In Chinese Astrology 2012 is the year of the Black Dragon, which is kind of cool to piggy back on that and begin a club for martial arts enthusiast. We are a group focused on healthy living where individuals and families will enjoy the many martial arts tournaments and activites that take place around the world and also learn more about the many century old traditions. See you at the Dojo!

**INACTIVE MEMBERS ARE REMOVED AFTER 6 MONTHS OF INACTIVITY --- WE STRIVE TO KEEP ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS GROUP & MEETING NEW PEOPLE** we are looking for more men to represent & come out and meet the lovely ladies PRIVATE GROUP | PROFILE QUESTIONS ANSWERED | PHOTOS REQUIRED!! Are you a single professional man/woman in search of that special someone who's looking for the same things you are? or just looking to meet new people, mix n' mingle & network in the DMV? Looking to exp …

They say that opposites attract....It's amazing how people stereotype different cultures when really we're all one in the same! Are you interested in dating a successful professional black woman but don't know where to meet her? If so, this is the group for you! Meet the finest educated, professional goal-oriented black women in the area who are interested in dating white men! In this group we will attend fun events dealing with arts and culture, there will be meet and greets and social gatherin …

We promote and sponsor Latin Music Dance Events and Instructors that appeal to the metro dance community which include DC, Maryland and Virginia. We have the longest running salsa social in the metro area that caters to the DC/MD/VA Salsa Community with Parties featuring 3 DJs each event spinning the best Salsa, Bachata, & Latin Mixes along with Workshops taught by the Best Area Instructors to help improve Students Social Dancing to be able to dance with anyone based on Standard Internationally …

Looking to play social golf?  Looking to meet other singles?  Want to improve your game? Welcome Single Golfers!  You've found the right place to make friends and to meet-up with social golfers in the DC Metropolitan area, Maryland and Northern Virginia.  We are the DC Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA).  We are a spirited, all-volunteer group that is very active all year long.  Beginners and accomplished golfers are welcome to join the fun!  We host golf outings at courses …

This meetup group is about connecting with the children roots. We are fun group of mommies and daddies who enjoy outdoor activities, movies, food, playgroups and many other activities.

This group has been created for people in the Washington DC Metro area to meet up to enjoy WWE PPV events. Like watching Smackdown & Raw? Wish you knew other fans in the area to watch the events with?? Don't want to pay expensive PPV fees??? This is the group for you. Each month we will meet at a local area sports bar and watch the PPV event. Enjoy great company, food, drinks and a night of great wrestling.

Introduction: Our founder decided to start this group because she enjoyed wine and want to get to know other people in their 20s & 30s that like wine too.  It worked!  Since getting started in April 2010, we have attended 250 tastings, wineries, dinners, festivals, happy hours, parties, and almost any other idea, as long as it somehow involves wine, with many more planned! We look for a great mix of men and women in their 20s & 30s - single, married, couples, just friends, it doesn't matter - th …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

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 …

We are a group of F1 fans who gather together to watch live or DVR delayed races, as the premier driving championship darts around the globe. Beyond watching races, some happy hours, kart racing events, etc can be mixed in for those non-GP weekends. GP2 and other Formulae could be available if there is interest.

Introduction: Welcome to our social/cultural Moroccan - Americans meet up group where Moroccans and friends of Morocco gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Moroccan Americans to reconnect to their roots. It is a great opportunity for the: • Moroccan-Americans to gather and speak “Darija” and “Tamazight” • New Moroccans to the DC area can make new friends and feel welcome. • Creating opp …

This is the premier club for Washington, DC area gay, bisexual collegiates, as well as military and recent grads, young professional men, 18-20s, who desire fraternity-style brotherly friendship. The club is all about camaraderie and having fun times together as fraternity Bros. Whether you are looking for a safe zone for exploration or just want to meet other guys in the same boat, this is it! As of 2013, there are over 300 active members throughout the DC area. The club is geared for fit, clea …

Are you looking for a FUN way to lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape???? Then Zumba is JUST what you need! Come burn off those calories by dancing to upbeat Latin and International music! The steps are simple and we keep it interesting by mixing salsa, hip hop, merengue, bellydancing, etc. etc.  You will leave stress free, sweaty and happy!!! Our Zumba classes are offered at the American Legion Hall in Springfield, VA (6520 Amherst Avenue) on Mondays at 6PM, Wednesdays at 6:15PM, Thursda …

This group connects African American children to purposeful play and social opportunities with like minded kids and their families to educational and wealth building strategies for their children. We are addressing the desire for families to have a mix of fun, structured and content based school break and summer camps while getting to know and network with others...extending confidence in self, culture and community. Many of our children attend schools outside of their communities or have activi …

CrossFit - Constantly Varied High Intensity Functional Movements Welcome to DC CrossFitters, We're a group people that are knowledgeable about the CrossFit brand (and those who want to learn about it) meeting others who are the same. In other words, this group is for: Fans of CrossFit - As CrossFit has grown as a training program and a sport, the CrossFit games and associated fitness competitions have grown as well. Lots of people enjoy being a fan of the CrossFit brand - watching the CrossFi …

* * N O T I C E * * EFFECTIVE 5/24/13, THIS MEETUP GROUP WILL BE MERGING WITH ANOTHER TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO THE CD/TG/TS COMMUNITY! PLEASE STAY POSTED FOR UPDATES! Those that have the desire to dress as women as well as those who feel they are women trapped in a man's body face many obstacles- the mixed feelings about their desires, the fear of rejection and ridicule, the lack of support for their desires and decision. The goals of this group are not only to build friendships between …

Social sisterhood for biracial/multiracial women who are of African/African-American/Caribbean descent (in combination with other heritages). The purpose is to meet, hang out, have fun, and form friendships. Women of all ages are welcome (21+). This is a casual, fun, and informative forum for us to share our experiences and discuss issues that affect us. We meet monthly for coffee and conversation along with a rotating monthly brunch and happy hour (please come even if you don't drink). Other fu …

Enjoy kayaking, biking, happy hours, and other events with like minded individuals in the DC Metro area. Members are only invited if they are easy going, no drama, no mean people. I also manage some charitable benefits and include them in the calendar if you like to 'party with a purpose'. Typically, these events are international, young professional happy hour types of events. I have always been an environmentalist and will add 'green' events into the mix. We are a fun, interesting group …

Hi All, We have a wonderful, loving, but VERY energetic 8 month-old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (mix?? We adopted her from a shelter...). She seems to have a little too much energy for some of the dogs at the dog park and her day camp, so one of our friends suggested trying to start a Wheaten Terrier playdate. We're hoping there are other Wheaten Terrier owners in the Northern Virginia/DC area who might be interested as well!

Welcome to the DC Latino Professionals Meetup, the largest and most active Latino Professional Meetup in the world! The DC Latino Professionals Meetup is a diverse mix of white-collar Latino professionals: from lawyers and MBAs to public policy experts and IT specialists. Approximately, 95% of our members have a Bachelor degree. Many of our members have or are pursuing advanced degrees.  The DC Latino Professionals also reflects the immense diversity of the Latin American diaspora. We host netwo …

We are hard core music lovers who are inspired by R&B (new and old), neo soul, Hip-Hop, House, Jazz, Funk, Afro beats and any other genre of music derived from Soul.: Who am I?? I am a thirty something cool chick who happens to love music. I’m always looking for the next concert. I started this meet up because I always know what concerts are in town but I don’t always have a fun group of music lovers to enjoy with. It doesn’t matter what night of the week, if it’s going to be good music…I’m ther …

We are now meeting in a different location.  Our regular meeting place will be unavailable for a few months while it is under renovation.  Please be sure to log in and get the new address when you RSVP. Get together with fellow folk fans and help us raise the roof twice a month! IF YOU KNOW FOLK MUSIC, SING IT LOUD AND PROUD AND/OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU!!! We take turns selecting a song for the group to sing and play (passing's OK). Most of our songs come from the Rise Up …

Our goal: ...get out, meet people, and have a blast in the process! Do you like to get outside and enjoy the world? Are you looking for friends that share similar interest? Are you new to the area and want to make some new friends? This meetup is an opportunity to met new people and enjoy outdoor activities, some a few hours, some weekend trips. If its outdoors and fun, we will give it a shot - snowboarding/skiing, hiking, biking, camping, paintball, kayaking, white water rafting, river tubing, …

Thanks for checking out Lesbian Happy Hours! We are the fastest growing lesbian meetup group in DC! Our events are lots of fun, are well attended and are perfect for a night of mixing & mingling.  Happy hours are held on Friday nights in downtown DC and are open to all LGBT singles and couples. Our members include DC professionals, grad students, creative types, new-to-the-area, the girl next door and the like. This is a private group and a photo is suggested (not required) for membership approv …

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 …

Social changemakers and technological forerunners come together at monthly Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and reinforce the online NetSquared (http://www.netsquared.org) community.