This group is for people who love the art of film.  This is not a group for going to the movies to "turn your brain off" and just escape.  If you want to to see and discuss non-mainstream, independent, foreign, art house, classic and documentary films then you are more than welcome to join this group. This is an active group!  There will be at least one film screening pretty much every weekend!  I will be scheduling regular meetups to go see movies at the Landmarks E Street and Bethesda Row, AM …

Escape Reality is a place where friends can come together for lively and meaningful discussion about books of all kinds while enjoying some good food, good wine, and great company! Meetings are two Sundays of each month at 5:00 pm. Members will be able to take turns suggesting readings. We believe that variety is the spice of life and that everyone should have a chance to break out of their comfort zones so we don't limit what we read to any particular genre or type of novel, we want to get a li …

The purpose of this meet up group is to support Spoken Word/Poetry in Washington, DC. Come out and listen or come share your work! There are several venues in the "U" Street area that host "Open Mic" each week. We will Honor Gil Scott Heron, by hosting this Annual Poetry Festival. Please join us at Busboy's and Poets on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 9PM. Our Annual event was held on August 27, 2009 at the Carter Barron. Our feature artist was Gil Scott-Heron. It was broadcast by WPFW - 89.3 FM, i …

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Hikers Climbers & Campers Group. We welcome all, young and old, newbie and experienced, for hiking, climbing, backpacking, kayaking, camping, happy hours, festivals, sporting events and occasional trips. We don't charge fees for hiking (why pay for something free?), we don't have frustrating waiting lists, nor we don't micromanage our members. Our activities are for fun, stress relief and exercise, not a sporting competition. (Some events incur event admission fees th …

We're cultural gladiators--people who love getting out and about in Washington DC, and doing all The District has to offer! Make new friends and bring existing ones along as we have fun together while taking in: special events, lounges, concerts, open mics, festivals, museum exhibits, theatre performances, and more. Let's do DC!

This group is for young adult minorities in the DC Metropolitan Area that are looking for awesome, interactive activities to do with like minded individuals. Run by two event planning companies, DAKA Entertainment and Kandys Konnections specialize in bringing young people together and having a great time. Some past group events include, a Party Bus to the Linganore Caribbean Wine Festival, Flag Football Charity Bowl/Fish Fry, Ladies Night In and Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. Check our group out …

Join us if you love to revel in cultural, traditional and seasonal celebrations of life. We gather for all kinds of community happenings all around the DC-area, including performances, concerts, pub sings, festivals, holiday celebrations, traditional music and dance, parades, workshops and more. You'll always have plenty of opportunities to sing and dance along with us, or if you prefer, you can just sit, watch and enjoy!

Calling all Theatre Lovers! The DC Black Theatre Festival wants YOU! We are looking for friendly and energetic people to work as ushers, greeters, information specialists, stage hands and social media geniuses etc. for this year's Festival. It's a great way to get out and meet new people and see a free show. There are a lot of great shows lined up - everything from theatre for kids to adult themed performances and you don't want to miss our One Act Battles. We are looking forward to meeting and …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

Zouk a sexy and sensual dance that originated in Brazil is taking the World by storm. Zouk means "festival or party." Zouk Lambada, like many other couple dances (i.e. salsa, merengue, tango, jive, swing, samba, bachata, forro etc) has evolved into what it is today… one of the most beautiful Latin dance styles. Myself, Lee El Gringuito first feel in love with Zouk after bringing Willem Engel to my Bachata Festival and later taking workshops with Kadu and Larissa from Brazil and Donna Wild fr …

This group is for young professionals around DC/MD/VA area who enjoy music/food/beer/wine/socializing events. My goal is to meet new people and make new friends. If you have RSVP'd to an event and can no longer attend please remember to update your RSVP. Also, if you have any suggestions for an event please let me know.

The DC Caribbean Music Lovers meetup is for those who enjoy the rhythms of the islands. From Dancehall, Reggae, Salsa, Bachata, and even Soca, our group seeks to bring together men and women of the DC Metro area who want to socialize and frequent festivals, live shows, and any other venues that showcase this music.

This group is for the down-to-earth, fun loving person who enjoys movies of all kinds - from the suspenseful thriller to the fast paced action flick to the 'laugh til you cry' comedy and everything in between. We are a laid back group with no drama...not unless its on the 'big screen'...LOL! We will regularly check out new releases at surrounding Baltimore area theaters and relax afterwards at a nearby spot for good food, hearty dialogue and fun times. Depending on the movie, the discussion topi …

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

Interested in exploring the DC area and all that it has to offer with fun people? This group is about getting out there and sampling the museums and many other activities available in DC Metro area?that means everything from brunch at a new spot, hiking on a sunny day, checking out local festivals/concerts and anything that may come up of interest to this group! And if you like to come out and play at night, we can also look at organizing nighttime events as well? We do have membership fee of $2 …

Myself Lee "El Gringuito" & my lovely dance partner Kat "La Gata" fell in love with Kizomba after first seeing it danced in Warsaw, Poland. After learning from some amazing Kizomba dancers, we knew we had to bring this dance to the United States. The slow seductive rhythm will change the way you feel about dancing. As we travel World wide we find people are migrating towards dances that have a "stronger connection." Kizomba is all about connection and sensuality and we can't wait to share it wit …

This group is dedicated to organizing gaming sessions, running the gamut from Eurogames to Wargames, with party games not unwelcome. Eurogames "are a broad class of tabletop games that generally have simple rules, short to medium playing times, high levels of player interaction, and attractive physical components. The games emphasise strategy, downplay luck and conflict, lean towards economic rather than military themes, and usually keep all the players in the game until it ends... Their ruleboo …

"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues." --- Duke Ellington Jazz and blues fans of all ages and stages (rookie to veteran listener/performer) are welcome to this Meetup group devoted to seeking out and attending great jazz and blues concerts throughout the National Capital Region. We attend a range of venues and events, from pricey to free, mostly in and around downtown DC, with occasional forays into the ‘burbs. If you love jazz and blues, but would prefer to enjoy it …

Open to all & everyone, who has love in his/her heart and interest in Pakistan & its affairs. This group's main focus would be to celebrate Pakistan's heritage, history, festivals, culture, languages, cuisine, national days etc. People of all ages, religions, cultures, nationalities are welcome. Meetings would be mostly held in public parks, restaurants etc Potlucks, Bhangra, Khattak dance, Ghazal nights events would be planned. Volunteering, fundraising, donations to send to help needies in Pak …

Beyond Books is a book & social club for women who enjoy great books and stimulating conversation. As stated in the title we go beyond books. All members will have an opportunity to participate in various activities that includes arts/cultural affairs, dinner parties, comedy events, self improvement workshops, book signings & festivals. So if you enjoy reading fiction, non-fiction & self improvement books followed by engaging in stimulating conversation with fun, friendly, welcoming women in com …

Night Life, Professional Networking, Exercise and Fun, Dating and Relationships, Dance, Wine, Entrepreneur, Self-improvement, Personal growth, Social Networking, Meeting New People, Make New Friends, New In Town, Fun Times, Social, Friends, Dining Out, Singles, Women's Social, Self empowerment & exploration, Business Strategy and Networking, Sociedad, Social Networking, .Singles, After work Happy Hours, Social, Friends, New In Town, Happy Hours, Happy Hour ... Washington Adventures, Maryland, Vi …

Have you ever found yourself on a walk in the forest and suddenly come to a place that immediately felt special? Maybe there was some uniquely shaped rock or a tree that attracted your attention? Perhaps you thought for a moment that you could detect something, as if there was some kind of presence on the particular site that you could not really explain? Many people testify that they feel a strong affinity with nature all around us, that their strongest spiritual experiences are when they are m …

Alcohol-free activities and ideas that promote alcohol-free relations and networks in the DC area.

Fancy Cats Rescue Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in August 1997. Fancy Cats provides a safety net for abandoned cats, those that end up at overcrowded shelters without viable options for adoption and/or or those that are otherwise unwanted. As the largest cat-centric rescue in the DC area, local shelters and other rescue groups rely on our help in emergency situations. We have placed over 18,000 cats in new homes since our inception and look forward to rescuing many mo …

This group was created to gather all the South Asian (Desis - Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lanka….etc) people, friends and family in DC Metropolitan(MD/DC/VA) area to share and enjoy their time watching movies, attending music show, dancing, clubs, sing songs, desi events, bollywood night life, picnic, karaoke night, dining, food testing, potluck, public events, community events, festivals, outings, local events, holiday events, out of town trips, birthday parties, house play, nig …

Tired of being tired of the typical SINGLES' scene? Look no further. If social dances, speed dating, group trips, festivals, concerts, and other fun activities like this aren't typical, then this group is for you. Be as detailed with your profile as possible, answer all questions in detail, and you MUST provide a profile picture of yourself. Thanks and I look forward to hosting events for MD Professional Singles-N-The-City! Find us on Facebook.

Benevolent Media is an all-volunteer startup dedicated to celebrating storytelling and design for good. We do this in three ways: Solutions-based editorial content on our website; Monthly community events, hosted in partnership with cause-oriented groups; and, An annual festival, convening mediamakers and changemakers to share best practices, case studies and special projects. We focus on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or …