This Meetup is for anyone who loves poetry and/or performers looking for an atmosphere to peform their work or to hear great poetry.  We conduct events each month for lovers of this art to include : The @ttic - a once a month showcase poetry event, Graffiti DC - a once a month slam event for 18+ crowd, and Busboys & Poets - an open mic hosted by Beny Blaq once a month.

Calling all Singles 40 & Up! Meet for wine (or beer), espresso and decadent desserts (or nachos) and engage with other singles in stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics ... politics, literature, the arts, philosophy, sports, your past travels and wish list ... Light weight chattering is OK. Heavy weight pontificating is cool, too. Anything and everything goes. Humor is a big plus. With all this gabbing goin' on, you just might meet (and be) "the one."

Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morrison? Does exploring philosophical classics (Plato's Symposium, maybe? Sartre? Hume?) actually appeal to you? If reading great literature with a friendly, laid-back, edgy intellectual crowd turns you on, then this is the meetup for you. We won't tak …

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions If you have questions about the Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations, please contact Jae October. If you have questions about the International Outreach, please email Rodrigo Mariscal Paredes. If you have questions about the Writer's Workshops and other educational programming, please email Michael Anthony Ingram If you have questions about co …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

We are a group of lovers of the dance of peace ~ attuning to the heart ~ co-creating harmony through embodied prayer, sacred intention, conscious movement, pure sound, the glance of the soul. We are musicians, percussionists, dancers, singers of the message of unity, revelers in the mystical, celebrants of all sacred traditions. The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from the many spiritual t …

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).

Welcome all poetry, spoken word and those gifted with weaving words of love, passion and soul-stirring lyrics together that inspires all who have open minds to ready to listen. As a fan of this Meetup, and now organizer, I hope to carry on the good work and invoke a sense of community and togetherness just as our last organizer did with a true caring spirit. I ask for your patience as I plan our first evening together and update this Meetup's group page. The basic rules still apply, profanity-fr …

I spent an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format is writers will bring no mo …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

Are you committed to writing? We are looking for ten more serious wordsmiths to join our writing and critique group located in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland. We meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm in Olney, MD, at the Harris Teeter. We also meet the fourth Saturday of every month at 1pm in Olney, MD, at the Harris Teeter.  Our meetings are about two hours in length. We have talented writers of varying levels of experience.  We write:  fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, young ad …

Welcome!  If you're looking for people who are open-minded, supportive and critical thinkers to share your poetry with and receive feedback, this is the group for you!  Through getting feedback and reading others' works, you'll become acquainted with techniques that others are using, and find ways to apply them to your own work. We meet in areas within or bordering Bethesda.  Please take a look at the upcoming events posted, and RSVP for one that interests you.  I look forward to meeting each of …

Welcome, Tao Life Seekers! According to the ancient wisdom of Taoism, in nature there is balance and harmony; Taoism promotes living in accordance with the laws of nature. This group is for those seeking to achieve an inspired creative life applying Taoist principles, either as an artist, a martial artist, a healer, an acupuncturist, a herbalist, a green environmentalist, or those interested in applying those principles in their lives. Our monthly activities take our members to where Tao princip …

"Go to your bosom..." - Measure for Measure SHAKESPEARE LOVERS - Chevy Chase, MD The purpose of "Shakespeare Lovers"  is to  study and savor one play per season - via monthly meetings. Month 1 - 1st half of the Play; Month 2 - 2nd half; Month 3 - "DVD Party." Shakespeare's  insights into the human condition can be appreciated on many levels and the group hopes to facilitate discussions around the psychological, philosophical and sociological issues in the plays, especially in relation to our ow …

This group is set up to learn, share, and practice Arabic Language. This meetup is open to anyone who would like to explore the language of poetry, spirituality, and wisdom. The meet up will cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice. It will also feature and cover different aspects of Arab history, literature, and culture. The meet up will regularly open up with a small teaching of a short verse from the Koran to provide insight into the complexity and beauty of the Arabic la …

A group for pagan or pagan-friendly folks who appreciate writing in all of its forms. The writing does not have to be pagan-themed. Here, writers can share their work to a pagan-minded audience for a more specific reaction to their writing. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and essays are welcome. I am currently feeling out dates that would work for our group. Please email me and let me know what dates work out the best for you.

The vision of the Arts Ministry is to dramatize words through movement, body language, sign language and facial expressions. It is the utilization of these techniques that we will offer professionalism of the art and ministry relevant to the needs of those we minister to. The purpose of the Arts Ministry is to bear witness of God’s salvation, love, forgiveness, deliverance and sustaining power. It is also our purpose to follow the mandate of serving the Lord with gladness and using our gifts and …

The Seed Group of the Oak and Eagle is a relaxed gathering for interested individuals to study, discuss, and practice Druidry in a safe, friendly, and receptive environment. Druidry is a way of experiencing and connecting with the natural world and other beings in a style and manner associated with the ancient Celtic culture that spanned northern Europe for thousands of years. Elements of Druidry can still be found in modern cultural and spiritual traditions. The study of Druidry compliments man …

This group is for writers, artists and musicians to come together to share their work. The idea of the group is to foster growth and creativity. The aim is to provide a comfortable environment for feedback and ideas. I started this group to find other creative people to share with. Look forward to meeting you all.

Are you still working on that novel you never finished? Would you like to start one? What about the screenplay or play that you've been contemplating, do you need motivation to finish? Any writing really Inspired by Brian Griffin himself... I'd like to invite everyone to get off their (fill in the blank) and give themselves a chance to start writing. You can meet like minded people who will keep you motivated to completion... whenever that may be.

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 …

This goup is for those who wish to dine at various restaurants, attend independent movies, attend musical events, discuss some of the Great Books, or simply meet at a local coffee shop and discuss politics. Also, those interested in poetry, traveling locally, and shopping for bargains are welcome.

This is a group of people interested in learning about Urdu liturature mostly Urdu poetry. So if you like Ghalib, Meer, Momin and others, and like to know more beautiful shers and ghazals than this is the perfect group for you. Please understand, this is not singing/music/filmi etc group, we mostly emphasize on purely literary/philosophical aspects of Urdu poetry.

We're cultural gladiators--people who love getting out and about in Washington DC, and doing all The District has to offer! Make new friends and bring existing ones along as we have fun together while taking in: special events, lounges, concerts, open mics, festivals, museum exhibits, theatre performances, and more. Let's do DC!

We are a non-profit guild of storytellers and story listeners in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area, working to promote the art of storytelling and provide opportunities for local storytellers to grow in their art and practice. We host informal monthly story swaps on Saturday evenings for tellers, listeners, and would-be tellers. Our stories include a mix of folk tales, literary stories and personal stories.

Please join us if you are looking for opportunities to participate in the Arts, if you love to sing, or dance, if you write songs, poetry, or if you would like to explore and discover new frontiers. CARPE DIEM ARTS creates multi-generational and cross-cultural community celebrations, offering workshops and residencies in the visual, literary and performing arts, as well as a monthly Sing and a monthly Contradance in Silver Spring, retreats on the Eastern Shore, and other uplifting and community- …

This site is dedicated to serving the Iranian community of Greater Washington DC by providing information on the upcoming events and encourage more community activities. All sections of this site are open to general public and you don't have to be a member to use it. By becoming a member you will be able to suggest events,  RSVP for the ones you like to attend, ask questions before the event, and leave feedback and review after the event, but more importantly, becoming a member shows your suppor …