Conscious Blacks in the DMV seeks to address the issues faced in the African-American community by promoting positive change through activism and service, advocate liberation and empowerment, while educating and understanding our rich history and culture. This group is for those who share these ideals and want to have fun while meeting new people. Some of the types of events you can expect from this group are: ~ Conscious books, films, art, poetry ~Community service & charity ~Lectures & speaker …

This group is for any young couple interested in hanging out with other couples who are Fun, Kind, Outgoing and Open-Minded. My husband and I decided to start our own group after trying out many other meet-up groups and leaving each disappointed. Our goal is to meet other great couples and make REAL lasting friendships, not just networking (like those "other groups" do). There was an article in a recent Washingtonian that stated that married couples who had many couple friends reported having a …

Muslims for Progressive Values - DC was founded in 2004 as Washington DC Progressive Muslim Meetup to provide a place for Progressive Muslims and their friends to meet and discuss Islam from a liberal perspective. While a variety of definitions of "progressive Islam" can be found, this group is guided by the words of Professor Omid Safi: "Progressive Islam encompasses a number of themes: striving to realize a just and pluralistic society through a critical engagement with Islam, a relentless pu …

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 …

Anyone who knows and loves Stephanie Miller and the mooks. As well as loving Randi Rhodes Let's get together and chat about politics and how we love to watch the Republican debates for entertainment only.

Are you passionate about progressive politics? Want to rant about how stupid the tea party is? Have a secret crush on Rachel Maddow? This is a friendly, casual group to chat about politics over a few beers after work.

Washington, DC Pick-up Soccer is a coed soccer group that plays mostly year-round. We aim to be a site for organized games anytime there is demand for one or more. We require your help, participation and ideas.  Everyone is welcome, and we'd like be able to break-out according to skill level. Initial games were just Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Ellipse (south end) at 5:45 p.m. But now there are several locations, such as the Saturday game in Maryland which almost never skips their game.  RSVP …

Just as clarification, "Goddess" isn't in reference to spiritual, holistic or new age beliefs. Just a fun group of women who like to drink some wine, have a good time, discuss interesting topics, laugh and develop friendships. Now... the original description... Meet other women in their 30's and 40's in our community who celebrate being smart, beautiful, fun, funny, adventurous, and independent. We are past the bar/club scene of our 20's but still enjoy going out on occasion, happy hours, girl t …

Northern Virginia and the surrounding area is very liberal.  As a result, it often is difficult for conservatives and libertarians to meet and discuss timely topics or current books. This meetup group is unique by giving conservatives and libertarians an informal forum to exchange ideas, debate issues, and develop a network of like-minded individuals. The group meets once a month, at least, and we will focus on timely issues.  If you are interested in thoughtful discussions and meeting fellow …

I know there are some nice, liberal brainiacs out there in Bethesda...and I think it's past time for everyone to meet up! If you are an open-minded 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. This is an extension of the original young-professional-centric BNW, put in place for those nerds who have emailed BNW about the typical age range and decided to not join because …

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).

A group dedicated to embarassing and voting out weak kneed, self serving politicians on both sides of the aisle. Anyone who is not apathetic or dedicated to towing a party line and would instead like to redefine what the party line is feel free to join us. Being a free thinker, good person, and passionate about what you believe in but not blindly adhereing to it are the basic qualifications for membership. If you meet those standards lets get together, get organized and get going.

I'm starting this group because I would like to meet up with a group of good peeps on a regular basis to discuss the issues of the day like health care reform, recycling (just kidding), the bailouts, guns and gun policy, hunting, VA politics, and the answers to questions like, "Why are we here?" over massive quantities of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Guinness:) Actually, just kidding. I don't personally want to get hammered, but a beer or two over some good political and philosophical discussion w …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

Let's get together over coffee and chat about the novels of Susan Howatch, which have been described as follows: In all of these novels there is a meshing of Christianity and psychology, which Howatch uses as a tool to perhaps reach those “who say and think that religion is outdated rubbish.” If you talk to these people in the language of psychology, she says, “then you can say, this is what Christianity is saying. Learn the language." You don't need to be a Christian to enjoy these novels. Ther …

Calling new girlfriends! Let's get together to play tourist in our own backyard, and hopefully build some lasting friendships. I'm a friendly, liberal, independent, and intelligent woman in my early 30's looking for like-minded friends. We'll start with metro-accessible locations in the DC-area and branch out from there. Looking forward to meeting women in their early 30's to early 40's that live in the Alexandria vicinity. We'll meet every few weeks at a local museum, event, or festival. DC has …