We are a group of Arts and Culture lovers who love to socialize. Our events are mostly hosted events with a person to greet you and keep the group together.  The events size could be 5-6 people up to 20 people. Our emphasis is enjoying Arts and Culture events with opportunities to network and make long lasting friends.  We will always try to look for special discounted tickets for our events.  We'll go to different venues in town--museums, cultural institutions, and local film festivals.   We're …

This is a group for anyone who wants to see Broadway performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC and sit close to the action (usally 1 to 10 rows from the stage). Qualifying as a group allows us to reserve and purchase the best seats in house up to a year in advance. Many times even before season ticketholders and always before the regular public offering. Come join other theather enthusiasts in getting great seats without the hassles and stress of waiting …

Do you love art, architecture, music and exploring/learning about all that the Washington Metropolitan Area has to offer? Then, this group is for you! Yes, those 20-30 something young professional men and women that want to get out and experience all the culture that our city has to offer. Architectural tours, shows at the Warner Theater, Nellies Brunch, Mansion on O Street. Let's explore! Single and involved peeps are both welcome! You must just have an open mind ready to be filled with all typ …

Smooth Jazz Enthusiasts Will Now Be Able To Enjoy Talented Independent & National Jazz Artist in Beautiful Prince George's County, MD With the demise of Smooth Jazz Radio Stations around the country, and while others sit around and talk about "what can we do", "how can we keep the smooth jazz genre alive", and how can we get the Independent and younger artist heard, etc, someone has stopped talking, and is stepping up to do it all. That someone is Mastermind Entertainment along with Blog Talk Ra …

In 2012, the oldest of the Baby Boomers turn 66. Every day for the next couple of decades, another 10,000 people do the same.  Are you one of us?  Would you like to make this part of your life fun and exciting?  We hope you say yes and join us! What does your life look like?  Are you Traveling? Meeting new people? Learning new things? Working, Retiring, Finding a retirement Job? Exercising? Making more time with Family? Celebrating theater, the arts, and culture? Trying some new activities, tak …

The Washington Area Theater Group attends local theater and other performance arts!  Our events vary from local community theater, to musical performances, to comedy clubs, to broadway-style shows at the Kennedy Center and beyond. If you would like to join other theater lovers, this is the group for you!  Often we meet before the show to eat (unless it's a dinner theater!), either for lunch or dinner.  Please suggest your favorite theater or restaurant! By now most of you are familiar with meetu …

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 …

Welcome to the PREMIERE social networking group in the ENTIRE Meetup community!! Let’s meet at TOP-QUALITY events…advance movie screenings, happy hours, plays, sporting events, museums, the Kennedy Center, comedy clubs, to listen to live music, attend festivals, concerts or just to relax and have FUN in the DC/MD/VA area. We welcome your event suggestions! A limited number of events may require travel to nearby cities (for Broadway plays and other social events etc.) If you’d like to meet FIRST …

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

This is a group for artists(emerging or professional) who are looking for other artists to hang out with, bounce ideas off of, just generally interact and vibe off each other!

This is a group for anyone interested and ready to perform improv and acting. I am starting this group to form an troupe for committed actors and improvisors who are willing to meet at least once a week to practice our skills and move towards performing throughout the Northern, VA area

Are you making media in the DC region? Join us for networking and professional development. Our programs range from an annual job fair to Martini Madness to international conferences...and lots of things in between!

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 …

This meetup is for fans of stand-up, improv, sketch, or comedy in general.

Love graphic novels? Wish you could meet with fellow readers for interesting discussion? Same here. Let's meetup and talk about great graphic novels (and maybe have a glass of beer or wine on the side! ⎯perhaps tea and crumpets while reading From Hell?) Join us in exploring all genres and styles, from Watchmen and V for Vendetta to Maus and Persepolis (with a liberal sprinkling of Jhonen Vasquez, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller and others in between).

We are a laid-back and welcoming group of Cineastes. During the group movie events and meetings we engage in friendly discussions about both movies and screenwriting. We're seeking film or movie enthusiasts and people involved in filmmaking. See you soon at the next AFI Cinema Group event and meeting discussion!

Like lectures, indie authors, indie movies, indie music, and other intellectual activities? Looking for others who have the same interests or want to try something new? Join The Culture Club! No artistic skill required - just an interest in indie culture and having fun. Attendance policy: We have a different organizer for every Meetup event. To contact the organizer of the event you are interested in attending, please look for "Who's Organizing?" at the top of the event page and contact the orga …

"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 …

Open to all comics, writers, variety artists, actors, jugglers, strippers... Especially strippers. If you need to be funny or write funny come and join us for this weekly meeting. We have no pressure to perform the material. We just want to meet, talk shop, drink beer and enjoy. Please don't ask the staff at the location about the group, they won't know.

Do you love singing in the shower? In your car? Did you think about belting out and singing out loud at a karaoke bar, but are you shy? Then you're just like us. Meet and sing with fellow amateur singers in the DC metro area at our next meeting - typically, in a smoke-free environment! Don't be shy or afraid to join. It may be awkward to join a new group when you don't know anyone already, but we are a friendly and welcoming group! Let's sing, sing, sing!

Hello New Travel Buddies- If you like to get away but your friends don't have the vacation time or the money to travel with you this group is for you!  Join us as we go on road trips, cruises, buses, trains, and airplanes across the world. Is your passport ready? We'll also host smaller events to talk about travel and get to know each other such as happy hours, nightlife events, hikes, and dining out. We look forward to meeting and traveling with you soon!

The DC Filmmakers group is a community of people passionate about the moving image (film, video, television, web broadcast/streaming, ... ). We look at digital production and film production as two side of the same coin. The group is a resource to network, make films, learn, teach, screen films, discuss business aspects of the industry, and to make friends. Our members include Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Writers, Editors, Actors, Audio Engineers, Lighting Gaffers, Grips, Audio Design …

African Diaspora Roots and Culture This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Membership Drive Time. Open to new members! Make Donations see the June 30th 2013 meetup! Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and c …

SEE OUR LATEST PROGRAM IN "FILES" The Chez Nous Reston Salon meets monthly in Reston, typically on Sundays from 5-8pm to enjoy a generous buffet and lecture on a broad range of eclectic topics... from mathematics, to nature to art, decision science...coral reefs and even the universe. I launched the salon in May 2008 to explore fascinating topics and build on an idea for "thoughtful entertainment" in Reston, Virginia. Over two dozen speakers have offered evenings of remarkable interest. Every …

Critters for a Cause is a volunteer group which provides costumed characters to support charitable organizations and communities. Our Mission is to cultivate a caring and passionate team of volunteers and performers to provide quality entertainment and volunteer support for charitable organizations and communities. Membership is open to those who own a "Critter" costume and to those who wish to work with our characters during events. If you would like to inquire about having Critters for a Cause …

Greetings, Sister-Friend! The Renaissance Women of Color (RWOC) represents a renewal, revival and rebirth of the spirit of womanhood, and the power of femininity among women of color. We are a 'social sisterhood' of Black/African-American, Hispanic, Latina, Asian, and all women of color who enjoy living life, and have PURPOSE and PASSION in addition to the roles that define us (wife, mother, CEO, PhD, etc.). Our first and most important role is that of a WOMAN, which we appreciate and celebrate …

Calling all Opera Lovers! This is a group for lovers of opera in general and productions of New York's Metropolitan Opera in particular! If you've seen a production of the Met, whether in the actual opera house at Lincoln Center Plaza, via the Met's "Live in HD" in a movie theater, or even online through "Met Opera on Demand", then you are just the person to join this group. We will meet and talk about all things opera including Met productions, current and historic, opera singers, and past and …