Over 700 local songwriting enthusiasts meeting 3 times per month: songwriters, lyricists, singers, musicians, producers, and other music citizens playing songs, collaborating, sharing ideas, and having fun. All genres and levels welcome. Join now to RSVP, and get info about upcoming meetings.

Performers, Entertainers and Audience members welcome. Are you funny? Do you think you can sing? Are you a band? A few of us want a venue for our talent. If you like live performances by unknown entertainers you are welcome to our Meet-up. Each performer or performance team will get a chance to perform. Try out your new act. Get some in front of audience experience. Having fun and gaining experience as an entertainer or trying out new material is what this group is all about. Entertainers pleas …

Namaste~ My name is Jessa Tarbert. Welcome to our Meetup Group.  I am the proud owner/direct of Anahata Movement Arts, An Oasis for Sprouting Consciousness of mind, body & spirit! Our Community in Riverside offers regularly scheduled and drop in classes, fun/educational workshops, monthly events (drumming circle, movie night and spiritual talks, etc.), Retreats, Parties, Potlucks, Meditation/Healing Clinics, Reiki and much more.   We work closely with Massage Therapist, Spiritual Coaches and Na …

Are you a secret or frustrated poet and wishing to share your poems in a supportive environment? Well then..... this may be just the ticket. We offer both a private and public setting, attended by supportive like-minded individuals. Every month we will have a poetry potluck.  This is held at a private residence and offers participants the opportunity to share their own poetry, discuss other poetry, and munch on snacks together.  It is less performance oriented and more conversational.  The po …

Anyone is welcome to bring their instruments and perform. Whether it’s a guitar student or a seasoned professional, it’s a great way to get practice in front of a live audience or to keep yourself in tip-top performer shape. It’s also an opportunity to meet other musicians and hear some really good live local talent. Open mic night is every Saturday evening - starts at 7 pm to 10pm. You can call 444-3161 or 619-623-2957 for more information, or just stop by Valley Music next time! the 58-year-ol …

*Please click the "About us..." icon on the left for full details. For people who love to play blues of any kind!!!  This is an affordable, on-going Blues jam. Whether you sing, play guitar, keys, bass, drums, sax, harmonica or whatever, you can build your gigging skills while enjoying the support and friendship of other blues lovers. If this sounds good to you, we'd love to have you join us!  Whether you love traditional blues or blues/rock, blues/country, blues jazz or blues/???, you'll find …

Laughter, the elixir of life. Age is appropriate. Where did all of our Senior Comics go? We need you to help us make people laugh. The world needs us. Come do a Comedy Crawl with us doing your comedy at open mic.'s about town. With the elegance of age we will meet & discuss your act in the  comfort of a private home. The first two events will be held in Silverlake/Hollywood area. Both events are gratis.  Coffee & Tea & a nibble.  Put a grin on your chin and laugh until you are  100. Tune in to t …

This group is dedicated to a meeting of the minds of Hip-Hop connoisseurs, artists, and casual fans alike. Since there doesn't seem to be another official Meetup.com group for this in the L.A. region, this will be the home for all things Hip-Hop-related.  Events will include concerts, open mics, clubs, maybe Lakers/Clippers games(?), writing sessions, networking, laid-back group outings, or just lounging and discussing the most recent developments in the culture. You should join if you're into b …

I desided to start the group because I am always looking for fun female travel companions. The purpose of this group is FRIENDSHIP. If you are looking to form friendships with fun, fiesty females and just MAYBE find that perfect travel companion then this group is FOR YOU. I am not a travel agent, and I am not going to plan trips for the group. However, I will plan awesome nights out for the group. AND, You as members are all encouraged to post ideas for nights out for the group. You have an ide …

Looking for LA people who LOVE to sing. Looking for all styles Pop, Jazz, Broadway, Standards etc... People who prefer singing with a Live Band over Karaoke, of course Karaoke has it's merits too lol I have access to wonderful venue and a great band. can start an ongoing night with enough members.

Love to write? Of course you do. Like to perform? That's a rhetorical question. Want to share your stories with other writers? Why am I even asking? Dime Stories are 3-minutes stories (prose, not poetry) read by the author. They’re funny. They’re heart-rending. Fictional or factual, they’re always true. Bring your Dime Story to read to a live audience at any of our open mics. Beware: Three-minute rule (that’s about 500 words) is strictly enforced. Since before 3-Minute Fiction on NPR, Dime Story …

Did you know how many amazing, creative, fun, artistic, FREE/affordable, delicious and awesome events are happening in the Inland Empire? Well WE DO! The I.E. Collaborative Creative Community (or IECCC for short) hosts Creative Amazing events that encompass Art, Poetry, Culinary Workshops, Music, and Support and Outreach of the community. We will be promoting events such as Art Exhibits, Healthy "RAWlistic" Workshops, Open Mic events for all ages, Concerts, Wine Tastings and SO MUCH MORE! Thes …

The radio is on, playing your favorite song, and you just can't help but sing a harmony that isn't there. If this describes you, then this is the group for you! We are dedicated to making beautiful music with just our voices (and maybe a piano if someone has the urge to play). Tell us your favorite song, and we can meet up to sing and just have a good time, featuring your song!! Let's get out to karaoke events and bring the talent!! We will also attend open mic nights, and have people listen ope …

This is a group for people who play with words. We are theNewerYork Press, a magazine of experimental literature and a group of literary-inclined folk who throw "literary carnivals" and workshops. Our event, "theCarny," is hosted on the West and East side of LA. It is part performance, part open mic, part workshop, and part literary playtime. We invite writers, actors, readers, and anybodies to meet and perform rehearsed pieces from our print magazine, read unheard pieces, play word games, make …

This is a monthly poetry OPEN MIC event hosted by Alex M. Frankel. There are two or three featured poets in addition to the open mic participants. We are located at the historic Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation, 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West in Los Angeles, near Universal Studios. After the reading poets sign copies of their books. This event is a must for anyone in the San Gabriel Valley (or beyond) interested in listening to poetry and sharing their work! We are there every second Sunday …

Lounge style artists who pluck and pipe, sound smiths, key lords with sweet dissonance and visceral combinations of their craft are welcome to try out your wares on real people enjoying cuisine and spirits. Acceptable styles are cool jazz, highway folk, singer/songwriter, smooth soul, standards..etc.

Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …

This group is for anyone that would like to: Meet new people | Make new friends | Build a relationship | Learn & Share Lets help each other grow. I've included topics and ideas that I believe will promote growth. From Dating and relationships to Conversations and Music. I just want to grow as a human. In all aspects of my life. Please respect everyone and do not push any organization or religion too much. I want this group to be for those limitless to societies conditions and norms. But, I am …

"There is no greater joy in life than the conviction that we are loved." - Goethe Weather you have already found your soul-mate, or want to attract the right relationship into your life, this poetry writing group will help you grow, create, improve, and attract more love into your life. Join Award Winning Poet, Tresha Faye Haefner in a small group setting to learn techniques for finding and creating more love in your life by writing and sharing poetry. This is a super supportive environment, wit …

February 23rd 12:00am to 3:00pm An all new experience in OPEN MIC poetry... We will allow 4 poem or 6 minute read time for this 1st event, future events events will include feature but this time it's all us. 3 full hours, let’s have coffee, lunch and cocktails, this being the 1st one, we need as many people as possible to keep it going. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced & as always, please, a 2 item min for the house LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN LRWH is associated with: LA Poets - Writer’s R …

The Saturday Afternoon Poetry Workshop at Beyond Baroque happens every Saturday at 1:30 pm and ends at 4:30. The facilitator is Bob Foster. Poems are read and critiqued in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Bring at least 10 copies of your poem (which should be no longer than two pages). The workshop is free and meets in Beyond Baroque's bookstore at 681 Venice Boulevard in Venice, California.

Infused Saturdays Poetry /Open Mic Young Adult Mixer is a place where creativity flows as ideas and respect bring a community together. The Human element Infused with Art exposes the heart through a diverse variety of performances. This group is for anyone interested in poetry, spoken word, comedy, skits, singing, and performing new material. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I wanted to create a organic environment in the community where folks have an outlet to display …

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.

We are a group of black professional singles who want to find and make new friends offline. If you have ever asked yourself "Where are the black men that love black women" we have your answer. They are right here! Come out to one of our "play dates," speed dating mixers, or open mics and meet nice, fun and talented people.

We are a group of poets, singers, musicians, comedians and fans of all of the above that love creative expression and great friends.

Are you looking for a boost in life? Need a burst of inspiration? At this event, we will have live spoken word with inspirational, uplifting, and empowering messages. We will also offer the book with all of the powerful pieces, personally signed, to be enjoyed at your leisure.

Shoshannah's Spoken-word Spotlight is a monthly event occurring the 1st Wednesday of each month. It is an evening of inspired performances from a group of talented spoken-word poets that are engaging and thought provoking. With such a diverse mix theres a little something, something for everyone. So if you enjoy great energy and a terrific vibe you need to check out the Spotlight!

Are you looking for inspiration, motivation and something uplifting? Come and join us at the Creative Expression Poetry Writing Workshop. We will explore various genres of poetry, from various cultures. We will also gain insight on poetic writing strategies, as well as, spoken word techniques. We will have fun with learning to develop the fullness of each of our poetic styles.