Céad míle Fáilte! Welcome to the Gift of Gab: Irish Language & Culture network. This group provides you the chance to mingle with local Irish folk and Irish folk at heart. Wonder what Irish sounds like?---Learn a phrase or two! Gain insight on the language and culture for your next trip to Ireland or simply indulge your idle curiosity. Come on down to McGinty's (our favorite watering hole) for a pint and some good craic---Irish for "fun, enjoyment, abandonment, or lighthearted mischief; ofte …

Travel & photography - two great things that are meant for each other. If you love both, this is the place for you. Travel the world and take great pictures. Come with us to visit beautiful and interesting places around the world and return home with gorgeous photos. Many of our meet ups will include some form of photography instruction. So if you've invested in a nice camera and would love to use it better, this meet up is for you. We'll help you get that camera off of Auto! And why not learn a …

       FREE MEMBERSHIP!  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  Italian language conversations are OPTIONAL at our weekly Italian social networking events.  An appreciation for the Italian CULTURE is paramount.   U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA!    Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE and CULTURE in Washington,DC ...   PIAZZA ITALIA  is  the NEWEST, most exciting, and the ONLY NON-PROFIT Italian Meetup social networking Forum in DC with a NATIVE It …

This group is for Women only- single or married- who will be wingwoman to each other- be there for each other. We are located in Washington,, D.C.-and the surrounding area (including Montgomery County, Arlington, etc. and you are from the late 20s to your 40s- but open to enjoying oneselves and laughter. I've heard from many women that it's more difficult to make friends as adults and this group is to make, nurture, and maintain real friendships with other women whether you are new to the area o …

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. …

African Diaspora Roots and Culture July 2011 -June 2012: Self Exploration & Rebirth    This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora.   Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their ancestral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Learn and celebrate how we all, as one world, have changed and influenced the history and cultures …

                                              ************************ The Traveling Women: Books and Tea is temporarily closed to new members.  Our coffers are quite full and we've been seeing waitlists get longer and longer for our book discussions.  No worries!  Please check back in about a month or two.  As a group of Traveling Women, we tend to move around alot and spaces are apt to open up.                                               ************************* Travel the world of your ima …

Hello! This international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia, founded in 2006, has over 1000 members, and is the largest Korean-focused meetup in the USA. Thanks for stopping by!  What is being a member of our group like?  Our new 2012 video is packed with years of fun meetup activities...  ...the video needs to be 3 times longer to fit it all of what we've done together!  Check out the highlights from Tamara Kim farther down on this page. Join this group if you are interested …

Want to learn or practice the Lithuanian language and enjoy Lithuanian culture? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Lithuanian language, culture and travel. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! We welcome your ideas, suggestions and participation in Lithuanian conversation, social activities and cultural programs in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. If you are interested in coming to any of our events, please remember to RSVP!

You may have already enjoyed Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines friendly and personal service, variety of on-board activities/shore excursions, and amazing innovative ships and dream vacations to destinations all over the world. If not, you are a person who expects a quality cruise/vacation experience. If you love to travel and have a have a thirst for new and unique experiences; if you want to live life to its fullest; if you want to expand your mind and your horizons and enjoy the excitement of ad …

Meet diverse people of all ages in your own back yard and from around the world who love to travel. Go to places you only dreamed of, or thought you couldn't afford. This is a serious travel group for travel enthusiasts. However, the seasoned traveler, occasional traveler and even newbies are all welcome! Mark Twain once remarked, in a critique of American isolationism, that “broad, wholesome, charitable views of... (people) and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corne …

Have you ever wanted to explore a faraway place or some exotic locale while being able to share that experience with fun and interesting people? Have you ever wanted to travel somewhere but didn't have someone to travel with? Friends don't have the money or vacation time. Well, look no further! Whether you are single, solo, or a couple looking to find new friends to explore the world with, we will bring you together on vacation so that you never have to travel solo again!We seek to have "a …

The Jaycees have been shaping future leaders in the United States since 1920! The Jaycees stands for "Junior Chamber." Our purpose is to give our young adult members (ages 21-40) opportunities to learn how to be civic and business leaders with the end result of improving their lives and the community of DC, too. And we have fun while doing it! We offer our members social opportunities, community service opportunities and chances for networking and personal growth. We do so many different kin …

The Jaycees have been shaping future leaders in the United States since 1920, and in the state of Virginia since 1939! We are the newest Jaycee Chapter in Virginia! If you live and/or work in or near the Reston, VA area and you would like to be a part of this exciting new group, please join us today! The Jaycees stands for "Junior Chamber" and our purpose is to give our young adult members (ages 21-41) opportunities to learn how to be civic and business leaders with the end result of i …

Welcome to the German Language Speakers & Learners Meetup Group for German Language Speakers or Learners in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area!!  Events will be held throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) with the focus on German Heritage, Food, Language and Culture. An interesting, energetic and eclectic group!  You do not have to know any Deutsche to join-just have an interest to learn, teach (kindly) and practice at our meetup events. Bring your language book and instruction …

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency. We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area, the largest, and still the faste …