Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

"WEPA! So tell me.. Who likes arroz con gandules, alcapurrias, pernil or maybe un bistec encebollado ;) Who LOVES salsa or just talking while enjoying un cafe con leche? Where are the people that speak spanglish or drop their r's? If you miss the sense of friendship and family that only a "Boricua" community can bring, this is the place for you! It's time for us to get back to the culture I know we all miss and love. Let's unite to make us whole again. The Puertorriqueños are well represented bu …

UPDATE:  Effective 2.4.13, this group is now closed.  All 20s & 30s Food and Wine Group events will be posted as events under our big sister group, the 20s & 30s Going Out Group.  Please join that group for a full list of events.  http://www.20sand30sgroup.com/ -- Join other young professionals in the DC area as we embark on culinary explorations with cooking classes, wine tastings, wine & dinner events, and much more!

Come join All About Tea in DC! If you love Tea, this is the place to be. Whether you enjoy black - Assam, Ceylon; Earl Grey; Green - Sencha, genmeicha or gunpowder green tea; White teas; Blends or Herbals (including Rooisbos), we all have one thing in common - Tea. It soothes the soul, helps you think and it's good for you! Tea is the #2 beverage drunk worldwide next to water. Tea comes from the Camellia Seninses leaf. The 5 major world areas that started cultivating Tea according to history a …

Join a hot and spicy group to learn the art of Indian cooking. Master simple, authentic techniques for creating Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals to include your favorites like Palak Paneer, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobhi, Dals, Chutneys, Samosas.

This group explores “What is wellness”, with the goal of providing individuals an avenue to explore different tools that can help them create wellness in their lives. Starting from the premise that, “Wellness can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or, more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.”, participants of this Meet Up group gather together every month to share a vegan m …

We are largest 30s & 40s Meetup group in the world!  This social group is for people in their 30s and 40s, in the Washington DC metro area, who enjoy dining, BBQs, picnics, winery tours, cooking, outdoor activities, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the DC area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join …

This is a group for chocolate lovers who are interested in learning about, and tasting fine chocolate. We will taste and review unique chocolate bars made from different cacao varieties, origins and brands; Likewise, we will seek interesting bon-bons , truffles and other confections made with the finest chocolate. I would like to organize events that will allow members to gain insight into subject such as: a. The chocolate making process from bean to bar b. Chocolate tasting and appreciate tec …

Let's enjoy all things animal friendly! We will be having vegan potlucks at members homes, food demonstrations, picnics and attend cruelty free events. For vegans, vegetarians, or vegan-friendly.

Hello all! I love hosting, cooking (and am especially good at Korean cooking -helps to be Korean) and eating. We would be cooking a few Korean dishes and each meetup will be different. Anyone who would like to learn these dishes or just want to watch and eat! We have a limit of 9 members each meetup. Each meetup we try to feature a different Korean dish. Some dishes are adventerous and will require an acquired taste bud and other dishes are instantly savory so come experiment!  We will eat alot …

I love food. Cooking it, eating it, talking about it, reading about it, watching shows about it. But I’ve had trouble finding people around my age in this city who like to make this a part of their daily life AND are looking for friends that are interested in the same. This is a group for those who want to explore all forms of food the DC area has to offer (restaurants, specialty stores, etc.), cook and bake for others, and meet new people in their 20s and early 30s who want to do the same. We c …

From the professional to the home cook, this group caters to those who love to make and share authentic, home cooked meals. We gather regularly to cook for each other, share recipes and tips, and meet other good people. The group is a part of Feastly, an online marketplace that connects passionate cooks with hungry eaters to offer homemade meals prepared and served in a cook's home. We have a growing following of hundreds of cooks and thousands of eaters in D.C. and NY. Now, back to the meetup!  …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

Welcome to the #1 Washington DC, MD, and VA Kick A.S.S. Group where we host activities for men and women of All Shapes, Sizes (A.S.S.)! This group is for women and men mainly in their 20's-40's who want to have fun exploring everything the DMV area has to offer. This group is for single people, married people, new-in-town or for people who have been in the area for a while; and most of all for anyone who wants to meet new friends and socialize. Our main goal is to have fun through outdoor activi …

I started this cooking group to encourage healthy eating and educate people about healthful food choices and cooking practices. Healthy food is delicious! I teach cooking classes and feed you. The four most important things in a healthy diet are...Plant strong, Nutrient rich, whole foods and healthy fats.

This group was started to share happy hours, fun classes and events. If you enjoy tasting and learning about new foods and wine this group is for you. Lets eat!

ANYTHING VEGAN CO-FOUNDER JASMINE IS ALSO A VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHEF FOR WHOLE FOODS MARKET TYSONS, FALLS CHURCH VA. WFM VEGAN COOKING CLUB IS HELD THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 7-8:30PM. "I FOCUS ON TEACHING PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PLANT-BASED FOODS THAT TASTE AMAZING!!!"

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

Healthy Eating Specialist, Lindsey Kane is a registered dietitian and offers FREE Nutrition Support: Nutrition Classes, Product Recommendations, Personal Nutrition Consultations, Shopping Tours, Meal Planning & Recipe development, and Simple Cooking Demo's! Contact Lindsey at Lindsey.Kane@WholeFoods.com. Nutrition Classes will also be announced on the Alexandria Whole Foods Market's Facebook page and in the Whole Foods Market, Old Town Store Calendar!

Welcome to KitchenCraY with Master Chef JR and Chocolatier Mary, KitchenCray is not your average Group its an uncommon Kitchen and in this Group you will learn fun facts on many types foods for example did you know Eggs were the best cure for hangovers? you will also learn how to cook 5 star meals using professional techniques and sometimes just attend really cool private dinner parties with foods cooked by Mary and Chef JR. After attending KitchenCraY events you will leave with alot of knowledg …

It's easy to halve the potato where there's love. The whole idea behind my supper club was to have “family style” dinners which means that each participant is treated as family. I want to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, enjoy dinner conversation and a good meal. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard for people to slow down, sit down and enjoy dinner. This is my attempt to bring this tradition back – at least in my home. I miss having people to eat with, I believe strongly t …

The Livingston Society is named in honor of my closest friend Livingston who's life was cut too short. If you knew Livingston you knew that he could be found at almost every social event in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. He was a fun, outgoing gentlemen that took the time to get to know you. When you were involved in a conversation with him he made you feel like you were the only one in the room. He was an all around great guy. Therefore, this group (btw 30-50 preferred but not limited t …

We need you! We are a group of women who continually seek ways to create a more conscious and connected life; women who are practitioners in a holistic health or healing modality; women who want to connect with an inspired community. Lots of years of experience, or just learning about other ways to live? You are welcome here! The groups mission is to inspire and empower you to create the life and health of your dreams! Through lectures, panels, workshops, and shared meals we will encourage each …

This is a group for young gals who live in Georgetown and Dupont Circle and surrounding neighborhoods, you are a student at Georgetown and want to go out with friends in the area for coffee ? or work in the city and want to do something relaxing afterwards ? dinner, museums, relax at someones house one evening for tea, get to check out surrounding neighborhoods with other people who live in the city or who love coming to the city and checking out fun things to do

The Shrinking Divas is a support and activity group for woman seeking a healthier, holistic approach to healthful living; Spirit, Mind, Body. We are weight losers, weight-maintainers, and fit-life seekers. We meet via conference call every Monday night at 8:00pm sharp! We will be working through several books.  Lose it For Life", by Dr. Steven Arterburn and Linda Arterburn, a weight reduction program that approaches healthier living through Spiritual(Biblically-based), physical and emotional he …

This is a group for BBQ lovers in the DMV area. I know DC isn't known for great BBQ, but I'd love to explore all the various regional options in the area. I am a Texan with several grills and a smoker, but would like to check out the various BBQ joints in the greater DC area with other afficianodos. Texas, North Carolina, Kansas City, international, and all other styles are all on the table for exploration. I envision checking out at least one new joint each month.

GGE is an group designed around life, socializing, networking, and creating something! Good times and self-enrichment can happen around a table working together towards a common goal/project with good conversation and a glass of wine/beer in hand! Together we can come up with projects/ideas that we've seen on the internet (or something original) and discuss life, headlines, healthy living, experiences, or just go wherever the topics flow! So let's see where this leads and what we can create! And …