Meet people interested in exploring Richmond and the surrounding area's rich and varied restaurant scene! Come to a local Feasting on Richmond meetup to break bread and raise a glass with fellow social foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! This is a group for everyone who loves to eat and socialize so if you have a favorite restaurant in the area, feel f …

This meetup group is for those who enjoy exploring cultural variety while dancing to the latin rythms of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cha Cha. Come celebrate the growing international scene in the Richmond area with individuals from all over the world (Yes, the U.S. too!!) - No Passport Required. ;) Our goal is to get people together to share experiences, cultures, languages and food from all around the world and just around the corner.  Meetups will range from Salsa/ Latin Dance Socials at a danc …

"We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further." ~Richard Dawkins This group is for atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, and anyone else that questions the existence of supernatural deities. We will have dinners, movie nights, volunteer events, etc. Anyone is welcome to join the group--believers and non-believers alike. We respect the beliefs and ideas of others and expect the same in return.

This is a group designed to offer a variety of events for a variety of ages. Events will range from Adult Socials, Meetups for Singles and Married people, , Dining Out, Game Nights, Concerts, Festivals Themed Parties, and more. Some events will be held in our hometown of Midlothian, VA, but we will venture out to events around the Richmond area too. Interested individuals throughout the Richmond area are invited to attend our events and join our group. We will be adding new events each month. An …

This group has been created as a means for Vegetarians and Vegans in the Richmond area to meet other like-minded individuals in a casual and fun setting. Our meetups will mostly consist of lunches/dinners at various restaurants around town, but will likely branch out to include other social activities. Please join us and make some new friends!!

Are you the new kid in town?  Or have you become bored with the same ole faces and places in your Richmond circle?  Come to a RNIT Meetup and mingle with other new and not so new locals. Join us for social mixers, fun activities, festivals, trips and a ton of other events that you can mingle and network with new faces that just moved into town. Richmond is a great city, meet new friends, make new connections, check out new hot spots and get to know this wonderful town. This group is for *everyon …

Are you a male or female and aged 40 years and up?  WE ARE!  Active, fun, friendly?  Like to go to dinner, play pool, paddle kayaks, go hiking, ride bikes, go dancing, see plays, go to concerts, do volunteer work, etc? SO DO WE!  But, we know there are more of you and why not all "meetup"? We have a few requirements to join - you must be single.  Separated is fine - living with your estranged spouse is not.   Please have a clear photo of yourself - so we can see your face! It helps the Organizer …

The Olive Tree Circle is a monthly book club. Let's share our thoughts each month, while we have some great wine, or coffee, and/or food. We will support each other to meet the challenge of reading one novel per month, despite our busy lives!

If you like to play spades, talk trash and have fun then this is the group for you! Bring your skills or lack thereof because all skill levels are welcome. Rules are decided by the table you join so don't be surprised if you hear something new! We've heard it all! Many people who attend play with jokers, but even the straight spades players (like online spades) have been known to come through. This group is based in the southside Richmond area but we have meetups in the surrounding counties as w …

Renowned neuroscientist Sam Harris, in a recent article on tax cuts for the wealthy, said "Imagine being safely seated in lifeboat, while countless others drown, only to learn that another lifeboat has been secured to take your luggage to shore..." I created this group for people with like-minded Liberal views to get together in a fairly conservative area. We'll meet at least once a month for the local chapter of Drinking Liberally, a nationwide movement to bring Liberals together. See here for …

This group is for people who enjoy R&R after work or want to be downtown on the weekend. Join us for drinks, appetizers, dinner, music, movies and events.  Be sure to suggest your favorite places or to host a meetup!

Welcome All Wine lovers This is a group that centers on attending wine events, trying wines of different origin, learning new things about wine in general and enjoying culture, fun, getting together with good friends.  Meet fellow Wine enthusiasts or food lovers near you! Come to our local event Meetups to try new and exciting new wines! Everyone is  welcome no matter what level of wine lover you are. This is a great new social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, see old …

A Place for those singles out there, of all ages and both genders, that may have busy lives (or not), to make arrangements for dinner and/or some other activity!  It is also possibly a great way to meet with a smaller group as some people don't enjoy going to large group meetings.  If you prefer a smaller social setting you must state this in your post.  If you would like a larger group then in your post you will want to state something like "open to all that are interested in joining me" in you …

Outgoing group of women who want to take advantage of every new and exciting aspect of life! We love wining and dining, theater, theme parks, hiking, traveling, spas, shopping, lounges, volunteer opportunities, networking, cooking and anything in between. We range in age, ethnic origin, personalities and walks of life, but we share on commonality and that's HAVING FUN! Join us.

Books! Food! Friends! What’s not to love? About Us We read a variety of worthwhile literature from around the world and across time. Different genres, different styles, there’s something for everyone. In this day and age, when it’s all too easy to zone out in front of the TV or get stuck in a pile of endless “beach reads,” we use book club to explore the hidden and not-so-hidden literary gems. Things that make you think, really... Restaurants Each month, we choose a new place to eat that (when …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

This group is for people slightly older and mature who want to go out and have fun from salsa dancing, dining, attending festivals and even volunteering. I want to get a group together that wants to have a good time and enjoy the company of others listening to oldies but goodies and meeting at local events. You will find events all over but trying to focus more on the tri-cities area.  Who says you have to be 21 to have fun? So....will you join me? Please share any knowledge of events, organizat …

Welcome to the Richmond Social Boomers Meetup! This group is open to Richmond area singles, couples, men, and women who want to meet and socialize with others of the Baby Boom generation. Baby Boomers are defined as those born between 1946 - 1964, but we won't check your ID:-). If you are in (or near) this age group or just like hanging around with baby boomers - come join us!  Our meetup events include happy hours, dining out, bowling, dancing, parties, karaoke, hiking, and other fun activities …

Richmond has a plethora of cafes, diners, hole-in-the-wall eateries and ethnic offerings. Join us each month for a culinary expedition as we sample restaurants throughout the River City. You can be a member without having to attend meet-ups, but joining us for food is the best part of this group!

Social Activities for 50+ Singles welcomes members who would like to make new friends and enjoy a variety of social activities. THIS IS NOT A NEW GROUP! Our flagship activity, Coffee Chat on Saturday morning, was founded over two years ago, and currently has around 150 members, with about 35-50 members attending each week.  Only a small percentage of the Saturday Coffee Chat members are also members of this new Meetup, so please do not be misled by the number of attendees shown on Meetup.com. On …

I believe in a world where food is the keyhole to learning about different cultures and traditions. I want to meet anyone who can keep an open mind to trying exotic cuisine (chicken feet anyone?!), and would like to learn more about how food and culture are intertwined. I certainly am not an expert on every type of cuisine, so if you can teach us something about food and culture, your presence would be appreciated! We will meet up every two weeks to sample a variety of cuisine (including drinks! …

We may not drink or smoke, but we do everything else!  We're a fun group of people that enjoy many activities outside of happy hours.  For some of the events, one may need a drink before attempting, but for us, we prefer to do them sober! If you enjoy flying, kayaking, caving, sailing, archery, rock climbing, hiking,  hang gliding, traveling, scuba diving, repelling, fundraising, volunteering, sky diving, jet skiing, horseback riding, pot lucks, game nights, antiquing and anything else we can co …

LesbianRVA is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian women and their allies in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. Our members include women who identify as lesbians that are single, dating, married, committed, or widowed, and their allies. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with similar interests to network and connect intellectually and socially without fear of boundaries being crossed. Our goal is to foster an ap …

This group is geared toward the 30-plus single men and women, who are tired of the same old routine and would like to meet a fresh new circle of friends and acquaintances, and most important, just want to enjoy life! This group is especially for mature, singles who enjoy good food, good conversation and good fun. We are made up of a very diverse group- from business owners, entrepreneurs, seasoned professionals to young retirees. Events are hosted at locations throughtout the city and beyond whe …

Welcome to our RVA Gourmet Meetup group! This group is dedicated to gourmets residing in the Richmond metro area! All food snobs are welcome! Are you still mourning the loss of Gourmet magazine? Is your kitchen full of the top brands? Do you make reservations the minute a new restaurant opens its doors? Do you boast to friends about dining at the finest restaurants? Do you love to talk about and enjoy fine food? Then this group is for you! We pledge to only dine at the finest establishments alon …

Gluten-Free Family was organized to assist others in the areas of education, cooking classes, dining experiences, and fellowship with other members in the community. Please check out our page and feel free to post any helpful information for our members as well as consider joining our group!

Generalists Unite! Mellow people who like to do stuff. Random Stuff. Stuff with BBQ sauce. Stuff with movies. Stuff on planes. Stuff with right angles. Stuff with Claire Danes. Stuff with guitars. Stuff with Bourbon. Stuff with GroupOn. Stuff in moving cars. Stuff with Cohen Brothers. Not a lot of stuff with kids... sorry. We are interested in meeting people roughly our age (mid 20's to mid 40's) who like the same kind of stuff. See you there!