PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

Sick of all the "young professional" groups because professional doesn't necessarily imply intelligent or KEWL? Want to hang out with a bunch of people who can actually carry a conversation about stuff, make you think, or (gasp) think themselves? Not fond of the bar scene because you can't actually talk (where "talking" represents a genuine exchange of information of some nontrivial sort)? That's the idea behind this group. Hopefully, we can generate enough interest to get a bunch of people with …

When did "going out" become a five-star affair? Soul to Surface Socials is for chill people wanting to meet in chill places, be it watching the game, catching an under-the-radar group in concert, movies, happy hours and networking. All are welcome: young, old, single, married, new to dc, Midwest expat like myself or "born and raised".  Just be ready and welcoming to the new best friends you haven't met yet! We Soulcializers clean up nicely, but we are the same outgoing, humorous and intelligen …

The Dupont Circle Reading Railroad is a literature club centered on discussion, friendship, wine and exploration of various mediums (poetry, graphic novels, stories, film, theater).

A group of late 20's to mid-30's ladies interested in wine, food, books, new friends and intelligent conversation, living in the Fells Point area (a chance to be social with out giving up your parking spot!) The hope is to establish a small group of regulars to meet up a few times a month in and around Fells Point for happy hours, dinners, brunch and wine tastings. If you've been looking for some neighborhood gals to hang out with, this group is for you!

“I do not know the American gentleman, God forgive me for putting two such words together." -Charles Dickens What the young men of our generation need is an excuse to drink the way our grandfathers used to: frequently, dressed well, and over meaningful conversation. The purpose of this group is to start a group of gentlemen who are intelligent, driven, and appreciate meaningful discussion. That being said, we're not stuffy. Crass subjects, foul language, sarcasm and funny jokes made in poor tast …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Action Design is the art and science of designing products that help people take action in their lives. It entails: Designing the action itself so that it's easy to take, Structuring the environment to encourage the action, and Preparing the person to take the action, once and in the future. This meetup is for people in the DC area who are already doing this (under the banner of UX, behavioral econ, data science, and advocacy work), and who want to learn more about these skills.  [See http://w …

From Dreams to Reality Network... Is a Networking group for Women who are currently in business or actively pursuing their Entrepreneurial Dreams. This group is for Women Entrepreneurs - who are looking to expand their Business & Social Network by connecting with other Women Entrepreneurs at any stage of their business to: Empower, Educate, & Socialize with one another... This group is for Women Entrepreneurs who want to - invest the time getting to know other women business owners & build str …

BELLA SOULS IS A WOMENS GROUP ESTABLISHED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE.  WE WANT TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE.  STEP OUT OF THE BOX, BE PRODUCTIVE, LIVE A MORE MEANINGFUL EXISTENCE AND REALIZE YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. Join us for fun activities and intelligent conversations, we have a full calendar of diverse events: dining out, lounging, concerts, museums, plays, book clubs, festivals, shopping and sightseeing trips, walking and hiking, health and fitness support …

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a …

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a SAF …

This is a group for people who enjoy intelligent conversation and dining out with new friends.  It is that simple.  To help you decide whether or not this is the right group for you, ask yourself:  Do you enjoy meeting new people? (hint: you don't have to be an extrovert but you do have to get out of the house and actually meet new people) Do you get a lot of bang out of intelligent conversations and intellectual discussions?  Are you getting bored by these inane questions already?  If you answe …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

This group is for those who understand running a home while running a business. If you enjoy responsible and intelligent conversation, over wine and good food, then this is the group for you. If you crave new professional contacts, who may become friends, then this is the group for you. If you are willing to put down that smart phone for 2 hours and connect with others, then this is the group for you. Join us!

This is a group of happy and successful single professionals 40-55 in the Northern VA and DC metro areas.  My goal is to meet other happy and successful single professionals in this area who share my interest in activities that promote laughter, generate good conversation and forge new friendships. Membership requests which do not provide answers to all profile questions will be declined.