Interested in the Libertarian movement in the District of Columbia? If you're a resident of Washington, DC who believes in lower taxes, smaller government join us and learn about our constant activities.

Hello DC! Our meeting format: Approximately an hour and 15 minutes to discuss the topic agreed upon at the start of each meeting. If more than 20 people attend I may ask for a volunteer to lead a second group, in order to keep things manageable. Toward the end of the session we will go around the table to give everyone an opportunity to make a short closing remark. When time is up, we will take a short break to give people an opportunity to leave; if the conversation is good, people are welcome …

This Meetup group is devoted to people who simply love books and enjoy discussing them. If you are a writer/agent just looking to promote a book, please do not join. We come together monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm with other book lovers to discuss a pre-selected book but we include time for an open format when you can discuss any book you are currently reading and would like to tell the group about it.  Any book is fair game, we just want to know what you like about it and …

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 …

Meet other local members of the Green Party to discuss today's hot issues.

Come join All About Tea in DC! If you love Tea, this is the place to be. Whether you enjoy black - Assam, Ceylon; Earl Grey; Green - Sencha, genmeicha or gunpowder green tea; White teas; Blends or Herbals (including Rooisbos), we all have one thing in common - Tea. It soothes the soul, helps you think and it's good for you! Tea is the #2 beverage drunk worldwide next to water. Tea comes from the Camellia Seninses leaf. The 5 major world areas that started cultivating Tea according to history a …

Welcome to the CEO Business Café Meetup Group where we connect startup, up-and-coming and seasoned entrepreneurs for the purpose of building more solid, diverse partnerships. CEO Business Cafe is a Coworking Community where CEOs and professionals meet, work, collaborate, network and host events. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with the DC-MD Small Business Owner Networking Meetup Group to bring you more networking and connections.  Come aboard and begin connecting, collaborating …

Hi All, Running this meetup group has been fun, and I learned a whole lot.  I'm moving out of state, so it's time to close the group (if you'd like to lead the group, send me a message through Meetup and you can take charge). If you'd still like to get into friendly political debates, here's the best up-and-coming debate meetup in the DC Metro Area: http://www.meetup.com/americans-elect-DC/ Lucas

Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners an …

Want to meet other local individuals interested in exploring the growing DC Green Scene? If so, join us and have fun checking out new green restaurants, cafes, retail stores, bars & clubs, LEED buildings, health & wellness providers, recreational activities, or green travel and tourism options! Support and learn about local businesses that are greening their practices and making a difference. Pick up some new Green Living tips! Or share a few of your own! Help us build the buzz for Sustainable L …

We explore a wide variety of topics in a conversational style always respecting each other's opinion.  You do not need a background in philosophy, only an interest in seeking truth and wisdom. The value of our discussons come from the combined perspectives of those that attend.  From student to Physicist we all have a unique perspective and can learn from each other; please join, attend and contribute your wisdom to ours? Steven Easley The DC Philosophy Cafe We are now holding bi weekly discussi …

Socrates Café Rockville is open to all, the 4th Saturday of each month at 7pm. We have a coffeehouse-style atmosphere, with coffees, teas, and light refreshments available. For more details, see the website of Socrates Café's creator at www.philosopher.org, or the Socrates Café Rockville web page, http://www.uucr.org/adultenrichment/socrates.php Socrates Café are gatherings around the world where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

What is Alumbra ? Key word -- > DANCE <--- Alumbra Nights take place the second Saturday of each month at Marx Cafe, where Saturdays have been mainly about rock in spanish for 10 years Join Alumbra to find out about Live music & danceable reggae, ska, indie, post punk, and electro pop tracks from LatinAmerica and Spain. This is your spot if you like rock in spanish. Que es Alumbra? "Una de las cosas mas bonitas de la música es poder compartirla" Alumbra Nights - Son noches BAILABLES de rock e …

This group's purpose is to connect young professionals of Washington, DC - MD - VA.  It would be great to have you as a member of this group; provided with an opportunity to meet others in your industry, meet new people and chat with young professionals around Washington.  You will find those with similar and diverse interests and passions.   Whether you are a 34 year old young professional or a recent college graduate, this group will be great for you.

I'm an aspiring author. I intend to publish soon (fingers crossed)...but in the meantime, I need to finish my book.  I sincerely need to connect with other serious-minded fiction and non-fiction writers in Mitchellville, MD--to keep me focused. I discovered a few writers' groups in Virginia and lots in DC but want to stay in the MD suburbs so I don't have to venture too far from home on the weekends or after a long day's work. I'm serious about my craft and I'd like to meet with 7 to 9 folks twi …

This is an Adult Singles group done differently. This group is christian based and is about changing the way the "world" says you have to be and live if you are single to what God says it is to be. Junction 180 will consistently minister to/with single adults helping to bring a connection that is always real and dependable. Junction 180 provides unconditional love and acceptance, opportunities to meet Jesus, ministry to the single adult and opportunities to meet other Christian single adults. S …

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 …

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

I know there are some nice, liberal 20s-30s brainiacs out there in Bethesda...and I think it's past time for everyone to meet up! If you are an open-minded "young professional" dork, geek, science nerd, etc (you get my drift) but you also love being social and having a glass or two of wine, come on out and enjoy a happy hour with like-minded folks. People often message me about the age range -- we're a fairly young group!  If you're looking for something a bit different but still Nerdy, check ou …

Are you familiar with words like parallel-twins, singles, triples, carbs, drum brakes, points, condensers, magneto's, clubman's, piss catchers, and Doing the Ton? Do you like vintage British , European, Japanese, and modern retro? This is a group for vintage motorcycles riders who love to ride a slow bike fast and maybe have some food and adult beverages after. This is not club, but a way to get like minded vintage motorcycles riders together (safety in numbers), learn some tips and tricks on ke …

WE ARE THE LARGEST DOLPHIN FAN GATHERING IN THE AREA! COME SEE FOR YOURSELF D.C. area Dolphins fanclub started 5 years ago with a few fans, who would religiously show up at the Hard Times cafe to cheer on their favorite team - the Miami Dolphins. Many were South Florida transplants who had relocated to the VA/ DC/ MD area for work or play, and others, while not originally from Miami have a special place in their heart for the team. In those days, HardTimes was packed with Dolfans and the walls c …

This is a non-denominational book club. Just like any other book club, we are reading down a list of books on the topic of Buddhism and we discuss them at restaurants and cafe's near Takoma Park and Silver Spring. You don't need to be self identifying Buddhist to participate and the organizer will not pressure you to "join the club." We'll be reading books for the popular audience and will rotate through all the major traditions with a mild leaning towards Buddhism as it is developing in the US …

We all know finding a Cribbage partner can be difficult, so this a group for people to meet up in a pub, cafe, park, etc. to play cribbage in Baltimore city (no more than 3 miles from the inner harbor). Cribbage is traditionally a 2-person game involving a board, pegs, and a standard deck of cards.   The objective of the game is to be the first player to score a target number of points, typically 61 or 121. Points are scored for card combinations that add up to fifteen, and for pairs, triples, q …

Come meet up with us to play chess! We meet the first Monday of every month at the Bethesda Barnes & Nobles cafe from 6:30pm-8:30pm (or whenever).

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

This is a new group for people in their 20's and 30's who want to get together to knit, meet new people, and have fun whether you're an experience knitter or crocheter or a beginnner.  Knitting has become trendy and more popular in the past few years and for good reasons - it's relaxing, challenging, and fun. While it's an individual activity, it is much more enjoyable to do among other people. We'll try and meet up once a week or once every other week in the DC Metro area and will try to change …

We like to ride. But sometimes we need a destination...somewhere interesting to go, where there will be interesting people to talk to. This group is NOT about organizing group rides, but rather to give riders a place to ride to. We'll pick times and places in the Baltimore/Washington area where riders can be sure there'll be a friendly face to chat about our bikes (or whatever), and maybe grab something to nibble and drink. Some destinations may be interesting landmarks, some may be as mundane a …