Whether you can make it out to Black Rock Desert or not, you can meet Burners, discuss Burner projects, or just hide in the shadows and laugh at our mysterious ways. Join us, join us, join us... Besides, we throw some awesome parties... See he…

“ From TX[very homesick] I am in film/tv production. Therefore, I tend to get busy @ times. The computer is not attached to my hip so please be patient if I don't respond ASAP. Can't wait to meet ya'll & make new friends when I do get the chance :) :) ”

“ I love having an active lifestyle and have an extra long winter break. I'm looking for things to do on my days off from REI, an outdoor equipment retailer. I just recovered from a broken foot bone and hope to start training for the LA marathon. :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am Reiki 2 level and would like to meet some reiki friends to share experience. Nikol ”

“ Got married on the playa in 2004, worked for the Black Rock Arts Foundation, have been going to Burning Man for seven years. Our camp, Scorpion Camp, hosted Sake Tutu Me in 2006. Love it! ”

“ I'm a Visual Artist, a raver, a free spirit person who appreciates arts in all kinds of art, body art, and looking forward to attend to Burning man. ”

“ I'm going to wirte the most generic bio EVER - because how can I sum me up in 250 characters or less. I am positive and creative guy with a very broad spectrum of interests. I love things that engage the imagination & the outdoors. Do I win? ”

“ Just moved to Los Angeles from Chicago and I'm looking for the best things in life that just happen to be free! ”

“ I would like to find a new camp to join at Burning man. I attended Burning man with veterans who decided they were burnt out. As a newbie, I did not get enough of it and must go back home...I have great references, I run myspace.com/waterwomanfestival ”

“ I want more African drum circle time! Let's get a regular Saturday noon circle in a park in Culver City? Let's get some rhythm in the air! Maybe we can start with an informal "Guerrilla" group? ”

“ Hi, I'm went to my first BM last year and thinking about going again and need a camp. ”

“ Had a great time last year ...motorhome and massage table.....Thank BAMM BAMM for his stripper pole art car ”

“ I'll drink to that! ”

“ Hiy'all: Been drummin' since I was 8. Lovin' it & hopin' for more gigs & grooves!!! Groove On Ken ”

“ I juggle, would like to learn a few new tricks. Also, would like to attend next RenFaire and Burning Man. ”

“ Nice to meet people, and make friends! ”

“ To Learn, Grow and have some fun! ”

“ Live to Ride and Ride to Live. Love the Dirt. Let's go! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the world should be vegan and we have to start somewhere! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always interested in learning new technique from other performers ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I miss the spirit of Kona Hawaii where fire dances and beauty of women is more than hair dye and bad attitudes ....and extensions...we MISS real women to play...together. Seeking women to teach the youth hoopin. ”

“ Just for fun! ”

“ I just got a 1980 honda elite and I am so excited. I thought it would be cool to meet with others that enjoy their scooters as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I found a home at burning man. ”

“ Just getting into cars and want to learn more about them :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm opening a poi school along with Spanish, yoga and surfing lessons, in Costa Rica this July. I'd love to meet some other spinners to practice while connecting with the poi community a little better. ”

“ i'm saying hello to everyone... yes.. you... haha... what up... hhmm... what to write... well.. i'm pretty much interested in "everything"... so... that's it... hopefully i'll get a chance to meet you. cheers, Ricco (ricco44@gmail.com) ”

“ I like people that aren't mass produced ”

“ Check out OC Poi Freaks and Fire Performers: http://poi.meetup.com/95/ ”

“ HI I love coffee and meeting cool fun new people, count me in. I was once asked, who do you want to meet to which I replied, you never know until you do! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm involved in the arts in one way or another, and they all interest me in different ways! ”

“ Starting a Los Angeles area drum circle forum on yahoogroups. Seems easier than Meetup. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socaldrumming or email at socaldrumming@yahoogroups.com Let's get some dialogue going! ”

“ Because hoopin' to drums is magical, transformative, beautiful and just plain fun! I love to bring extra hoops to encourage others to join in. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area but have enjoyed have enjoyed my assocation with the Burningman community in my hometown, Seattle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have been a professional fire performer for over 20 years and I have just moved to the Santa Monica area. ”

“ Burners in OC can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ocburners/ join up and come meet us ”

“ I want local Burning Man Meetups because I'm going and would like to meet like minded people ”

“ ive been spinning for a few year, and im always looking for people that want to get together practice. im willing to teach whatever i know. ”

“ I want local Smart Mobs Meetups because the fucking world's coming to an end unless we do something about it. Fortunately the collective wisdom of a smart mob is here to mobilize people and save our souls. ”

“ Two time Burner just returning from BRC. I miss the energy, the people, and even the playa dust. I do have my memories and a hope that I can connect with other burners the other 11 months and 3 weeks of the year. ”

“ I'd like to be involved in local Poi Meetups because it's always fun to meet people that share similar interests. I especially am always looking out for fellow burners. I have not been practicing poi for very long but I am very anxious to learn more! ”

“ This will be my 10th Burn, designed a site in Center Camp four times, The Bubble Lounge. beachpagan@yahoo.com ”

“ I'm a professional photographer and I've been to bm twice ('03 &'04). I live in Long Beach but normally hang with a group of Burners from the West Side. It'd be great to meet some local Burners. ”

“ Venice and Black Rock City are my homes. Here to meet amazing beautiful people and enjoy this crazy time on the planet. I am into pink fur, beach cruisers w/ little ringy bells, meditaion, yoga, tai chi, reiki, chi gong, and hugs. *smile* ”

“ Howdy everyone, I just moved to the santa monica area recently and am curious whatz happening! ”