Are you a queer woman looking to thrive in your thirties, or flourish in your forties? Want to meet new friends, but tired of run-of-the-mill lesbian brunches? Stuck in a rut? Want to get up off your arse and go do something less boring instead? Join us for fun, diverse activities that will leave us with lots to talk about over lunch. Come and bond with new friends on a mini bay area excursion. Ever wanted to try indoor skydiving, go-kart racing, or kayaking? What’s that you say – you don’t want …

This is a meetup for queer-identifying folks to get together and read books together, talk about them, and socialize. (But we won't discriminate against any straight allies that may want to participate!) Books read  in this meetup group will include multiple genres, and group participants will help decide what books will be read. While it is a queer-targeted book club, we will not be limited to queer-themed material (though such literature will have its place, as few other book clubs will incorp …

This is a group for Bay Area professional lesbians and their friends. It's one part fun get togethers, one part networking (which can be fun too) and one part whatever we make of it together.

Queer and Trans Scrabblers - Oakland is a group of living, breathing homo gays who get together once a month to play scrabble at a local cafe. Typically, the group is small but outgoing and anyone who identifies as queer, trans, gay, lesbian, butch, etc is welcome. We bring at least two boards, name tags and the sacred Scrabble dictionary. RSVPing is encouraged so we save enough room for you in the cafe.

I started this group to provide a safe place to explore the challenges of relationship, separation and divorce. Navigating the waters of relationship, separation and/or divorce can be challenging. Most of us struggle in our primary relationships and marriages. Often, our lover, partner, or spouse does not always show up to be our best friend, but instead disappoints us frequently. Rather than feeling grateful for precious opportunities to grow and transform, we typically end up in the middle o …

Have you seen "I Love You, Man"? Kinda like that. Your founder realized that at 40, he had pretty much given up on having guy friends and found himself sitting with "the girls" way too often. Not a gay group - just dudes looking to get out a bit more, and do more than drink & watch sports. Married or not, kids or not - you just need some male bonding. Also - gay dudes welcome - it's just not a dating group. I've always wanted a poker group, but don't play poker. A drum circle without the hippies …

Do you wish you had people to go to happy hours with? Are you ever with people at happy hour and wish it was a group outing? Do you want to do Sunday Fundays by Lake Merritt? Do you want to meet queer womyn in the Oakland area? Then join us!

A dance group for lesbians (and those who love them) who dance or want to learn to dance to Latin music -- Salsa, Rhumba, Cha Cha, Merengue and more!!!!!!!!!!!

This group is for LGBT and allies who are vegetarians or vegans. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy an activity with other LGBT folks and not have to be concerned about where you will eat? If yes, then this is the group for you. The plan is to do a variety of fun activities not just eat but when it comes to finding food we'll all be in agreement-no flesh. There are only a few rules - Be respectful. Be responsible. And while this is not intended as a dating or hook up group you may meet someone however …

Let's break away from the bars (and, okay, sometimes also go to bars) and have some real fun.  ALL 20-something queer-identified folk (and their friends) are enthusiastically welcomed.  My hope is to develop a sense of community through recurring events.  Some ideas for events include potlucks, game nights, movies, hikes, club nights, and happy hours.  If you have any ideas, please suggest them!  Activities take place mainly in Oakland, and sometimes in Berkeley and San Francisco.

This group is tailor-made for dog-owning queers in the East Bay! We will meet at dog parks, go for hikes with our pups, and get together for other social activities where doggies are always welcome! Please note: I'm fairly new to the area, so suggestions for meetup locations are MUCH appreciated!

This group is meant to be a meaningful, radical gathering of people who relate to the word, "androgynous."  Whether you identify as queer, gay, bisexual, third gender, lesbian, straight, transgender, two-spirit, pansexual... if you don't have a name for yourself at all, and you like it that way! We are a fraternity and a sorority all at once, and we acknowledge all who cross our paths. If you've always yearned for a non-judgmental outlet to explore masculinity, femininity and everything else in …

This group is for gay and bi men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who are interested in sailing and boating on the bay, and outdoor adventures in general. Weather permitting, we will likely meet about once or twice a month to go for a full day or half day sail.  Through this Meetup group, we hope to provide a venue where members can come together, learn a bit about sailing (or practice their existing skills), network, and simply have a great time out on the water. The Meetup organizers hold US Sailing …

This group is for the LBGTQ and the open minded audiences interested in networking, socializing, dancing and showcasing their talent's for the shows that will be hosted by First Impression Entertainment.

This group is for the lesbian friendly community interested in group activities such as bike riding, ferry riding then bike riding, bike riding to meet for lunch, small dog walks, movie matinee's, movie nights, holiday parties, super bowl parties, road trips, Fun Train to Reno, etc. Members are encouraged to suggest meet up activities. Please provide suggestions to the organizer before posting. Prefer meet ups that do not involve nightclubs. This group is not sponsored. Donations are appreciated …

Are you single? Wanting to find someone for a relationship? Tried the other groups but found it a challenge to meet someone to date? This group is designed specifically for those who are interested in meeting someone to date and hopefully have your dating blossom into a wonderful relationship. There will be a variety of activities that will serve as the starting point of meeting someone in a safe environment.

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting new women in the lesbian and bisexual community. We're going to have events for singles, couples, people interested in making new friends, business networking, and even social events that promote fitness and wellness. All lesbian women, bisexual women and their friends are welcome. I started this group to meet other women and promote a vibrant lesbian community in the Bay Area.

Calling all the cool lesbos, queers and homos in Oakland to come hang with us. We are a bunch of cool women that are focused on not getting caught up with any of the lesbian scene drama, staying on top of their shit and kicking ass towards a better self. We do everything from Pain and Champagne, to Rihanna concerts, to Speed Dating workouts and other shenanigans we come up with.

If you like to watch sports, no matter the venue, then this is the group for you. We can watch at a pub or at a game live or just go catch somebody's softball game to offer support or play. All sports ... all good.

It's almost summer and it's time to get outside and play some volleyball and meet some new Oakland people. All-inclusive LGBTA and queer and questioning group for casual, fun non-competitive volleyball. But just because it's non-competitive doesn't mean that if you're a more seasoned player you can't join in too. This league is open to all ability levels and people looking to expand their social circle and enjoy something active outside.