Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morrison? Does exploring philosophical classics (Plato's Symposium, maybe? Sartre? Hume?) actually appeal to you? If reading great literature with a friendly, laid-back, edgy intellectual crowd turns you on, then this is the meetup for you. We won't tak …

This is a group for lovers of all things pertaining to the Ancient Greek and/or Latin languages, literature, philosophy, history, culture, etc. All skill and knowledge levels are welcome. This is a new group and I will form meetings based on the interests of the members. I hope to have meeting broken up into translation meetings and meeting devoted to discussing some area of classics, for which you don't need to know the language. Please let me know what your interests are and what you hope to d …

Meet other Opera and Classical Music enthusiasts in your town and enjoy together all related events that DC has to offer!

Levine Jam Nights are for music enthusiasts of any level who are interested in getting together for an evening of education and music. Some of our events are jam sessions for blues and rock musicians, while others focus on classical/acoustic styles. Some events are family-friendly, while others are geared more for adult musicians. Enjoy an evening with other local musicians while improving your skills with our fantastic instructors from the Levine School of Music!

This group is for people who love the art of film.  This is not a group for going to the movies to "turn your brain off" and just escape.  If you want to to see and discuss non-mainstream, independent, foreign, art house, classic and documentary films then you are more than welcome to join this group. This is an active group!  There will be at least one film screening pretty much every weekend!  I will be scheduling regular meetups to go see movies at the Landmarks E Street and Bethesda Row, AM …

Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

Looking for an eclectic group of Washingtonians interested in visiting (or re-visiting) literature that we should have read in high school or college...as well as classic books that we recognize the name of but, well, erm, we've never actually read. Meet-up in person with wine/beer/tea to discuss our impressions!

This is a book club with novels selected from Modern Library's 100 Best Novels. See the list: http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/ The book club will meet once a month on Saturday/Sunday to discuss the selected reading. Since we'll start out small, the first 2-3 books will be selected by the organizer. After the first few book selections, we will have polls for each subsequent book selection - so your opinion matters!

We are a group of adults who get together to read through pieces together in a low-stress, supportive and joyful spirit. We are extremely lucky to have at the helm of our ship an accomplished Julliard-trained conductor who was asst. conductor for 4 years at the Baltimore Symphony. As a brand new endeavor, things may be shifting around a bit but for the moment we meet on pre-determined Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm in NW DC. Please contact us at dupontcirclesymphony@gmail.com for more inf …

A fun poker night with classic country music . This is for fun we have all the poker chips and beer. Our Moto is to have fun so no serious money gambling poker players trying to make money. This is at our home with a limit of 4 people per poker night. We have an 8 seat poker table downstairs and classic country music.

The DC Classical Chamber Music Players' Meetup group is a collection of classical musicians interested in playing chamber music for fun. While good music is the goal, the emphasis here is on fun and enjoyment! As of 1/29/12, we have 204 members, covering 14+ different instruments, at varying skill levels. All musicians of all instruments, at all skill levels except beginner, are welcome to join. There's no obligation to play at any given gathering, but you might quickly find yourself tempted to …

Looking for a place to play? You've come to the right group. We welcome pianists of all ages, styles, and skill levels to join us for fun events of (mostly) solo piano. For more information, see the about page.

This Meetup is for fellow backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts to meet and greet while engaging in day hikes, backpacking trips and outdoor adventures with other people in your town. Talk about locations, equipment, recipes, etc., and find people to take trips with. Trips will range from beginner to advanced to accommodate all levels of backpackers/hikers/adventurers and to encourage those who wish to grow with the sport. There is always new gear to discuss, dream about and oogle over so come on …

*************************** 700 EVENTS AND MORE TO COME *************************** ................................................................................................................................................. search keywords to help people find our group: over 50s, 55, over 60s, social, social network, social club, friends, make new friends, singles, newly single, married, separation, separated, couples, women, men, women's social; seniors, empty nesters, empty nest, chi …

If you love any Genre of METAL and are in the DC/MD/VA area, this is the group for you! We are a group of people who enjoy going to concerts, discussing the latest (and classic) releases from our favorite bands, and very much enjoy getting together and having fun in a relaxed environment. I want to expand it to be open to fans of all Genres of METAL. Whatever Genre of METAL you are into, you are welcome in this meetup group.  My specialties are BLACK, Death, and Thrash, but all Genres will alway …

Have you ever said: "I want to see that film but don't have anyone to go with"? If so, we're the group for you. Come out and meet other local movie fans! We've planned movie outings for over 200 movies in the Annapolis area (Harbour Center or Westfield Mall). We've seen the biggest movies (Dark Knight) and we've seen some small sleeper hits (The Visitor). We've seen the hilarious (Ghost Town) to the hilariously bad (Crank 2). It's getting to be our favorite time of the moviegoing year - Oscar fi …

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 …

Are you looking to meet other fun women in our area who love to read and discuss good books over a glass of wine or a cup o' joe? If so, this is the group for you! We will read a variety of books....fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover....chick lit or classic literature...anything goes. Each month we will read a new book and then get together to discuss it in a different location. We are looking for active members only. We do not expect all of our members to attend every month, but we …

Come pull up a chair and throw cards with the oldest and most active spades group in the DC metro area! We play the "modern" game of spades (vs the classic game). We accomodate both social and competitive players of all skill levels. To find out more about our players and how our meetup operates click the link below and check out our "about us" page!!! HAPPY SPADING

Who should join: Women 20+ who have an avid interest in books and a desire to meet like-minded women in a laid back environment. Purpose of the group: To engage in good conversation about great books.  During the meet-ups, we will have group members vote on books to read selecting a couple books at a time. Books will include popular fiction and non-fiction with a few classics thrown in the mix.  Please post your recommendations under the "Discussion" tab or email them to me directly at lgordon03 …

Friendly, all-skill-level adult pianist group. Play something you are working on for others. Discuss practice methods, goals, pieces you want to tackle, and nuances of piano-playing. Listen to their comments on your playing, and offer yours on theirs. No teacher will be here (at least at first), just other pianists who usually play for themselves at home. Take a risk and hear what other pianists think about your playing. Meetings held near Burke, VA

If you are like me then you may have grown up on comics. We have also seen comics expand into movies, games, digital etc. Over the years, I have gone from DC to Marvel, currently a combination of both plus some new comers. DC has quite a few comics’ book stores, but they aren’t the places to sit back and discuss our experience. I suggest getting together at a local restaurant and having an open discussion on classic story lines and new/up to date material. Feel free to contact me if you have oth …

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a home for adventurous audiences, artists and ideas – presenting contemporary music, world music, jazz, film, dance, theatre and performance arts unlike anywhere in the city. An artistic anchor in Washington, DC’s historic H Street NE corridor, the Atlas is committed to its neighborhood and the arts community. This meetup group is great for those who know and love the Atlas Performing Arts Center, for those looking for a new and different arts scene, and for a …

I'm getting kind of tired of having to travel out to Arlington or further for my board gaming needs. I thought I would start up one of these to see if anyone wants to play board games in my area on a weekly basis. Looking to have a game night at the Silver Diner in Greenbelt on a weeknight.

THE HISTORY OF SWBC: Are you seeking the next great book or your next dear friend?  Do you thoroughly enjoy reflecting on the meaning of life within the context of classic and contemporary fiction?  Then, our vivacious, women-only book club could be for you. SWBC was established in Springfield, Virginia, in 2008.  Most of our members reside in the local area, which has been instrumental in maintaining group loyalty and cohesiveness. Our members have diverse backgrounds and lifestyles:  new mothe …

Calling all singers! Interested in meeting other singers to jam or rehearse with? This is a group for anyone in or around Annapolis, MD who is interested in singing a cappella, or group singing in all styles, including Vocal Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, Gospel or Classical. Located at 162 West Street, Annapolis MD 21401 (across from Lemongrass), Jeremy Ragsdale Voice Studio is Annapolis, Maryland's first multi-genre voice studio. Professionals and non-professionals are totally welcome in t …

Short description: A group for couples to meet up, socialize, play some board games, have a drink, and do all that other fun stuff you see people doing on TV, but dont have the time or social circle to do normally! Long description: My fiancee and I are busy. We have jobs, two kids, and have had our lives tossed about by fate, jobs, previous divorces, and the like. Our social circle at work is small, friends were lost in divorces, moves, getting older, etc, and we thought what better way to mee …