"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 …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Washington Event Network is a group of over 590 event planners and vendors in the DC Metro area.  The group is a mix of established event planners, those new to the industry, and business owners and vendors.  We offer profitable monthly networking events, a message board listing event tips and advice, and a free job & internship listing.  Our events are free or almost free.  We are making a big splash in the DC events industry.  We are already in the top 10% of all Meetups in the nation based on …

NCAS was founded in 1987 in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. We are advocates for science and reason, actively promoting the scientific method, rational inquiry, and education. Full info about our group can be found at www.ncas.org .

A place where South Africans and friends of South Africa meet, greet, and celebrate the rich heritage of a great nation

Welcome to Scenario Paintball! We are a band of local woodsball players that have pulled together for the sole purpose of organizing and promoting “objective based, timed woodsball events” in the metro DC & surrounding areas. Our members come from various backgrounds and have played – Renegade, outlaw, speedball, neighborhood pickup games, regional and/national scenario events throughout the world. We now want to have the same fun, energy, and excitement cultivated on to the local circuit. Come …

Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) Over 30 years of brotherhood Washington DC Chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle Association. We are a family oriented motorcycle association who love to ride and spend time with our families. LAMA currently has chapters all over the world, many of which is right here in the USA and closes enough to ride to. On October 1, 2009 the Washington DC chapter of LAMA was born. The chapter was started with 5 LAMA does not distinguish between race, color, …

DMV Black Singles is an online singles community forum that provides the opportunity for you to meet other professional black singles in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Dating in the DMV is hard. Plain and Simple. Time-consuming commutes, conflicting work schedules and long hours often combine to make living and dating in the nation’s capitol difficult. We not only offer a forum for social networking, but we provide you with weekly dating ideas, tips, stories and the opportunity to blog on …

The purpose of this group is to bring together Clojure users in the Washington DC area.

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Hello flag football players! If you've ever been on or around the National Mall area, particularly around the Washington Monument, you've probably seen this group out playing! This is a Meet-up flag football group, anyone is welcome to suggest a pick-up game, just have to post it and see who RSVP's. Sunday's are our big days, and typically, especially for summer, we look for a minimum of 10 people to play. Even though we all have different background levels in football, all skill sets are welcom …

Welcome to the Washington Nationals Fan Group!  This group is all about celebrating our favorite American pastime and our local baseball team - the Washington Nationals.  You don't have to be a Nats fan specifically - you just need to love baseball and have a desire to seek out like-minded fans to share in our appreciation of the game.  As we attend alcohol-related events from time-to-time, you must be at least 21 years of age to join - otherwise, all ages welcome! Also, we ask that all members …

This organizations is established to bring together African-Americans of the Catholic faith. As a group we will check out different services at the numerous Catholic churches in the DC area. Addedly, we will have social activities, brunches, and volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC. Today the 270 million Catholics of African descent represent almost 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world in more than 59 countries (the count is based on millions and fractions of a mi …

Hello, Everybody! Welcome to the Washington Redskins Fans Meetup Group! This group was started in September 2011 by Raj Pal. Unfortunately, Raj had to step down recently because of professional obligations outside of the United States. We certainly wish him well, and he deeply regretted having to leave us at a time when this team is beginning to show signs of improving--at least that’s what we all hope. Raj has "passed the torch" to me. I’ve never led a Meetup Group before. I have no managerial …

DC now has a chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)!  SLN is a national network of state chapters which provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families.  After speaking to many siblings and disability advocates in DC it became clear that a social support collaboration for siblings was missing in DC, so Rachel Patterson and Hillary Spears …

Welcome to DC CAFÉ, where creative artists and foodies gather to explore all the wonderful places, both hidden and renowned, tucked in the metropolis that is our nation’s capitol. This is both a social and working group for those who want to sample and explore the DC area while letting loose our creative juices. The goal is to have regularly scheduled meet ups at different locations in DC where we can sketch, draw, paint, or play with our medium of choice, discuss and offer constructive feedback …

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicating to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

What’s a Rotary Club? Rotary is a global network of over 1.2 million community volunteers. Rotary members are business and professional people who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill, peace and understanding in the world. Founded in 1905 in Chicago, today, there are some 33,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries carry out service projects in their local communities and abroad to address such critical issues as health, hunger, illiteracy, w …

WINFORMS is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practice of operations research and the management sciences in the greater Washington DC area. WINFORMS, with 120 individual members, is one of the largest geographic sections of INFORMS. WINFORMS holds joint meetings with many other organizations, such as the Institute for Industrial Engineering National Capital Chapter, the National Economists Club, and the Washington Statistical Society. In addition, WINFOR …

The dynamic, diverse and service-centered Rotary Club of Capitol Hill draws members who live or work in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Since 2003, our members have represented the dynamic diversity of Capitol Hill and Washington, DC. Ranging from those in their 20's to 60's, more than half of our members are women and the members of our club represent numerous races and nationalities -- both from the United States and abroad. We have several members who are alumni of Rotary Foundation programs such …

Led by kick-butt, nationally-renowned career expert and nurturing, Paul Sandhu this high-energy group is designed around a structured curriculum that promises to move job seekers forward in their campaign. As current HR leader at HR Solutions LLC knows what it takes to get a job faster and how to leap ahead of the competition--and will show you how! Details about the club: Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can ensure seating for you! At our meetings, you will: • Learn how do your re …

Are you tired of meeting interns and low-level staffers at receptions in your area? Connecting More Business holds monthly networking events at upscale locations around the country! Connecting More Business is dedicated to bringing together more elite business professionals than any single-city networking event in the country. Our goal is to nationalize the single-city networking concept so that professionals who do business in one, or more than one, area can connect with each other.

Welcome Happy Feet Hikers, From Jo Detraz, Happy Feet Hikers Organizer & the entire Happy Feet Hikers Team http://www.happyfeethikers.com/ What is Happy Feet Hikers? We're a group of fun-loving, tree-hugging, fresh-air-breathing hiking enthusiasts who love to get together with others of the same. Whether you've been hiking for years, or you'd just like to try out a new hobby for exercise and peace of mind, Happy Feet Hikers is happy to welcome you into our group. Where do you hike? Here are j …

The Washington Balalaika Society is a community-based Russian folk orchestra dedicated to studying, preserving and performing the rich musical heritage of Russia and Slavic countries on authentic instruments and in national costume. The orchestra replicates the folk orchestra sounds (balalaikas and domras) found in major towns and cities of Russia. Artistic Director/Conductor Svetlana Nikonova studied at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St.Petersburg, Russia. Orchestra musicians teach balalai …

WHY LEARN TURKISH ? Turkish language is spoken by over 250 million people in the world. Today Turkish is taught in 115 countries as a second language in many leading high schools and colleges as well as in United States. Moreover, Turkish is one of the critical-need languages under the National Security Language Initiative that highlights Turkish Language as “actively sought by universities, government agencies and the business I started this group in hope of bringing more people together more …

DC-ICE organizes skating-based programs and events in the Nation's Capitol! Directed by a former Olympic skater, DC-ICE brings together ice and inline skaters of all backgrounds to pursue excellence - and have fun and make friends - in the Olympic Spirit!

Follow The Proven Way to Success in Real Estate There is a success formula in real estate and it's this: Success = Skillset + Mindset + Community. This unique group provides all 3 elements for success - while delivering the best of both worlds: national training with local expertise and networking in a single location! FREE World-Class Skillset & Mindset Training Access FREE webinar training from the nation's best real estate trainers while networking LIVE with the best real entrepreneurs, inves …

The Humanities Council of Washington, DC (HCWDC) is a non-profit organization that provides grant support for community projects that enrich the lives of DC residents through the humanities disciplines. Additionally, HCWDC produces humanities programs, such as Soul of the City andLive to Read, with support from area non-profits, the NEH, and the DC government. The organization was founded in1980 as a private affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and is one of 56 similar i …