If you read a lot of contemporary fiction and nonfiction that is well-reviewed by respected critics, then this book club is for you! For simplicity's sake, we will be choosing our titles from the New York Times notable books list from the past 3-4 years. The book club will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, alternating fiction and non-fiction selections chosen by our rotating group of hosts.  If one month's pick doesn't interest you, wait until next month when we choose new titles! The me …

We explore a wide variety of topics in a conversational style always respecting each other's opinion.  You do not need a background in philosophy, only an interest in seeking truth and wisdom. The value of our discussons come from the combined perspectives of those that attend.  From student to Physicist we all have a unique perspective and can learn from each other; please join, attend and contribute your wisdom to ours? Steven Easley The DC Philosophy Cafe We are now holding bi weekly discussi …

I started this group because I want to keep up on the latest books on global affairs, international development, foreign policy, economics, or finance. I also wanted to meet other people out there with the same interests who crave stimulating intellectual discussions. I thought this group could serve as a way to motivate us to stay current on the latest literature and lead us into some fun discussions. You should join this group if you are one of the many Washington area professionals (like …

The Dupont Circle Reading Railroad is a literature club centered on discussion, friendship, wine and exploration of various mediums (poetry, graphic novels, stories, film, theater).

Northern Virginia and the surrounding area is very liberal.  As a result, it often is difficult for conservatives and libertarians to meet and discuss timely topics or current books. This meetup group is unique by giving conservatives and libertarians an informal forum to exchange ideas, debate issues, and develop a network of like-minded individuals. The group meets once a month, at least, and we will focus on timely issues.  If you are interested in thoughtful discussions and meeting fellow …

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

I have to believe in a world outside my own mind. I have to believe that my actions still have meaning, even if I can't remember them. I have to believe that when my eyes are closed, the world's still there. Do I believe the world's still there? Is it still out there? … Yeah. We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different. (Memento, 2000) No matter what anyone tells you - words and ideas can change the world. (Dead Poets Society, 1989) See, Mr. Gitts, most people never have …

We read pre-1920 history, a mix of world, economic, colonial period, military, ancient, biography, or member interest. Also non-fiction and business books (Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell, etc). Emphasis on quality over a particular genre. All readers with a passion for the material are welcome, meet every 2 months.

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 …

Do you like digging into ideas that shape our world? The Freedom & Justice discussion group invites thoughtful people from all backgrounds to enjoy some friendly debate, impactful ideas, and good company at a cozy local pub. We will watch a short video from LearnLiberty.org and dig into the evening’s topic. First one up: “Liberty & Justice: Friends or Enemies?” No need to prep for discussion. We will kick off and moderate the discussion to make sure you can learn some new things and express your …

This is an anybody is welcome, social, discussion, group who enjoys the HBO series Game of Thrones (as well as the books) and once season three begins we're planning on meeting on Mondays in Crystal City to discuss.

This is the group for people who have shelves of books that your friends haven't read-- or have no interest in reading :) I'm sure there are kindred spirits out there who love well-written biographies, books about African American history, social issues or themes relevant to the Black community. So...if you sometimes schlep to Politics and Prose, hop a train to the Harlem Book Fair (or want to), search for interesting used book stores online (I can't be the only one) or wait every year for the N …

Discussion group for INTJs and folks interested in chatting about the INTJ perspective. The goal of the group would be to increase the self-awareness of INTJs, help share INTJ-friendly coping strategies, and the general story-telling of INTJ experiences. Meetups would be in-person and through Google-hangout (free video/chat/audio capability by Google). INTJs generally have a very salient personality, and may have difficulty relating to other people INTJs have a myriad of traits and quirks, and …

This is a group for anyone interested in education technology and promoting education in the classroom for teachers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers in the Washington DC region. We will be organizing keynotes, panel discussions, and more. We will try to meet monthly to explore various topics at the intersection of education and technology; to learn about the latest technologies that are supporting teachers; and to hear from teachers about the problems in education that must be fixed now. In add …

The Watergate scandal represents a unique moment in America's political and cultural history. This group gathers people who are fascinated by the scandal: its characters, its events, what it reveals about American politics and American culture, and the impact it has had on the American political and social psyche.

This is a group to help us get our day started with some walking and talking. Studies show that people who exercise first thing in the morning are more productive during the day and sleep better at night. Also, engaging in good conversation will get the brain going. Studies show that people who engage in social activity early in the day perform at higher cognitive levels throughout the day and are more likely to succeed in their carrer and relationships. Each walk will have a new leader who will …

This is a group for lovers of all things pertaining to the Ancient Greek and/or Latin languages, literature, philosophy, history, culture, etc. All skill and knowledge levels are welcome. This is a new group and I will form meetings based on the interests of the members. I hope to have meeting broken up into translation meetings and meeting devoted to discussing some area of classics, for which you don't need to know the language. Please let me know what your interests are and what you hope to d …

Hey, youngish Jews in Northern Virginia - let's meet each other. Are all of our peeps in Maryland or DC? I'm determined to create a Jewish community in NoVa. Let's get together, hang out, have cultured and dare I say, intellectual, discussions about life and and the World around us. This group is in no way, whatsoever, religious.

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, …

This is a group for people who are looking to explore their creativity by interacting through novel activities that ask us to think outside the box and unriddle our minds. We believe in the power of collective brainstorming to inspire innovation and self awareness. This group welcomes free thinkers, artists, techies, social reformers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between and around. Your hosts are entrepreneurs, economists, artists, writers, and engineers who want to create a space where socia …

The Humanities Council of Washington, DC (HCWDC) is a non-profit organization that provides grant support for community projects that enrich the lives of DC residents through the humanities disciplines. Additionally, HCWDC produces humanities programs, such as Soul of the City andLive to Read, with support from area non-profits, the NEH, and the DC government. The organization was founded in1980 as a private affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and is one of 56 similar i …

This is a group for people who enjoy intelligent conversation and dining out with new friends.  It is that simple.  To help you decide whether or not this is the right group for you, ask yourself:  Do you enjoy meeting new people? (hint: you don't have to be an extrovert but you do have to get out of the house and actually meet new people) Do you get a lot of bang out of intelligent conversations and intellectual discussions?  Are you getting bored by these inane questions already?  If you answe …

We're people who recently moved to the area and consider ourselves Outlanders! This is a great group for foreigners, or just plain anyone who wants to have a good time and meet others! Sports bars, Movies, Dining, Hiking, Swimming, Photography... anything goes! Suggest a Meetup, and we'll go! We frown upon party poopers! Don't be a square! Be a tetrahedron!

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

A group dedicated to embarassing and voting out weak kneed, self serving politicians on both sides of the aisle. Anyone who is not apathetic or dedicated to towing a party line and would instead like to redefine what the party line is feel free to join us. Being a free thinker, good person, and passionate about what you believe in but not blindly adhereing to it are the basic qualifications for membership. If you meet those standards lets get together, get organized and get going.

This group is open to anyone interested in discussing philosophy, perception, spirituality or just looking a little more deeply at the world around us, how it works and how we relate to it and each other. Some of the topics we will be discussing are: - What is life?  a gift from the divine, a chemo-electric byproduct, an interesting concept, or something else? - What do we know?  a discussion of knowledge and belief - Emotion and reason, the collaboration or conflict  between the mind and the …

This is a group for men of all ages who would llike to come together in a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment and discuss topics and issues pertaining to men, for men, and by men. The objective is to educate, empower, and learn from one another in a barbershop-like atmosphere. "What's said at the barbershop, stays at the barbershop." We meet from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm,  the second Monday of every month at Fall Hill Apts. Clubhouse. 100 Weston Lane, Fredericksburg, Va 22401 Light refreshments are serv …

This is a group for people to discuss the books they are reading and may read as little or as much as one may find the time to. Meetings can be held on Sundays in the afternoon. There are so many books out there and hundreds of authors hoping for an audience. Let's give these lonely, literary stars our attention for a few weeks or so of our time! What are all these people writing about and what for? Let's figure it out. Let's read great books or at least a few sentences; let's observe characters …