WARNING: Due to the popularity and demand for Vicki Irvin's investment strategies, this meet up will be full soon, so act quickly! After 2 1/2 years of teaching real estate investing to over 1,000 people in the DC Metro Area, Vicki Irvin, "The Real Estate Investment Queen" has been teaching people nationally how to invest in real estate and increase their businesses. Due to VERY popular demand, Vicki has agreed to let her program mentors share their knowledge with others. If you are like the hun …

The purpose of this group is to bring together a network of actors, of all levels, skills, in which the exchange of valuable information would take place, in addition to building an community that is embodied with support and friendship for the actor(s) who are committed to pursuing their acting careers on a professional level.

pub crawl, [puhb-krawl] verb: the act of multiple people drinking in a number of pubs in a single night, normally walking between them. First attested 1910 in British slang. [synonyms: bar tour, bar hopping]. Ever wanted to explore the nightlife the metro DC area has to offer? Not sure where to go, who to go with, or if it will be fun? Then this is is your group! We'll be exploring a new neighborhood each outing and we've hit up neighborhoods such as Cleveland Park, Clarendon, U Street, Dupont, …

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …

This Group is designated for business owners, sales professionals, network marketers and entrepreneurs who wish to take their business to the next level using direct response marketing techniques. Local business owner and entrepreneur, Yusuf A Muhammad, is a former small city Chief of Police whose claim to fame was the capturing of Willie Horton; the capture which greatly influenced the outcome of the 1988 Presidential Election. Using direct marketing and word-of-mouth techniques, Yusuf has bu …

The DC Filmmakers group is a community of people passionate about the moving image (film, video, television, web broadcast/streaming, ... ). We look at digital production and film production as two side of the same coin. The group is a resource to network, make films, learn, teach, screen films, discuss business aspects of the industry, and to make friends. Our members include Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Writers, Editors, Actors, Audio Engineers, Lighting Gaffers, Grips, Audio Design …

This Group is designated for business owners, sales professionals, network marketers and entrepreneurs who wish to take their businesses to the next level using direct response marketing techniques. The group organizers and local business owners, Tammy Wright and Yusuf Muhammad, have used direct marketing and word-of-mouth techniques to build fitness and health businesses that have grown tremendously in only a few short months. Our monthly meetings seek to act as a coaching, mastermind and ne …

The Graphic Novel Bookgroup reads in as wide a range as there are literary genres. The one commonality is that they all involve stories told with the aid of pictures - sequential storytelling. Obviously, this definition does not limit the content, and, if you were to browse several graphic novels, you’d find striking variety: memoir, journalism, literary fiction, humor, experimental, abstract, underground comix, sketchbook/journaling, superhero, mainstream, manga, manwha, the list goes on. Like …

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

VAMPIRES:  Immortal, alluring, and highly dangerous -- what's not to love? Just about everyone enjoys a good vampire story, as evidenced by our lasting fascination with the undead.  If recent books, movies, and television programs are any indication, the vampire craze continues to run strong without any signs of abating. It's one thing to read or watch a vampire story.  But have you ever thought of BEING in one? House Divided is the Richmond, VA chapter of a global organization of vampire aficio …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

Intro: When I first moved to DC, I went to several movies by myself. I discovered that I wasn't the only one. Several DC Professionals attending movies solo! I thought, "It would be nice if I just had some girlfriends that I could meet up with after work, watch a movie, and go get dinner or drinks!" Join "DC Ladies Movie Nights" and do not worry about going to the movies solo anymore! Requirement: Just an interest in movies and an interest in having fun. The atmosphere is casual, without a lot …

In this tough economy  new jobs for the unemployed will only come from personal effort - to Make Your Job. The purpose of 2GrowRichmond is to provide the latest business tools for people looking to own their future from self-employment. In this tough economy success for Start-ups and Small Businesses will only come from Self-Sufficiency. The purpose of 2GrowRichmond is to provide the latest business tools for businesses to own their future from sales. We create opportunities for improvement and …

In this tough economy  new jobs for the unemployed will only come from personal effort - to Make Your Job. The purpose of 2GrowRichmond is to provide the latest business tools for people looking to own their future from self-employment. In this tough economy success for Start-ups and Small Businesses will only come from Self-Sufficiency. The purpose of 2GrowRichmond is to provide the latest business tools for businesses to own their future from sales. We create opportunities for improvement and …

This Meetup is a place for citizens to discover, report and attend attend townhall meetings held by elected officials in the US Senate and House of Representatives concerning Senate Bill "Protect IP Act" or PIPA and the "Stop Online Piracy Act," or "SOPA." As the Senate will take action on the bill January 23rd and 24th, our priority is to connect Senators with their constituents. If you want to attend a townhall, but we do not yet have any town-halls listed please contact us at pk @ publicknow …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

Are you sick of partisanship? Have you felt powerless to do anything about it? Let’s change that! I believe, collectively, we can make a difference. We can come together as Americans to solve or at least constructively engage in the enormous difficulties we face globally and as a nation. I have a simple idea. It’s not new, but it may not have been used precisely in this way before. Practically all religious denominations talk about it in one way or another; it is the power of the intentional pra …

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

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 …

Feeling alone? Feeling troubled? Are you struggling to fulfill your goals and dreams because nobody will support you or approve those things that matter most to you or are very important to you because of your inadequacies? Do you see other people succeeding and enjoying life yet are not willing or able to help lift you up? Do you feel as though you are suffering silently because no one understands you? Are people giving up on you as you strive to accomplish your goals because they think you don …

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 …

For over 30 years, The Generic has been the creative incubator of some of the finest performers and artists in Virginia, and we continually seek to develop programs that foster the development of the future leaders of American theater. Join our group to discover ways to get involved at The Generic.

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 …

Calling all Bollywood enthusiasts to come together and push the limits of Bollywood to extend to DC and to the world. We want to let your hidden talents be exposed to the world and make Bollywood even better than what it is. The aim of this group is to learn to develop ourselves in the areas of acting, directing, singing etc. and to become a part of Bollywood. We will have expert sessions to hone your skills in the areas of acting, directing, photography etc in Bollywood style. Let your creativi …

There is a rapidly growing film community in Charlottesville which is very exciting, but it's so spread out that it's hard to really get out there and meet other people interested in film. This group is hopefully a way for people who are interested in film, to watch films and then discuss them with other people who have different viewpoints and discuss the technical aspects of the film. On top of that, this group is also geared towards those interested in working in video production no matter ho …

This is a group for anyone seeking God and hoping to have a deeper relationship with Him. Our group is non-denominational and open to people of all races and ages in the Washington DC-metro area - specifically residents of Northern Virginia. We enjoy fun, food and fellowship, striving to imitate Acts 2:42. We meet in Fairfax Towers in Falls Church and look forward to meeting you.

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in DC where yo …

Let's get together and learn from the film industry professionals and from each other's experiences. We have a lot of screenwriting, visual FX, and other filmmaking tutorials, such as Hollywood Camera Work. These resources as well as some equipment are available for our group members. Our goal is to build a network of creative individuals who actively improve their skills. If you are a Hampton Roads resident and currently pursuing a screenwriting, producing, acting, or filmmaking career, join ou …