This is a book club for history enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds. We read and then discuss different books that are rooted in or inspired by history in all its shapes and colors. Fiction and non-fiction, both scholarly and popular. Stories that re-create the past. Journalists who tell us "what happened". Interpreters who openly argue a point of view or seek to illuminate the present through the past. We meet every 4 weeks or so in the Mission and Bernal Heights neighborhoods of San Franci …

No philosophical background needed. We throw out topics with a philosophical bent and then we vote on which one to discuss. Some may have also heard of it as "Socrates Cafe". This is about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what other philosophers have said or written. The first Philosophers' Café of the modern era, Café des Phares, is located in the Place de la Bastille, the historic centre of the French Revolution. Europe has a long history of café society and salons, informal g …

This group is for people interested in learning new things, having intelligent discussions, sharing on topics they are passionate about, and generally having fun.

This meet up is for women who love to read engaging and thought provoking books and share their thought on its take on history, politics, culture and so on.

A major goal of this group is to promote community among Humanists and Non-Theists. We have monthly pot luck dinners and discussions including topics related to humanism, atheism, Non-theism, science, political issues, naturalism, evolution, religion, history etc. We also have special programs and events such as our Darwin Day celebration. This group meets at, and is associated with, the Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco. For more information go to: http://www.sfhumanists.org/i …

I started this group to help people to learn about photography and to be more comfortable with their cameras.We meet at the Bayside Cafe in Sausalito and spend about an hour discussing the principles of photography and helping folks to get familiar with their cameras. Then we explore the colorful and interesting Houseboat community of Sausalito, snapping photos and learning some of the history of Sausalito. There is a $60 donation for the three hour class and tour; a 50% discount for Meetup subs …

This meetup will encourage us all to get out to museums and exhibits we may otherwise miss and take advantage of the unique educational experiences museums provide. The group is also about meeting people, lively discussions and having fun! There are so many wonderful museums in the bay area with exhibits changing all the time. Everyone is welcome to suggest museums and exhibits, and we'll try to fit them in.

Sundays in Savannah Book Club, is for women of color to come together, so we can explore novels about our history, culture, experiences, and desires. The purpose of the book club is to build relationships, have good eats, and great conversations about the book of the month; all while in an enjoyable and engaging environment. We will meet on the last Sunday evening of every month (except for November and December; held on the third Sunday). The meetings can be held at a number of places, such as, …

Meet other intellectually oriented gay men for spirited and intelligent discussion of current events, history, philosophy, politics, social trends, pop culture, etc.

(WE HAVE A WAITING LIST.  See below for details). SFDiscourse is a book club that's been meeting monthly since 2001. Our aim is to keep our wits sharp by reading challenging non-fiction books and having an unstructured discussion about them.  We read contemporary books on topics such as history, science, politics, and social issues.  We're not very serious but the books usually are. We also recognize that since we often read books about controversial subjects, people may really disagree with e …

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

The Honorable Order of American Co-Masonry is a fraternity including men and women of every race, nationality and religion. Wishing to do away with all cause for division and strife, it continually seeks the means which to help all human beings to unite and work together for the perfection of Humanity. This discussion group meets monthly to discuss subjects important to humanity. From philosophy and religion to science, history and politics, this group ponders any subject which helps us to bett …

… Many of the differences in doctrine and practice between different schools of Buddhism are products of culture and history more than anything inherent to what the Buddha taught. His successors continued to develop the Dharma, creating new schools of thought and practice. In the current era, we have an unparalleled access to the teachings of many schools of Buddhism, even extinct ones lost in previous centuries but surviving in texts and artifacts of their time. Rather than enshrining any one tra …