Interested in learning Unity3D, helping others learn Unity3D, Unity3D best practices and/or game development? This group helps members become better Unity3D users and game developers through face-to-face meetings, round tables and lectures.  This isn't a group for just programmers, artists are welcome too.

Metro DC Flash Users Group is here for multiple reasons, but the one reason that brings the flash community together is to enjoy, learn and develop Flash applications. En-powered by ActionScrip 3.0, Flash is now on its CS4 platform for delivering RIA content online and on desktop (AIR) . Not only that it is one of the easiest languages to learn and even easier to develop with. We will add Flex and AIR application development when everyone has an appetite to learn more exciting Rich Internet Appl …

Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH is a non-profit, professional computer graphics organization serving the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to foster the synthesis of art and technology while promoting and educating the computer graphics and interactive media community through the exchange of printed and electronic information and innovative ideas. We are a volunteer organization that relies on its members to provide unique resources for the benefit of those interested in the field of compu …

Welcome to Development of Universal Perception for Evolving Consciousness! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." Albert Einstein ******************* Practices for Developing Intuitives and Psychics ~~~~~ Expand All Your Senses and Skills for Universal Perception In today's world, we have now become far more aware of our inter-connectedness with all aspects …

Hey! Who loves to play games? I know I do, but it's no fun to play them by yourself. Here at the Microsoft Store, we aim to bring a community of gamers to develop a reoccuring meet up where gamers can play games amongst eachother. We have a total of 8 Xbox's that we can you are able to use to set up anything from single player games, multiplayer games, etc. We even have enough copies of the most popular games to support up to eight people. Halo, Black Ops 2, Gears of War, Crysis, etc. You name i …

Live Authentic DC is a space where you can discover how much richer and more thrilling it is to BE YOURSELF. Inspired by Authentic World in SF, we create events that help us connect more deeply with ourselves and each other. Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face? DC’s Authentic Game Nights and Circling Events, hosted by Li …

This is a group for Ruby programmers who would like to start creating iOS apps for the iPad and/or iPhone. All skill levels (in both Ruby and iOS) are welcome. I started this group as a way to meet similar-minded people who can spur each other on, compare notes and share experiences as we delve into the rapidly evolving world of iOS.

This group is geared toward getting web designers and developers together to discuss new technology, share and promote business, and collaborate to build awesome new apps and sites. There has been much interest in the past for this type of community around the Rockville/Gburg/Bethesda area so we're trying to revive the community. This group is for: web developers (front-end and back-end) designers programmers mobile devs Drupalers/Wordpressers app/game devs tech geeks anyone else who wants to l …

Greetings! Looking for a group? Want to try new games? Wanna blab about goings on in the gaming world? This is the place for you. Our aim is to support and bring together local role-players and gamers of varying stripes. Our main monthly meetup is socially oriented and open to all, but our many mini-meetups are each oriented toward a given game and open to only a few. ------ We also are supporting people who are currently developing their own campaign settings and game worlds. If you're work …

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

This group is for young Christian women in their 20's and 30's who are looking to connect with other women like themselves, and engage in fun activities, such as informal Bible study/discussions, volunteer projects, dinners, movie nights, dance/fitness classes, day trips, and whatever fun activities you can think of.  The goal is to build friendships and develop a strong support network, as we grow in our walk with God.

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." This is not a group who just meets up when we are bored and have nothing to do, its about open women building genuine and lasting friendships, sharing a common bond, and simply having fun!! It doesnt matter where you're from, what color you are, your age, weight, backgroud, marital status, etc, as long as you're a woman......this group is for you. Thi …

This Meetup was created by Michael Hurst to help men develop more power and choice in their dating life. Through seminars, meetups and other events, members will learn skills relating to picking up women, developing positive, realistic beliefs about themselves and women.    Become That Guy who is confident, socially savvy and gets the girl. Michael Hurst first discovered what has come to be know as the Pickup Artist Community in 1999. He is the author of the book Become That Guy and offers coach …

This group surpasses the typical meet and greet networking session. In efforts to change the common colloquialism “It’s not what you know but who you know” to “It’s not who you know, but who you get to know,” we host monthly mixers to encourage networking amongst creative professionals and young entrepreneurs in the DC Metropolitan area. We aim to transform the definition of "cool" to an individual who is morally conscious, literate, and capable of functioning in modern society as a leader. We w …

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 …

We are the largest and most active Dating & Men’s self development forum in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the largest in the world with over 1,200 members. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are looking to improve their dating lives and master their social surroundings. We have recently expanded to include a rapidly growing community in Miami, FL as well. Many of our members found us after reading books like “The Game” by Neil Strauss, a st …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

This is a group for people who are tired of "groups". In the Reston, VA area there are many talented people who work with software every day and enjoy exchanging ideas. All around Reston new solutions, products and even companies are being created in the building next door every day. It’s time for a forum where interesting concepts and ideas are presented to interested people. Large and small software and tech companies office, live and play here. Software pros work hard and play harder. The mis …

Coaching is powerful: - It changes the game and how we play it. - Coaching challenges us to be our best and eliminates the excuses and circumstances that get in our way. This meet-up is ideal for anyone considering becoming a coach, one of the fastest growing fields out there. Coaching is a wonderful job and all of the coaches at this event were trained by Accomplishment Coaching, the finest coaches' training program in the world. Get a chance to see the results of that training in person and th …

The Awesome Institution was created by James Norton, Brother James, to make men better at life and dating.  This meetup group's goals are to introduce men to the fundamentals of Pickup and Dating, help you meet like minded individuals that can help you improve your game, and facilitate events to help you get better at life and dating. For the past few years, James Norton been regarded as one of the premier Pickup and Dating Coaches. He has been feature on the Today show, The Week, front page of …

I moved from NY to DC and was really going to miss the Hack and Tell meetup there, so I decided to start one in DC! (What follows is the shamelessly ripped off description of the original). If you've ever visited Hacker News, you've almost certainly seen the "Show HN" or "Ask HN" posts. Well, it's time to get off the Internet and tell us about it face to face. We'll provide you with our honest feedback, you provide us with a great hack, or idea. We'll give you 5 minutes to show off your tool …

Are you a fabulous female of color or a fabulous female that appreciates fabulous females of color who would like to be involved in fun activities, increasing your social circle and developing new friendship? If you answered ‘YES” then you have come to the right place.Brown Women of Montgomery County (BWMC) is a group for women of color primarily between the ages of mid 20's and above that are interested in creating lasting friendships, meeting positive and intelligent women of color who are als …

Potomac 'Middle Ages' D&D is made of several groups of more mature folks, mostly in their 30s and 40s+, that meet regularly to play the Dungeons and Dragons V3.5 role-playing game. We're from the Metro Wash DC area (along the Potomac River and I-95), with most delves (sessions) held in Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Woodbridge, Stafford vicinities). Each of our Gaming Groups is different, tone set primarily by the location "Host" and the game's "DM" (dungeon master).  We're about having fun and …

This group is for parents & educators who want to teach computer technology and design. We want to have regular meetups to exchange ideas and also to also provide opportunities for kids to learn programming, design, and robotics skills.

Meet local Arabic language and Islam lovers! Have fun making friends for yourself and kids ages (0 to 5), practicing with your kids Arabic alphabets and vocabularies, and having indoors and outdoors playgroups. This group is for Arabic speaking Muslim moms in the DC Metro area with children ages 0-5. Please join us and give your children an opportunity to have fun in an Islamic atmosphere, speak and hear Arabic, make new friends, and develop new skills through play. We will often meet at Ashburn …

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

Welcome to Montgomery County Chick Lit's... Chick Lit's ~ Fun Fab Females Book & Social Club is open to all adult women in Mo Co.  If you're a fun loving gal who wants to connect with like minded ladies, this is the group for you! Chick Lit's is for local Mo Co women who'd like to expand their social circle, build friendships & enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we'll enjoy a variety of activities (Dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, …