Come into the ArtHouse ! Meet with local film and arts lovers to watch indie, foreign and classic films! We'll also attend art gallery openings, theater performances, Embassy evenings, museums, author readings and interesting concerts. And more often than not, there will be a reception! The idea will be to keep the price down and participation and conversation up! We'll go wherever art house films are screened in town--museums, cultural institutions, embassies, local film festivals, as well as …

Do you have HABITS that are not helping you live the life that you desire? Do you have pain that keeps you from doing what you want to do, even keeping you from doing what you have to do? Do you have "friends" that do not support you or whom you don't support? What would life be like if you could do all the activites that you want to do; if your body was pain free; if your were surrounded by people that you admire and who love you; if you were making changes to become the person you always wante …

We are a fun group for all levels of ukulele experience.  Our regular monthly club schedule has something for everyone: 2nd Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Beginner Group Lesson 3-5pm 4th Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Ukulele Jam 3-5pm and Ukulele Open Mic 6-8pm Navigation (click the link next to the text): A) About ( click here) B) Membership Rules ( click here) C) Local Ukulele Workshops/Concerts/Events ( click here) ============================== …

Dear Creative Jewelry Friends, This Meetup is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Bead Society (NVBS), a Non-Profit organization created in February of 1992. Our purpose is to encourage members of the community to appreciate and participate in the visual arts through beads. We endeavor to provide a network for education opportunities and the exchange of ideas about beads and techniques in beading. We sponsor a bead and jewelry Auction (May) and a full scale Bead and Jewelry show (Sept/Oct) every …

Come home to the "Art of Living" Center, which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Art of Living foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 countries. A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuvenates the body and mind. In …

The purpose of the group is to gather people together who want to work on album projects, paper crafts, or digital albums. Anyone with an interest in preserving their family history or photos should come join us for the fun.

In 2009, after looking for a group in the Fairfax City area for sewers/knitters/quilters, etc. and not finding one quite close enough, I figured why not start one? Our group is for people looking to stitch with a group to complete all those projects we've started and not completed, and to gain inspiration from others on new projects. Our group is very diverse in experience level, age, and craft. I think that has led to the most fun! No two meet ups are ever the same.

SEE OUR LATEST PROGRAM IN "FILES" The Chez Nous Reston Salon meets monthly in Reston, typically on Sundays from 5-8pm to enjoy a generous buffet and lecture on a broad range of eclectic topics... from mathematics, to nature to art, decision science...coral reefs and even the universe. I launched the salon in May 2008 to explore fascinating topics and build on an idea for "thoughtful entertainment" in Reston, Virginia. Over two dozen speakers have offered evenings of remarkable interest. Every …

The Healing Cooperative is an organization which provided PRACTITIONERS and ADMIRERS of the HEALING arts with the OPPORTUNITY to come together each month for a SHARING EXERCISE, a HEALING MEDITATION, an EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION by our SPEAKER of the MONTH, a VEGETARIAN MEAL OFFERING, and a fabulous NETWORKING experience. Participation is $10 pp - which goes towards promotion of The Healing Cooperative Join us and grow both SPIRITUALLY and PROFESSIONALLY! Monthly Meetings Weekly Workshops Private …

NoVA Martial Arts is dedicated to bringing martial artists together in Northern Virginia. Our goal is to enable members to explore martial art styles in a non-intimidating way. Here you will be able to find martial art styles that interest you and try learning them with different instructors and with people like you. NoVA is rich with martial art schools and therefore is rich with martial artists. Use this site to find new martial art schools. Attend interesting martial art seminars. Meet martia …

HeartSpace Center for Healing Arts is a healing community founded upon the principle of unconditional love, which is the Love Force. The only requisite for membership in the HeartSpace community is a desire to open your heart to the infinite grace of unconditional love and acknowledge yourself as a child of the Limitless Universe. I invite you now to return to your place of deepest knowing, to remember your most sacred truth, and to honor and cultivate the HeartSpace deep within you. Together we …

There are many groups for ladies of color in the Washington metropolitan area but few are originated in Western FFX County. This group is started to fill that gap. This is a social group for those who are celebrating life and looking for similarly inclined people. The vision of this group is try new things or revisits old things, go to new places or revisit old places, have lots of fun, meet great people, and create amazing memories. Members are expected to support each other and participate in …

Please note: This group is not accepting new membership. We wish you the best in finding another group. This group is for older vital "boomer" couples (about 50+), born between 1946 and 1966 who want to forge friendships with other couples or casually socialize because this stage of our lives is for us to explore with zest and fun. We accept ourselves with grace and laughter. Couples in their late 40's, 50's, or older have social needs that usually are different than our younger versions. In fac …

Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or have trained in the past this group is for you! People from all over Northern Virginia now have a chance to train in Krav Maga with certified instructors, have a blast, get fit and learn valuable self-defense skills all at the same time. The Krav Maga System was developed so that any adult regardless of age, gender or size can learn to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. Krav Maga is heavy on the m …

Are you passionate about your art or craft? Are you into mixed media, painting, sewing, crafts, knitting, drawing, or photography. Would you like to share your experiences?  Would you like to learn  how to break into the biz of selling your handcrafted creations?  If you are looking to meet and network with other artists and crafters in the area this group is for you. We will have meet and greets, show and tell, and visit local art events. Also, once you join you will have access to lots of info …

Gen-B is a group of Jewish singles belonging to the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964).  Enjoy a variety of social events and make new friends! Gen-B is a JCCNV program (Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia).You do not need to be a member of the JCC to attend events.

Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …

AMORC is the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC). Seekers and members meet in open forums to learn and to share AMORC's unique approach to metaphysics, mysticism, and the arts. www.rosicrucian.org Everyone is welcome. It is open to all. Join us! Find us on www.facebook.com/Rosicrucian.Order.AMORC

Greetings! So, we know friends come in all varieties, but let's be honest . . . it's not fun to always be the lone "mature mom" in the playgroup. The purpose of this group is simple: form friendships with other older moms, and get our kids together as well. Read about us below and if you think it's a fit . . . Join us! Who/What/Where Our group is comprised of moms from across Northern Virginia in their late 30's to 40's, who have a toddler/younger child or infant (or are expecting one soon) We …

This group is intended as a consortium for students, instructors and those who have never experienced, but are interested in increasing health, wellness, balance, strength and stamina through the internal arts. We wish to help ourselves and others with arts and practices such as Taiji (Tai Chi), various other styles of internal martial arts, Qigong (Chi Kung), Yoga, Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Somatic Therapy, etc. We wish to appreciate, not alienate different styles, forms, and theory for the b …

We practice the Yang Short (Cheng Man-Ching) form and play push hands and apply the form to practical self-defense.

This is a group for anyone interested and ready to perform improv and acting. I am starting this group to form an troupe for committed actors and improvisors who are willing to meet at least once a week to practice our skills and move towards performing throughout the Northern, VA area

Music is the purest form of art... therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music... The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Music is truly one of the most expressive art forms, which has an celestial appeal. As long as you can feel the rhythm and the harmony of the beats, you can comprehend and enjoy any type of music around the world. Indian music …

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 is a secular, non religious and not affiliated to any other group, family oriented volunteer with kids group. The objective is to get together and make a difference as a group. Examples of activities include using arts & crafts, collecting items and visits to nearby hospitals, shelters or assisted living communities. All ages welcome.

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

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.

This is a group for parents who have young children and live in or near Reston. I started this group in order to provide a platform for parents to share the info of family fun events, interesting venues, free trial classes (martial arts, music, gym programs, foreign language learning, etc), preschool open house, kids club of gyms, etc. We also have playdate at park, indoor or outdoor playground. Normally, the venues are in Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, Vienna and other places. I am a C …