This is a group for people who live/work/whatever in Greater Washington DC Area etc but more importantly this is a group for people who like to eat, drink, and dine out. All are welcome, and your suggestions are greatly appreicated.

We are beautiful, intelligent, ambitious, outgoing, and incredibly talented professional women. That's right. . . Divas of DC, unite! You can search long and hard, far and wide, but you will never find movers and shakers like us in another city. So why not meet-up with fellow divas and continue to take the city by storm? On a large scale- travel to local and far away destinations are on the horizon. For everyday fun, we may dine out, attend spoken word sessions, enjoy a little pampering at the s …

Interested in just hanging out in New York City or Philadelphia for a day? Want to venture north of DC but don't have anyone to travel with? Then join the DC to New York Travel Group! We will be traveling to cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, and other Northeast destinations, including Canada and the Mid-Atlantic. We will be taking trips through the Megabus or Boltbus services, which offer very low-cost bus trips that you can purchase on their websites (www.megabus.com and …

Whether you are a California native, or just lived there for a while, this is your group! Make friends with others who know that 'On The Border' isn't real Mexican food, and that a 3.5 earthquake isn't anything to flip out over. :) Meetups will mostly be held around Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Tyson's, Reston) and DC, but of course we welcome members from Maryland as well! Our members are mostly in their late 20s, 30s and early 40s, love happy hours, dining …

The club just isn't like it used to be when you were younger. Nevertheless, you still like to go out and have a good time. You want a way to meet like-minded individuals, but you still want to let your hair down. If you have never been to one of our Meetups, you are missing quite an experience. We do a little bit of everything...dining, bowling, laser tag, happy hour, traveling, dancing, sporting events, cultural events, etc, etc, etc. There are great locations in the DC Area and we want to expl …

When did "going out" become a five-star affair? Soul to Surface Socials is for chill people wanting to meet in chill places, be it watching the game, catching an under-the-radar group in concert, movies, happy hours and networking. All are welcome: young, old, single, married, new to dc, Midwest expat like myself or "born and raised".  Just be ready and welcoming to the new best friends you haven't met yet! We Soulcializers clean up nicely, but we are the same outgoing, humorous and intelligen …

Do you think it's fun to get dressed up and have a fancy 5 course meal? This is the group for you. Various events (dinners featuring tasting menus, chef's tables, and the like) will be posted here. Know of an event that the group would be interested in? Post it in the suggested meetups.

This is a group for ladies only that are interested in meeting new people and welcoming new people to the area. Let's get together for fun and exciting activities, or just to kick back and relax after a long day at work. We can also have events for just the ladies, like moms night out, movies, dinner etc. Suggestions are always welcome.

I love food. Cooking it, eating it, talking about it, reading about it, watching shows about it. But I’ve had trouble finding people around my age in this city who like to make this a part of their daily life AND are looking for friends that are interested in the same. This is a group for those who want to explore all forms of food the DC area has to offer (restaurants, specialty stores, etc.), cook and bake for others, and meet new people in their 20s and early 30s who want to do the same. We c …

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers, GW alumni and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to dev …

As is quite self-explanatory in the name, we are a very casual after-work/weekend group which obviously involves a LITTLE BIT of drinking. You do not have to speak Japanese nor drink to join us but show us the will to learn. Some members are impressively fluent (let alone our Japanese members). This meetup offers a unique opportunity of learning Japanese in a very comfortable environment while beer amplifies our learning capacity of the Japanese language. Many people find themselves better …

This is a group for BBQ lovers in the DMV area. I know DC isn't known for great BBQ, but I'd love to explore all the various regional options in the area. I am a Texan with several grills and a smoker, but would like to check out the various BBQ joints in the greater DC area with other afficianodos. Texas, North Carolina, Kansas City, international, and all other styles are all on the table for exploration. I envision checking out at least one new joint each month.

Meet other women of color (Latinas, African Americans and more) in your community for friendships, activities, group discussions and just a plain old fun time! Welcoming all women! The goal is to bring together women of color to bond, have fun and enjoy life! You know we're out there in the supermarkets, Target and in the mall, but it's hard to establish a line of communication. Well, here's your chance to bond with other women who may have similar interests as you and may live in your community …

A group for 20s and 30s ladies (+ gentleman) who want to go out, have fun, explore DC, network, bite, sip, make friends, and hang out with other exciting, intelligent young professionals... whether it be at a tasting, business networking HH, bar, night club, museum, embassy, restaurant or sporting event... there are places and a caliber of fun I'm sure you've yet to experience... I promise a fun time, see you soon!! :)

Join other ladies in playing bridge while sipping your favorite beverage and snacks at the Capitol Hill Le Pain Quotidien (660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) from 7-9 on Tuesday nights. I miss my North Carolina bridge friends and would like to meet DC bridge friends who enjoy talking with others about the current events, books, movies, and activities while playing bridge. The management of Le Pain Quotidien has agreed to let us use several tables in their dining area to play cards in exchange in exchan …

Come join All About Tea in DC! If you love Tea, this is the place to be. Whether you enjoy black - Assam, Ceylon; Earl Grey; Green - Sencha, genmeicha or gunpowder green tea; White teas; Blends or Herbals (including Rooisbos), we all have one thing in common - Tea. It soothes the soul, helps you think and it's good for you! Tea is the #2 beverage drunk worldwide next to water. Tea comes from the Camellia Seninses leaf. The 5 major world areas that started cultivating Tea according to history a …

WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …

Mayor's Vision: One City One Future Welcome to  MEETUP FOR ONE CITY!  Members of The Friendship Archway Network and Allies Building Community Inc. (A.B.C.) welcome you to join us on the 3rd Sundays of each month from 12:30PM to 2:30PM for FREE networking (free admission, water and networking; self-pay for food/drink you order.) MEETUP for ONE CITY is a community initiative inspired by Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D.C. Meetup for ONE CITY is an educational program organized by local …

This is a group designated for people in their 20s and 30s interested in seeing either new movies released in theaters or older ones in the comfort of a group member's shelter.

Welcome to the German Language Speakers & Learners Meetup Group for German Language Speakers or Learners in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area!! Events will be held throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) with the focus on German Heritage, Food, Language and Culture. An interesting, energetic and eclectic group!  You do not have to know any Deutsche to join-just have an interest to learn, teach (kindly) and practice at our meetup events. Bring your language book and instruction mater …

Washington DC Metro's Party Crowd...  WELCOME! Hosting events at various venues all through the Washington DC metro area. From nightlife events, fundraising happy hours, sporting events, to bowling, movies, and dining... this is where you need to be. This is the group that you've got to join. spread the word...  ~

Being new to the Logan's Circle area, we would love to get to know our new neighbors by creating a way for us all to taste fun wines while taking the opportunity to meet new people and create friendly bonds. Our group will include casual wine tastings, excursions to vineyards in Maryland and Virginia, wine maker dinners at local restaurants, and even wine movie night! We are open to new ideas, so feel free to post comments on our discussion board! All are welcome to join. Anyone who has had a …

If you like to hike on a scenic trail, ride a bike and explore a new area, take a jog around the park, go for a walk, check out a musical at the Kennedy Center or the local theater, go to the local farmers market, read a book from the local library and discuss it, go to live concerts, taste semi-sweet wines at a wine festival, try a new recipe, check out the exhibits at the museums, and you would like to share these and other events with people, then this group is for you. This group is also for …

Young Ethiopian Professionals ( YEP) is a community of diverse professionals who are striving for growth, excellence and success in their professional and social lives. The Purpose of YEP is to create, facilitate, and promote social and business networking platform among the Ethiopian professional community. The YEP community uses this platform to: Engage members discuss, exchange/disseminate useful information, share ideas and build strong professional networks. Utilize social media to expand …

Are you a descendant, native born or are you a spouse of a Puerto Rican? Do you love Puerto Rican culture? Then you would meet our basic membership requirement. You can learn a lot from our members  use some of the links we have in the "MORE" section. Whatever is your reason we thank you for checking us out today. To become a member please visit the “More” link of this site. Then look for the “Membership information link” and follow the direction provided, we’re looking forward to hearing from y …

Are you new in town or looking to make a new group of friends? Come to our New in Town Meetup to mingle and meet some fun new people. There are so many great things to do in the DC Metro area, so here is a way to make some new friends, and to enjoy what DC has to offer. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you!

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 …

Join us for Scrabble and dining events held in casual settings throughout DC and NOVA!! We start our games roughly around 6 pm and most people stay around for one or two more games after that till about 9 p.m. This group is not focused on tournament play. The level of play is varied. Some of our members play on a regular basis while many others are learning the game or have not played in years. We play open book Scrabble, where use of a dictionary is permitted during the game. Our turnout for an …