This is for all who want to reach out to socialize and dialog with people of different cultures and countries. It is also a group who explores the shared histories, cultures, arts, and literature between the two sides of the Atlantic. It is my hope that a meeting is like a small journey from our day-to-day world to another place, time and point of view. The DC area is a very internationally oriented community so I hope we can come together for a great time: discussions, happy hours, social event …

… We both find and organize European cultural events, both classical and contemporary, in and around Washington, DC!To join DC Euro, please introduce yourself through our initial questionnaire and tell us about your background and experiences as well as what you would like to get out of the group. This is a requirement when you first apply to join our DC Euro group because it will help us get to know each other before we meet and discover things we have in common.You must attach your photo alon …

A chance to get together and have fun, and turn a few heads with other couples like you who are dating or married to someone of another culture or race, in the Rockville area. Hopefully we will have potlucks, outings and game nights and share our cultures.

This group has been created for people who enjoy learning about wine and culture at the same time. Each quarter of the year, we host a wine event at an embassy in Washington DC to share and learn about the wine culture of the hosting country. You don't have to be a member to attend those embassy events. Come and join us for cultural adventures around a glass of wine.

This is a Meetup group to connect Afghan-American young professionals of the Greater DC Metro Area whether you have lived here all your life or you are new in town. If you are Afghan and you want to network with other Afghans in the area, this is the place for you. Let's connect! (Note: This is not a cross-cultural learning group but, rather, a networking group for Afghan-Americans)

We invite you and your friends to attend this happy community social and business networking event to bridge cultural, digital and other divides! Let's come together to support Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D..C. and help to build One City!  EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly networking events provide opportunities to develop mor …

Meet with those wanting to make new friends while practicing their Turkish skills in Washington, DC! Turkish expats and students of Turkish all welcome! Our Meetups consist of a biweekly session to learn Turkish vocabulary and grammar. Also, we have biweekly Happy Hours to practice Turkish (Inglizce yok - that is, "No English," meaning we force ourselves as best as possible to use the Turkish we're learning and know), and a monthly brunch to do the same. Occasionally there are cultural events we …

         Vive la francophonie!   Afternoon French Conversation in Metropolitan DC est un groupe composé principalement de membres qui parlent le français comme deuxième ou troisième (voire quatrième!) langue.  L'objectif du groupe est de promouvoir des rencontres intéressantes entre des personnes de même sensibilité pour parler le français dans un milieu détendu. Les sujets sont illimités: la philosophie, le cinéma et la littérature, ........   Afternoon French Conversation in Metropolitan DC …

This is a purely social meetup group aiming at bringing together members of both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or religion. In this friendly and social environment we will share fun activities around town and at the same time you can learn and practice your Arabic language.

In this language exchange group, native English speakers learning Spanish meet with native Spanish speakers who are learning English. We separate into small groups to discuss the designated theme, occasionally change partners in order to have varied conversation experiences, and have discussions in both English and Spanish throughout the meeting so that speakers of each language get adequate practice. ******************** *********************** En este grupo, nativos de la lengua inglesa a …

Meet other people who are interested in developing a new cohousing community in Montgomery County, Maryland, based on green building principles. Our goal is to create a multi-generational, cross-cultural community, and a lifelong learning experience. Come and find out more about this exciting project! Please visit www.cohousing.org for more general information on cohousing.

Meet other local backgammon players who love to learn or play this ancient game. Backgammon is a game of skill, tactics and luck! One can say it is like chess with the addition of some luck and adrenalin! We will plan on meeting in local restaurants and coffee shops to add some more variety. If you love to go out, socialize, and play backgammon, this is the group for you. Just remember to bring your smile, appetite, and a backgammon set!

"In victory, you deserve champagne; in defeat, you need it" ~ Napoleon Bonaparte Join us as we explore the smells and tastes of all sparkling wines: Cavas, Proseccos, Champagnes, and more! Enjoy tasting festivals, classes, specials at wine stores, and special celebrations. This group is for those who love sparkling wines, social gatherings, and sharing a glass with fellow enthusiats. We host exciting events in the DC area and want you to be a part of our Champagne and Other Bubbles Socie …

We, the founders, crossed paths at a happy hour for the Washington Association of Professional Anthropologists (WAPA), which only several "early career" students and practitioners had attended. We found a real common ground in that we are facing similar career-shaping decisions in an environment that seems quite different from what our professors and senior mentors faced. And so, we've started this group for both practical and social purposes . . . Practical, in that we would love to meet other …