closet: Poems and Essays," teaches how writing can be used as a therapeutic tool to recover from pain and trauma and as a tool for personal growth. These highly experiential meetings include interactive writing exercises and opportunities to share as participants witness each other's healing and allow their own healing to be witnessed in a safe and supportive community. • All levels of writing experience welcomed. • Participation is encoura …