This Meetup group is to meet other local Parkour enthusiasts (or "traceurs"), gather for training, to plan practice sessions, and to learn more about this art-form or philosophy or fitness methodology...whatever you want to call it! And also, from time to time, just to hang out and have fun with each other. Full disclosure: This is the group formerly known as "Rock Creek Parkour." It actually predates my own experience with Parkour--I founded it in a quest to help me find someone to train with s …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Meet other local fans of Britpop bands such as Pulp, Supergrass, Suede, Blur, Oasis, Ride, Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses, Elastica, etc. Plus newer stuff like Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Maximo Park, The Zutons, Mystery Jets, The Libs, Babyshambles, Dirty Pretty Things, etc.

pub crawl, [puhb-krawl] verb: the act of multiple people drinking in a number of pubs in a single night, normally walking between them. First attested 1910 in British slang. [synonyms: bar tour, bar hopping]. Ever wanted to explore the nightlife the metro DC area has to offer? Not sure where to go, who to go with, or if it will be fun? Then this is is your group! We'll be exploring a new neighborhood each outing and we've hit up neighborhoods such as Cleveland Park, Clarendon, U Street, Dupont, …

Intertwine your thoughts as you enjoy the company of others. We encourage you to stray from the ordinary because quite frankly being different is something that looks beautiful on you. Beny Blaq Entertainment invites you to "SIGNATURE Fridays @ The Park at Fourteenth" Every Friday 5pm - 10pm $5 Premium Bar from 5pm - 8pm The Park @ Fourteenth 920 14th St NW Washington, DC

Welcome to the Washington DC International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Washington DC area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other …

Bored with your workouts? Just need a boost in energy? Come rock your workouts with our expert trainer, Charles Eisner at BOOT CAMP at the waterfront! Join us every Sunday at 8am at the Georgetown Waterfront Park (intersection of Water and 33rd St NW). http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3300+k+st+nw+washington+dc&;... Charles is offering this bootcamp for free as a way to create a community of like-minded people who seek to maintain a healthy body and mind. This workout will take outside of your norm …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

Welcome to the 20s and 30s Outdoors Club! We are an extremely active group of outdoors loving 20s and 30s year olds living in the DC-VA-MD area. We focus on going on real adventures, not watered down hikes like Rock Creek Park...or any other lameness. We like to get out of the city for a day/weekend. Looking for everyone to sacrifice convenience for more memorable experiences. This is not like most meetup groups. We keep the group small (500 people max) and also keep our trip sizes small. It AL …

The mission of Georgetown BNI Tuesday Lunch Group is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. We meet every Tuesday at 8:00 AM (DAILY GRILL 1310 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007...complimentary valet parking) to talk about our businesses and to give and get referrals from other professionals in the group.

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

" It is the power of group meditation and working together that brings to the individual transformative experience most difficult to manifest alone." Andreas Mamet The Healing and Meditation Circle uses guided meditations, shamanic healing and other rituals for healing, insights, clarity, understanding, inner guidance and spiritual renewal.  We gather each Tuesday, from 7-8pm, the Healing and Meditation Circle is held in Takoma Park, MD. We currently meet at the  Dance Exchange, 7117 Maple Ave, …

Learning to play acoustic guitar? You don't have to be a pro to make great music... come jam with us! We're a group of beginner/intermediate guitarists getting together to play in the U Street/Columbia Heights/ Dupont area. Music selection is up to the group but varies from simple bluegrass to blues to popular acoustic (think "country roads!"). Percussionists, singers, harmonica, oboe... all unplugged musicians welcome! Meetings will be ad hoc in the winter, but in the summer we're planning a …

This group is for residents of Woodley/Cleveland Park who are looking looking to meet and socialize with other people in the neighborhood. We'll meet up for happy hours, dinners, wine tastings, hikes, trivia nights and other special events. The only requirements for the group are that you be friendly and fun. (And ideally you should live around Woodley/Cleveland Park/Adams Morgan/Van Ness). New residents are especially welcome!

Arroo! This group is for DMV-area basset and beagle owners (or any mix of these breeds) who want to arrange some playtime for their dogs. There will be posts for dog park days and other pet-friendly events. We will also periodically post events that support local pet rescues and humane societies. Follow us at on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bassetmeetup!

I'm a travel lover with a particular passion for rainforests and other "wild" destinations. (I don't go by "Junglelanddan" in other forums for no reason, although, admittedly, there's a Springsteen connection, too) Whether it's exploring the rainforests of Costa Rica or the reefs off Belize and Honduras, or going down the Amazon in Peru, or doing hikes in the majesty of Denali or Glacier National Parks, I can't get enough, and want to do more... and more. I'm looking to meet folks with a shared …

Hello! We are a laidback weekly running group for all the runners around Capitol Hill. We meet at the Lincoln statue in the middle of Lincoln Park, which is located between 11th St and 13th St directly between the Capitol and RFK Stadium. On Wednesday nights, we meet at 6:30pm and do a ~4 mile loop. During the winter, the route goes down/back East Capitol, looping around the Capitol and 7th St NW.  There's a ~3 mile option if you loop around at 3rd St instead. We will be starting a Saturday morn …

Welcome Happy Feet Hikers, From Jo Detraz, Happy Feet Hikers Organizer & the entire Happy Feet Hikers Team http://www.happyfeethikers.com/ What is Happy Feet Hikers? We're a group of fun-loving, tree-hugging, fresh-air-breathing hiking enthusiasts who love to get together with others of the same. Whether you've been hiking for years, or you'd just like to try out a new hobby for exercise and peace of mind, Happy Feet Hikers is happy to welcome you into our group. Where do you hike? Here are j …

Private Playgroup for SAHM moms and their kids in NW DC - AU Park, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.  We meet at playgrounds, member's home's, at library story times - anywhere fun and kid friendly.  There will also be mom's nights out so us hardworking moms can have a little fun without the kiddos.

Welcome to the NW Washington, DC chapter of the MOMS Club®! The MOMS Club® is an international nonprofit organization with 1,500+ chapters in seven countries and more than 75,000 members. We are the only international support group specifically for at-home mothers, and we’d like you to be a member, too! Almost all of our activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need the most support, and children are always welcome at our activities. If you are a NW Washington, DC resident interested …

Welcome to Arlington's first official Yoga Ball Soccer group!  What is Yoga Ball Soccer you ask?  Good question!  The game is pretty simple; it is played like a traditional game of soccer, but using a giant yoga exercise ball in place of a soccer ball.  Unlike soccer, Yoga Ball Soccer (YBS) allows you to use any part of your body including your hands to get the ball down the field and into the goal. The game will be held every Sunday beginning at 4:00pm at Long Bridge Park (475 Long Bridge Driv …

This group is for people who have the love of a Bichon Frise in their life! Bich-poos, Bichomos, and other mixes welcome too :) We'll meet once a month at local dog parks for the little cuties to socialize.

Looking for Brunch buddies? Potluck? Super Suppers? Delicious Dinners? Mmmm beer. Two Amy's anyone? Kavanagh's? Bourbon? Rocklands? Walks in and out of the park? Silly games? Happy hour? Zombie Fluxx? All here in your very own neighborhood (or close by) with your very own neighbors? Join us for the fun.

Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club http://www.potomacmountainclub.org Our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups=#!forum/patc-ms Welcome We are the Mountaineering Section of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. The premier rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering club serving the D.C. Metro area since 1944. We climb daily and have weekly events such as climbing at Carderock on Wednesdays in the climbing season. We also plan annual trips a …

We are a small group of intermediate level Spanish speakers trying to get better by conversing in Spanish for two hours every other week during lunch. We meet in a group meeting room at the Crystal Park Condos at 11:00 am. Bring your lunch from any of the many restaurants available at the Crystal City Metro Stop. Crystal Park Condos are at 1805 Crystal Drive, two blocks from the metro station. There will be one on one spanish conversation in a quiet environment. A native speaker will be involved …

Have you put all of your jigsaw puzzles together and need a new one? Come swap your puzzles with others while also putting a puzzle together in Meridian Park. How long does it take to put a 1000 piece puzzle together? Meet up with us in Meridian park- by Dante- to find out, hang out, and swap puzzles with others. Bring your slightly used puzzles to swap with others.

This is an inclusive group for all interracial parents of 4 to 6 month old children living in the Ballston-Rosslyn Corridor. If this describes you and you wish to provide your child(ren) with opportunities to meet with other children whose story more closely resembles theirs, this group is for you. There will be many ways for us to meet and connect, as the Clarendon-Courthouse neighborhood is particularly lively with its many eateries, parks, open playgrounds, not to mention the Barnes & Noble b …