Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

Tipsy readers is a group of young women that meet once a month for a couple of hours to discuss a wide variety of books over drinks (alcoholic, caffeine induced, whatever!). A few friends and I have been reading and meeting up at coffee shops and brunch spots around northern Virginia for a few months and we would like a few more people who like to read a variety of books (fiction, non-fiction, travel books, chic lit, not so much sci-fi though) while exploring fun coffee shops and brunch spots (p …

Are you a solitary creature who lives in constant danger of being crushed by a stack of books? When company comes, do you have to move books off the sofa so they can sit down? Or maybe you're an avid reader looking for other avid readers in a culture that seems uninterested in reading anything more complicated that a cereal box? If so, you've come to the right place. We'll meet the third Sunday of every month to discuss literary fiction. Why "literary" fiction? It's not because we're a snooty bu …

We are a friendly group of people who live in the DC-metro area and are all interested in exploring the works of Shakespeare, starting with the plays. Together, we read, see, discuss, and otherwise *explore* Shakespeare (we will maybe even practice the plays, at least in part!). We welcome anyone with an interest in spending time with the Bard. Hope to see you at a meetup sometime very soon!

Why “somewhat” difficult? Partly it’s about humility: Not everyone will agree about what qualifies a book as “difficult,” and occasionally we’ll read something that you don’t struggle with at all. But no matter what your opinion of, oh just for example let’s say Slaughterhouse Five, most people can agree that it at least requires more concentration, more analysis and more reflection than The Notebook (nothing against The Notebook if that’s your thing). Maybe Vonnegut -- or Great Expectations, o …

This is the group for people who have shelves of books that your friends haven't read-- or have no interest in reading :) I'm sure there are kindred spirits out there who love well-written biographies, books about African American history, social issues or themes relevant to the Black community. So...if you sometimes schlep to Politics and Prose, hop a train to the Harlem Book Fair (or want to), search for interesting used book stores online (I can't be the only one) or wait every year for the N …

I decided to start up a book club in Shirlington because it seemed like the others offered were in faraway lands... like DC and Reston. I enjoy visiting both of these places, but I don't enjoy trying to get there after work or on a weekend. After lamenting over the book club options it finally occurred to me - why do I start one in Shirlington so I could actually walk there and hopefully get to meet people in my own little neighborhood? Hence the beginning of the Shirlington Book Club (I'm ope …

Whether you are pretty fabulous, or admittedly pretty and fabulous, this book club is the place for you! Bridging friendships and bringing together like-minded women with shared commonalities leads to the best book selections, choices of venue, flow of events, and comradery among budding friendships. If you enjoy tea parties, fine dining, the arts + great conversation amid thought-provoking literary selections and great company, you have found your book club! Join us!

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …

Hi Everyone. There is a great book that has made its way to the public. The book is called "Twin Justice Survived." The story discusses a great topic: Bullying. We cannot say enough about bullying. One way or another all of us has been affected by bullying. You were either bullied or participated in bullying. Please go to www.twinjusticesurvived.com, LIKE the book on Facebook, order and read the book, and meet and have dinner with the author for a great book discussion. Your feedback will assist …

Group (20-40 yr old) to discuss civil war history over beers Thursday evenings in Clarendon/Old Town including discussions of leading authors like McPherson, Sears, Rhea, Foote. Group may take occasional daily trips on weekends to historic battlefield sites.

Emergency Warning System if Marital Law is Imposed ! /// or also Bank Closures, Dollar Crash, Gold Seizures. WARNING: the email list is NOT for daily discussion! ONLY for actual alerts! Extremely low volume of email designed only to get the word out when (or if) the arrests begin! Someone may get wind of the information we all need and then they can email it to our members. Any user can post/email an Alert to our un-moderated emailing list ONLY if they: - actually observe (or from trusted frien …

LIVING GREEN DC/MD/VA works to send a message to the community and influence small changes in everyday actions that can have a big impact on our world. As a group we look for ways to make small changes in the way we live, enjoying the support and friendship of other like-minded people. This meetup can only grow if lots of members become Assistant Organizers and provide fun and creative ways to socialize, learn, spread the word, volunteer, network, do fun things. Suggestions are seeing films w …

If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.

Do you like graphic novels and beer? Do you ever follow up reading a graphic novel with reading a similar book? Than join the Graphic Novel and ... Book Club. Each month we'll read a graphic novel and read a companion book or watch a companion movie while enjoying a beverage.

A group for people itching to just get out and do something - anything - but particularly something new. Maybe you're new to the area. Maybe your boyfriend/girlfriend falls asleep at 6 p.m. Maybe you lost your cell phone, or all your other friends got eaten by sharks. The point is, you like meeting new and interesting people who want to do new and interesting things. Trivia, karaoke, dinner, movies, and happy hour are standards - but let's expand our circle, too, to include some of the local fes …

Based on the Myers-Briggs temperament indicator, this group is designed to bring together INFJ, INFP, INTJ and INTP types.  Introverted, however, does not automatically mean excessively shy or sensitive!  It means we are not "happy hour" types, but prefer small group settings with discussions that go beyond "small talk". Not sure what your Myers-Briggs type is?  Take the test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp And if you are one of the above types, here's our message to you: Yes, w …

We are designers and developers with a passion for taking big data and turning it into unique, awe-inspiring data visualizations and user experiences. Combining new data visualization techniques with great UI design allows others to draw meaning from raw data. Bring your examples of great data visualization applications on mobile, multi-touch or web based applications. Bring your ideas and brainstorm with us about better ways to make digital information useful. No slides here. Presenters are e …

Conscious Blacks in the DMV seeks to address the issues faced in the African-American community by promoting positive change through activism and service, advocate liberation and empowerment, while educating and understanding our rich history and culture. This group is for those who share these ideals and want to have fun while meeting new people. Some of the types of events you can expect from this group are: ~ Conscious books, films, art, poetry ~Community service & charity ~Lectures & speaker …

I wanted to start a group for moms and expecting moms on base. Moving every few years can be hard and with most of us being away from our families we don't have the support system that we need. I thought this would be a good way for us to create a support group with each other and make new friends and for our children to be able to make new friends as transitioning to a new place can be difficult. Please feel free to host an event or add a meetup to the calendar. It would be nice if we had at le …

Please join via www.2011.joytroupe.com. This meetup will close on June 25. Don't get left behind! Remember when you were a kid, and your mom could walk out the back door and run over to a neighbor's house and visit with another mom, and there were always kids nearby to play with? Well, welcome to our neighborhood! We are looking forward to meeting you. Our kiddos LOVE playing with other kids, and us mamas (and papas, too, of course) need to build our network of families with kids close in age to …

Join this group if you love our Constitution and Bill of Rights and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for Constitutional Liberty supporters to meet, strategize, and spread the word about our continued campaign to restore Liberty. It should also be a venue for discussing current events and political issues from a paleoconservative/ constitutionalist/ libertarian point of view. Constitutional liberty supporters from all political backgrounds are welcome!

Yes this is the "movie group" for busy black professionals that love movies! At our core you'll come to realize our simple voting process for movies we see.  Hopefully the selections for restaurants are just as intriguing and mouth-watering as the lists of films. Mixed in with their own flare for the unique and interesting are the "Movie Lovers", our members!  Our member list reads like a Who's Who of down-to-earth, cool and exciting.  You'll sit and discuss with teachers, IT guru's, scientists, …

This is a group for those already doing hypnosis and NLP, as well as those interested in learning more!  We'll meet regularly to enhance skills, spread awareness, and help make positive changes. This group is also the home-base of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists.  Guests are welcome to attend this friendly Meetup and learn more! Would you like to expand your skills?  Learn some new techniques to help your clients or even yourself?  Do you just want to explore …

DC Experiential, hosted by Brightline Interactive, is engaging, educating and exciting the Washington DC metro area with the latest and greatest of digital and experiential event marketing. Through parties, discussions, and presentations, DC Experiential focuses on all elements of experiential marketing and welcomes all brands, agencies, digital shops, and interested peeps to join the action.

Welcome to Sisters & Brothers On The Move 40+ African American Social & Travel Group "Where Life Begins at 40" We are a social and travel group of FABULOUS, Fun and Friendly African American Sisters & Brothers, 40 years of age and older.  We are go-getters, movers & shakers and always on the move. We seek to develop friendships, a community network within the DMV area, (MD/DC/VA) while engaging in fun, interactive activities, cultural/community events, travel, networking and open discussions. W …

We're a rag-tag group of software developers, mostly focused on web tech, but with a wide range of interests and experience. Our meetings are a mix of free-ranging discussion, short presentations, and project co-working. If you have ideas to share, questions to ask, or code to hack on, come by and say hi.

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of photos I have taken of naked men). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyo …