Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

Do you have HABITS that are not helping you live the life that you desire? Do you have pain that keeps you from doing what you want to do, even keeping you from doing what you have to do? Do you have "friends" that do not support you or whom you don't support? What would life be like if you could do all the activites that you want to do; if your body was pain free; if your were surrounded by people that you admire and who love you; if you were making changes to become the person you always wante …

The purpose of the group is to gather people together who want to work on album projects, paper crafts, or digital albums. Anyone with an interest in preserving their family history or photos should come join us for the fun.

In 2009, after looking for a group in the Fairfax City area for sewers/knitters/quilters, etc. and not finding one quite close enough, I figured why not start one? Our group is for people looking to stitch with a group to complete all those projects we've started and not completed, and to gain inspiration from others on new projects. Our group is very diverse in experience level, age, and craft. I think that has led to the most fun! No two meet ups are ever the same.

The Healing Cooperative is an organization which provided PRACTITIONERS and ADMIRERS of the HEALING arts with the OPPORTUNITY to come together each month for a SHARING EXERCISE, a HEALING MEDITATION, an EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION by our SPEAKER of the MONTH, a VEGETARIAN MEAL OFFERING, and a fabulous NETWORKING experience. Participation is $10 pp - which goes towards promotion of The Healing Cooperative Join us and grow both SPIRITUALLY and PROFESSIONALLY! Monthly Meetings Weekly Workshops Private …

NoVA Martial Arts is dedicated to bringing martial artists together in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to enable members to explore martial art styles in a non-intimidating way. Here you will be able to find martial art styles that interest you and try learning them with different instructors and with people like you. NoVA is rich with martial art schools and therefore is rich with martial artists. Use this site to find new martial art schools. Attend interesting martial art seminars. Meet martia …

NVPPA: Northern Virginia Professional Photographers Association | VA DC [If you're not logged in, you will need to SCROLL underneath this page to see our list of events!] Are you interested in the art and business of photography?  Welcome and congratulations on visiting the newest and only pro-path to professional photography group located in Northern VA focused on wedding, studio portrait, fine art, and commercial photography!  We focus on the type of photography that will excel your work and i …

Let's get the babies and toddlers together and have some fun! Most of our meet ups will be in Woodbridge/Dale City/Lake Ridge! We are always open to new ideas for meet ups and you are more than welcome to add events to our calendar! We want to welcome all mommies with 2010 - 2013 kiddos to join this group! The focus of the activities will be based on age appropriate fun that the little ones can enjoy. From story times and crafts to playdates at homes, we have lots of fun during the day and on we …

Please note: This group is not accepting new membership. We wish you the best in finding another group. This group is for older vital "boomer" couples (about 50+), born between 1946 and 1966 who want to forge friendships with other couples or casually socialize because this stage of our lives is for us to explore with zest and fun. We accept ourselves with grace and laughter. Couples in their late 40's, 50's, or older have social needs that usually are different than our younger versions. In fac …

We are a friendly group of people who live in the DC-metro area and are all interested in exploring the works of Shakespeare, starting with the plays. Together, we read, see, discuss, and otherwise *explore* Shakespeare (we will maybe even practice the plays, at least in part!). We welcome anyone with an interest in spending time with the Bard. Hope to see you at a meetup sometime very soon!

Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or have trained in the past this group is for you! People from all over Northern Virginia now have a chance to train in Krav Maga with certified instructors, have a blast, get fit and learn valuable self-defense skills all at the same time. The Krav Maga System was developed so that any adult regardless of age, gender or size can learn to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. Krav Maga is heavy on the m …

Are you passionate about your art or craft? Are you into mixed media, painting, sewing, crafts, knitting, drawing, or photography. Would you like to share your experiences?  Would you like to learn  how to break into the biz of selling your handcrafted creations?  If you are looking to meet and network with other artists and crafters in the area this group is for you. We will have meet and greets, show and tell, and visit local art events. Also, once you join you will have access to lots of info …

Gen-B is a group of Jewish singles belonging to the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964).  Enjoy a variety of social events and make new friends! Gen-B is a JCCNV program (Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia).You do not need to be a member of the JCC to attend events.

Welcome to the Fairfax Studio Photography Meetup Group. This group was created to promote studio photographer in the great Washington DC area. Monthly Workshops will be held which will cover a wide variety of styles. From Commercial Product Photography to Fashion Photography to basic Portraiture to Fine Art. Meetups are no cost but workshops will have a cost associated with them depending on the instructor. Meetups will primarily be held in Fairfax VA at Verve Photography studio our sponsoring p …

AMORC is the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). Seekers and members meet in open forums to learn and to share AMORC's unique approach to metaphysics, mysticism, and the arts. www.rosicrucian.org Everyone is welcome. It is open to all. Join us! Find us on www.facebook.com/Rosicrucian.Order.AMORC

Greetings! So, we know friends come in all varieties, but let's be honest . . . it's not fun to always be the lone "mature mom" in the playgroup. The purpose of this group is simple: form friendships with other older moms, and get our kids together as well. Read about us below and if you think it's a fit . . . Join us! Who/What/Where Our group is comprised of moms from across Northern Virginia in their late 30's to 40's, who have a toddler/younger child or infant (or are expecting one soon) We …

This group is the coming together of people from all walks of life to celebrate the art, practice, transformation and healing qualities of meditation. Being in the space of Zoetic means having access to all the faucets of Self, mirrored indefinitely through everyone anywhere, giving us the capacity to expand our experience within community. Taking the gifts we receive through our own experience with meditation and sharing with others brings heightened awareness and abundance to our own lives and …

This group is intended as a consortium for students, instructors and those who have never experienced, but are interested in increasing health, wellness, balance, strength and stamina through the internal arts. We wish to help ourselves and others with arts and practices such as Taiji (Tai Chi), various other styles of internal martial arts, Qigong (Chi Kung), Yoga, Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Somatic Therapy, etc. We wish to appreciate, not alienate different styles, forms, and theory for the b …

We practice the Yang Short (Cheng Man-Ching) form and play push hands and apply the form to practical self-defense.

If you are interested in tasing authentic wines from different countries as well as the decedence of the pairing of foods from those countries and experiencing the lively entertainment from those same countries, you have come to the right place. Join us at our wine dinners for those that not only enjoy trying new wines, but new foods and learning about the entertainment from the countries in which those wines originate.

The Seed Group of the Oak and Eagle is a relaxed gathering for interested individuals to study, discuss, and practice Druidry in a safe, friendly, and receptive environment. Druidry is a way of experiencing and connecting with the natural world and other beings in a style and manner associated with the ancient Celtic culture that spanned northern Europe for thousands of years. Elements of Druidry can still be found in modern cultural and spiritual traditions. The study of Druidry compliments man …

Whether you are pretty fabulous, or admittedly pretty and fabulous, this book club is the place for you! Bridging friendships and bringing together like-minded women with shared commonalities leads to the best book selections, choices of venue, flow of events, and comradery among budding friendships. If you enjoy tea parties, fine dining, the arts + great conversation amid thought-provoking literary selections and great company, you have found your book club! Join us!

Lake Ridge Toastmasters is a community club chartered in June 1992. For more than 20 years, using Toastmasters International (TI) Communication and Leadership programs, the Lake Ridge Toastmasters Club has been helping community members enhance their speaking and leadership skills; enabling them to strengthen their self-confidence and assisting them in becoming more productive leaders within the community and in their work places. Visit us to see why we are considered the "premiere" club in the …

This group is to get kids and parents together to do fun crafts and have hands on learning and sensory play. We will meet up 1-2 times a month. Sometimes more when the weather is nice outside.

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.

Creating art and making friends. This MeetUp Group is for anyone who seeks to improve their skills and share their talents with others. Perhaps you have a degree in metal smithing, or have been doing wire work and would like to increase your skill level. Maybe you have never touched a jewelry tool in your life but have had a secret passion to create wearable art. My intention is to develop an inspirational group where we can share creative ideas and techniques while supporting one another to bec …