The purpose of this group is to promote and support lesbian owned businesses and allies within the community. I am the cofounder of Lesbian Businesswomen and would like to reach out to anyone looking to either support or be supported. We will be hosting recurring events where women can showcase their businesses and network among each other. These events will be an amazing foundation to create new connections and to reach out to lesbians and allies within our community. We are very excited and ho …

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 …

Hello, Thanks for checking out this meetup. I decided to create this group because community is important to me and I, and some friends of mine, believe there are many of us lesbian, queer, and sexually fluid women out there who value spiritual connection, compassion, psychological and emotional depth, non-judgment and open-heartedness that would enjoy meeting each other. My intention for this meetup is to provide a place where a diverse group of women who come from a variety of spiritual paths/ …

Finally! A place for lesbians over 40 to make wonderful friends, meet lovers, and network with professionals. We offer vacation excursions, monthly dinner and dancing, and a host of other really, truly FUN events. Our unique approach allows women to connect quickly, yet deeply. Even shy women are comfortable and find themselves at home since our events offer just enough structure for casual, yet sincere interaction. Also, although some of our events do offer alcohol, drinking is not the focus. L …

Let's get together for activities in Sonoma County, like going to concerts, movies, art openings, discussion groups, walks with and without dogs, game nights, playing music, hiking, doing crafts or artwork together, potluck gatherings, and whatever else strikes our fancy!

This group is for all lesbians in their 20s. Single? Coupled? Somewhere in-between? No worries, come join us at our events or post suggest your own meetup! You can never have enough lesbians with you when you're out in the city. This group is exclusively for lesbians.

The purpose of San Francisco Walking Dykes group is:  to build community for lesbians in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area while promoting health and wellness. Walking together provides a relaxed way to meet one another and also have fun while doing something healthy! Lesbians of all ages and walking ability are invited, though most members of the group are over 40.  The group meets "rain or shine" so the size of the group varies from week to week depending upon the weather, though generall …

The group is a "sister" group to the San Francisco Walking Dykes (also on Meetup). The purpose of the dancing dykes group is essentially the same: to build community for lesbians in San Francisco (and the greater Bay Area) while promoting health and wellness. Dancing and staying active is the key to remaining healthy, and socializing, making friends and developing community is essential to being "mentally fit" and also having fun. You should join if you are a lesbian/queer woman, are probably in …

We are a loosely knit group of (mostly) lesbians. We started out dining together in Marin as a subset of the Proud Marin Sisters listserv. Now we attend events together in the City, the East Bay, Marin, etc. We are not an organization, but individuals who come together to enjoy events and socializing in the area! We welcome lesbians and their friends from anywhere!

Hi, I would love to make new friends. If you enjoy walking, hiking, biking, camping. tennis, drives, movies, eating out, dances and LGBT events..Please reply! If you live in Vallejo, Sonoma or up valley that's great. Look forward to hearing from you all!

The San Francisco Bay Area Gay & Lesbian Sierrans is an outings and conservation club for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and our friends. We are an official activities section of the Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Founded in 1986, the Bay Chapter GLS was the Sierra Club's first gay and lesbian activities section. We're still one of the largest of a growing number of GLS chapters around the country. Throughout the year, we sponsor a variety of activities which offer something …

We are active, and not only like to walk and meet new friends (or more!), but do other fun things: picnics, board games, overnite short getaways during the week, maybe have a salon to bring your creative wisdom, and tell about. The possibilities are there, we just need YOU.

We'd like to meet other local lesbian moms and their families and expecting lesbian couples are also welcome! We'd also like to create community for our child who was born in June 2007.

SF Bay QWOC is a meetup group for women of color that identify as a member of the LGBTQ community.  The goal is to build a community that may start on meetup.com, but that goes beyond the cyber connection.  Once you feel comfortable enough, communicate with others via our discussion board.  Hey, sharing your number isn't out of the question too.  Do what you feel comfortable doing! Looking for something to do with like minded women? Trying to build a QWOC community? Have a variety of interests? …

Are you a queer theory nerd? Let's meet up to read and talk about queer theory, drink wine/coffee/kombucha/beverage of your choice and meet new friends.  All genders and sexualities welcome.  Meetings will be in the East Bay.

WHAM (Women's Health And Mindfulness) is a support group for lesbian and bisexual women of size over 40 years of age. WHAM is currently looking for women to participate in focus groups to help give input on issues related to lesbian and bisexual issues, community and research participation. To participate in the focus group you need to: · Self-identify as a lesbian or bisexual woman. · Be age 40 or older. · Feel that you might be at risk for weight-related problems.

Group open to all self-identified women interested in polyamory. Polyamory is the theory and practice of openly maintaining multiple sexual and/or romantic relationships. A safe space for all sexual orientations. Join to get scheduled Meetup dates. You must RSVP for each meeting, please don't just show up. I need to have a head count, ahead of time, and it is helpful for other potential attendees to know how many people will be attending. We offer each other mutual support for facing the challen …

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!

This group is for LGBTQ residents of Napa Valley and their allies. It is open to LGBTQ visitors whether you live down the road in Vallejo or you're coming from over seas or from SF as a tourist.  This is a diverse and inclusive group of dynamic individuals many of who are committed strongly to building the LGBTQ presence here in this community.  We love Fun, Fabulosity, and the Fantastic lifestyle here in Napa Valley.  Come one, come all!!!  Join us for some fabulous good times and see for yours …

This is it! You found it! What is it? It is the place to go to meet amazing new people, have fun, and try new activities! Who you are: Whoever you are! All are welcome here. You just have to be open minded and welcoming to all people. Who we are: All of you! We tend to be younger (20s and 30s and 40s) and identify As LGBTQQI. We live, work and/or play in Marin country. We like good beer, social get togethers, and fun activities such as a day at the beach, trivia at a local pub, weekend camping o …

This group is a social group for gay/bisexual/curious men who place high value on intelligence and character when it comes to dating and relationships. If you think intelligence is hot, you just found the right group. You are highly encouraged to write something interesting in your introduction instead of just one liners. We all love to read something interesting about you!

I am looking to start an LGBT parents group in Marin because I want to get to know other LGBT parents in the area. The purpose of the group is to form friendships and community amongst ourselves and our families, and to share experiences, knowledge, and resources with each other as our families grow. Other ideas are welcome as people join :)

You'll learn how to square dance with this fun, friendly meetup!

OUT & ABOUT SANTA ROSA is a group for LGBTQ folk and their friends. We host scheduled social events and activities in parks, bike and hiking trails, homes, restaurants and other venues throughout Santa Rosa and greater Sonoma County. We add events and activities regularly to enhance the entertainment and cultural life of the LGBTQ community of Sonoma County. Our goal is to host events, as well as to publicize LGBTQ events of other social groups, in addition to activities in the broader community …

I decided to start this group because I'm somewhat new to San Francisco and I wanted to make more female friends that were my age. This group is for 40-something, college educated, kind, witty, women who are decent conversationalists. Interests are art, architecture, food, wine, film, walks, shopping and the list goes on. *While certainly no one will be discriminated for their sexual orientation, please note that this happens not to be a lesbian-focused group.

Polyamorous is someone who believes in the ability to love more than one person. Noticing a lack of resources to connect sonoma county poly people... Open to ideas~ meetings, share groups, parties, picnics?!?

Wonder where all the great Gay Men are in the San Francisco Bay Area? This is another way to meet and greet other guys, generally outside of the bar scene. This MeetUp is for gay-men living in the SF Bay Area who enjoy socializing at Arts, Eats, Sports, and Entertainment events.  Gay singles and couples are welcome to join the group and attend our outings.

The Body is Not An Apology is a global movement focused on radical self-love and body empowerment. We believe that each time one of us unapologetically owns our beauty, loves our scars, heals our shame; we in turn give others permission to do the same. We believe that discrimination, social inequality and injustice are manifestations of our inability to make peace with the body, our own and others. We are EXCITED to be launching the first community based The Body is Not An Apology support group …