I started this group because I moved to the area a few months ago and found myself without my best girl friends. Happy hours with my boyfriend and his friends are great but I need my own friends and time! We are about building great friendships. So if you are looking for cosmo's, stilettos, and new friends in the Reston and surrounding areas, join us at our next meetup! The majority of the meetups are held once a week during weekday happy hour at a different location in or near Reston Town Cente …

This Meetup group is for .~.Single People.~. Mostly 37 + and older Our events will encourage conversation, laughter, fun, friendship, and social awareness. Meet fellow Wine, and Food and going-out-on-the-cheap Enthusiasts for Happy Hours, Cultural Events, House Parties, Festivals, Live Bands and Fun Day Trip outings! Everyone's welcome to the wine bar outings, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. Come to our Cheap Eats events for some tasty fare that's good for the budget too. …

Welcome! Meet up with other local dog owners and friends! Our meetups are in the Northern Virginia area where we and our four-legged community socialize and have fun. We will meet at dog parks, local parks, outdoor venues and restaurants, vineyards, dog centric events, and any other dog friendly locations we can think of with our pets. There are so many excellent places in the DC area to socialize, exchange ideas, and enjoy a good time out with our dogs.  Think dog park romps, trail hikes, outdo …

Are you new to the NOVA area? Trying to find your way but missing home? Have you been in NOVA for a while and still not quite feeling like it is home yet? If so, THIS is the group for you! Whether it was for work, husband, boyfriend, school, etc... some of us have ended up here in the NOVA area even though our hearts are still at "home" (wherever that might be). In this group I don't want folks to feel that they cannot express their frustrations or their homesickness as we have all been there. M …

You heard correctly, single = not married! This group is for singles (whether in or out of a relationship) living in the suburbs of DC. Meetups include a wide variety of activities at all different venues, as often as possible! Meeting someone, whether it's that "special" person or simply a good friend, can be hard in this area - especially when living in the suburbs! Many people find that, suddenly, their "circle of friends" consists of married couples or those in serious relationships. This m …

Is the NoVA Golfers Meetup for Me? If you love the game of golf and having FUN, you will fit right in-both beginners and intermediate golfers enjoy the adventure of the vast array of courses we play! Our events are relaxed and stress-free, and our members are friendly and supportive. This is the perfect way to play more golf and meet new golfers. It’s hard to coordinate with your friends to schedule tee times…everyone is so busy these days. As you know it's almost impossible to get a tee time f …

We are a group of 40+ men and women looking to connect and develop new friendships.  We all have a variety of interests, yet we don't seem to have the time to do many things or can't find the right venue. I enjoy planning social events, travel and fun activities for individuals in our age group. Events planned will include: jazz venues, concerts, movies, barbeques, wine tastings, happy hours, family fun time, DC tours, weekend getaways, book club and other social events. We expect our members to …

30's in NoVa: A social group for professional, fun thirty-somethings in the Northern Virginia suburbs. We've outgrown doing shots on Wednesday nights (there are meetings to be awake for on Thursdays!) but we're still young enough to have fun doing things other than board games and falling asleep at 9pm. Join us for activities including happy hours, hiking, concerts, local festivals, wine tastings, craft beer & brewery tours, dining out, outdoor activities, and whatever else we can think of tha …

This group is for stay at home moms in the Herndon and surrounding areas. We are a busy group with several activities during the week for your little ones, weekend activities for your family and Mommy's nights out once a month just for you! We have a full calendar but you are not expected to attend every event. Just come to at least one or two meetups a month to be considered "active". This is a place to make new friends for both your children and yourself, to get advice and support and to have …

Not ready to go home after a long day at work? Join us for dinners, happy hours, movies or anything else we can come up with.

The ingredients of a Mocha Lady is: 1 cup hot brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoons milk. You can also add different mocha flavored coffee syrups. If you fit any of these ingredients, we want you in our group. Mocha consists of different flavors and ingredients so join us regardless of your ethnic background or place of residency; 35's and up preferred; married or single; SUV, minivan or luxury car drivers; stay at home mom, or corporate la …

As a modern woman, now more than ever, we believe in the importance of friendship and "Me" time... and many of us, for various reasons, do not live near the friends that we enjoyed spending quality girl-time with.  Yes we are daughters, mothers, fiances, wives, and girlfriends, but we also need OUR time and there's no need to have to drive to DC to have fun!  This meetup was created for all the ladies who want to expand their circle of girlfriends and who believe in genuine friendship.  This gro …

The Reston Young Professionals are a group of professionals between the ages of 21-40 that work to give back to the Reston community through a variety of social and volunteer activities.  Our goal is to help our community and have fun while we’re at it!  While not solely affiliated with any one organization, many of our volunteer opportunities are related to the current priorities and needs of Reston Interfaith, Reston Association, Reston Challenge  and other local groups supporting the communit …

Live, work, or go to school in the Fairfax area and looking for some new friends? Then come meet up for happy hours at local bars and restaurants! Locations will be at places such as Primetime, Velocity 5, Iconz, Hardtimes, PJ Skidoos, Carrabba's, Bonefish, Coastal Flatts, Ozzies, Uncle Julio's, Cheesecake Factory, or anywhere else fun. All between the ages of 20-30 are welcome :) So come out, take the stress away from your daily life, meet some new people, and just have a good time!

This is a group for married or single women or men looking to make new friends in the area. This group is for people who want to actively meet people and get out of the house once or twice a month. The group will grow with its' member base, but I am hoping for some people who are free weekdays, weeknights and weekends.  During the week, in the daytime there might be meetups to take walks, go to a local gym, or out for lunch, etc. Weekday evening meetups may also consist of walks, exercise classe …

This is a group for young women of African heritage, ages 20-30, to come together and get to know each other. I am 23 and a Nigerian American living in the Northern VA area and I want to make friends with other young women who grew up like me. Nigerians, Ghanaians, Sierra Leoneans, Cameroonians, Egyptians, Kenyans, Eritreans,South Africans, Ethiopians, Moroccans, Senegaleses, etc, everyone is welcome!!!This group is also for people who are not of African-descent and are interested in African cul …

This is a group for young professional ladies in Fairfax. Not everything fun has to happen out in DC! I know many of us have moved out here for jobs, and it's hard to make new friends outside of work! We can get together for drinks, dinner, or anything else that sounds like fun. Feel free to use the suggestion tab to make your own events! I'm looking forward to meeting some cool women!

We are a group of men and women who enjoy playing badminton and prefer to play on weekdays during the daytime. All skill levels are welcome. Come join us! (To learn of other opportunities to play badminton in northern Virginia, log on to www.evergreensports.net.)

Are you in the Northern VA area and looking for people that share your love for MST3K, Cinematic Titanic, The Film Crew, and Rifftrax? Then this is the group for you! We get together every 2 weeks on alternating Fridays and Saturdays for a few hours worth of MST3K related stuff! We also go to E Street Cinema in DC or Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax to see The Room on the big screen. When Cinematic Titanic or Rifftrax Live comes to town, we go to see that too!

Are you a Bollywood fanatic? Do you look forward to the latest Bollywood film releasing? When listening to a song from the latest movie, do you automatically start dancing? If so, this is the group to join. Come meet people with your interests. Let's talk about the latest happenings in B-town.

We are a meet-up group revolving around the people that like to socialize in and around the Fairfax VA area. People who like to get out, socialize, have some drinks and get to know each other. We will visit places one may not venture to visit, because they needed that extra push for someone to make it an actual event. We are always open to suggestions of places to visit. Please join and make a suggestion for our next adventure. This will be a fun laid back group always looking for new members.

Sure, D.C. is fun, but sometimes it's nice to stay local and socialize closer to home. Let's get together at some of the great places in Northern Virginia, after work, weekends, whenever!

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! While we don't limit the age of those who join or attend our functions the typical age range of our members is between 30 and 49. We also have a 50 and over group that meets monthly for dinner, goes to movies, dancing and comes to some of our special events too.

This group is for gays and lesbians in their 20's and 30's who live in Northern Virginia. Just because you live in NOVA doesn't mean you can't have a solid social network OUTside the Beltway. We know you're OUT there. We are a gathering of singles and couples with varying tastes, but one thing we all have in common is we like to have fun. Come and join us for activities like happy hour, dining out, trivia, barbecues, camping, hiking, bowling, day trips, bar crawls, and other local activities.

This group is for members that want to have fun and take advantage of what the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area has to offer.

This group is open to single professional men and women between 35 – 55, who want to make new friends in small group settings, explore the DC metro area with a few buddies, or simply go out for a drink after work. Activity ideas include: Dining out, attending events/ festivals, potlucks, wine tasting, exploring museums. Please help keep this meet-up experience positive. If you RSVP for an event, please be sure to attend, barring any emergency. After two no-shows without communication or frequent …

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! While we don't limit the age of those who join or attend our functions the typical age range of our members is between 26 and 49. We also have a 50 and over group that meets monthly for dinner, goes to movies, dancing and comes to some of our special events too.

The Washington Balalaika Society is a community-based Russian folk orchestra dedicated to studying, preserving and performing the rich musical heritage of Russia and Slavic countries on authentic instruments and in national costume. The orchestra replicates the folk orchestra sounds (balalaikas and domras) found in major towns and cities of Russia. Artistic Director/Conductor Svetlana Nikonova studied at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St.Petersburg, Russia. Orchestra musicians teach balalai …