Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area sharing the Japanese and English languages and the best of both Japanese and American culture. We host events in MD, DC, and Northern VA.  Study Japanese and/or English with a community that shares the same language exchange interests as you.  People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages 18 and over and all levels of skill. Unlike a classroom setting, we mee …

The DC Objectivist Salon is a group of individuals in the Washington, DC metro area dedicated to the serious study and practical application of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. The DCOS is a proud supporter of the Ayn Rand Institute; its new public policy and outreach division in DC, the Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights; and the Objectivist Club Network. Please see the 'Pages' section for more information.

The DC Health 2.0 STAT meetup is a venue for Health 2.0 practitioners in the greater DC metro area to meet, share with and learn from colleagues dealing with similar challenges and issues. Our ultimate and driving mission is to contribute to the healthcare system innovative ways to use technology - with a focus on the patient or constituent. Technologies and topics we will cover include, but are not limited to: * Web 2.0 and 3.0 * Social media platform technology (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, et …

This group is for women in the DC Metro area who are seeking to network on and off line for personal, spiritual and professional growth and development with an emphasis on small business owners or prospective owners.

Welcome to DCDSLR. Anyone shooting with a Canon 7D, 5D Mark II, T2i, or the Panasonic AF100, Sony, or Nikon DSLR cameras and or video, we invite you to join us. The objective is to meet throughout the DC Metro Area to share ideas, and do some plain old socializing and networking. Also we will be tightly integrated with the DCFCPUG     http://dcfcpug.org and if you're in the mood to travel, the folks over at Boston DSLR Meet up and NYC DSLR Meet up will welcome you. It’s all about celebrating and …

Ahlan wa Sahlan! This is a group for students, native, and non-native speakers in the DC metro area who would like to practice their conversation skills in an informal, fun and educational setting.

The Capital Area ColdFusion User Group meets once a month in the DC Metro area. We are a technical and social community of developers, software architects, managers and students with professional and personal interest in all or some aspects of the Adobe ColdFusion development platform and its related technologies.

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies and toddlers (up to age 3) to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to stay at home and part-time working parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! If you are curre …

This is a secular group for parents and young children in the DC Metropolitan Area embarking on a preschool/homeschooling journey. This is intended to function as a co-op, with regular meetings to supplement home education. Meet-ups will include field trips, play dates, and family activities throughout the DC Metro Area. Many -if not most- meet-ups will be appropriate for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and young school-aged children, but the target age is 2-4 years old.

Hello everyone and welcome to the 35+ Singles Have Fun 2 group. Whether you’re new to the area, newly single, or what I call a professional single person (like myself) this meetup is for you. The DC metro area is an awesome place to live, work, and play. Born and raised in the area I am still learning and discovering new places and things to do, and hopefully together we will be able to experience some of my favorites as well as some of yours. The purpose of this group is to put it simply, meet …

Welcome to DogCentric Events... Your Search for Four-Legged Fun ENDS HERE! If you are dog-crazy like us, you are always looking for the next "dog-related" event, restaurants that welcome your four-legged friend, stores that open their doors to your cuddly canine and parks to sink your paws into. DogCentric has you covered. We are constantly scouting out the best dog-friendly activities in the DC-Metro area for our meetups and you are cordially invited. DogCentric is THE expert on all things …

This group was created to bring together professional women with similar interests at least once a month for a fun night out for dinner. We are also arranging other events such as Sunday brunch, drinks, and dinner and a movie... lots of fun opportunities to meet new people! The co-organizers represent a varied group... married and single, kids and no kids, new to the area and “veteran” DC-metro area. We all met through this group and enjoy continuing to get together for a little "me" time with w …

Caminito Amigo is dedicated to spreading the joy of Argentine Tango. Our very personal Tango, Milonga Classes and Practica are regularly scheduled on Wednesdays. Coming soon our once a month Milonga at Riverside Lounge in Wheaton. Events, Shows, and Asados are scheduled in the DC Metro area.

Eat. Drink. Read. is a book club for young adult readers in the DC metro area. We are always accepting open-mided avid readers who are interested in expanding their minds and their friendship circles. In the club we read fiction and non-fiction books on every topic imaginable. We are always open to suggestions and every book is chosen democratically. We hope to see you soon!

This group will organize camping and hiking trips and outdoorsy activities for those living in the DC metro area. Camping will include car camping and backcountry camping.

Dewdrop produces fashion-forward clothing swap events, where stylish locals gather in a fun environment and swap clothes and accessories, promoting sustainable living through fashion. We will have swaps all over the DC Metro area. All clothing remaining from the swap will be donated to a charity, so you can look fab and feel good!  All sizes welcome and encouraged. Bonus--our events sometimes have fashion shows, presentations, cocktail hours, and sometimes we have swag bags and/or raffle prizes …

Come join a growing group of engineers, hackers, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs with a passion for robotics and robot technologies. Modeled on similar groups in Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh, we're aiming to kick-start a community for robotics and robotics/hardware startups in the D.C. metro area. Whether you're looking to build your first robot or you're a veteran roboticist seeking collaborators, come share your knowledge, learn from others, and network.

All of us share an interest in sacred chant known as "kirtan," a devotional practice of singing, drumming, and participating in group energy for the purpose of elevating the spirit, building community, and realizing interconnectedness. The practice originated in India millennia ago, but has been popularized in the West by singers such as Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Wah!, Dave Stringer, Deva Premal, Bhagavan Das, David Newman (Durga Das), etc. This list will be a place to share information about loca …

HEY HARLEY REAL RIDERS & WELCOME TO THE MID-ATLANTIC HARLEY MOTORCYCLE RIDERS GROUP - - - - GET READY FOR SOME CHANGES THIS COMING SEASON - - - - WANT SOME STRESS RELIEF ? COME RIDE WITH US ! I SEE WE NOW HAVE SOME INDIVIDUALS ON MEETUP COPING OUR GROUP NAME TRYING TO RIDE ON OUR COATTAILS. WE ARE THE REAL DEAL . . . NOT THE POSERS THAT EVEN COPY OUR RIDES DOWN TO THE SAME PLACES WE GO ON THE SAME DAY. FUNNY WHEN I SEE THEM . . . THEY LOOK THE OTHER WAY - WHATS UP WITH THAT ? TO FIND OUT MORE AB …

Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

If you have an adventurous little dog who likes to get out and about, you have come to the right place!  The Small Dog Bark & Sniff Club is specifically for toy breed and small dogs under 20 lbs. who enjoy hanging out with dogs their own size.  We meet once a month for easy on-leash walks to explore neighborhoods and parks in Bethesda or upper northwest DC.  The walks will often include visits to coffee shops, pet stores and dining at dog friendly restaurants.  We also have occasional field trip …

Greetings! The purpose of this group is for like minded people in the DC/Nova metro area to meetup and enjoy films classifiable as horror, cult, bizarre, and/or independent.  Activities would mostly include film viewings, but other ideas are also welcome. Anyone who is a buff of 1 or more of the above genres has come to the right place.  The goal is to have group consensus steer the way. Welcome! Oz

I hope to expand the group geographically into DC, Maryland, as well as further into Virginia. This will give everyone many more movie going options and more chances to to meet new people. I also would like to start hosting more themed events, such as Indie Movie Nights and Classic Movies. I hope to continue this series and am always open to suggestions on new events. Meet other Movie Fans in the Metro DC area! Get together several times a month to watch movies, plan outings and discuss the hot …

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'Square City Comics' is a self-publishing comic (graphic novel, web comic, etc.) group based in the greater Washington, DC area. We are a handful of artists and writers who meet at least once a month to discuss our projects, characters, ideas, problems, etc. Though we each move at our own paces, we are all dedicated to making comics. Our sessions are a productive and positive place to share issues and get regular feedback. The ultimate goal is to help each other self-publish our own projects and …

For all those adults (men and women 18 years or older) interested in playing floor hockey in the DC, VA, MD area. You do not need to know how to skate (we play on gym floor with sneakers). You do not need full hockey equipment (just a simple floor hockey stick and shin pads). You just need to want to compete, get a good cardio workout and have fun. This is a great opportunity for those who love hockey and want to play the game in an affordable and feasible environment. This is also an excellent …

This is the Tantra & Tantric Yoga Students Group, formerly T Anonymous group. That group no longer exists. My only reason for taking this on is to promote the growth in knowledge of these ancient Indian practices. I am not looking to sell you anything, make you come to any high priced workshops or browbeat you for NOT attending. I seek multiple sources of information for the betterment of the group. Many books exist for our group edification. We might benefit by reading them, en masse, outside o …