Praxis is "Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning." This group is for people interested in building electronics projects; in taking theory to implementation. All skill levels are welcome from seasoned electrical engineers to enthusiasts with an interest in electronics oriented design and who need help on a project, want to help out on projects, are also interested in discussing projects with other interested people. If you have a finished project you want to showcase, a design …

Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom IN THE BACK ROOM is a club event in LA, produced by the global artist team MAGLEV MUSIK. Highly selective global underground sounds. Artistic, inspiring, enlightening, international, positive sound and silence. With style. UNDERGROUND MUSIC From Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Manchester, NYC, and Tokyo. Artistic, authentic, non-commercial. interkontinental. style. we are > MAGLEV MUSIK www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom The name MAGLEV …

DJs of LA is a group for all DJs who are interested in uniting together to organize events. Our main goal will be to put together events, share ideas, music, network, or just kick back and practice mixing. This group is limited for electronic dance music DJs only. But, it doesn't matter if you spin Trance, Progressive House, Tech House, Electro, Drum N Base, Jungle, House, Tribal or ect. Join us introduce yourself and lets start this journey united as one. Cheers, HiKe

Welcome to RaveMeetup - Southern California Chapter! Who We Are Our group shares a common passion--we live for Electronic Dance Music. We are overwhelmed by stunning lights, sounds, and we are part of a growing community of people. We are one. Here we come together to live and enjoy the pulsating rhythms and melodies of EDM.  Come be a part of our open group, and discover why raves and EDM festivals have been growing strong for over 20 years! Although our group has its traditional organizers, we …

LA Robotics Club is an organization that promotes the experimentation with electronics, provides a forum for discussion and sharing information, and gives its members a community to participate in and learn about the field of robotics and machine technology. We focus on projects that can be created on a tight budget, as well as large-scale artistic installations that require weeks of preparation and planning. Current projects include a Gantry Robot, a Homemade CNC machine, electro-luminescent mu …

The 23b Shop is a (highly) mixed industrial hacker space. We work on a large range of projects including automotive, motorcycle, 4x4, guns and reloading, computers and networking, electronics and microprocessor projects, metal casting, machining, fabrication of all kinds, welding, leatherwork, jewelry, and knifemaking. If you are used to living in your own greasy unilluminated cave, this place is a VERITABLE WONDERLAND of creature comforts -- the treehouse you wish you could have built as a chi …

An Arduino programming group starting from scratch. We'll meet up and figure it out collectively. This is meant to be a convenient weekly get together where we bring our projects, work on them and try to work past roadblocks. It is also meant to inspire. What are you doing with this micro controller? What are you bringing to life with it? Are you animating your house, making interactive kinetic sculpture, making a robot? I've got a place for us to meet in old town Pasadena with nice big tables w …

If you're a drummer (pro or amateur) or or a musician of another instrument who loves the drums, you're welcome to join the group! We're open for meet-up ideas. Anything from just getting together to shed and exchange practice techniques to gatherings for networking to checking out shows.

Meet other local House Music fans! Househeads of the world to unite!

The International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) is a nonprofit organization comprised of leaders in the field of web television, web video, and the digital entertainment industries. Founded in 2009, the IAWTV is helping to shape the rapidly evolving web television industry while providing a venue for the acknowledgement of artistic and technological achievement in original entertainment distributed on the open internet. IAWTV members include actors, agents, composers, content developers, dir …

Beatboxing is perhaps the most traditionally underemphasized and yet musically fundamental art form that exists for creation with the body alone. Through the practice of human beatbox the artist can weave a tapestry of rhythmic complexity unmatched by any other musical medium besides that of a percussion set or of electronic devices which involve the use of objects external to the creator, and even then the human voice holds its own as the only medium through which a person can create a seemingl …

Get info about the best parties around and meet other locals in the Greater LA Jungle, d&b, and now Dubstep community + Affiliates + Dogs on Acid Insomniac Events - Bassrush Urban Aboriginee Junglist Platoon - Club Respect Tonz of Drumz Smog LA

Do you want to meet NEW people, interested in new cultures, new friends ,(singles & couples!) . Let's learn the world together. do something DIFFERENT, and have FUN? That’s what Around The World is all about. Let's get together and drink coffee from Costa Rica, have Vodka from Russia, eat some taquitos from Mexico, or maybe some Italian Pizza, use some of our electronics made in China..... after all we are all international, let's celebrate life the best way we know: Multicultural!

In the spirit of moving toward zero waste and stewardship of our planet's resources, the Repair Cafe/Pasadena links local handy people to folks in need of repairs of all kinds: clothing, appliances, bikes, furniture, electronics...and more. The Repair Cafe is inspired by the philosophy of a Sharing Economy. We share our time, skills and talents to build a more vibrant local community, one repair at a time." The Repair Cafe/Pasadena is jointly sponsored by the Arroyo Time Bank http://www.arroyoti …

This Meetup is for anyone who wants to learn and share about making music. Musicmakers are diverse in their musical backgrounds and interests. Producers, DJs, engineers, singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists are all welcome--beginners and pros alike. The idea is simple: get better at making music. We do this through tutorials such as creating beats from scratch using computer software, building a home studio, and advanced recording and mixing techniques; group discussions about music busine …

Welcome to The Los Angeles Synthpop, Indie Pop, & Electropop Meetup (Curated by John and Greg from FATHER TIGER) There is a vibrant music scene in Los Angeles. Of course, we worship Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, & OMD. If those bands come to town...we're definitely going. We also fully support the new breed of synth acts like Hot Chip, M83, Passion Pit, Grimes, Holy Ghost!, etc. Being local LA musicians, we go to a lot of shows and meet tons of great bands. We started this Meetup …

How It Works: ============== The basic minimum requirements are that you show up at a Meetup. The minimum requirement for you to really get something out of it is that you show up with some of your music. The core process goes like this: * Set aside a block of time, preferably 12 hours and as close to the meetup as is reasonable. * Try to write and complete(1) 20 songs(2) during that 12 hours (this is the "Immersion" part) * Whatever you have done, you bring to the meetup. * You …

A new place for anyone in the communications arena to meet up!

Digital Music LA is the premiere networking event for music professionals in LA. Our events bring together the complete ecosystem - managers, producers, marketers, artists and more- to explore new technologies, products and revenue models that are creating new business opportunities for the music industry. Explore digital and interactive music technologies, business models, devices and creative approaches. We cover everything needed to know to create, market, engage fans and monetize music in …

The entertainment capitol of the world has FREE CONCERTS and music events for everyone. Listen to Indie, R&B Hiphop, 80's, Electronic, Jazz, World, Latin, Eclectic or Classical music live and for FREE. Join us for evenings filled with great music, dancing and socializing. RSVP NOW.

We are a group of educators, hackers, artists, and others interested in building the Young Makers movement in LA. Whether you call them Fab Labs, SmartLabs, or Makerspaces... whatever permutation they take, let's join forces and get more going here in SoCal.

LA Makerspace is a non-profit member-driven family friendly community space for makers, tinkerers, and DIYers of all ages to create and collaborate. Our mission is to provide a place where youth can make and learn alongside adults and where members can work on their own projects while learning new, unique maker skills through our workshops, on-going interest-based programs, mentorship, and peer learning environment. We offer affordable single classes, multi-day workshops, access to equipment, an …

How can someone eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How can someone change the world? Solve one problem at a time. This group aims to explore the problem space of the world and to brainstorm solutions to those problems. We'll host weekly forums for brainstorming, discussions and workshops to conceive and implement our group solutions. We will start with a focus on Brain Machine Interface technology, Prosthetics and AI but other topics and areas are open for discussion. We invite everyone from t …

Join us and be a part of a growing community of women in the LA area that want to learn hands-on DIY/technical skills. From coding to woodworking, our meetups offer opportunities to meet like-minded women while learning new skills. We're a group of aspiring developers, hackers, and makers with diverse backgrounds and skills. This group is a place for us to learn the basics, collaborate with others and find places in LA to continue our development.

L.I is made up of people who are interested in physical security, learning how locks works and techniques to open them, and connecting with people. This group meets at Null Space Labs (http://www.032.la) in Los Angeles, CA on the third Friday of every month. The meeting is open to the public and beginners are welcome! There are two common sense rules that members must follow: + You should never pick locks that you don't own, or that you don't have the owners explicit permission to pick. + You s …

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

Angel Launch is a group connecting startups, entrepreneurs to investors for early and mid stage startups. With the large number of startups in California, its difficult to raise funds and increase brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders. Many investors are looking for deal flow for early-stage startups including tech, digital media, mobile apps, social media, web enabled, devices, hardware, consumer electronics, life science, retail, eCommerce, media and entertainment. Our even …

A group for musicians, songwriters, lyricists and other musically related artists interested in writing songs regularly and receiving constructive criticism and feedback from a group of musical peers. Members should have some level of ability and experience on an instrument or with vocals or lyrics so you feel comfortable performing (informally) for the group monthly. How it works: It's a little like an informal open mic night. Each month, we get together and each of us take a turn to share a …