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 …

Board games, card games, classics, Euro-games, let's just get together and play some games! Schedule will vary depending on group availability, we tend to be almost every week with a different themed night. Not familiar with non-traditional board games? Check out this Beginner's Guide by Peter Dahlstrom: http://users.erols.com/pdahl/game_intro.html Pet and allergy alert: Please check the following post for pet (and potential allergy) details for all events at Kurt's House: http://boardg …

Meet other local movie fans! Come join us for a variety of meetups, including watching current releases in a movie theater, discussing movies at a cafe, and participating in special movie events around town. The organizers schedule some meetups, but once you've joined, you can suggest a movie that you want to see with the group. You can also add additional information yourself or let other members contribute to the planning. (For more information click here.) If you would like additional informa …

Welcome to That's the Ticket! The Richmond area has lots to offer for anyone who enjoys movies, film, and theatre. Our organizers schedule diverse events that appeal to singles, couples, parents, and families. We see a LOT of movies and attend occasional theater events as well. Join us and see everything from the latest blockbusters, old classics, or independent films, to Broadway shows, local productions, comedy shows and concerts.  We occasionally get together before or after events to share …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

This club is for readers in the Washington, DC area who fell in love with books by reading the classics. Whether it was Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or another author who got you 'hooked', you are welcome to join! We will read and discuss a classic work of fiction each month. This club is perfect for readers who want to cross more of the classics off of their "To Read" list.

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 …

This group is for people who really love and appreciate cinema with all its different forms and expressions. We'll see only films that are in limited release. It could be a small indie American movie, a foreign drama, a documentary or an experimental animation. I hope ladies and gents who attend will be interested to stay after shows and share their impressions of just watched film while having a drink or two. This is a perfect meetup for people who love movies and want to talk about them. I int …

The group, "The Iron Age", is for all the ancient/classical history of the Mediterranean and near eastern world during the iron age of history. This period covers the rise and fall of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, and many more empires. Come sit down, have a coffee/tea, and have fun discussing the political, cultural, economic, military, and social legacies of these great peoples.

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

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 …

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 …

This is a group for the car lovers in Southern Maryland who want to keep track of all the shows and events in the area.

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!

This is a group for people of all ages and cultures that have discovered how awesome scooters are. The group will meet weekly or biweekly for happy hour to talk shop with, share knowledge, and learn from other scooter riders. We will go on group rides through and around Washington, DC. We will also host how to workshops on how-to properly maintain, and modify your scooter for optimal performance. Here is where it gets good, we will also rent space and hold scooter races! That's right, scooter ra …

This group is for anyone who has heard of a classic work of literature, and wished they knew more...It is ment to be an enjoyable, relaxing group who collectively selects a book to read & discuss. We may not meet every month, but maybe every few months-since some of the works may take some time to go through-it will all depend on the selection of the month. This will be a fun way to get together for stimulating conversations and insights on cultural classics!

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 …

This is a group for gals in their 30s and 40s who live in The Commons of McLean area and like to read fiction. There are a lot of transplants in this area and a book club is a great way to get to know your neighbors. It's a pretty relaxed group, so come ready to socialize, meet your neighbors and chat a little about a fiction book. We are not confined to any genre and will take suggestions from members for the next book of the month. Books will be classics ("To Kill a Mockingbird") or newish ("T …

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.

A group for Lynchburg German speakers of all levels to come together for friendly conversation and good times. This is a great opportunity for Lynchburg German learners to come together and improve their language skills and meet some great like-minded folks. We will also be holding some very exciting event meetup nights including German film nights, potlucks, game nights, and much more! Viel Spaß! Why learn German? Germany has the largest population and economy in the European Union. German is t …

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 …

WELCOME; Sound is light sound is emotion, sound is a way to connect your soul. We are all engineered to be finely attune to sound . It is a major part of our environment, of our universe. Sound is a healing connection to the all. During my 35 plus years, as an audio system designer, I have pursued the truth that embodies sound. For decades, I have continuously expanded my craft to re-create the energies of musical performance and of recorded sound in the 3D space. My goal has been to redefine th …

This group is for Jewish individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of the Torah, a path of greater joy and meaningful prayer, within a path of self improvement. We study the great classics of Mussar, Chassidus, Talmud, and Jewish philosophy, all as a launching pad to discussion and reflection on our own personal ideas, and how we can synthesize all of the great insights of different Jewish schools of thought, to create a unique path.

This is a group for anyone with intermediate to advance skills in performing violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, woodwinds and brass instruments, in the interest of reading, rehearsing and performing Chamber music of any time period.