But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

"I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues." --- Duke Ellington Jazz and blues fans of all ages and stages (rookie to veteran listener/performer) are welcome to this Meetup group devoted to seeking out and attending great jazz and blues concerts throughout the National Capital Region. We attend a range of venues and events, from pricey to free, mostly in and around downtown DC, with occasional forays into the ‘burbs. If you love jazz and blues, but would prefer to enjoy it …

WELCOME; Sound is light sound is emotion, sound is a way to connect your soul. We are all engineered to be finely attune to sound . It is a major part of our environment, of our universe. Sound is a healing connection to the all. During my 35 plus years, as an audio system designer, I have pursued the truth that embodies sound. For decades, I have continuously expanded my craft to re-create the energies of musical performance and of recorded sound in the 3D space. My goal has been to redefine th …

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 …

The idea behind "International Best Girlfriends of DC" is to create a tight-knit group of international young and ambitious women living in Washington, DC only who are originally from somewhere around the world and who miss having a best girlfriend to share the pleasures and hardships in life. DC is a transient city composed of young professionals and internationals with whom we share fun and important moments in life; however, we all know how difficult it is to maintain these true and intimate …

Introduction This group explores the intersection of the data revolution and the art of creating value. Bring your inner data scientist and learn how people are not only doing cool things with data, but doing so in ways that help startups, businesses, and other organizations thrive. While we will always have industrial, academic, and government luminaries as speakers, this meetup will not just be about lectures and free pizza (or empanadas as we secure sponsors).  Simply put, we are building a …

I love High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography and everybody seems to think it's too hard or too complicated. I want to demystify it and teach what I know about it. It seems to me that people either love it or hate it. But, I think it has a very useful purpose. HDR images can be very realistic and also very surrealistic. It just depends on your person taste. I can show you how to compose your shots, pick the right subjects, how to setup your camera to photograph in HDR and how to post process your …

The Virginia Happy Trails Running Club is composed of people who like to run on dirt trails. Though based in northern Virginia, most club members live within the metropolitan DC area, with several others scattered in many other states. The club members are of varying running abilities and ages. Many run ultramarathons, but some don't run at all. The VHTRC holds a monthly training run -- we call it the "PB&J run" because we love post-run snacks as much as we love the runs themselves. (Participant …

A humble group dedicated to the non-snobbish celebration of single malt Scotch. We are composed of newbies and novices, as well as more experienced tasters who happily share their knowledge and passion for the libations. If you have ever had an interest in learning more about Scotch, just sign up and come out! We have a very casual monthly meeting the first Wednesday at Bad Decisions in Fells Point. If you'd just like to drop by to ask questions, you can find us there. We also hold tastings as w …

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

SalsaFuegoDanceAcademy is the only Dance Studio for youth, teens and adults students. It develops social dancers from all ages through a progression of partnering and shines combinations. Students develop experience and skills as social dancers and/or performers Mission To bring creativity, equity and community to everybosy's life through the art of dance. Cecilia Villalobos uses active inquiry to deepen the learning experience of children and adults to improve teach practice and to build high q …

A place for all Musicians and Music lovers! A beginner and Experienced Performing Artist locally (U.S.A.) and abroad. Group of professional Musicians, screened and have good reputation in music industry. A Place to have virtual hot fresh Coffee During shows break, bands who wants to be heard and let the rest knows which part of the world where you in and get a chance to work in Overseas...SO HURRY!!, talks about your own Groups and Music, what type of music the best to sing and play...Tal …

We focus on social and networking events for people with language skills and diversed nationality backgrounds. Ultimately, we want to build a bridge for F1 International Students to success in the United States. We love to have fun, chill and have awesome parties!! We want to host events from relaxing dinner outings to exciting trips!!! We are waiting for people like you!! Come, join us and meet cool folks all over the world living in the DMV area. So if you are an international student or if yo …

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) ============================== …

We are here to connect people in various aspects of the music industry in Maryland, DC, Virginia and beyond. Music professionals, aspiring artists, singers, writers, producers, engineers. State-of-the-art digital recording studio, rehearsal facility, great producers, talented singers, songwriters, publicists, musicians, newbies and professionals all under one roof. Please visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/breasiastudios and become a fan.

Are you in a rut? Bored? Have you ever had thoughts about changing your direction in life? Are you unemployed or underemployed? Maybe you want to start a business. Or you write, draw, compose music, or dance! If you want to Do Something New, let's talk. I am launching an online community to help owner-operator businesses start, for nothing.... well there are some small costs. If you want to get into the Creative Economy and Do Something New, join me and others like us to talk about starting to D …

Christians through-out the world are welcome! Reuniting God's children to make a joyful noise from one location. If you have a interest in recording or writing, producing or composing music, I invite you to join us. We are looking to express yourself through the talent(s) that God has giving. Looking to make things happen in the Lord. Wanting to release some words into the atmosphere that God has given; are you willing to help me? Don't bury your treasures any longer.

Classical music is like a box of chocolate. Not every composer or piece is for everyone. So dive in, sample a few and you may just find a new way to relax. Many people think of classical music as an acquired taste. We "acquire" tastes for all kinds of music without realising it such as country, pop, raggea,and jazz but most people considers classical music difficult to appreciate. It is really quite a diverse field of music and there is a wide variety of classical styles. Meet other Classical …