This is a group for creatives in all arts disciplines in the Ashland, Virginia area to find each other for potential collaboration. I believe that Ashland has a lot of "arts" professionals and hobbyists who live under the radar, and are looking for significant change in attitudes about arts both locally and nationally. This is a call out not only to fine artists who might think that the area is not ready for the subject matter that they deal with, but also for musicians, dancers, videographers, …

This is a time to create, to be free, to play. A place to make connections, meet new people, laugh and feel our vitality. A place to let go of our stress – and build an abundance of joy. A place to share our gifts with other people. A place to be ourselves. A fun, happy place. We'll learn how playfulness, humor and collaboration create a fulfilling experience. This is a group for anyone intrigued by graffiti art, painting, airbrushing, cartoons, comics, color, and abstract forms. All skill level …

The purpose of this group is to explore the arts in various ways, including attending festivals, museums, art galleries, musical events, and related functions, and to meet new people while doing so. Suggestions are welcome!

This group is for people who want to make a living out of doing what they love. It doesn't matter if you are a painter, singer, actor, writer, dancer, crafty type, or just want to bring more creative energy into your career--we welcome you! Our group meets on a monthly basis to provide a network of support while we pursue our dream jobs. In addition, there are special paid workshops and seminars geared toward the creative professional. Conceived as a result of Laura Zam's workshop, "How to Leave …

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a home for adventurous audiences, artists and ideas – presenting contemporary music, world music, jazz, film, dance, theatre and performance arts unlike anywhere in the city. An artistic anchor in Washington, DC’s historic H Street NE corridor, the Atlas is committed to its neighborhood and the arts community. This meetup group is great for those who know and love the Atlas Performing Arts Center, for those looking for a new and different arts scene, and for a …

The Washington Area Theater Group attends local theater and other performance arts!  Our events vary from local community theater, to musical performances, to comedy clubs, to broadway-style shows at the Kennedy Center and beyond. If you would like to join other theater lovers, this is the group for you!  Often we meet before the show to eat (unless it's a dinner theater!), either for lunch or dinner.  Please suggest your favorite theater or restaurant! By now most of you are familiar with meetu …

We are a group of Arts and Culture lovers who love to socialize. Our events are mostly hosted events with a person to greet you and keep the group together.  The events size could be 5-6 people up to 20 people. Our emphasis is enjoying Arts and Culture events with opportunities to network and make long lasting friends.  We will always try to look for special discounted tickets for our events.  We'll go to different venues in town--museums, cultural institutions, and local film festivals.   We're …

Calling all Opera Lovers! This is a group for lovers of opera in general and productions of New York's Metropolitan Opera in particular! If you've seen a production of the Met, whether in the actual opera house at Lincoln Center Plaza, via the Met's "Live in HD" in a movie theater, or even online through "Met Opera on Demand", then you are just the person to join this group. We will meet and talk about all things opera including Met productions, current and historic, opera singers, and past and …

"Go to your bosom..." - Measure for Measure SHAKESPEARE LOVERS - Chevy Chase, MD Come and join us at "Shakespeare Lovers" where together we study and savor one play per season. We are committed to a single play per season, and via "handouts" I prepare, focus on Shakespeare's own words to facilitate our discussions and commentary. Shakespeare's  insights into the human condition can be appreciated on many levels and the group always has fascinating discussions around the psychological, philosoph …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

We get together for networking and social happy hours, visiting museums, art galleries, hiking, theater, art films, dinners, charity events and more. Events are meant to provide a venue for a broad purpose of making new friends, networking and socializing with other professional singles in DMV area.  Events are hosted mainly in DC but also in VA and MD. *********************************************************** To join, you should be (1) Friendly & fun (2) answer the profile questions, and (3 …

Do you love art, architecture, music and exploring/learning about all that the Washington Metropolitan Area has to offer? Then, this group is for you! Yes, those 20-30 something young professional men and women that want to get out and experience all the culture that our city has to offer. Architectural tours, shows at the Warner Theater, Nellies Brunch, Mansion on O Street. Let's explore! Single and involved peeps are both welcome! You must just have an open mind ready to be filled with all typ …

WELCOME TO BROADWAY BOUND/THE USHERS MEETUP Welcome and thanks for becoming a member of the Broadway Bound Meetup/The Ushers community! We are so happy that you have joined our group, and we hope to see you at our many upcoming events Broadway Bound Meetup is open to anyone interested in theater and the arts. Making friendships and sharing our love for theatre is the main purpose for Broadway Bound Meetup, so participate!" OUR EVENTS (MEETUPS) On our Meetup site, we provide you with theatre ev …

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.

This group began due to a need for a new group for those of us baby boomers in the 45 to 65 age range in the Alexandria/Southern Fairfax County area.  You do not HAVE to be 45 or older to join, just know that most of our members will be within this age group.  Also, you do not have to live in the Alexandria area, but many of our events will be scheduled in the Alexandria/DC area.  Perhaps you work in this area and would love something to do after work?  Come join us! I have been involved with me …

Create Christian Stories This meetup will pray, brainstorm, and listen to God and one another about his vision for Christian story lines in books, theater, film, and poetry. We gather to create the scripts, books, screenplays, short stories, and poetry that will impact this world. We will help one another get published, get funded, cast, create, and stage each collaboration. "John 13:14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet." Coming tog …

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!

A gathering of Artist from all walks of life who promote, encourage and experience Art in its spoken, written and physical form. In this Meetup, I would like to collaborate with other individuals in the Metro Washington D.C. Area to organize meetings in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. It is my desire to quarterly meet with all groups to share publishing knowledge, critiquing poetry and essays, and exposing everyone to the wonderful experience of creativity. You should join this …

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

We are a group of culturally active professionals over 40 who desire to participate in activities with other mature and positive people. We will plan to attend concerts, museum events, local theatre performances, quick trips to NYC for Broadway plays, and anything else that's fun. We hope you'll join us, participate in AND suggest events to make this group one of the best on Meetup.com.

Act out theatre games - improvisationally create improvs, comedy skits, standup bits and acting exercises. This is for people who love charades, are fun and funny, and want to participate in a wide variety of acting exercises - to practice acting and comedy skills, have fun, and ideally build towards creating standup or skit comedy routines. We’ll act out theatre exercises (improv “games”) to improve our vocal production, movement, theatrical spontaneity, ability to working cooperatively in an e …

Join us if you love to revel in cultural, traditional and seasonal celebrations of life. We gather for all kinds of community happenings all around the DC-area, including performances, concerts, pub sings, festivals, holiday celebrations, traditional music and dance, parades, workshops and more. You'll always have plenty of opportunities to sing and dance along with us, or if you prefer, you can just sit, watch and enjoy!

This year the Gainesville and Manassas communities are joining the world-wide phenomenon of Flash Mobs. For those of you not familiar with this latest craze, a flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place to perform an act (usually dance) and then suddenly disperse. (Remember the scene in “Friends with Benefits” with Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis “mobbing” in Grand Central Station?) Interested in having fun? We think the element of surprise is the most intriguing par …

Welcome to the PREMIERE social networking group in the ENTIRE Meetup community!! Let’s meet at TOP-QUALITY events…advance movie screenings, happy hours, plays, sporting events, museums, the Kennedy Center, comedy clubs, to listen to live music, attend festivals, concerts or just to relax and have FUN in the DC/MD/VA area. We welcome your event suggestions! A limited number of events may require travel to nearby cities (for Broadway plays and other social events etc.) If you’d like to meet FIRST …

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 …

This is a group for anyone who wants to see Broadway performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC and sit close to the action (usally 1 to 10 rows from the stage). Qualifying as a group allows us to reserve and purchase the best seats in house up to a year in advance. Many times even before season ticketholders and always before the regular public offering. Come join other theather enthusiasts in getting great seats without the hassles and stress of waiting …

First Thursday @ First Church is a monthly music and performance art series in downtown Washington, DC,  open to the entire community and visitors to our city.   This is a different kind of happy hour.  We think you'll find our new building to be a work of art in itself. Each month we'll offer a different musical or performance art group selected from the local DC area. We offer light refreshments and nonalcoholic beverages.  There is no cost to attend. Come for the art, the food and drinks, or …

I just know there has to be a few other people in the Meet Up universe who can truly appreciate all the talent, glamor and fabulosity that are required to execute a great drag show. Glam Drag Fans are those fabulous people who love and adore the theatrical pageantry of a well put together drag queen show, replete with mile-long eyelashes, fantastically styled wigs, bedazzling costumes and fantabulous footwear all worn by expert performers, dancing and lip syncing to the either the latest pop h …