The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

SocialMixin.com is THE place for Orange County’s up n’ comers, established scenemakers and top professionals to gather, catch a breather from the hectic pace, chill out in a comfortable scene and enjoy a classy evening with friends - with an emphasis on good times and good conversation accompanied by good food and good drink. Our goal is to be able to spend quality time with the people we have met and want to meet, on both a professional and/or personal level. Too often we are all so extremely …

PADDLE AND STRUM EVERY SUNDAY Outrigger Paddling, Hawaiian Music, and Great Fun The Hana Hou Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes everyone who has an interest in the beach, outrigger canoe paddling, hula, ukulele, and all aspects of Hawaiian/Polynesian culture. Our focus is on fun, fitness, and friendship. We offer a safe, unintimidating environment in which all are treated with warmth and respect, no matter what their level of paddling experience or physical ability. It's  recreational outrigger c …

Costa Mesa Crooners Ukelele club 2nd Meeting. Mimi's Cafe corner of Harbor and Newport Blvd in Costa Mesa. Tues. night 6:00-8:30 pm on the patio the 12th. Bring an Uke or string acoustic instrument and music stand. What we do: First eat, 2nd Form a circle on the patio and sing uke tunes. Bring a song, if you bring one know it! Beginners welcome, 1st 15 minutes 3 chord songs are played. email me with questions dgdghansen@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you there! Doug Hansen Costa Mesa Ukulel …

This is a group dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of Dixieland Music. Our intent is to create and communicate and promote Dixieland events in the Orange County California area. Although this will be a place to promote your events, I would like it to be a place that those interested in Dixieland can meet and share the music.

Our mission is to explore Orange County and beyond for happy hours, dining, dancing, fitness, live music, cultural events, hiking, parties, urban exploration, museums, karaoke, camping, coffee, picnics, game nights, wine tasting, sporting events, movies, travel and more. Join us in our search for life on the FUN side of Orange County. This group has new organizers and is a brand new group with a new name as of January 10, 2010.

Meet other singles in Southern California who are interested in all types of entertainment. We offer singles live music, rotational dinners, parties, dances, cruises, retreats, speedy introductions, bunco, karaoke, movies, comedy shows,  games, sports and travel. Single members must have a picture uploaded showing your face and your first name. Membership in this organization is not required to attend the single events.  Feel free to bring your single friends.  Couples are also welcome. People …

Meet with those wanting to practice their Turkish language speaking skills (all abilities) or just enjoy Turkish coffee. Meeting people who want to meet up for Turkish food, Turkish music, and general meetings, and outings.

“This is a group for anyone interested in italian food, italian wines, meeting other italians, enjoying happy hour and dinning in an original setting italian restaurants, enjoying listening to live italian music, dancing, etc. I started this group because to meet other people with italian background or to meet any people that are italian food and wine enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the italian socializing with everybody."

This is an event if you love to dance but not in a typical night club setting. Meet singles and business people to network with then this is the place to come and have fun, with excellent music in a beautiful setting.

Aloha kakou! I am Leilani and I have a halau in Orange County. I teach and perform hula, and train with Loea Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, also known affectionately as "Uncle Frank". Trish, the former organizer, is my first Polynesian dance teacher from many years ago. She asked me to take over this group several weeks ago, so I am honored to host this group. This group introduces you to dance, musical events, luaus and festivals throughout Southern California. The Message Board will be a g …

This event is for all that share The Aloha Spirit. Come and hear some of Southern California's finest! There will be Beer and Wine for purchase as well as some great food.

Hey, so the point of this meetup is to bring EDM lovers located in and around OC together on a regular basis to communicate and get to know each other. The ultimate goal is to develop a community big enough where we're able to host events in OC outside of a club environment. Of course, we'll get together and hit up clubs or events every so often, but the goal is to create something here in OC from the ground up.

Jim formed this group with the intention of giving musicians an opportunity to play in a big band in a studio enviroment. Membership is determined by ability and available postions. Current members will remain on the roster, some as participating players and others as subs when needed. The band will be performing in and around Orange County. We hope you enjoy the studio and the opportunity to play in a recording enviroment as well as performances in local venues! Paul

This group is for fun, sexy singles in Orange County from around ages 25 - 45 who are looking to get out more and meet other fun, flirty singles. Not for the shy or timid, we are looking for fun, outgoing singles who not afraid to let loose! Our goal is to have meetups often and promote them well to ensure a great turnout. Some of the events that will be featured in this group are: Meet n Greets at local bars, clubs, and lounges Happy Hours (Taco Tuesday, Happy Hump Day, Thirsty Thursday) Enjo …

Fun dancing and activities among friends, salsa, parties, classes and outings. http://www.meetup.com/The-Orange-County-Learn-How-To-Salsa-Group Thank you! Esteban Sincerely Esteban

Welcome to the OC Good Life! We are glad you found us! OC Good Life is the fifth largest Meetup group in the entire country, so you have come to the right place! You only live once! Our group of fun, friendly people, whether single, married, attached, kids, pets, or not, will welcome you. We're lucky to live in Orange County where we can (and will) enjoy local social activities like: Dining Wine Tasting Dancing Volleyball Hiking Museums Art Exhibits Live Music Cultural Festivals Karaoke …

A meetup for all things Brazilian: Language, Food, Travel, Culture. Come meet other Brazilian lovers!

The purpose of this group is to create and environment in which people come to learn how to dance salsa within a group as they develop friendships so they can learn, dance, practice together, go to salsa clubs, as a group of friends. This offers an opportunity for people to meet, make friends, have fun, come together and start an amazing hobby that changes lives. Salsa has brought so much to my life that i love sharing it and helping people through it. This group meets for salsa boot camp, weekl …

Meet other local Persian Americans to network, hang out, and have a good time. Life's too short to not have fun! Get out there, make new friends, and learn something new!

Do you like passion and adventure? This is a group for adventurers, team leaders, entrepreneurs, executive managers who want to network, INSPIRE and share their passions/hobbies with lessons that can be applied in business and life. You need to take bold steps to success and be the person you want to become. Join this group to build your network and enjoy different events that will help you grow your business by learning how to share your passions and business learning and insights with other en …

We organize dancing parties, events, and lessons for social dancers in a friendly environment. Social dancers will have the opportunity to meet, to mingle, to network, to dance, and most of all to have fun at these various events. A variety of music will be provided for free-style dancing, salsa, country western & more.  The dances are for people of all ages.  Membership is not required...bring your friends.

About Singers SHINE: Breakthrough to Your Natural Voice: The SHINE experience is about breaking free of old ideas, limitations and expectations of lack when it comes to singing and sharing your voice. First and foremost, there's an atmosphere of absolute safety and honoring of where you are: Nobody ever gets pushed around, shamed or bullied in a SHINE studio meet-up or day-long workshop. All feelings are welcomed in this singing space and you won't be 'made wrong' for any of them. Because …

Dancing is a great workout for the mind, body & soul. At Dancing for Life we love to dance. We strive to play great dancing music covering oldies & goodies, many tastes and flavors. Here everyone dances together. No partners necessary. Singles and couples are all welcome. Bring your humble spirit, and enjoy this time to relax, make friends, and socialize. In the Bible David danced in the midst of tribulations, we follow that today in this life. Previously hbchristiansingels ( We stopped our danc …

This Group is the most UNIQUE Business Networking Meetup in Southern California because it actually COMPLIMENTS (and doesn’t compete with) all the other Business Networking Meetups. WHY WE STARTED THIS GROUP: All the other business-oriented Meetups are excellent at what they do…provide a “platform” as well as a scheduled date, time, and place for people to network.  However, WITHOUT the right tools, tactics, techniques, & strategies (on Business Networking/Word-of-Mouth Marketing)…most people m …

The Yoga Center of California (www.yogacenter.org) hosts special events for the public... these range from talks about different types of tea, to talks by local authors, to Traveling musicians and Kirtains. It is generally free to attend these events, though sometimes a donation will be suggested. For information on classes or free workshops, visit our website at www.yogacenter.org

If you are a CdM local and would like to expand your circle of quality friends, join us! High quality, fun-loving, interesting singles and couples in their 40's and 50's.  New to town or long-time locals are welcomed. We meet locally for Happy Hour, Wine Tastings, Progressive Dinners, BBQs, Fireside Chats, Tennis, Hiking, Kayaking, Sailing and many other interesting activities. We also attend concerts, cultural and sporting events throughout Southern California. "If a man does not make new acqua …

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook or want to learn to cook! Trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic that occurs in the kitchen! Our gatherings are FANTASTIC parties in which we feast on delicious potluck meals, toast each other with a glass of fine wine, share stimulating conversations, rock out to the music, dance, laugh, and have fun, fun, fun! At our potluck events, EACH attendee is expected to bring a dish to share. If you invite guests, make sure the …