Designers + Geeks is a popular monthly event that brings together designers, developers, artists, and geeks of all types. Now in San Francisco and New York - we'll be starting in Los Angeles soon.

Welcome to LA Joomla everybody!  We're a dedicated group of Joomla oriented web masters and web 2.0 users.  Our meetings are open to all ability levels and we look forward to having you join us.    You'll learn everything you need to know to get up and running with Joomla and customize it to fit your particular needs.  Lets help make 2013 the best year for Joomla in LA yet!

We started LA SDT to bring together creators from a variety of fields to have a good time and discuss topics in strategy, design, and technology. Sponsored by philosophie.

We, at Onward Search, love interactive more than double fudge chocolate cake, and looking to connect with web folks who share our passion. It's hard enough keeping up with the interactive world, why not get together and discuss what's new, what's old, and what's coming next....and we might POSSIBLY throw in some fun! Our focus is interactive design, UI/UX, IA, web development, and new media. We're getting together industry leaders for panels and speaker events, and also looking to have more c …

This Meetup group is intended to help begin assemble a private collaborative of the best internet marketers, entrepreneurs, and web designers & developers. This project is a select group that will become limited to the most exceptionally talented and committed members. The mission is to see how far the online marketing world can be pushed and what can be accomplished. It doesn't matter if you're black hat, white hat, old school, or new school...if you can contribute to helping push these boundar …

This is a group for anyone interested in web development with the MODX content management framework (modx.com). I started this group to help get the word out about this great CMS and meet other talented developers and designers so we can share ideas and help save the internet, one web site at a time. The meetings are intended to be social and professional: we'll present on various web-related topics e.g. PHP development, best practices, tips and tricks, web security, new features, migrating from …

Designer? Marketer? Media maven? Social Media addict? Looking to create a group of creative minded professionals across all areas - digital, print, marketing, advertising. It's always fun to socialize with others that speak the language but also a great way to network. Happy hours and events will be held primarily in a 10 mile radius of the heart of Santa Monica and the main goal will be to socialize, with networking as an added bonus. Our outings will be a mix - maybe it's trivia night,a mixolo …

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

Meet other Los Angeles based Flash, Flex Developers, Animators, and Designers to network, socialize, and learn the latest tricks/tips and trends.

This is a group of digital creatives in Southern California. This group includes digital artists, graphic designers, web designers, photographers, print makers and musicians. We will cover all aspects of digital art from production to marketing. Teach, learn, grow and make meaningful connections for the future!

We made the internet. The Internet Creators Guild is a Union of Web Developers, Programmers and Other People Who Made and Continue to Make The Internet Exist. We Gather With the Intent of Promoting the Irreplaceable and Unique Talent of Programming and Making the Internet Happen. This Ability is Special and not necessarily present in Non-Web Developers or Programmers. As such it Needs to Be Recognized as a Unique Irreplaceable Ability that is Never Under Any Circumstances Accessible to people wh …

Imagine if there was a place, where at one table an entrepreneur meets her next $100,000 investor. A designer meets a new client, a web developer with a great internet startup. A PHP engineer meets a charismatic founder that excites him with his vision, so much so that he can picture leaving his day job for the exhilarating experience of working tirelessly for technology stock options that could be worth millions one day... We're building this community. @LATechHappyHour

If you want to join some software dev/design meetups but hate having to drive too far, then this group is for you. South Bay locals, you know what I mean. Hoping to get together at least once a month for drinks, dinner, and discussions about software development, technology, startups, and other geeky related topics.

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

We meet regularly to discuss various topics related to Web Performance, both front-end and back-end.

OUR MEETUPS ARE FREE, AND THERE WILL BE NO SALES OR PITCHING!  ONLY INFORMATIVE AND CONTENT PACKED MEETINGS :-) Get together with other Marketers & Business Owners who want to learn the in's and out's of the Internet Marketing. Come to this Meetup if some of the questions below apply to you: What is Internet Marketing / Social Media, and how is it used by businesses and Entrepreneurs? Don't know where to start with your Internet presence, or how to build a BLOG?  Come and find out!  You can do …

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

We are a group of people who love and use the Django web framework. Whether you consider yourself a professional developer, a hobbyist, or are simply curious to see if Django is for you, please join us for our monthly meeting!

Designfudge is centered on LA based UX & Design professionals. We're focused on.. 1. Monthly gatherings; once a month we’ll get together to hear case studies of local projects and discuss outcomes over food and drinks. 2. Local Studio Showcase; we’ll take close looks at design studios in and around LA for inspiration. 3. Open Projects; we’ll share projects for freelancers and those looking for work. If you're interested on sharing a case study, please send your brief proposal to mike@macadaan.co …

We need to build a stronger community of coders and web developers. This is a group for all people in West Los Angeles who like to drink and talk about code. Let's focus it to Frontend and Javascript, but if any backend devs want to show up, they'd be more than welcome.

There is no doubt that tablets will become pervasive throughout leisure, commerce, and education.  What remains to be seen is who will forge the path.  This group will unify developers, designers, and users of tablet devices.  We'll have industry speakers, panel discussions, and technology showcases.  Join if you have any interest in forging the mobile future.

Want to learn or teach mobile web development in a welcoming, friendly community? Our goal is to increase diversity in the Los Angeles tech landscape by holding inspiring, fun and free learning events. Examples of upcoming meetups: technical study groups career advancement workshops tech talks by the community and experienced developers/designers hack nights/weekends book discussions (feel free to suggest an event) Our aim is to elevate the knowledge and network of women and men interested in …

The "Make Music Happen" Hackathon will take place April 27th, 2013 in Venice Beach Make Music Hackathon is a 2 day long coding jam session bringing together the areas most talented developers to build amazing music based applications using API's from top Music Platforms. Teams or individuals are set to create inspiring and innovative music based apps using various provided API's. At the end they will be judged by a panel and rewards will be given out. Please register and leave us a line :) Rya …

Tired of working in solitude from home? Feeling unmotivated? Working out of the coffee shop and always smelling like espresso? (not that smelling like coffee isn't the hip new thing...) Or maybe you are paying WAY too much for one of those fancy shmancy, stuffy -- er I mean, executive -- suites? That’s why we created CoLoft. The main theme here is that we work better together, not alone. CoLoft is a coworking space where you can get work done, run your business, and meet and converse with like-m …

[UPDATE] This meetup is now call Startup Ecology and is dedicated to sharing insights and training for entrepreneurs and those of you wit startups. [UPDATE] Active Startup is under new leadership and will be rolling out an all new series of meetups for this community. If you want to participate in the new administration please contact the organizer. See you soon!

Meet other local fans of WordPress, the Internet's classiest and fastest dynamic content management system. Gather and discuss the best ways to work with Wordpress. All levels are welcome. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month alternating between downtown during odd months and the West side during even months.

Anyone interested in or using THTML 5, Node.js, Javascript, CSS 3 and other related frameworks/technologies in the Los Angeles / Southern California Area

Come enjoy the company of your own kind! Meet new people! Form alliances that will change the face of…you get the idea. Whether you’re a freelancer or working for The Man, communing with like minded folk is a great idea. Serving the Torrance, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Long Beach areas. We meet regularly once a month, usually the third Tuesaday at 7PM. Venue subject to change.