iBlack is… The leading lifestyle portal for black professionals in the DC area. We host up to 30 unique theme oriented events each month for black professionals. As a member of iBlack, you can…Participate in lifestyle activities that matter to you; Discover unique, engaging, and fun events; and, Connect with like minded people and organizations throughout the metropolitan area.

The dynamic, diverse and service-centered Rotary Club of Capitol Hill draws members who live or work in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Since 2003, our members have represented the dynamic diversity of Capitol Hill and Washington, DC. Ranging from those in their 20's to 60's, more than half of our members are women and the members of our club represent numerous races and nationalities -- both from the United States and abroad. We have several members who are alumni of Rotary Foundation programs such …

They say that opposites attract....It's amazing how people stereotype different cultures when really we're all one in the same! Are you interested in dating a successful professional black woman but don't know where to meet her? If so, this is the group for you! Meet the finest educated, professional goal-oriented black women in the area who are interested in dating white men! In this group we will attend fun events dealing with arts and culture, there will be meet and greets and social gatherin …

Young Professionals Amnesty International (YPAI) engages and supports Amnesty activists from diverse backgrounds entering the workplace. YPAI provides Amnesty and other human rights activists a space to network, organize, and contribute to the struggle for human rights in the U.S. and abroad. YPAI is structured around a monthly event that combines social and action-oriented activities focused on addressing human rights issues like Human Rights Happy Hours, Trivia Nights, Speed Networking events, …

As of 2012, we are now part of DC Bi Women. Straight, asexual, lesbian, and transgender women are welcome. All women are welcome, regardless of orientation, partner preference, or relationship status. *Center Bi Femmes | DC Bi Women* follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompasses attraction to all gender identities. Center Bi Femmes (forme …

Service for Today, Leadership for Tomorrow, and Friendships for a Lifetime! The Arlington Jaycees is a people-oriented organization, made up of individuals with many different backgrounds, such as bankers, accountants, doctors, salespeople, builders, and managers ... all types of young people join the Jaycees to help their communities and improve themselves. The mission of the Arlington Jaycees is to empower young people in Arlington and surrounding area by providing opportunities for personal …

Are you a young widow/widower who's having a hard time finding others in your situation because of your age? The goal of this group is to get together those under 55 in the northern VA, MD and DC metro area who have lost their partners. We talk, laugh, cry, and support each other as we navigate our new lives. This group is only open to people who have lost a partner, regardless of marital status or sexual/gender orientation. Although members of our group have gone on to form relationships based …

Mayor's Vision: One City One Future Welcome to  MEETUP FOR ONE CITY!  Members of The Friendship Archway Network and Allies Building Community Inc. (A.B.C.) welcome you to join us on the 3rd Sundays of each month from 12:30PM to 2:30PM for FREE networking (free admission, water and networking; self-pay for food/drink you order.) MEETUP for ONE CITY is a community initiative inspired by Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D.C. Meetup for ONE CITY is an educational program organized by local …

An exclusive club for those Professionals working at International organizations, including non-profit, charities, think tanks, embassies, diplomatic community, etc. Singles that want to mingle, share ideas, thoughts, cultural experiences and get together. We want to live life to the fullest and be enlightened by those we meet along the way! Globally oriented and Euro-centric mentalities are equally welcome! We want to hear different views and share fabulous stories, and learn something from eac …

In a city like DC, flexibility is key. So it connection. This meetup is inspired by and for young prof women for whom DC's multicultural & international vibe is second nature. Whether you've traveled widely or only vicariously with Anthony Bourdain; whether you learned a 2nd or 3rd language from family or thru school; if you want to connect socially and professionally with like-minded women, IWP might be the group for you. We want a casual & fun atmosphere with purposeful meetups: social activit …

Want to co-create an innovative Buddhist Center in Downtown D.C.? Come to our Friendship Archway Alliance networking events and connect with other Buddhists, spiritualists, community builders and other group representatives at our monthly 3rd Sundays events. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop …

We have events for kids to learn about themselves, build character, and develop their talents. * Find out new ways to learn & grow * Move oneself towards better behaviors * Listen to positive examples from others This group is for parents & caregivers to expose their kids (& themselves) to some of the best & latest information on positive development, motivation, ethics, goal realization, and developing one's individual talents more fully & quickly. Initially targeting the challenges of tweens & …

This is a group for the Faithful Adult Ministry of Catholics who are ready to take the next step from the young adult ministries of the dioceses of Arlington and Washington, DC. Each stage of our lives has a specific richness. This group caters to Catholics who are in their mid-30s to mid-50s. It will have various events that are prayerful, social and service oriented. The events will be run by different organizers. It will mirror a FAM group on Facebook

Italy is moving fast. The 5 Star Movement launched by Beppe Grillo provides food for thought on politics, economics, development, Europe and the environment. It has a big follow up, it moves spirits inside and outside Italy. By creating this group we want to create a virtual "square" where we can gather freely and exchange ideas about what went right and what went wrong in Italy, ways to cure the economy, to make it a sustainable source of jobs and stability for all generations. This is not a pl …

Washington DC Metro gay massage and VA/MD/DC male bodywork for men Meet with Washington DC metro area gay and bisexual men who enjoy male bodywork for men and man to man massage  exchange, male massage and gay massage in the Maryland, Virginia, DC Capital Region. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation, stress relief and intimacy. We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enj …

WOMEN'S SOCIAL NETWORKING MEETUP!  JOIN US! Join us for group activities in the DC area for women who are looking for their Champagne Life!  Whether that is being happy with Mr. Right, running your own Fortune 500 company, or being the BEST woman you can be - this group is for you! For the single ladies - you don’t have to be out there alone in the dating world. We will meet for support, laughter, tips, and even workshops on dating. For the married ladies - join us for meetups on improving your …

We're a newbie-friendly Clojure user group oriented around talking about, learning about, and hacking on this awesome functional programming language on the JVM. We strive for openness and accessibility to all levels of experience. Our only prerequisites are an interest in building your skills in and furthering your understanding of Clojure, and your willingness to encourage and enable your peers to do the same. We also maintain a GoogleGroups list. You should consider joining this list if you w …

I love the UX community here in the DC area and I'd like to have a way to keep us meeting throughout the year. The UX Dinner DC group will have a slight structure to its meetups - we pick a UX-oriented topic for each meal, try and loosely stick to the topic as we eat, drink and be merry, and network with other UX-types. I'd like to keep the meal group meetups small (no more than 8 people) for a couple of reasons - the first being that it's easier to get reservations for 8 or less; second, I thi …

We want to help you figure it all out. Kontrary hosts thoughtful and action-oriented meetups for professionals and creatives to rock out their career, money and life. Career: A practice of meaningful work that resonates with your values. Life: Your life comes first. Enjoy the heck out of it. Money: Abundance brings freedom and peace of mind. Mindset: Movers and shakers who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their career, life and money, and who are committed to learning. …

Meet people interested in personal growth, inner and outer aspects of self-empowerment, advancement. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! We believe there is the opportunity for self-empowered people in the Washington D.C. area to play a very important role in the 21st century. These free monthly events on 3rd Sundays are a fun way to meet people passionate about personal growth and self-empowerment, as well as people interested in related topics including spirituality, A Course In Miracles, Conversations wit …

The Alexandria Women's Social Club is a club for all women - women of all races, all sexual orientations, xx or trans-gendered to woman, and all walks of life.  All women have a place in the club. Events are very flexible. Every member can make the events she wants to see. Whatever you think would be a good women-only event can be hosted through this group.  We have expanded to cultural events, lectures, outdoor events and shows. The main rule is obvious: with such diversity, we must absolutely …

If you develop software for a living, you need at least one "dynamic" language in your toolkit. Languages that make it easy to do meta-programming are invaluable for many types of problems. If you are a Java developer, there are especially compelling reasons for investing in Groovy and the numerous Groovy-based frameworks -- Grails, Griffon, Gradle, Spock, Gaelyk, etc. The purpose of this group is to cultivate a local community for learning and sharing about experiences with the Groovy and Grail …

We invite you to join us for Conversations for One City to bridge cultural, digital and other divides. We are allies and friends for "ONE CITY, ONE LOVE, ONE WORLD"!  Let's engage in conversations for friendship to strengthen harmony and unity of purpose among people from different groups and backgrounds. Let's get to know each other better for mutual understanding and support! Also sign up at www.meetup.com/ONECITY/ EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Join us for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3 …

This is a social networking group for Washington, DC-area public policy professionals. We will do a lot of the things that most of the other socially-oriented groups do, including happy hours, museum visits, etc. The key difference is that we are focused on public policy professionals, so talking about work is fine and encouraged! It's for making new friends and professional contacts at the same time. How very DC, right? Please Note: This group just launched on July 20. We will host our first ev …