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 14 cities across the country (Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Detroit, Philadelphia, San Diego, Houston, Austin, Boston, Dallas and Seattle). Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-800 pr …

The Open Web & Application Security Project is a global non-profit dedicated to making the Internet a safer place by helping people build more secure applications. The DC Chapter is the local version for people in and around Washington DC who want to discuss application security or other related security topics. OWASP DC is open to all people with an interest -- you don't have to be a "security person" to attend, interact, join, or just drop by. The chapter web page with more details is at http: …

SOA DC is an organization that will promote social, cultural, educational and charitable activities, primarily for the good of its Singaporean and Malaysian community in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

This club is for readers in the Washington, DC area who fell in love with books by reading the classics. Whether it was Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or another author who got you 'hooked', you are welcome to join! We will read and discuss a classic work of fiction each month. This club is perfect for readers who want to cross more of the classics off of their "To Read" list.

TCGWDC is a non-profit social organization. It is primarily, but not exclusively, a social club for men and women of above average social stature. In addition to its social functions, the Club also supports advocacy and charitable activities with both the Tall community and the greater local community. The Tall Club of Greater Washington DC is a club for tall people, women 5’10” or taller & men 6’2” or taller, and is affiliated with Tall Clubs International (TCI).  If you meet height requiremen …

Mormon Stories is a community of support that seeks to help people constructively navigate the waters of uncorrelated Mormonism. We strive to build a safe bridge between tradition and belief and uncorrelated belief or non-belief. We attempt to create a respectful, safe place for believers and non-believers alike. The purpose of this Mieetup is to provide a forum for community members to plan and advertise community events. If you already are a part of Washington DC Region Mormon Stories Support …

The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org). DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & La …

An OpenStack DC Group for the Washington, DC metro area. Technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, government, or corporate employees are encouraged to join in this exciting and very promising world of open source cloud computing called OpenStack (http://openstack.org/).  Let's OpenStack & learn together.  We will be known as the OpenStackers. Are you interested in deploying a Private, Community, Public and/or a Hybrid cloud in the Washington, DC metro area or do you just want to learn or teach? …

This group is for professionals in the Washington DC area who work in Corporate Social Responsibility (aka Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Sustainability) and its various forms. Through monthly networking gatherings in a casual setting, we get together to listen to a speaker and then share ideas about CSR and network among an informed group. Formerly known as the DC PPP group, we changed its name to emphasise that CSR includes PPP as well as other issues of interest to …

Go Gay DC is the newest sensation in town focused on friendship, leadership, and social service. Designed as a civic booster club, it fosters gay community spirit.  Join Go Gay DC for FREE and be invited to fabulous gay socials at trendy gay-friendly spots in the DC area. This is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT). It's "the Totally Hip and Happening Club" for Washington, DC-area gay men and women. As of 2012, Go Gay DC is on a roll and is the most popular LGBT Meetup in DC. In addit …

This group is for social workers or soon to be social workers (BSW or MSW students) in the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia areas. The group will have events that include networking, volunteer events, and of course, socializing! Please join us and have some fun with your peers!

This organizations is established to bring together African-Americans of the Catholic faith. As a group we will check out different services at the numerous Catholic churches in the DC area. Addedly, we will have social activities, brunches, and volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC. Today the 270 million Catholics of African descent represent almost 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world in more than 59 countries (the count is based on millions and fractions of a mi …

This group was started so that anyone interested in Marketing or anything related in the Washington DC Metro area would have a place to learn more and get connected with other individuals interested in Marketing.

This group is dedicated to experiencing nightlife in the Greater DC area. Typically we will throw special parties at unique clubs in the area, but many times we will host VIP tours of 4 or 5 clubs in a single evening with VIP treatment! From downtown to Georgeotwn, Arlington to Bethesda, K Steeet to U Street, we will offer these nightlife tours throughout the entire year!

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

If you are like me then you may have grown up on comics. We have also seen comics expand into movies, games, digital etc. Over the years, I have gone from DC to Marvel, currently a combination of both plus some new comers. DC has quite a few comics’ book stores, but they aren’t the places to sit back and discuss our experience. I suggest getting together at a local restaurant and having an open discussion on classic story lines and new/up to date material. Feel free to contact me if you have oth …