SF in SF - Science Fiction, San Francisco A Perfect Fit! www.sfinsf.org We host monthly author events and films at the Variety Screening Room at 582 Market Street @2nd & Montgomery, SF 94104. Since 2005 we've been featuring authors and films that focus on the science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related literary genres.  Previous guests include Cory Doctorow, Rudy Rucker, Patrick Rothfuss, Gail Carriger, Lev Grossman, Steven Gould, Robert J. Sawyer, Kage Baker, Mary Robinette Kowal, Carol Emshw …

We are the Organizers of theInternational Cooking Dinner Parties meetup. Since we test out a lot of recipes, we thought it would be a great idea to create a Potluck Meetup where we share and explore new recipes.  A potluck is a kind of meal where each guest brings a prepared dish to be shared amoung the group. It's such a fun way to have a get together without the host going into the trouble of having to make a seven course meal! The most unique aspect of a potluck party is that there is an elem …

This group is intended to be an open network of mostly experienced backpackers, of the boomer age (you can use your own definition, but 45 to 60 plus or minus is my concept).  Generally trips should be moderately paced, 6 to 8 miles a day, up to 1500 feet of gain. Everyone in the group is welcome to organize a trip, and the settings for the group allow anyone to do that.  So, if you have a trailhead reservation and want some companions, feel free to post a trip. A few suggested groundrules.  Fir …

This group is to bring together wireless ISP operators for the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. WiFi, WiMAX, and other wireless network operators are welcome. Topics of discussion are municipal WiFi networks, as well as wireless networks of all sizes.

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 …

If you have any interest in Vietnam, please join our group and meet others who share your interest. You can learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture, trade, art, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, urban planning and other programs.You can also learn about other activities and programs in which San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee members and others are engaged. You can even join our travel programs. We are in our 16th year of creating programs that have the …

The SF Data Mining meetup focuses on all aspects of the data pipeline--from data acquisition and big data storage to machine learning and data visualization. Current Goals Host speakers Host educational workshops Host volunteer events Highlight existing events around the bay area and organize transportation, etc Spread awareness of rising data mining technologies Who is this meetup for? Data engineers, analysts, scientists, and other practitioners Data visualization developers and designers J …

Speed-dating can be expensive. The entry price alone is around $35 to $40, and then you have the drinks and transportation... This would all be fine if you felt pretty sure you were going to meet your one-and-only that night, but often you simply need to go a few times to come across the person that's right for you. Don't get us wrong - we're huge fans of speed-dating. We think it way better than online dating, as you can not beat a quick face-to-face encounter to establish if the chemistry is r …

Public transit has the potential to be awesome, moving us around our city quickly and easily. But sometimes it really sucks. Buses are never on time, routes can be unfamiliar, and connections are difficult. On the other hand, taxis are too expensive, hard to find and there is no easy way to share a ride with other users. The latest evolutions in transportation provide enough data to plan and develop new mobile apps, where no operative intervention of dispatchers (or other external agents) is req …

There are many of us out there who are looking to do fun activities and make new friends. You could be just moving into the Bay Area or your lifestyle has just become too routine and you are looking to spice it up. Sometimes we also want to engage in various activities that we don't find company for and just need a bunch of people with similar interests. So here is Kitty Party for all you ladies out there who are seeking more friends and want to engage in various activities during your spare tim …

San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is a 501(c)6 organization created to leverage the power of the technology community around civic action in San Francisco. sf.citi supports innovative policies and works collaboratively with government to find new solutions to historic problems facing San Francisco, and consolidate a voice in promotion of tech sector interests and growth. We actively engage our membership’s employees to focus on substantive issues, and to d …

For over 40 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (http://www.sfbike.org/) has been transforming San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. Through our day-to-day advocacy, education, and working partnerships with government and community agencies, we are helping create safer streets and more livable communities for all San Franciscans. We have a variety of way to get involved, from volunteering events th …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Its mission is to interact with influencers in the transportation community and to promote both local and global ecosystems by creating personal relationships with people who share similar dreams.

This meetup is for people who use Caltrain to and from work. BYO Happy Hour and let's have fun. http://www.caltrain.com/schedules/weekdaytimetable.html I spend almost 2 hrs every day commuting on Caltrain SF-Mountain View. We can use this time to drink and meet other people who spend 450+ hrs of their lives on Caltrain. I also have AT&T mifi. Sharing is caring.

Do you want to transform public spaces into vibrant interactive places? Spearhead projects that prioritize bikers and walkers? Improve our public transportation systems? Promote energy efficient buildings? Revitalize our blighted neighborhoods? Infuse art and creativity into our urban spaces? We all have thoughts and ideas on any of these topics. Let’s collaborate. This group is meant to bring together urbanists, planners, designers, environmentalists, artists, developers and anyone else interes …

Getaround Gogetters are an exclusive group that will stop at nothing to solve car overpopulation. Gogetters love sharing their car(s) and wow'ing renters every time. Gogetters are the leaders of the car sharing revolution helping to create a better world. Gogetters get sneak previews of new features and products, special events and serious street cred.

This group is for industry professionals, educators and students who strive to change the way new products and services are developed through human-centered design research and strategy.