The Google Technology and Developer Group (GDG-DC) is a developer group designed to discuss, discover and distribute Google technologies. This will cover Washington DC Capital Suburban area including Northern Virginia and Maryland. GDG-DC meets on as often as we could find good topic, location, sponsor and interested techies! Please visit our website and join our groups to participate and register in Meetup to attend. Oh.. don't forget to follow us on  Twitter Check out http://developer.google.c …

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

This group is for anybody who is interested in cloud computing. The purpose of this cloud is to provide a forum and in-person social networking opportunities for who are working with cloud computing within both commercial and government organizations in the Washington DC Metro Area. This is about the free flow of information around approaches and cloud computing technology, what’s working and what’s not.

“Creating a Stress Free Violence Free Washington DC through Meditation.” I Meditate DC is a movement across the DC Metro region to revive meditation — a centuries old technique — to help you, today’s Washingtonian, do more of the things you love by recharging yourself. We offer classes, free workshops, and events that promote meditation and bring together meditation groups across the region.

Got a dog? Like to grab the occasional drink? The DC/MD/VA Doggie Happy Hour Group will meet at dog friendly bars and social events for dog and owner socializing and having a great time. Some events will be on the weekends and some will be midweek. All events will be in the Washington DC area and maybe out of state places. Yours Truly, Cujo and Ben

The greater Washington DC area's oldest and largest java user group, established in the mid 90's golden era of Java and going strong to this day! We host the annual DevIgnition conference focusing on the interests of the DC area's Java community.

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

Welcome to the Washington DC Metro area's only Meetup group focused on enterprise search! If you are an enterprise search professional, user, or just interested in networking and learning more about industry trends, topics, and more please join our group and stay tuned for upcoming events.

Meetup with local Podcasters and all those with an interest in Podcasting. The group focusses on the emerging world of professional podcasting. Our goal is to help establish standards for the Washington, DC area. Learn, network, and build the alliance. This group is for media professionals and those looking to establish industry contacts.

We are a team of robot hobbyists, professionals, or consultants, beginners through intermediate/advanced that volunteer in the area of Robotics and Automation in the Washington DC / Maryland / Virginia metropolitan area.

"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 …

We are a non-profit guild of storytellers and story listeners in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area, working to promote the art of storytelling and provide opportunities for local storytellers to grow in their art and practice. We host informal monthly story swaps on Saturday evenings for tellers, listeners, and would-be tellers. Our stories include a mix of folk tales, literary stories and personal stories.

Hello, Everybody! Welcome to the Washington Redskins Fans Meetup Group! This group was started in September 2011 by Raj Pal. Unfortunately, Raj had to step down recently because of professional obligations outside of the United States. We certainly wish him well, and he deeply regretted having to leave us at a time when this team is beginning to show signs of improving--at least that’s what we all hope. Raj has "passed the torch" to me. I’ve never led a Meetup Group before. I have no managerial …

Traction REIA is not only a Meetup Group. Is a full Real Estate Investors Association combined with a Meetup group. We are the leading association for Real Estate Investors in Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC. We are the only Official National REIA Chapter in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area and have been serving this area for more than a decade. We are the recipient of the National REIA "Honors of Merit" and the "Award of Excellence" for Best Real Estate Investor Association! We meet the …

El propósito de este grupo es ofrecer información sobre distintos temas de interés para escépticos y no creyentes del área de Washington, D.C. al igual que aquellos visitantes que gusten leer sobre ciencia, humanismo, ateismo y recursos en la red que promuevan el racionalismo. Buscamos crear conciencia sobre los engaños de las religiones y de toda creencia en lo no-natural, ayudar a incrementar el escépticismo y el pensamiento crítico y proveer un espacio a la comunidad de librepensadores. Creem …

ClusterDC aims to bring together the Washington DC area's brightest developers, data scientists, analysts and big data fanatics to form a collaborative and hands-on group to solve the world's data problems. OK, that's a stretch, but this group is by invite and application only and for people interested in hacking and developing novel and intelligent solutions around Big Data, NoSQL and distributed computing technologies. Be ready to teach and to be taught and to collaborate with your peers. Plan …

LLDP!!! The LIFE of the Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Cha cha cha Party!! Our group was formed to create a local Salsa scene for residents of Loudoun County and surrounding communities, and especially develop salsa venues in Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Dulles, Chantilly, Reston, Herndon, and Lansdowne. We started with six salsa fanatics and nowhere to dance locally - now have we have tons of Salsa fans and a full calendar of events to MeetUp with them during each week!!! We continue to suppo …

Meet, share ideas and learn about Lean Start-up efforts from local entrepreneurs. The initial meeting is intended to discuss the feasibility of a Tysons Corner Lean Start-up group, given that there is already an active group in Washington DC. Can another group exist without diluting the DC group? Lean Startup is a set of processes used by entrepreneurs to develop products and markets, combining Agile Software Development, Customer Development and existing software platforms.

The Washington, DC, chapter of UVA alums meets only in DC and I don't go there, so I thought it would be fun to form a group of UVa alumni who live and/or work in the Northern Virginia area!

If you live in the area or new to the area and searching for Christian fellowship, we would enjoy meeting you at one of our fun singles activities. We are a diverse group of Christian singles that enjoy spending time together and meeting other Christians with similar faith and values. We welcome all individuals from all Christian backgrounds and denominations, to meet and enjoy camaraderie, fellowship and relationship building. Our goal is to build friendships, relationships and support through …

Meet with others in the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia area interested in various National Hockey League Teams! Gather to watch the NHL games and discuss your favorite team and team players. Make new friends!

ArtKlub is a group of friends who are local Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC artists that meet weekly for fun, self-education and encouragement, and to obtain critiques and try vet new ideas. Sometimes we're pencil to paper, sometimes we're discussion and goofing off. We are there to create, inspire, and share.  We help hold each other accountable to making deadlines for commissions, when asked to do so. This is not like book club, sipping tea and having intellectua …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

Formed in 2007 by Wayne Homren, Nummis Nova is an invitation only social club modeled after The Sphinx Society in Pittsburgh. With no officers, no duties and no projects, the club is purely a social gathering for numismatists. We gather once a month at different restaurants in the Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area and talk about current goings-on in numismatics and enjoy great discussions and cameraderie.

Meet other local individuals who play Pinochle, and good conversation!

The group is for AWS users group to provide a forum for users to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned from using AWS. There will be a special focus on using AWS to support the Federal Government.

Whether you're flirting with the game or already involved, Women on Course invites you to enjoy all the benefits of the golf lifestyle has to offer. We provide a warm and welcoming events so you can enjoy the business networking and social benefits of the game.  This one of a kind group allows women to meet like minded females at event both on and off the course.  Visit our website for more information.  www.womenoncourse.com

Workshops and events focused on personal growth in the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas. I have run workshops on personal growth, community, communication, conflict resolution, spirituality, and sexuality over the last 14 years.  Please join us if this interests you.  Thanks. Please check out our meetup pages for more info at http://www.meetup.com/Freeheart/about/ Gene Freeheart