Members of Toujours France share a common passion for all things of and about France. They admire the French language, culture, and history and long for exploring the countryside, preferably on a bicycle, enjoying the culture that sets the highest standards of beauty, fashion, food, wine, and art. Members who recognize Hemingways' attraction to Paris (the Movable Feast), and Provence's luminescence that attracted painters from Van Gogh to Paul Cezanne. We plan to host events and talks including …

This group is to meet other folks interested in the Cantonese/Chinese culture. In this meetup we will do events where people can get to know other people better like dining out.  We will try to do events in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Inactive users will be deleted.  Users with too many no shows will also be deleted.

Meet with deaf and hearing group learning American Sign Language. Practice signing skills from beginner to advanced for all ages. Great environment and meet new people and share their experience of learning more about deaf culture.

This is a group for anyone interested in Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Culture, Kyrgyz Language, Networking, Making New Friends, Going to Intercultural Events/Museums. This is a group for both groups of people: people from Kyrgyzstan and anyone else who is interested in Kyrgyzstan. Let's have fun and learn something from each other :) Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyrgdc

Welcome my Latinos and Latinas! Looking to tie the loose ends of professional Latinos by exploring various cultures throughout the DMV area, networking, and socializing with a twist. We can finally enjoy the Latino community and the variety it offers, as we will meet in different places that we all can learn and have a great time with each other, therefore don't be shy and jump in. Also, we will be involved in multicultural actives if you wish to be part of these as well and learn about unique p …

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 …

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

"WEPA! So tell me.. Who likes arroz con gandules, alcapurrias, pernil or maybe un bistec encebollado ;) Who LOVES salsa or just talking while enjoying un cafe con leche? Where are the people that speak spanglish or drop their r's? If you miss the sense of friendship and family that only a "Boricua" community can bring, this is the place for you! It's time for us to get back to the culture I know we all miss and love. Let's unite to make us whole again. The Puertorriqueños are well represented bu …

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 …

We are a group of culturally active professionals over 40 who desire to participate in activities with other mature and positive people. We will plan to attend concerts, museum events, local theatre performances, quick trips to NYC for Broadway plays, and anything else that's fun. We hope you'll join us, participate in AND suggest events to make this group one of the best on Meetup.com.

We all love to sip tea together, discussing great reads about travel, culture, and global issues with other women.  Please join and and find more at: http://www.meetup.com/The-Traveling-Women-Books-and-Tea-Club/about/

In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep speaking Chine …

Hi there!  We are a brand new group for moms - thanks for visiting! At your first meetup, be sure to get your glow-in-the-dark Socamom.com wrist band. They are free and ideal for making sure that we can find each other in a crowd at a meetup, day or night! **** I started Socamom.com as a place for Caribbean and Caribbean American moms to share their views and experiences online. Now it is time to get together in person and have some fun! The purpose of the group is for moms to get together for …

Do you like K-Pop, K-Dramas, and Korean culture, and just want to meet others with those same interests? This group welcomes all fans from every fandom that would like to make new friends and have a great time spazzing out to our favorite K-Pop groups and idols. Remember, there will be no fanwars allowed! There will be many events planned out to be held at local Korean venues, such as Korean BBQ, grab some nice baked goods at Korean bakeries, and fun karaoke nights singing our favorite K-Pop son …

A study group learning Manx or Gaelg, a Celtic language closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Our aim is to learn conversational Manx and to have fun doing it. Manx is the native language of the Isle of Man, a self-governing nation in the British Isles between Britain and Ireland. It is spoken by more than 1,600 people on the island, which has a total population of about 80,000. Manx almost died out in the last century but was introduced in Manx schools in the 1990s, greatly adding to th …

Home of the North Virginia Browncoats We are a multi-cultural group comprising all ages and sexes. Our standard monthly activity is a Nerd Lunch held the first Saturday of the month, but have small meetups held throughout the month. These small meetups can be a simple movie outing or a trip to a local gathering, ie. the Maryland Renaissance Festival, Comic Book shows, Sci-Fi conventions, etc. Come on out and make new friends and geek out over your favorite genre topic. We would love to meet you!

Welcome! This is for all who are interested in Danish conversation. We meet to speak - or practice speaking - Danish, to have a good time and make new friends. Looking forward to meeting you soon! Kind regards, Iben

www.basonova.org - Join us at BASONOVA to listen to engaging lectures from renowned scholars, prolific authors, and field archaeologists.   See calendar for upcoming lecture topics and locations.  BASONOVA is a non-sectarian society open to anyone who has an interest in biblical-era archaeology or the history of ancient times.   Generally a lecture is filled with around 35 attendees.  Our members are drawn from all walks of life and live predominantly in Northern Virginia, Montgomery County and …

La finalidad de este grupo es que las personas latinas o de raices latinas residentes en los Estados Unidos conozcan los maravillosos paises que hay en Latinoamerica! El volver a nuestros paises y el poder gozar de nuestro idioma, de nuestra gente y cultura es una experiencia que nos llena de alegria y orgullo! Es por eso que si eres Latino o si estas interesado en la cultura Latina, te invito a que formes parte de este grupo donde conocerás gente que tiene los mismos intereses que tu. Bienvenid …

Welcome to the Advanced French Conversation Meetup from Alexandria VA. It started as a small French conversation group and it grew into a true social experience! come meet us every Monday to speak French, have a good time, and make new friends! Unlike some other groups, this meetup includes several native French speakers to help you master the language. However please note that this meetup is for advanced speakers only. If you are an intermediate speaker I do offer small group classes so please …

"Wine is something larger than we might imagine. Wine is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is culture and refinement. And wine is the very essence of civilization and what we mean by the Art of Living." -Robert Mondavi Calling all those in the Washington DC metro area that love to drink and learn about great wine and enjoy everything that accompanies it – great food, travel, culture, building friendships, great conversations, laughter and mem …

What would YOU like to do? Maybe a others would like to join you. Culture, food, karaoke, dancing, reading, hobbies from shooting guns to cameras, religious events, board game fun, planned parties or last minute. Speed dating, singles events for finding love, various workshops to enhance life, sports, current Groupon offers folks can do together ... pretty much anything that interests others.

Hello everyone, This is a group for Women of all ages who are looking to meet new friends- This is a place for "Women Achieving More!- More connections, more giving, more experiences, more fun in life! I am new to the area and would love to bring together women who are like minded- Lets; - support each others dreams & inspirations! - get active together! - experience new things and and get involved, giving to this amazing community and area! - enjoy conversations over dinner & drinks - share, mo …

This meetup group is: A place where German speaking parents who raise their children bilingual can connect with like minded people. It is used as a platform to organize a variety of German related events throughout the Northern Virginia Area. The primary purpose is to support and strengthen our typically pre-school aged children's German skills. However, it is also used for parents to socialize and retain their German culture. This meetup group is not: A place to learn German. To be accepted as …

The Alexandria Women's Social Club is a club for all women - women of all races, all sexual orientations, xx or trans-gendered to woman, and all walks of life.  All women have a place in the club. Events are very flexible. Every member can make the events she wants to see. Whatever you think would be a good women-only event can be hosted through this group.  We have expanded to cultural events, lectures, outdoor events and shows. The main rule is obvious: with such diversity, we must absolutely …

Welcome to the Washington DC Regional Bellydance Meetup Group! The DC area is a diverse community with a lot of talent representing many different styles including traditional Cabaret (Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish & American) Tribal and Fusion. It's all Bellydance - American Bellydance!!

WELCOME TO BROADWAY BOUND/THE USHERS MEETUP Welcome and thanks for becoming a member of the Broadway Bound Meetup/The Ushers community! We are so happy that you have joined our group, and we hope to see you at our many upcoming events Broadway Bound Meetup is open to anyone interested in theater and the arts. Making friendships and sharing our love for theatre is the main purpose for Broadway Bound Meetup, so participate!" OUR EVENTS (MEETUPS) On our Meetup site, we provide you with theatre ev …

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 …